Weekly Home Photo Club Challenge

Public Section — Week 4: Backlighting & Silhouettes (Pensacola Photography Club Home Challenge: Create a simple silhouette of an object or person against a window) Backlighting and silhouettes are two of the most accessible and striking creative tools available to photographers working at home. When you position your subject in front of a bright light source like a window, you can transform ordinary scenes into dramatic, high-contrast images that emphasize shape, form, and mo

Week 3: Golden Hour & Blue Hour — Challenge with the Florida Camera Club: Capture the same scene during both Golden Hour and Blue Hour. This week’s task trains your eye to read color, contrast, and mood as daylight transitions into twilight. Scout a location ahead of time, pick a stable composition you can return to across two sessions, and observe how small shifts in light direction and color temperature transform the scene. Bring a notebook or phone to record times, exposur

Week 2: Direction of Light (Camera Club in Pensacola Home Challenge: Shoot an object using only a single window as a light source). This exercise is about understanding how the direction of a single, natural light source sculpts form, texture, and mood. For this assignment, pick one object and commit to using only the window light—no additional lamps, reflectors, or ambient room lights—so you can learn how subtle shifts of angle and distance change the outcome. Take notes on

Photography Club in Pensacola Home Challenge Week 1: Find and photograph a distinct shadow.

Photography is more than just a hobby; it’s a powerful form of expression that allows you to capture moments, tell stories, and share your unique perspective with the world. Whether you are just starting out or have been behind the lens for years, there is always something new to learn. In this post, we will explore essential tips and techniques that can help both beginners and seasoned photographers elevate their skills and create stunning images. A vintage camera resting on