Hi everyone - I wanted to share information with Michigan Libraries about my photography programs as I am scheduling for Late Spring and Summer 2026 right now. I am continuing to offer these programs to libraries and community groups at no charge for both in-person or virtual programs. In addition to the four different programs on digital photography that are available to your public libraries and community groups, I have two new programs that will be available this summer on the history of postcards and growing as a nature photographer. I can present these sessions both in-person or virtually for libraries and cultural/community organizations in Michigan and elsewhere. For more information, please visit my program page at: https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs Additionally, I have a new booking page that enables you to fill out a form for more information or to request a program - https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/program-booking-informatio... The new programs are: Wish You Were Here: Some Brief Notes on the History of Postcards (Available July 2026) https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/wish-you-were-here In the years before the telephone and then the Internet transformed our communication systems, postcards were an efficient and fun way to connect with friends and family. This presentation shares the history of the postcard in the United States and beyond, while looking at many examples of the different types that were available to send. Capturing Our Natural World: Learning and Growing as a Photographer (Available August 2026) https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/capturing-our-natural-worl... If you are fascinated by birds, wildlife, plants and trees, you might love nature photography! In this presentation, Corey Seeman will share his own journey and growth as a nature photographer while showcasing some ways to continually improve your craft. The existing programs are: Managing Digital Images: Finding, Saving, Sharing and Organizing The Pictures of Your Life! https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/managing-digital-images 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. The Ever-Present Camera: Understanding Photography On Your Smartphone https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/ever-present-camera 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 This program is designed to showcase how artificial intelligence (especially those connected with smartphone providers) may be used to help organize your images. We will look at some of the instances where it might not be able to do what you might want. Into the Wild & Back Home Again: Park, Wildlife, and Landmark Photography in Michigan https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/into-the-wild-michigan 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. Other info: There is no charge for these programs. However, in-person programs that are greater than 45 minutes from Ypsilanti, Michigan, I am asking for mileage assistance. My current policy is to request 36 cents a mile (50% of current federal mileage reimbursement rate). Additionally, the mileage may be split between two libraries if we do an afternoon-evening double-header. 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 Corey Seeman Director, Kresge Library Services & Librarian ( http://www.bus.umich.edu/kresgelibrary/) Stephen M. Ross School of Business University of Michigan 700 East University Avenue Kresge Hall, 4th Floor East, Suite K4511 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234 734-764-9969 (office - softphone via Zoom) 734-717-9734 (cell) cseeman@umich.edu If you would like to meet with me, please feel free to see if there are open time slots here (they are 30 minutes long) - https://calendar.app.google/kjAV9GmRWscvgc9e8. Please contact me for longer slots or if you want to meet during non-'normal' business hours (evenings or weekends). I will follow up with zoom links. ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8205-1255 Corey's Web Home: https://www.squirreldude.com/ [image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ]