The DSLR Survival Guide: A Beginner's Guide to Surviving Digital SLR Photography [Kindle Edition]

Have you owned a DSLR camera for quite some time and still find yourself shooting in Auto Mode? Do you find yourself scratching your head at all of the terms in your Owner's Manual?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, the DSLR Survival Guide is the beginner's book for you. Blake discusses everything DSLR related to help you breakdown that awful communication barrier between you and the language of your DSLR camera. Follow along with the information in this guide and you will be producing better photographs in no time! For less than the cost of a fast food meal you can be learning about your DSLR camera!

Blake even added a bonus chapter on how to create a personal survival kit for your camera bag!

check it out here

July 27, 2013 - Tony Sweet, John Barclay & Denise Ippolito at the Whitney Center in Hamden, Connecticut

What a triple header! This is going to be awesome!!!
Lisa

July 27, 2013 - Tony Sweet, John Barclay & Denise Ippolito

at the Whitney Center in Hamden, Connecticut

To sign up please visit: http://deniseippolito.com/triple-header-tony-sweet-denise-ippolito-john-barclay/

Program Schedule: July 27th, 2013

9:00 am- 9:45am- John Barclay - Discovery & The Creative Choice

Have you ever arrived at a location and wonder what there is to photograph?  Discovering worthy images can be a challenge.  John’s inspirational program is filled with ideas that will help you overcome your feelings of  F.U.D (Fears, Uncertainties and Doubts} and create your own unique images no matter where you are.

short break for questions

10:00am -10:45 am Denise Ippolito ~ "Before & After the Filters"

During this 45 minute program Denise will share some of her favorite creative filters and effects; she will show the base image before the filter has been applied and then the finished image after the effects have been applied. Seeing the before and after will be a great way to help you learn to choose the right filter for each image.

short break for questions

11:00am -11:45am Tony Sweet - Loosen Up!!

Break out of the box of traditional photography. It’s always about the image, but modern photography is much different than it used to be. With modern software and hardware, we can do whatever we can imagine. Fasten your seat belts for a fast paced, information packed presentation guaranteed to expand your creative reach!

15 minutes of questions and answers

LUNCH BREAK 12:00noon- 1:30 pm

1:30pm-2:15pm -John Barclay – Crafting Images with Topaz, Nik and Totally Rad.

John will do a live processing session where he will demonstrate concepts and share ideas of how to use Plug-Ins from Nik, Topaz and Totally Rad.   

short break for questions

2:30pm-3:15pm- Denise Ippolito -Lightpad Photography
Denise will share some of her favorite flower images that she has created using a Lightpad to illuminate them from underneath.  She will also share her tips and techniques, so that you too, can create unique works of art from your flower images. Bring your camera and give it a try or two. No tripods please as we won’t have time for everyone to set them up.

short break for questions

3:30pm -4:15pm- Tony Sweet - The invisible worlds of photography

There is a whole other world out there that we live in, but cannot see, and can only be seen when captured using an altered camera, extreme density filters, and software voodoo. Photographing things we cannot see is thrilling. Tony will illustrate and delve into, as much as possible in 45 minutes, the worlds of very long exposure photography, movement, traditional and color infrared photography.

15 minute question and answer time

4:30-Program ends

*All Day Seminar on Saturday July 27^th – price is $79.00 there will be boxed lunches available at an additional cost.

Whitney Center

200 Leeder Hill Drive

Hamden, CT 06517

Sunday Follow up Workshop at the Bannerman Castle, $275.00.
Participants will join all three leaders on a private island tour photographing the castle ruins. We will work on creative in-camera techniques as well as HDR capture and IR. Bring your love for photography and your willingness to try new ideas for this one of a kind workshop opportunity. A detailed info sheet will be provided upon registration. Price includes the boat ride to and from the island.

You may bring a picnic basket if you like.

Sunday July 28th from 4:30pm-8:30pm.

This workshop has a minimum of 15 participants and we expect it to fill quickly.

Island historian Thom Johnson will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the history of the site. Thom is also a member of the Bannerman Island Trust.

About the castle:
After the Spanish-American War, arms merchant Francis Bannerman bought 90 percent of the U.S. Army's decommissioned weapons. Bannerman then constructed an arsenal on an island in the Hudson River. Built in the style of a Scottish castle, the arsenal featured a gateway once outfitted with a drawbridge. Long neglected and devastated by fire in 1969, the castle is now the focus of local preservation efforts.

To sign up please visit: http://deniseippolito.com/triple-header-tony-sweet-denise-ippolito-john-barclay/

Tony Sweet

After successful careers as a jazz musician and educator, and professional magician, Tony settled on photography as his chosen means for personal expression. Beginning as a film photographer, he reluctantly moved to the digital age. Probably one of the last of his peers to “go digital,” Tony has become facile in imaging software, specializing in plug-ins. As a charter Nik Team member, Tony teaches and lectures throughout the United States and Canada on the creative use of plug-ins.

Tony and Susan Milestone conduct Visual Artistry photography location workshops throughout the US, Canada, and Iceland. Tony maintains an active speaking schedule to photography organizations, industry trade shows, and PPA schools throughout the continental United States and Canada. Tony's articles and images are featured in Shutterbug and Rangefinder magazines, and is a contributor to Nikonusa.com. He is a staff writer for Nikon World magazine and is a staff instructor on betterphoto.com.

His photography is published worldwide in every medium and is represented by the Getty Picture Agency. Tony’s images are also used by Nikon, NikSoftware, Singh Ray, Alien Skin, Lensbaby, and others for national ad campaigns. Tony's interview on macro photography was published in The New York Times.

Tony has authored five books on the art of photography: Fine Art Nature Photography ('02), Fine Art Flower Photography ('05), and Fine Art Nature Photography: Water, Ice, Fog ('07), and Fine Art Digital Photography (’09), HDR Photography (2011). Tony and Masterphoto Workshops have co-produced 4 photography DVDs: Visual Artistry, HDR Made Easy, Visual Literacy, and Flower Photography Artistry, and an iPhone instructional video series.

Tony is a Nikon Legend Behind the Lens, a charter member of Team Nik (NikSoftware), and a Lensbaby Guru.

Denise Ippolito

  

Denise Ippolito is a freelance photographer, artist and writer living in NJ. She was a moderator for Bird Photographers.Net, an online photography site where she worked in the OOTB (Out of the Box) Forum. Denise has co-led several BIRDS AS ART Instructional Photo-Tours with Arthur Morris, a Canon Explorer of Light. He is a world renowned bird photographer and teacher. Denise now offers her own workshops featuring avian, flower and HDR photography. As a former award winning floral designer and garden center owner Denise has worked extensively with flowers, her most recent eBook “Bloomin’ Ideas” reflects her love for flowers and art. Denise Ippolito received an honorable mention in the highly regarded Nature’s Best Windland Smith Rice competition 2010 in the Creative Digital Category. She has also won several PSA (Photographic Society of America) awards, etc... Many of her images have been published in magazines and books, sold as greeting cards and most recently featured in a Sierra Club Documentary. Ms. Ippolito now lectures around the country.

John Barclay

John is a PA based freelance photographer who has a passion for leading workshops and tours throughout the country and around the world. John is a passionate photographer who has had his images used in books, on album covers and in a number of magazines. Most recently John was given the distinction of being one of 15 Excellence Award Winners in the 2009 Annual B&W Magazine Portfolio competition. 

Shiv Verma, MNEC presents "Editing, Masking and Selection in Photoshop" at NECCC.

Shiv Verma, MNEC presents "Editing, Masking and Selection in Photoshop" at NECCC. Find out more and Register Here.

Shiv Verma, MNEC (MA)  Editing, Masking and Selection in Photoshop

This program focuses on simplifying the complex process of image editing, using layer and clipping masks, and fine detail selections using the power of Pressure Sensitive Pens and.  By the end of this program you will wonder why you have been struggling with the mouse. (Sponsored by Wacom) (B, I)

Shiv is also putting on a preconference workshop...

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.

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.

http://www.shivverma.com/workshops/

2014 Workshops & Photo Tours – Japan and Panama

http://www.shivverma.com/ I am pleased to announce the first two photo tours and workshops for 2014. These will fill up very fast so be sure to register early.

February 9 to 21, 2014 – Japan - The Japan Winter Spectacular photo tour and workshop will take you to the very best Japanese winter wildlife and landscape locations in Japan.  In Nagano we will photograph the Snow Monkeys in the hot pools and capture images of their interaction and behavior. In Kushiro we will photograph the incredible Red-Crowned Cranes. The next stop is Lake Akan for Swans and landscapes of the caldera.  We then move to Lake Masshu and Lake Kussharo for more wildlife and Whooper Swans.  The last leg will be cruises to Rausu into the iceflows where we will photograph Seller’s Sea Eagles and White Tailed Eagles in action. Click Here for Details

March 2 to 9, 2014 – Panama -  Panama is a photographer’s paradise. Join world-famous and Pulitzer prize winning photographer, Essdras Suarez and award winning nature and landscape photographer Shiv Verma on this exquisite photo tour and workshop to tropical Panama. Panama is rich with beautiful rain-forests indigenous cultures. The country with its rich historical heritage, including old Spanish forts, ruins of old Panama City, and the Panama Canal itself is truly an experience not to be missed.  Click Here for Details

Also planning on a Cape Verde photo tour and workshop with Essdras Suarez in October.  I and would like some feedback as to your level of interest. Please email me with your thoughts.

More about the NECCC Conference this July -- join us!

The NECCC conference has a great line up of speakers, programs and events this July! Find out more and Register Here.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Tamron Teaching Program

Ken Hubbard (NY) How to Improve your Travel and Landscape Photography: Choosing the Right Lens

Geared to photographers who want to learn to take better images of the subjects that mean the most to them. This seminar will take you from the first steps of choosing what lens to use to evaluating your scene all the way to the final output in print.  Ken will also discuss how to make the most of a somewhat less than ideal situation, such as shooting in the middle of the day, and distracting elements in a scene. This seminar is meant to improve your images from a quick snapshot to gallery worthy. (B, I)

Canon Teaching Programs

Barbara Ellison (VA) Alternative Printing

Creating your image is just the beginning. Printing is the completion. Barbara will discuss substrate choices – from the traditional inkjet papers to the alternatives including

wood, metal and silk. She will discuss the options for showing your work, from small art books to large canvas prints. Making the right choice in printing can set your work apart from other artists and complete your vision. (B, I, A)

Michael Sheras   Canon Basic Speedlite Course

This one-hour course will start with the basics of why you want to use flash and how flash can improve your photographs.  We will explain how the speedlite works, covering the manual, basic E and advanced ETTL flash modes. We will also explore how to set your Canon speedlite in single flash and wireless multi-flash modes.  Finally, we will talk about and demonstrate both the traditional Canon infrared wireless system and the new Canon radio transmit system featuring the new Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT.  (B, I, A)

Nikon Teaching Programs

Bob Watts (MA) – What’s New in Nikon

Find out the latest developments from Nikon for advanced photography. (B, I, A)

Brien Aho (NY) – Using Wireless Off-camera Flash

The set up and effective use of off-camera flash will be demonstrated Nikon’s wireless control technology.

Antoinette Gombeda, HonNEC (CT) Camera Club Sparkle

Join us this year to discuss the topic of JUDGES…how does your club get judges for competition nights, how are they trained, are they all camera club people, professionals from outside the club, do you use in house judges.  Your input is valuable. Join us Sunday morning.

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.

68th NECCC Annual Photography Conference DOOR PRIZE EXTRAVAGANZA

68th NECCC Annual Photography Conference

DOOR PRIZE EXTRAVAGANZA

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Special door prizes donated by NECCC include Canon EOS M with 18-55mmlens, Nikon 1 V1 with 10-30mm lens, and Olympus E-PM2 with 14-42mm lens and flash.  Fill in raffle ticket provided in registration package with your name and choice of camera. Deposit the ticket in the box near Hospitality Desk by 2pm Saturday. These will be drawn Saturday afternoon and posted after 3pm on board in the Registration area, Concourse Level of the Conference Center.

Drawn Saturday afternoon and posted after 3pm on a board in the Registration area, Concourse Level of the Conference Center. Photo ID and Conference badges must be worn when picking up door prizes from Hospitality Table Sunday morning at 10am.  For further information see Pocket Booklet and special flyer in your Conference Registration folder.

Featured Speaker Door Prizes A few door prizes listed below for which there are two identical items will be drawn before the Friday and Saturday Featured Speaker presentation.  Write your name on your admission ticket and deposit it at the door as you enter. You must be present to win.

One free registration for the 69th Annual Photography Conference will be drawn at each presentation in the Thompson lecture halls on Friday and Saturday evenings for a total of 12 free registrations. Tickets will be provided in the room. You must be present to win.

Door Prizes Include:

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Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC (OS) Macro HSM lens (courtesy NECCC)

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Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens (courtesy of NECCC)

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Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens (courtesy of Dave Metz and Sigma)

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Tamron SP70-300mm Di VC USD (courtesy of Ken Hubbard and Tamron)

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THREE Rogue Lighting Kits (courtesy of Lizzy Vosseler and ExpoImaging)

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X-rite Color Munki Display (courtesy of Ray Nason and X-rite)

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Colorchecker Passport (courtesy of Ray Nason and X-rite)

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Mefoto transfunctional tripod (courtesy of Benro)

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Discovery Series Backpack (courtesy of Tenba)

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Ilford Galerie Prestige inkjet paper lot (courtesy of Ray Nason and Ilford)

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Airport Essentials Backpack (courtesy of Brian Erwin and Think Tank Photo)

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Whip It Out lens pouch (courtesy of Brian Erwin and Think Tank Photo)

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TWO Lightning Bug shutter triggers with cable (courtesy of Todd Moore and MK Controls, Inc.)

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THREE Hunt’s gift cards; one $100 and two $50 (courtesy of Gary Faber)

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Dragonfly Bag (courtesy of Alicia Clendennin and Shutterbug Designs)

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TWO Printmaker’s print certificates (courtesy of Marc Masse and Printmakers, Inc)

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Six packets of print paper (courtesy of Drew Hendrix and Red River Paper)

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Photo Hatchback 22L AW Backpack (courtesy of Niles Jenso and Lowepro)

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Intuos5 touch Small (courtesy of Steve Smith and Wacom)

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Lensbaby certificate (courtesy Keri Friedman and Lensbaby)

Software Door Prizes Include:

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Topaz Plug-ins Clarity plugin (courtesy of Darcy Wheeler and Topaz Labs)

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Topaz B&W Effects plugin (courtesy of Darcy Wheeler and Topaz Labs)

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Topaz ReMask plugin (courtesy of Darcy Wheeler and Topaz Labs)

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Topaz DeNoise plugin (courtesy of Darcy Wheeler and Topaz Labs)

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Primatte Chromakey /Badckdrop Designer (courtesy of Jim Tierney and Digital Anarchy)

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Beauty Box Photo (courtesy of Jim Tierney and Digital Anarchy)

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Perfect Photo Suite 7 Premium Edition (courtesy of Amy Chan and on One Software),

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THREE NIK Collection licenses (courtesy of Dan Hughes and NIK Collection by Google)

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TWO Photomatix Pro licenses (courtesy of HDR Soft)

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Exposure 4 Plugin (courtesy of Jimmy Beech and Alien Skin)

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Blow Up 3 Plugin (courtesy of Jimmy Beech and Alien Skin)

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Snap Art 3 Plugin (courtesy of Jimmy Beech and Alien Skin)

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Bokeh 2 Plugin (courtesy of Jimmy Beech and Alien Skin)

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Eye Candy 7 Plugin (courtesy of Jimmy Beech and Alien Skin)

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Complete Photo Bundle (courtesy of Jimmy Beech and Alien Skin)

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Imagenomic Pro Plugin Suite (courtesy of Art Ghazaryan and Imagenomic)

And there could be more.

David H Wells presents "Making Exceptional Travel Photographs"

David H Wells  presents "Making Exceptional Travel Photographs"

David H Wells (RI) Making Exceptional Travel Photographs

Making exceptional travel photographs requires a photographer to be good at a wide variety of photographic genres, varying from street photography, to still life work to portraits. The best travel photographers are on a life-long journey combining two of their favorite passions: travel and photography. Similarly, they are versatile in their skills and fluid in their process, using minimal gear to achieve maximum of results. An inveterate traveler, David Wells has distilled his working technique and gear down to a bare minimum. The presentation will explore his working strategy and his gear, to help attendees achieve the maximum in image quality while using the minimal gear. Topics covered will include being in the right place at the right time, understanding how the time of the day affects the quality and direction of light, the importance of varying shots, position and angle, portraying people, visualizing spaces, stopping action vs. showing motion, thoughts on tripods, the magic of twilight, the appropriate lenses, some basics of flash, the power of silhouettes, the importance of working your situations, and putting it all together to get “the moment.” (Sponsored by Olympus) (B, I, A)
http://www.davidhwells.com/

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.

Joe LeFevre presents "Making Nature Time-Lapse Movies" at NECCC

Joe LeFevre presents "Making Nature Time-Lapse Movies"

 at NECCC

Joe LeFevre (NY) Making Nature Time-Lapse Movies

The latest digital cameras offer excellent opportunities for visual expression.  One technique that is especially well suited to digital capture is time-lapse photography, where hours of elapsed time are condensed into seconds or minutes.  In this introductory session, Joe will cover all the basics of making nature time-lapse movies including necessary equipment, choice of subject matter, field techniques, and post-processing software options.  The principles you will learn can be applied to other types of time-lapse photography besides nature.  Please join Joe for an informative session on a technique that you will enjoy trying because it’s just plain fun! (B, I, A)

http://www.joelefevrephoto.com/

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.

"A Nature of Possibility Retreat" (with Mark Bowie) August 11-15, 2013 Woods Inn Inlet, New York 13360 The retreat program is our ultimate Adirondack photography experience; a classic artist's retreat for experienced photographers who want to immerse themselves in their craft. As a participant you will be challenged to create a body of work based on your experiences during the week and share your results with the group. (We will be printing some of your work for display in the retreat space.) You will be photographing a variety of Adirondack landscapes chosen for their diverse possibilities — scenic mountains, woods, and waters that make the Adirondacks so distinctive. Your activities will be planned to take advantage of all the little things that make the Adirondacks unique in the pantheon of American wild places.For more information go to: http://www.adkpi.org/workshops-tours/2013/bowie_lefevre_aug11/index.html
"Adirondack Photography Weekend" September 20-22, 2013 Lake Placid, NY In partnership with Adirondack Life magazine API is teaming-up once again to bring you a fun and informative weekend — a celebration of photography — in the Olympic Village! This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the unique beauty of the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks and learn first-hand from leaders in nature photography and regional publishing the latest tips and techniques for improving the quality of your images, as well as guidelines and advice for getting your images into print. For more information go to: http://www.adkpi.org/workshops-tours/2013/apw_sep20/index.html
"Waterfalls and Wine Country" October 17-20, 2013 Ithaca, NY Waterfalls and winemaking are what make New York's Finger Lakes region famous. Add in Autumn: pastoral, tranquil, and clothed in blazing color. What a fantastic combination for a workshop! Some of the most scenic waterfalls in the country reside here. There are over two hundred in the region, including Taughannock Falls, the highest in New York State. Each fall has its own character; some drop like bridal veils, others sluice over ledges, and some, like those in renowned Watkins Glen, carve dramatic chasms. Most of our photo time will be spent taking advantage of opportunities provided by the waterfalls near Ithaca and Watkins Glen. In addition, we will mix in a visit to a local winery or two, to break up our day and give us additional photo possibilities. For more information go to: http://www.adkpi.org/workshops-tours/2013/bowie_radigan_oct17/index.html

NECCC showcase theater presentations

Join us this July at the NECCC conference -- three days of immersion in photography. Be sure to catch these showcase theater presentations!

Find out more and Register Here.

http://www.deborahsandidge.com/

SHOWCASE THEATER

Karl Schanz, APSA, MNEC (MA) The World I've Seen

This program presents images from a diverse set of locations in the United States and around the world. Karl’s travels have brought him to some amazing locations to capture unbelievably beautiful scenes and subjects with his camera. He has paired the images with selections of music further enhances the experience, so that you can share his memories of his travels.

Mike Goodman, MNEC (NH) Favorite Images - Near & Far

I have assembled some of my most favorite photographs into a series of short musical photo-essays from the past few years. Many of the images were taken quite near - just a few miles from my New Hampshire home or maybe 3-4 hours by car up or down the coast. Some were taken in places requiring days of travel to reach. You will see snowmobile racing in the NH White Mountains, skimmers on Long Island, bird life in Florida and South Texas, snow geese and cranes in New Mexico, northern ethnic tribal people from Thailand, wildlife from Kenya and Sri Lanka, and landscapes from New Zealand’s Southern Alps and Iceland. 

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.

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The NECCC Spring Bulletin has just been posted

Paul Smith’s NECCC Spring Bulletin has just been posted:

http://www.neccc.org/Bulletin/Bulletin%202013%20Spring.pdf

Ron Wyatt presents "From Minor League to the Olympic Games: What it Takes to be a Successful Sports Photographer" at NECCC

Ron Wyatt presents "From Minor League to the Olympic Games: What it Takes to be a Successful Sports Photographer" at NECCC

 

Ron Wyatt (NJ)  From Minor League to the Olympic Games: What it Takes to be a Successful Sports Photographer

Join sports photographer Ron Wyatt as he discusses capturing the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat in sports photography. Whether you're an ambitious beginner, or a seasoned pro, Ron will cover equipment, camera set-up, and how to plan a shooting strategy. He’ll also emphasize the importance of knowing the game, how to have fun photographing sports and what it's like to cover the Olympic Games. Ron will help the family photo-bugs prepare for capturing action on and around the field. This is the perfect seminar to learn the basics of sports photography, and see images of milestone sporting events captured by a true pro. (B, I, A)

Ron Wyatt's first experience with photography was an unsuccessful photo documentation of his honeymoon. Armed with a borrow instamatic camera, he learned that camera shake will not produce great photos. Ron, a self-taught photographer has covered the NBA, NFL, MLB, and two Summer Olympic Games. His photos have appeared in various publications such as: USA Today, Black Enterprise Magazine, Time Magazine, Newsweek, TV Guide, ESPN, and others.  He currently covers corporate assignments for; Six Flags, Eastman Kodak, Continental Airlines, CVS, PepsiCo, Verizon, and many others. His Photography has allowed him to travel to various parts of the world.


Sept. 1-14 China's Best Treasure,  M&M Photo Tours

Sept. 18-21 Photographic Society of America, Portland, Maine

Oct. 6-19 Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam, M&M Photo Tours

Dec. 11- Princeton Photography Club, Princeton NJ

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.

Deborah Sandidge presents "Long Exposure Creativity" at NECCC

Deborah Sandidge presents "Long Exposure Creativity" at NECCC

Deborah Sandidge (FL) Long Exposure Creativity

One of the fascinating aspects of photography is the ability to convey the passage of time, or to create a sense of motion through the art and technique of long exposure.  You can create beautiful long exposure images at the edge of night and beyond, and capture surreal photos during the brightness of day. By the use of neutral density filters, you can calm the crashing waves of an ocean, softly blur clouds across the sky, and create the impression of emptiness on busy walkways and streets.  This changes everything, the reality, the mood, and the drama of a composition, allowing you to create expressive, fine art imagery.  Join professional photographer and author Deborah Sandidge as she guides you through creative techniques for photographing and enhancing long exposure imagery. Deborah teaches several online courses at BetterPhoto.com, along with photography workshops and presents seminars throughout the year. (Sponsored by Nikon) (I, A)

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.

Deborah Sandidge is a professional photographer who enjoys sharing her insight and creative ideas through workshops, seminars and writing. She is the author of Digital Infrared Photography, published by Wiley.

Deborah offers a wide variety of creative and technical skills in her workshops, classes, and seminars, making time spent with her educational and fun for all skill levels. She shares many innovative tips and techniques to inspire the photographer to create unique imagery through enhanced photography skills, and artistic image optimization.

Deborah’s style of creating dramatic story-telling imagery reflects in her travels, and interaction with the people she meets. She has had the opportunity to photograph interesting people, unique architecture, and experience fascinating cultures in many countries throughout out the world. Deborah loves to blend travel and teaching, offering her expertise and insight to others through photography tours and workshops. She enjoys creative work in the digital darkroom, and considers Photoshop her artist’s palette.

Deborah is a guest author for Nik Software, Topaz Labs, Naturescapes, and collaborated with Nikon Learn & Explore site for star, star trail and long exposure photography. Deborah’s images have been used by Nikon for trade shows, brochures, product guides, and for the past three years, the Nikon World Calendar. She is a North American Brigade Team member for f-Stop Gear, and is partnered with Feisol Tripods. Deborah’s photography is represented by Danita Delimont, Alamy, Novastock, Positive Images and Aurora

Day with Deb Sandidge in Toronto Workshop August 9, 2013

2013 Canadian Caravan – Kawartha Region of Ontario, August 10-16 2013

Long Exposure Creativity, Camera Club of Brevard October 1, 2013

Paris Photography Workshop, September 7-13, 2014

Deadline for early registration for the NECCC conference is coming soon -- get your registration in by 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.

Check out some more programs slated for this year's NECCC conference!

The NECCC conference has a great line up of speakers this July! 
Find out more and Register Here.

Check out some more programs slated for this year's NECCC conference!

PRINTING

A. Cemal Ekin, PhD (RI) Outputting from Photoshop and Lightroom

Sooner or later every photographer needs to create printed output of her or his work. Whether on an inkjet printer, printed at a photo lab, or even photo books and magazines, this process needs to be very carefully controlled if consistent quality is desired; and who would not want that? This presentation will focus on the general workflow to directly output to a printer, prepare images for lab printing, or creating magazine format publications. Given the time limitations, the emphasis will be on the disciplined workflow that the participants need to put to use in their own time, on their own equipment. Actual output examples will be provided and the process used to create them will be explained. (B, I)

PHOTO TRAVEL

John Fuller, FPSA, HonNEC, AFIAP (MA) In Search of Emperors 

The Emperor Penguin is perhaps the most remote and difficult bird to reach in the world. Join John Fuller the Kapitan Khlebnikov, the famed Russian icebreaker, sails from the Falkland Islands to South Georgia Island and on to the rarely visited South Sandwich Islands. From there we cross the mostly frozen Weddell Sea to reach the Antarctic coast frozen in “fast ice” to visit colonies of Emperor Penguins. Although the Emperors are the focus, many other penguin species are encountered on this Antarctic adventure including King, Adelie, Gentoo and Chinstrap. John’s photography will bring them all to you in this “once in a lifetime” trip.

PORTRAITURE

Rick Friedman (MA) Location Lighting with Rick Friedman

As photographers, we are challenged to create a beautiful and compelling image every day for a client or ourselves. In his lecture, Rick discusses his portable location lighting techniques that enable him to capture his award winning imagery.

The lecture explores ways to create interesting lighting on location and in the studio.  Rick will share his stories of photographing and lighting some of his past subjects including Anthony Hopkins, and President Obama.  As a magazine photojournalist, his lighting is elaborate, yet practical.  The lecture includes live demonstration how Rick would use Dynalites on locations and in studio, which has been his “go-to studio strobe” throughout his career.  (Sponsored by Dynalite) (B, I)

Christina Richardson (RI) The Art of Photographing Children from 7 Days to 7 Years

With the help of her seven year old daughter and many other fast moving targets, Christina Beth has learned how to capture both candid and posed images of children. Eight years ago she started gaining experience photographing young children for friends, leading to a career as a professional photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and child portraiture. She has also learned that different age groups require different social interaction and photography techniques.  Christina will share tips and techniques on lighting, camera settings, composition, prop selection, and gaining cooperation of children between the ages of seven days and seven years old. (B, I)

PHOTO TRAVEL

John Fuller, FPSA, HonNEC, AFIAP (MA) In Search of Emperors 

The Emperor Penguin is perhaps the most remote and difficult bird to reach in the world. Join John Fuller the Kapitan Khlebnikov, the famed Russian icebreaker, sails from the Falkland Islands to South Georgia Island and on to the rarely visited South Sandwich Islands. From there we cross the mostly frozen Weddell Sea to reach the Antarctic coast frozen in “fast ice” to visit colonies of Emperor Penguins. Although the Emperors are the focus, many other penguin species are encountered on this Antarctic adventure including King, Adelie, Gentoo and Chinstrap. John’s photography will bring them all to you in this “once in a lifetime” trip.

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.

Vincent Laforet presents "Making the Leap to Digital Video: an Introduction" at NECCC

Vincent Laforet presents "Making the Leap to Digital Video: an Introduction" at NECCC

Vincent Laforet (CA) Making the Leap to Digital Video: an Introduction

In this program, Director/DP Vincent Laforet will introduce the class to some of the basics of making the transition from stills to motion.   He will discuss the basic camera settings, as well as affordable tools that will help you "up the production value" as they say, of your videos.    We will conclude by watching a few scenes from some of the most famous directors/movies and discuss the decisions the directors made and why.   This class is aimed at entry level to mid-level experience levels in video. (Sponsored by Canon) (B, I, A)

http://www.laforetvisuals.com/
http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/

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.