NECCC preconference WORKSHOP III -- Elements - Layers & Beyond

NECCC preconference WORKSHOP III  --  Elements - Layers & Beyond

The NECCC conference has a great line up of speakers this July! 

Find out more and Register Here.

WORKSHOP III  --  Intermediate Program:   Elements - Layers & Beyond

by Hazel Meredith, MNEC (CT)

This intermediate/advanced class will explore the more advanced functions of layers; how they can help your workflow and how you can change the effect of a layer by utilizing blending modes and opacity levels. We will work together on provided images and use filters, textures, shapes, and type to jazz up these images.  You will learn masking and how it can simplify many processes. Images will be provided so we can work together, as well as class notes for reference and practice at home.  PREREQUISITE: You must bring a laptop with a copy of Elements 9 or newer installed, and you must be experienced with basic adjustment layers in Elements.

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS (running concurrently). Friday, July 13, 2012 (9am until Noon)

Participants in any Workshop (you cannot attend more than one) must be paid registrants for the conference.  Class size is limited. Register Early. It is suggested that if paying by check you write a separate check for the Conference and a separate check for any of the four pre-conference workshops.  Workshop Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel, notify Conference Services by letter or e-mail before June 29^th to ensure a refund (less $10 processing fee).  There are absolutely no refunds after June 29^th. See www.neccc.org for additional information on Pre-Conference Classes.  Electrical outlets will be provided to power your laptop.

The New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) is a non-profit umbrella group for camera clubs in the New England states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont).  The Council was established in 1937 and incorporated in 1963. The Council sponsors a variety of events and services for the photographers of New England including an annual three-day photography conference each July at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA, which is one of the largest in the United States.  Over 1000 photographers from the U.S. and other countries attend our conference.  Attendees range from beginner to professional photographer. Find out more and Register Here.

NECCC preconference WORKSHOP II -- Setting Up and Using a Low Cost Home Studio

NECCC preconference WORKSHOP II  --   Setting Up and Using a Low Cost Home Studio  

The NECCC conference has a great line up of speakers this July! 

Find out more and Register Here.

WORKSHOP II  --  Setting Up and Using a Low Cost Home Studio  

by Shiv Verma, MNEC (MA)   sponsored by Rogue Photographic Design

This program focuses on setting up a small home studio, and will cover setups for portrait photography, product photography and macro photography.  You will learn how to make and use backgrounds, softboxes, diffusers and reflectors, and to create phenomenal lighting effects with on and off camera hot-shoe flashes, workman’s lamps and a number of do-it-yourself designs.  We will have a live model and will use the simple setups to demonstrate the power of small lights and inexpensive lighting accessories.

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS (running concurrently). Friday, July 13, 2012 (9am until Noon)

Participants in any Workshop (you cannot attend more than one) must be paid registrants for the conference.  Class size is limited. Register Early. It is suggested that if paying by check you write a separate check for the Conference and a separate check for any of the four pre-conference workshops.  Workshop Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel, notify Conference Services by letter or e-mail before June 29^th to ensure a refund (less $10 processing fee).  There are absolutely no refunds after June 29^th. See www.neccc.org for additional information on Pre-Conference Classes.  Electrical outlets will be provided to power your laptop.

The New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) is a non-profit umbrella group for camera clubs in the New England states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont).  The Council was established in 1937 and incorporated in 1963. The Council sponsors a variety of events and services for the photographers of New England including an annual three-day photography conference each July at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA, which is one of the largest in the United States.  Over 1000 photographers from the U.S. and other countries attend our conference.  Attendees range from beginner to professional photographer. Find out more and Register Here.

Time Lapse Photography given by Shiv Verma

Gateway Camera Club invites you to a presentation on Time Lapse Photography given by Shiv Verma.  The date is Tuesday June 4th at 7:30 PM.  Please feel free to share with your friends. 

Hunt's Photo and Video will be there for your shopping convenience.

For directions, please go to:  http://gatewaycameraclub.org/index.php/directions

Thanks,

Paul Smith, Education Chairman

Gateway Camera Club

NECCC preconference WORKSHOP I -- The Creative Odyssey: The Power and Magic of Lightroom

NECCC preconference WORKSHOP I  --  The Creative Odyssey: The Power and Magic of Lightroom

The NECCC conference has a great line up of speakers this July! 

Find out more and Register Here.

WORKSHOP I  --  The Creative Odyssey: The Power and Magic of Lightroom

by Mary Lindhjem and Mollie Isaacs (VA) of Awake The Light Photo Tours and Workshops

In this workshop you will learn the basics of Lightroom 4 by working alongside Mary and Mollie. You will work on images supplied by them on your own laptop, and will come away with the skills necessary to use Lightroom successfully.  In this session we will concentrate on the Development Module and explore the powerful tools available here to realize your creative vision.  Join them for this instructive, easy to understand workshop, and learn how to transform your images into the natural-looking works of art that will take your breath away. PREREQUISITE: Attendees must bring a laptop preloaded with Adobe Lightroom 4. You should have basic computer skills and basic familiarity with Lightroom.

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS (running concurrently). Friday, July 13, 2012 (9am until Noon)

Participants in any Workshop (you cannot attend more than one) must be paid registrants for the conference.  Class size is limited. Register Early. It is suggested that if paying by check you write a separate check for the Conference and a separate check for any of the four pre-conference workshops.  Workshop Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel, notify Conference Services by letter or e-mail before June 29^th to ensure a refund (less $10 processing fee).  There are absolutely no refunds after June 29^th. See www.neccc.org for additional information on Pre-Conference Classes.  Electrical outlets will be provided to power your laptop.

The New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) is a non-profit umbrella group for camera clubs in the New England states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont).  The Council was established in 1937 and incorporated in 1963. The Council sponsors a variety of events and services for the photographers of New England including an annual three-day photography conference each July at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA, which is one of the largest in the United States.  Over 1000 photographers from the U.S. and other countries attend our conference.  Attendees range from beginner to professional photographer. Find out more and Register Here.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW (40 minute individual sessions at NECCC)

PORTFOLIO REVIEW (40 minute individual sessions)

This is your opportunity to have up to 15 images (prints and/or digital) reviewed by one of New England’s top photographers/judges. Reviewers include William Barnett MPSA, MNEC, AFIAP; Jacob Mosser, FPSA, MPSA, HonNEC, and Sarah Musumeci, MNEC.  The cost is $40 per 40 minute session. In this session, the participant can discuss their work on an individual basis. If you sign up for this service, a confirmation form will be sent to you by June 25^th.  On this form, you will indicate your first and second choice of reviewer and indicate whether you will bring prints, digital images or both.  You must return the form by July 2^nd.  You will then be contacted via e-mail with the time slot and room number of the reviewer to whom you have been assigned.  All efforts will be made to accommodate your first choice.  Please note this activity takes place at the same time as the other five pre-conference seminars. If paying by check write a separate check for the portfolio review. 

The Early Bird Registration Deadline for the NECCC conference is before June 21st

$175 for 3 days of immersion in photography -- wow!

-- or get your club together and get a reduced registration of only $157.50!

Find out more and Register Here.

The Early Bird Registration Deadline for the NECCC conference is before June 21st

Registration
Registrations can be made by mail, fax or by using this online registration page No phone registrations are accepted. Please note that no registration fee is required for children under 13.Early Bird Registration (before June 21) 
        Fri/Sat/Sun: $175
        Sat/Sun: $172Group Registration (before June 21) See Below 
        Fri/Sat/Sun: $157.50   
Registration After June 21
        Fri/Sat/Sun: $210
        Sat/Sun: $207

Group RegistrationThe registration fee for 20 or more people registering as a group is $157.50 per person (a 10% discount). To be eligible for the discount all registrations must be mailed to Conference Services in the same envelope before the June 21 deadline and must be prepaid in full, including meals and housing (if selected). You cannot register for the group discount online. No group discounts will be accepted after June 21. There is no discount on meals or lodging, and Group Registrations are not eligible for refunds in the event of cancellation. 

The New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) is a non-profit umbrella group for camera clubs in the New England states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont).  The Council was established in 1937 and incorporated in 1963. The Council sponsors a variety of events and services for the photographers of New England including an annual three-day photography conference each July at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA, which is one of the largest in the United States.  Over 1000 photographers from the U.S. and other countries attend our conference.  Attendees range from beginner to professional photographer. Find out more and Register Here.

Night photography workshop at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Night photography 

at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Friday, May 31, 2013(7:30 PM to 1:00 AM)

http://www.sleepyhollowcemetery.org/   540 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY

More info. and Register here: http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/120110832/

Join Tom and Lisa Cuchara for special after hours access to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! (Just over an hours drive from Hamden, CT). The cemetery usually closes at 4:30pm but we will be there after dark. Meet at the gate by 7:30pm and shoot until 1:30am! Learn  how to control the ambient light with your long exposures and the local light with your flashlight. They will spend the first part of the session going over camera settings and tips for long exposures, light painting etc. 

NECCC PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

The New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) is a non-profit umbrella group for camera clubs in the New England states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont).  The Council was established in 1937 and incorporated in 1963. The Council sponsors a variety of events and services for the photographers of New England including an annual three-day photography conference each July at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA, which is one of the largest in the United States.  Over 1000 photographers from the U.S. and other countries attend our conference.  Attendees range from beginner to professional photographer. Find out more and Register Here.

If you have not been to this conference you are certainly missing out! I leave every year inspired, motivated and more knowledgeable about photography. Lisa

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS (running concurrently)

Friday, July 13, 2012 (9am until Noon)

Participants in any Workshop (you cannot attend more than one) must be paid registrants for the conference.  Class size is limited. Register Early. It is suggested that if paying by check you write a separate check for the Conference and a separate check for any of the four pre-conference workshops.  Workshop Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel, notify Conference Services by letter or e-mail before June 29^th to ensure a refund (less $10 processing fee).  There are absolutely no refunds after June 29^th. See www.neccc.org for additional information on Pre-Conference Classes.  Electrical outlets will be provided to power your laptop.

WORKSHOP I  --  The Creative Odyssey: The Power and Magic of Lightroom

by Mary Lindhjem and Mollie Isaacs (VA) of Awake The Light Photo Tours and Workshops

In this workshop you will learn the basics of Lightroom 4 by working alongside Mary and Mollie. You will work on images supplied by them on your own laptop, and will come away with the skills necessary to use Lightroom successfully.  In this session we will concentrate on the Development Module and explore the powerful tools available here to realize your creative vision.  Join them for this instructive, easy to understand workshop, and learn how to transform your images into the natural-looking works of art that will take your breath away. PREREQUISITE: Attendees must bring a laptop preloaded with Adobe Lightroom 4. You should have basic computer skills and basic familiarity with Lightroom.

WORKSHOP II  --  Setting Up and Using a Low Cost Home Studio  

by Shiv Verma, MNEC (MA)   sponsored by Rogue Photographic Design

This program focuses on setting up a small home studio, and will cover setups for portrait photography, product photography and macro photography.  You will learn how to make and use backgrounds, softboxes, diffusers and reflectors, and to create phenomenal lighting effects with on and off camera hot-shoe flashes, workman’s lamps and a number of do-it-yourself designs.  We will have a live model and will use the simple setups to demonstrate the power of small lights and inexpensive lighting accessories.

WORKSHOP III  --  Intermediate Program:   Elements - Layers & Beyond

by Hazel Meredith, MNEC (CT)

This intermediate/advanced class will explore the more advanced functions of layers; how they can help your workflow and how you can change the effect of a layer by utilizing blending modes and opacity levels. We will work together on provided images and use filters, textures, shapes, and type to jazz up these images.  You will learn masking and how it can simplify many processes. Images will be provided so we can work together, as well as class notes for reference and practice at home.  PREREQUISITE: You must bring a laptop with a copy of Elements 9 or newer installed, and you must be experienced with basic adjustment layers in Elements.

WORKSHOP IV   --  Advanced Program:   Potent Tool: Photoshop Blend Modes

by A. Cemal Ekin (RI)

Layers and layer masks in Photoshop do heavy lifting and the blend modes provide much of the power for that. This hands-on workshop will explore what these blend modes are, the mechanics of blending, and how to use different modes for different purposes in Photoshop. You will learn efficient ways of adjusting tonality, color, contrast, and other image attributes as well as augmenting them with layer masks. Photoshop CS6 will used but earlier versions are similar. PREREQUISITE: You must bring laptop with a copy of Photoshop installed and be comfortable using Photoshop, working knowledge of layers.

WORKSHOP V  --   Hands-on Program: Taking Your Macro Photography to the Next Level  

by Roman Kurywczak (NJ)   (sponsored by Sigma) FULL

Roman will show you how to get the most out of your macro photography and achieve consistently good results. A heavy emphasis will be placed on using flash correctly in the field to properly balance the exposure and achieve dramatic results.  High key macro photography, cross polarization, and other creative macro techniques will also be explored. Bring your camera, macro lens, and flash if you have one.  Knowledge of how to change your camera settings is required to participate; bring your camera manual.  Sigma will provide a selection of loaner macro lenses for you to try out during this hands-on workshop.

Location Lighting Workshop with Rick Friedman (Boston)

Location Lighting Workshop with Rick Friedman

Who: Rick Friedman

What: This dynamic & interactive workshop is designed for photojournalists, portrait photographers, corporate & event photographers and wedding photographers.

When: June 1-2

Where: Calumet, Boston 

Check out Rick's website and Rick’s lighting blog

Watch Rick's Location Lighting workshop video

 

The following discounts are available for workshop attendees: 20% off Calumet brand products, 30% off Dynalite, 10% off ExpoImaging ,Rogue, Pocket Wizard & Sunbounce as well as other products.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Rick at rick@rickfriedman.com. 

 

Check out Location Lighting Workshop FB page for upcoming workshop schedule & class photographs.

The Art of Composition Seminar: Boston, MA June 15, 2013 (Art Wolfe)

The Art of Composition Seminar: Boston, MA

When : June 15, 2013, Four-hour Seminar

Who: Taught by Art Wolfe
How much: $195.00

Where: Seaport Hotel Boston One Seaport Lane Boston, MA 02210
What: Finding Inspiration, De-constructing the Image, Point of View, Ten Deadly Sins of Composition, My Favorite Lenses, Use of Shutter Speeds, Elements of Design, Color, Light, Landscape, Wildlife, Humanity
Register here: http://www.artwolfeworkshops.com/lectures.php

For those who associate Art Wolfe solely with nature photography, be prepared for a startling revelation.
Drawing from 36 years of international travel, Art will delve into a vast range of subjects; from discovering the subject to elements of design and even new works such as time lapses. Imagery of nature, wildlife, and the world's varied landscapes will round out the curriculum to provide the most comprehensive and imaginative class available.

Utilizing his formal training as a teacher, Art dissects visual images, exploring what makes a compelling and emotionally engaging photograph. Attendees will come away with inspiration and tangible ideas for moving their photography forward. This program will fill fast so don’t delay. We look forward to seeing you there.
This intensive session will run from 10am to 3pm on June 15th. The first portion of the session will be from 10am-12pm, there will be a one hour lunch break (lunch will not be provided) and the session will continue from 1pm-3pm. The following material will be covered:

• FIRST LECTURE: Finding Inspiration
• SECOND LECTURE: De-constructing the Image, Point of View
• THIRD LECTURE: Ten Deadly Sins of Composition
• 12:00-1:00 Lunch (not provided)
• FOURTH LECTURE: My Favorite Lenses, Use of Shutter Speeds
• FIFTH LECTURE: Elements of Design, Color, Light
• Sixth Lecture: Landscape, Wildlife, Humanity
• Q&A 

PepsiCo renovations will shut popular sculpture garden until 2015

I know a lot of us New Englanders visit here regularly, flowers, sculptures, irises, water lilies...

PepsiCo renovations will shut popular sculpture garden until 2015

"Art-lovers, sculpture-philes and people who simply enjoy a midday stroll among beautiful objects are - temporarily - losing their Eden. Beginning Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 the sculpture garden at PepsiCo's Purchase headquarters will close while the soda-and-snack giant renovates its corporate offices and grounds. A notice posted at the entrance of the corporate campus notes that the "grounds and garden will remain closed during the construction until mid-late 2015. The massive renovation project is expected to cost $243 million."

Photo op -- Revolutionary War Re-Enactment in Old Wethersfield

Revolutionary War Re-Enactment in Old Wethersfield 

• Saturday, May 25, 2013
• Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum
• 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT (map)
• Re-enactors camp out by the Webb Silas Deane home at 211 Main St.
• Camp scenes,  details, people in Revolutionary War uniforms 
• This year features a horse charge plenty of smoke and guns firing) 
• FREE 
• You can also tour the historic Webb, Deane and Stevens houses (admission fee) 
• http://www.webb-deane-stevens.org/events_calendar.html

Adobe moves to subscription based software!

Adobe moves to subscription based software!

"Adobe's decision to discontinue the boxed version of Creative Suite and move to a subscription software-based model (also known as the Creative Cloud) has stunned many customers."

After nearly 10 years, Adobe abandons its Creative Suite entirely to focus on Creative Cloud. Adobe first launched Creative Suite 1 back in 2003, and now, ten years and six versions later, the company is taking a left turn: Adobe is abandoning its Creative Suite entirely to focus efforts on Creative Cloud.  

There will be no Creative Suite 7 (CS7). It will now be called Creative Cloud (all of the applications) or Photoshop CC.

Things to consider:

• The new system means that you have to subscribe and pay monthly with an annual contract
• This does not currently affect PS Elements
• The advantage of the monthly subscription is that you will always have the latest version of Photoshop, no more waiting 18 months for a new version to come out. One  disadvantage is that you now have another monthly fee with an annual contract! The other disadvantage is that when you stop subscribing you no longer have a program to use.
• If you own CS5 and would like to "purchase" CS6 you should do so now.
• https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog/cs6._sl_id-contentfilter_sl_catalog_sl_software_sl_creativesuite6.html?start=20 $199 or 
• $179 for NAPP members https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog/cs6._sl_id-contentfilter_sl_catalog_sl_software_sl_creativesuite6.html?start=20
• The new system means that you have to subscribe and pay monthly with an annual contract. You can view the plans here: https://creative.adobe.com/plans
• Special pricing for existing customers:
• CS3 and later get Complete for $29.99
• CS6 customers get Complete for $19.99
• CS3 and later get Single App for $9.99
• All offers require annual commitment
• If you own CS3,4,5,6 you can "rent" Photoshop for $10 a month (annual contract) for one year, then after one year it goes up to $20 a month.
• This monthly fee is similarly priced to the $200 you would spend for an upgrade, assuming you purchase every upgrade, which not everyone does. 
• If you do NOT own CS3,4,5,6 you can "rent" Photoshop for $20 a month (annual contract)
• This would be cheaper than purchasing Photoshop for $699.
• If you want access to ALL of the applications that Adobe has to offer then your monthly subscription is $50 a month.
• Read Scott Kelby's take: http://scottkelby.com/2013/my-take-on-adobes-announcements-yesterday-at-the-max-conference/ He does dispel many rumors. The announcement has caused a major fury of comments, myths and opinions!

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/05/08/Adobe-photoshop-cc?utm_source=notification&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=generic

How do you justify the price increase to photographers?

Last year we actually cut the price of Lightroom in half in order to open it up to a broader market of photographers.

What assurances can our readers have that Lightroom will not become a subscription-only option?

Lightroom is for photographers. And the Lightroom team is very aware of the reaction by photographers to Photoshop CC. We don't have plans to make Lightroom a subscription-only option but we do envision added functionality for CC members using Lightroom.

What support can CS6 users expect?

Barring something unforeseen from Apple and Microsoft, we plan to update Photoshop CS6 for the next Mac and Windows operating system releases. Once Camera Raw 8 is completed for Photoshop CC, we are going to release a version of it for CS6 that includes any new camera support but without any of the new CC tools and features.

What can you say to users concerned that a subscription model removes their option to at least stick with an older version of software if they no longer want to continue paying for it?

That's the trade-off for the benefits of a continuously updated application. At the time you decide to stop paying for it, yes you lose access, but after, say 12 months, you've ended up with a different product than the one you subscribed to, because of the new features that have been added. And for existing perpetual users, Photoshop CS can co-exist alongside and independently from Photoshop CC.

One final point I'd like to address is the misconception that you have to be continuously connected to the Internet to use a CC application. Monthly subscribers can go for as long as 30 days without connecting to the Internet for license validation. Users with an annual commitment can go for as long as 99 days.