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Beer and Blog Photos – Last night in Portland

Some of the crowd at the Google-sponsored Beer & Blog on 2/18/11

Last night Google Hotpot sponsored Beer & Blog Portland, a weekly gathering of bloggers and techies. It seems the crowd always increases in size when the drinks are sponsored and last night wasn’t an exception. It was good to chat with friends old and new and of course I created some photos. It was a good exercise in low-light indoor event photography.

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In-person conversation augmented by smartphones Robin Cangie - one of the Beer & Blog hosts Bret Bernhoft speaking to another guest Group chatting Michelle Rae Anderson - a beer & blog host Faddah chatting with others

Mixing it up with Dawn, Rick, and Sam

I’m actively trying to expand my photography skills and portfolio of “people” shots. In the past, I’ve tended to do “grab shots” of people, without much thought to lighting or composition and without much post-processing work. As I focus more on the people, I’m being more conscious of these factors, and thus far I’m pleased with the results.

On the Patio of the Dragon
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This was shot on Friday at the Green Dragon in Portland. Interesting lighting, attention to composition, and conscious post-processing work to bring out the lighting results in something pleasing.