Education & Training (In Person): Working the Scene in Landscape Photography with Judy Graham

Bio

Judy has lived in the Washington, D.C. area most of her life. She retired March 1, 2018, after a long career in the field of human resources management for corporate America. Judy joined NVPS in January 2011 with the goal of meeting local photographers, doing more local photography, and learning more about the art of photography. Judy has served in various Board positions for NVPS, including President for the 2021-2022 club year.

Judy is primarily drawn to photographing dramatic landscapes, often remote and difficult to get to. Initially her interest was in the desert southwest; however, in recent years she has expanded her travel to include such places as Alaska, Iceland, Greenland, Ireland, and Norway. She does not let the cold or bad weather stop her.

Judy joined the Capital Photography Center as an instructor in September 2022. She shares her passion for landscape photography and teaching novice to intermediate photographers though the Year of CPC program.

Description

In landscape photography, “working the scene” refers to the process of carefully exploring and adjusting various elements within a location to capture the most compelling image. It involves moving around, experimenting with different angles, perspectives, and focal lengths, and considering the changing light conditions. Judy’s E&T presentation will explore various techniques from moving your feet to changing your lens to achieve your creative vision. To demonstrate the methods, she will share with us a personal project she completed this spring.

All photos by Judy Graham: