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Gary Nickel Photography Group
at the 
Flushing Area Senior Center
106 Elm St.
​Flushing MI 48433

Gary Nickel was a well known figure in the Flushing community. He was often found at the events around town doing what he loved...taking pictures. Because of that he was often referred to as the town photographer. He shared these images with the community and was able to bring people together through them. The name for this group is just one small way we can honor his memory. 

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Types of Cameras:
Pros and Cons

Depending on the type of photography you are interested in plays a role in what type of camera you might want.
​Check out the pros and cons of some of the different types of popular cameras in this section.

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Compact Cameras
(Point and Shoots)

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DSLR Cameras 
(​Digital Single Lens Reflex)

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Mirrorless Cameras

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Action Cameras

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360 Cameras

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Film Cameras


Tips for Compact Cameras
​(Point and Shoot Cameras)

One of the most popular type of cameras used today are the Compact Cameras (Point and Shoots).
​This section helps explain some of the pre-set functions found on these cameras. 

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Tips for DSLR Cameras
​(Digital Single Lens Reflex)

DSLR Cameras offer more flexibility when capturing images.
​From lens choices to complete control of the camera settings these are the standard for most serious photographers.
 

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Simple Tips for Taking Better Pictures

Some simple, easy to follow rules that will help improve your photography. 

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Additional Gear

What else should you carry with you besides your camera to create better, clearer images.
​Depending on the type of photography you are doing these are some additional items you might want to have with you.

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Editing Software

Looking for editing software for finishing your images?
Check the link below for both free and software to purchase.

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Visual Reference Guides

Guides that visually demonstrate some of the different camera settings. 

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Fall Photography Tips

Here are some tips for taking better fall color pictures. 

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Photographing Holiday Lights

Here are some tips for taking Holiday Light photos. 

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From Bokeh to Focus Stacking
Controlling your Depth of Field

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Editing Workflow

Taking photographs is more than just "getting it right in the camera." No matter how "right" the image looks coming out of the camera you may find you haven't finished with it yet. That's where good photo editing software comes in. When working with editing software you should have a straightforward, streamlined post-processing workflow. This can save both time and headaches.  The exact workflow process will vary from photographer to photographer, and sometimes even from image to image, yet there is a sequence that, if followed, will not only streamline your editing process, but also help avoid losing valuable pixel data (even if you’re shooting with jpegs).
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Confusing Photo Editing Software and YouTube

It can be very easy to get confused and discouraged when editing your images. YouTube is a great place to go for in-depth tutorials of most of today's many editing software choices. Find a software you are most comfortable with and watch some of the many editing videos available. This will help you fine tune your workflow and give you results you will be very happy with. 
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Macro Photography

Macro Photography or as it is also called Close-Up Photography is the ability to make something small look big. ​It is most often used to shoot small things like insects, flowers, water droplets or even miniature scenes and make them fill the image.
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Outdoor Car Show Photography Tips

The warm months offer a chance to attend some of the many car shows offered in your area. It also gives you the opportunity to capture some beautiful vehicle photographs. Many of these vehicles you won't see on the road very often. To make the best of these situations here are a few tips to help make your pictures more interesting and fun. 


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A more in-depth look at Focus Stacking

​I trust everyone is having a good summer. I was able to spend a few weeks visiting with my daughter and now that she has returned to her Alaskan home, I am getting back to planning our group gatherings. It was suggested we take a closer look at Focus Stacking. I'll start by revisiting what I had posted before and then go into things a little deeper.
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Time-Lapse Photography

What is timelapse photography?

Time-lapse photography is used to capture change or movement that occurs over a long period time. In order to capture how a plant grows or a glacier moves, a photographer sets up a camera in a fixed location and takes a single picture at regular time intervals.

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Landscape Photography

Landscape photographs typically capture the presence of nature but can also focus on man-made features or disturbances of landscapes. As with most forms of art, the definition of a landscape photograph is broad and may include rural or urban settings, industrial areas or nature photography. 

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Prints are also available. Both matted and unmatted.

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information on the sizes available and their prices.


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