Home Room

Community

Welcome… this is a community where you can share your work, ask ruminating questions, and challenge yourself with engaging assignments! Home Room is a free learning opportunity designed to provide a space for collaboration and artistic growth during this challenging time.

If you join us in Home Room please consider a donation to help the less fortunate and displaced families around the world. Any amount would be greatly appreciated! Here’s the link to donate to the International Rescue Committee. It’s an amazing organization! Thank you!

The Essentials

Twice a month, DJP will host a Zoom conference at 8:00 pm ET (that’s 5:00 pm PT). The bi-monthly event will last approximately 2 hours, depending on the number of submissions we receive. Our next Home Room is on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

To join us, you must register for each Home Room you plan to attend. Watch this page for the registration links for upcoming sessions.

The content of the next session will focus on four categories and this is where I need you! Please choose only one of the following categories and submit image files or questions.  

1) Photo Question – No limits here… submit 1 question related to anything in photography (camera functions, gear, exposure, editing, etc.). Submit one question per session to doug@dougjohnsonphotography.com *Include “Home Room Question Submission” in the subject line.

2) Image Processing – Upload 1 image that you would like to see my suggestions for post-processing. DNG file format is preferred, but not required if you capture jpeg files (full size) 

3) Image Critique – Upload 1 image, anything goes!

4) Concept assignment – Submit up to 3 images (full size jpeg) which demonstrate the concept of “going nowhere fast.” Be prepared to discuss the one you think is the most successful in this regard!

IMPORTANT: Submissions for Thursday, January 9 must be received by Tuesday, January 7. If you are submitting, please make sure you also register for Home Room so you get the Zoom link (click the registration button above)!

Guidelines for Submitting to Home Room

For image submissions:

  • Rename the files with your first, and last name initial and the intent of the submission, e.g. dougj_summer.dng

  • Do not resize when exporting from the software you use

  • If you shoot RAW files: DNG is preferred for processing and critiquing files

  • Submit images through: www.wetransfer.com to doug@dougjohnsonphotography.com 

*We will approach submissions in the order received until our session time runs out.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

“Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness”
— Anni Albers