I received an email from Meetup.com today (02.05.07) that said there were 50 people in the ‘Lafayette, IN area’ who were looking for a PHOTOGRAPHY Meetup.
OK. I’ve been promoting a Photography Meetup through the i65 New Media Meetup, but very few people have gotten the message. So, I am also applying for the Photography Meetup in this area.
After 35 years in the Graphic Design business my travels among the various elements of the business have taught me one thing - if nothing else: the visual and graphic elements of communication are inextricably connected. Thus, to learn one without delving into the rest of the ‘family’ is to do your own education and opportunity a serious disservice.
Please do not misunderstand. I don’t believe or promote, that each person who picks up a new digital camera - regardless of price, purpose or experience - should become adapt in everything from composition of the subject in their viewfinder to composition of a plate heading to a print run.
All elements of communication are empowered by Graphic Design, and are thus related. Whatever you know and understand of that relationship, will make you, not only a better photographer, but will make you a more powerful and better informed, communicator.
i65 New Media Design seeks to offer a platform - based on the Meetup model - that offers all levels of experience and expertise to mingle and co-mingle with the various communication platforms, in order to develop a broader, deeper and richer understanding of the tools-of-the-trade.
I will state again, it doesn’t matter if you only want to take better photos of the pets, sharper vacation shots, better composed captures of family gatherings, or that once-in-a-lifetime shot of Bigfoot as it runs off with the neighbor screaming in it’s arms. Or, if you’re a professional photographer looking for a new idea, tip, trick or contact. Getting a look at the other side of the graphic circle will only help improve your photos.
Give i65 New Media a shot. We’re still small, hungry and looking for warm bodies. So, anyone will fit right in. But of course that’s the case at any time.
For more information squeek and drag that mouse over to the i65 New Media Design Meetup website.
We look forward to hearing from you [email if you have questions and/or comments] and working together for an improved photographic outcome.
J. Leslie Booth
Creative Information Architect
Organizer: i65 NewMedia Design Meetup Group
