Hi everyone - 

I wanted to reach out to the Michigan Libraries and see if there is any interest in my photography programs.

As of mid-June, I will have four different programs on digital photography that are available to your public libraries and community groups.   I can present these sessions both in-person or virtually for libraries and cultural/community organizations in Michigan and elsewhere. 

The four presentations are:

Managing Digital Images: Finding, Saving, Sharing and Organizing The Pictures of Your Life!

https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/managing-digital-images

Seems that everyone is a photographer these days.  We use our smartphones, our tablets, and even some people even use cameras.  With the ease of taking pictures, we find ourselves with a new concern.  How do we manage, save and share these pictures? This program will introduce you to photo sharing services that are available from companies such as Google, Apple, facebook and flickr (among others) and how to organize them for easy retrieval. We will look at ways to organize, backup and share pictures with friends and family.  We will also explore how images are found by others (using tags or search terms), if you want to share more broadly.  This could be the perfect session if you want to do something with all those pictures on your phone or clogging up your SD card! 

The Ever-present Camera: Understanding Photography On Your Smartphone

https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/ever-present-camera

The smartphone has revolutionized photography by enabling almost everyone to have a camera with them at all times.  With the introduction of the iPhone in 2007 and Android phones a year later, the number of photos taken with phones far outnumbers the ones taken with digital cameras of any kind.  This program is designed to provide an overview of smartphone photography, storage and some best practices so you can make the best use out of this amazing tool.

The Bag on the Beach: Artificial Intelligence and Photo Organization -  Opportunities and Limitations

https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/bag-on-the-beach

While we have benefited from artificial intelligence (AI) for years, the development of using Generative AI over the past few years has potentially transformed our interactions with technology.  Long since the days of predictive text that guesses what you might type next, AI now creates content, pictures and just about everything else.  The power of AI can also be a very attractive tool when it comes to making life easier, but it may not be the cure-all that people are hoping for.  In this fast-changing environment where AI is being used everywhere, we will learn about the benefits and drawbacks of AI as an organization tool for your digital pictures.  

Into the Wild & Back Home Again: Park, Wildlife, and Landmark Photography in Michigan

https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/into-the-wild-michigan

We tend to think about vacations and travel as a reason to break out the cameras.  However, we can get amazing pictures right around the corner from where we live.  A walk in the park can reveal plants, trees, birds, squirrels and other elements that make for a great photograph.  The more we visit and photograph these local spots, the richer the possibility of capturing life during each of the four seasons.  Using the state of Michigan as both my muse and my subject, I will share some of my favorite locations for photography and day trips.  A local spot for photography is fantastic because you can capture at different times of the day or during different seasons.  NOTE: This will be available after June 19th, 2025.

For more information, please visit my program page at: https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs

There is no charge for an in-person or virtual program.

If your library or facility is around 45 minutes from the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area, there is no travel charge.  For in-person programs further away from Ypsi, I will likely ask for mileage reimbursement.  Additionally, the mileage may be split between two libraries if we do an afternoon-evening double-header.  There is no charge for virtual programs.  

I've had lots of fun presenting on this topic and the programs have been well received.  I would be happy to do it again for your community.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.  Please also share broadly to any parties that might be interested in these presentations.  

Best wishes

Corey