Camera club to host online photo seminar Aug. 29

The Coastal Camera Club announced its annual Day of Photography Inspiration and Education seminars aimed at photographers of all levels who are interested in learning more about their craft from noted subject matter experts. 

A Zoom webinar this year, the event will start at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29.

This year's speaker will be Nikhil Bahl, a full-time professional photographer, author, educator, workshop instructor and environmentalist residing in the Washington, D.C. area. Drawing inspiration from nature, Bahl adopts novel approaches and seeks meaningful interpretations to create photographs that transcend the commonplace, reflect deeper insights and convey an enchantment of the subject's beauty. 

Photographic Voice and Vision will be the topic of the first session. All photographers should think about how they can find their photographic voices. Then they can start to develop their vision. It takes time, but both aspects are essential to the growth of any photographer. Bahl will define photographic voice and vision, and share his thoughts on how people can develop their photography to speak about who they are and what they want to express.

Photographic Impact will be the second-session topic.

When photographers are inspired by a subject, they are driven to photograph it. They use different approaches and techniques to interpret the subject, all with the final goal of creating images that have photographic impact. That impact could be visual, emotional or both. In this presentation, Bahl will break down the photographic process and share his thoughts on how people can take control of their photography, and create more meaningful and personal images.

The program is free to all. Those who wish to may make a donation in any amount to the Coastal Camera Club to help offset some of the expenses for this day. Anyone who donates will be entered into a drawing for one of Bahl’s prints, which will be mailed to the winner. 

To donate, go to www.coastalcameraclub.com/about/donate.

For more information, go to www.nikhilbahl.com.

To register, go to www.eventbrite.com and search Coastal Camera Club.