On August 21st, at 6:00 p.m. at the AV Senior Center, the Lancaster Photography Association is honored to have James Tang, a Los Angeles wedding photographer come and give us a presentation on the Business of Wedding Photography.

James Tang is the Photographer/Owner of James Tang Photography. He describes himself as a full time professional hybrid wedding photographer.

The topics he will cover will include: A brief introduction to his background in art; his long successful career in Information Technology; how he started his business + Introduction to some of his digital and film gear and how he transitioned from part time to full time. He will also go into Lessons he has learned + Technical lessons - Shooting outdoor - Timing for each portion of a wedding - Timing for best light + Business lessons - how to stand out - how to build followers - how to setup a sustainable business model (Ferrari vs Walmart business structure). There will be a Q and A session at the end.

His website is: http://www.jamestangphotography.com/

On Tuesday, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. the Lancaster Photography Association (LPA) is going to have local photographer and teacher, Melissa Beach, come and teach us some tips and tricks on taking great food photographs.

She has been a food blogger for about ten years and has been learning photography for the past 20 years. She enjoys sharing what she knows, so we should have a great time learning. Bring your cameras and lighting and we will have some food items available to do some hands-on food photography as well.

Her food blog is: https://shootsandroots.blog.

Her photography website is: https://www.melissabeach.us/