On this page you will find downloadable files such as notes for past presentations or workshops. They are here for you to use! Just click the heading in Yellow below for the Word Doc or PDF downloads or other links associated with the subject.

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Photographing the Total Solar Eclipse 2024 - This is the text (no images) outline for the "Everything You Wanted to Know About Photographing the Total Solar Eclipse 2024 but Were Afraid to Ask" presentation given at the PPLAC General Meeting on July 27 2023 by John Grusd. It is a step-by step instruction on everything you need to know in order to prepare yourself for photographing and traveling to any eclipse event!

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What to do BEFORE You Have a Flat Tire! - Your car may be one of the most important tools you have in your pursuit of that winning photograph! Flat tires happen and they can put a big hole in your plans. Being prepared can make your inconvenience as minimal as possible.

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Air Show Shooting Tips - Air Shows are a blast to photograph but there are some settings that you might want to know about to make your images as great as they can be! Attached is a document that outlines what you should know. Download, print out and bring the first page of the document with you to the show to use as a quick and ready reference. It makes it simple and you won't need to memorize anything! Good luck and have fun!

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Tripod Rant - Does your tripod help you or hinder you? Remember, a tripod has only one function: to keep your camera steady. If it's not doing that easily in all conditions, then you should be seriously thinking about getting one that actually does. This "Rant" will hopefully point you in the right direction.

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Filter Primer (An Introduction) - Do you want to know about Neutral Density Filters? A set of "ND's" will greatly enhance what you can do with your camera! If you are interested or wondering what to purchase, this "Filter Primer" will get you started.

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Royce Bair "Going to the Dark Side" - One of today's most preeminent "Nightscape" photographers, Royce Bair recently delivered a presentation on his work and techniques to PPLAC (March 27, 2025). Click the yellow heading to view the Zoom recording. (Passcode: 4yYR0!+Z)

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