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"Excellent presentation. Your background in education, in addition to photography really lent itself well to this motivating presentation."
Tina B. |
"Absolutely superb presentation... Inspirational, knowledgeable, helpful, brilliant! Thanks."
Lesley T. |
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"Peter is like drinking from a fire hose. My goodness. Great presentation."
Richard B. |
"...a wonderful presentation that was both inspiring and instructive."
Tom S. |
"...one of the most clear & helpful presentations that I've seen."
Peter D. |
PRESENTATIONS / SEMINARS
If your photography club, conference or organization is looking for an engaging presentation, please reach out via the Contact link. Peter has presented to dozens of clubs and some of the largest photography conferences in North America.
If your photography club, conference or organization is looking for an engaging presentation, please reach out via the Contact link. Peter has presented to dozens of clubs and some of the largest photography conferences in North America.
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By Path or Paddle - Photographing the Natural World
Whether you travel the world, or just explore your own backyard there are countless photo opportunities that exist in the natural world. In this presentation, Peter discusses the challenges and joys of outdoor photography and the compositional strategies he employs “to get the shot”. Numerous tips and techniques will be discussed in the area of landscape and wildlife photography. Into the Landscape - Strategies to Improve your Landscape Photography
Landscape photography has been, and still remains the most popular style of photography. Whether you travel the world, or just explore your local area there are countless photo opportunities that exist for the landscape photographer. OM System Ambassador, Peter Baumgarten has been a passionate outdoor photographer for over 40 years. In this seminar, Peter discusses the challenges and joys of landscape photography and the compositional strategies he employs “to get the shot”. Numerous compositional techniques will be explored. Photo Critique and Live Editing Session
One of the best ways to develop your own photography skills is to receive constructive feedback about your own images. Peter Baumgarten offers a photo critiquing and post-processing session to your camera club in which he will provide insights into techniques, composition, and overall style. The seminar is designed to be an interactive learning experience, with constructive tips and techniques on how to improve your craft. Participants can gain valuable insights into how to take their photography to the next level, and learn from the expertise of a seasoned professional. The session also includes a live edit of several images to illustrate how post processing can help to create impactful, visually stunning photographs. Participants are encouraged to submit photographs that are truly representative of their work, not necessarily the best shot you've ever taken. |
Shoot for the Stars – Techniques to Improve your Astro-landscape Photography
Photographing at night has challenges and opportunities that just don’t exist for the regular landscape photographer. Join Peter Baumgarten for this how-to seminar that will help you create impressive night sky images. Starting with a review of the basics, you will also discover low level lighting techniques, live composite star trails, the value of time lapse sequences, photo stacking to reduce noise, and the creation of surreal time-blend images. Seeing Differently - Creating More Interesting Compositions
The challenge in photography is to take a scene that is visible to anyone who cares to look and present it in a uniquely artistic way. With every photograph I make, I attempt to rise to that challenge. It’s all about seeing the world differently, where even the most mundane subjects can be turned into works of art. In this seminar, join me as I explore the processes I use to create some of my landscape, macro and natural abstract images using various compositional strategies and the amazing features of my camera gear. |
CURRENT SCHEDULE
- November 2, 2023 - Photography Club of Bayfield - Photo Critique and Live Editing Session
- November 8, 9, 2023 - ProFusion Photography Expo - Shoot for the Stars - Main Stage, November 8 @ 12:30 pm
- January 22, 2024 - Color Camera Club of Westchester - Seeing Differently
- January 30, 2024 - Huntington Camera Club - Shoot for the Stars
- February 6, 2024 - Brant Camera Club - Seeing Differently
- February 8, 2024 - Georgian Bay Camera Club - The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars - a special request presentation in preparation for the solar eclipse.
- February 15, 2024 - Barrie Photo Club - Topic to be determined
- March 5, 2024 - North Haven Camera Club - Topic to be determined
Over the past year Peter has presented to numerous camera clubs including the Minnesota Nature Photography Club, Don Mills Camera Club, FLC Seniors Camera Club, Sarnia Camera Club, Richmond Hill Camera Club, Scarborough Camera Club, Glen Highlands Camera Club, Westchester Photographic Society, Midland District Camera Club.
WORKSHOPS / PHOTO TOURS
- No in-person workshops or photo tours are scheduled.