Come join us at a Macro and Photo Hi-Jinx (photo setup) Workshop

Come join us a Photo Hi-Jinx (photo setup) Workshop. Photograph Glassware, Fruit, smoke, dancing paint, water drops, flowers, still life, etc., etc.

Bring your camera & tripod, Tom and Lisa will help you create great images! We will help you with your settings, compositions, etc. We will be walking around helping you create great images. More INFO and Sign up here

Boston Camera Club Members Show at Wellesley Free Library in January 2015

Boston Camera Club Members Show at Wellesley Free Library in January 2015

The Boston Camera Club Members Show will run at the Wellesley Free Library from January 3 - 30, 2015, with a reception scheduled for Thursday, January 15, from 630 - 830 pm in the Wakelin Room.  The Wellesley Free Library is located at 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482; their hours are Monday – Thursday from 9 am – 9 pm; Friday from 9 am - 6 pm; Saturday from 9 am – 5 pm; and Sunday 1 - 5 pm.

Erik Gehring, President, Boston Camera Club, 617-594-6660 - erik@erikgehring.com

The exhibition will feature 50 photographs from 25 members of the club in two subjects - “Abstract Art” and “Nature and Wildlife”.  The images that will be exhibited are posted in an online gallery at https://picasaweb.google.com/108547511534912821809/2014WellesleyLibrary?authkey=Gv1sRgCMj_8eiGr9XGAw&feat=directlink#.

GREATER LYNN INTERNATIONAL COLOR EXHIBITION

www.greaterlynnphoto.org

GREATER LYNN INTERNATIONAL COLOR EXHIBITION

Closing February 19, 2015

YOU ARE INVITED - The Greater Lynn Photographic Association invites all photographers everywhere to submit digital images to the GREATER LYNN INTERNATIONAL COLOR EXHIBITION. All phases of the exhibition will be conducted in accordance with the recommended practices of the Photographic Society of America, the Federation Internationale de l’Art Photographique 2015/043 (FIAP), and the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA).

There is no restriction on subject matter.

• After 37 years, our 38th 2015 exhibition will be our final year
• Unique engraved, mounted medals with winning image reproduced on each plaque
• Cash prizes to top three clubs ($300, $200, $100)

 Exhibition Show will be part of July 2015 NECCC Photographic Conference
Titles and Scores From Prior Exhibitions: Have you ever wanted to look up whether you had entered a title in our competition in the past or wanted to check your scores from a past competition? Now you can do it! Titles, scores, acceptances and patronage numbers from 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 are available. Go to www.greaterlynnphoto.org and click on International Exhibition on the top navigation bar. At the bottom of the left panel, click on Prior Years’ Titles and Scores. You will be prompted for your first and last name.

Sponsoring Club and Judging Location: Greater Lynn Photographic Association, Lynn, Massachusetts - with recognition of PSA and CAPA, patronage from FIAP, 564 Boston Street, Lynn, MA 01905.

Eligibility: Open subject matter, PID-Color exhibition. Acceptances for PSA star rating are eligible in the PIDColor.

For FIAP: this is an Open-(Trad) color exhibition. Please read all the Entry Rules and Instructions before entering the exhibition. Format: Digital images online or digital images on CD.

Fees: No entries will be accepted without payment of entry fees. Payment by PayPal, US checks,
US cash or Euro.
USA: $8
Foreign: $15
Foreign multiple (3-6 catalogs returned in same packet): $14
Foreign club (7 or more catalogs returned in same packet): $12 per maker
USA clubs $7
GLPA members $5

Dates:
Closing Date Feb. 19, 2015
Judging - 8:30 a.m. Feb. 28, 2015
Judging - 9:00 a.m. Mar. 1, 2015
Report Cards Mar. 13, 2015
Catalogs/Awards Mailed April 24, 2015

Awards:
36 Medals
PSA Honor Awards
FIAP Honor Awards
GLPA Honor Awards

Judges:
Richard Cloran, FPSA, MPSA, MNEC (Massachusetts) Gal. 9 PID, Gal. 7 Nature, Gal. 3 PJ
Antoinette Gombeda, APSA, HonNEC (Connecticut) exhibitor, judge, lecturer
Gerald Hug, APSA (Illinois) exhibitor, judge, lecturer, PSA VP-Public Relations

Co-Chairpersons:
Exhibition Chairman: Susan Mosser, FPSA, HonNEC
978-664-2620
Email: s.jmosser@comcast.net
Digital Chairman: Pam Lintner, MNEC

Night photography and Christmas and HDR inside Gillette Castle.

Night photography and Christmas and HDR inside Gillette Castle.

Still spots open for Night photography outside and the Holiday decorated Castle inside. Night photography and Christmas and HDR inside Gillette Castle.
Sign up here: http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/219085466/ 

Hope you can join us!

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"THE WORLD IS OUR STUDIO" - Merrimack Valley Camera Club’s newest photo exhibit

"THE WORLD IS OUR STUDIO" - Merrimack Valley Camera Club’s newest photo exhibit

WHO: Merrimack Valley Camera Club’s latest photographic exhibition will take place at Lawrence Heritage State Park in Lawrence, Mass. The exhibit is within the beautiful, historic buildings of the park.

WHAT: a photo exhibit during the holiday season by MVCC members.

WHEN: Exhibit runs during the entire month of December, 2014. Free and open to the public.

WHERE: Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St., Lawrence, Mass., 01840 . Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 978-794-1655 Free.


From Paris, Iceland and Morocco, from Acadia National Park to Zion National Park, to their own backyards, people and landscapes in the Merrimack Valley and beyond, the members of the Merrimack Valley Camera Club are constantly on the move, traveling with their cameras always in hand, chasing after the light that makes their photos glow. Always learning, always sharing what they know and always ready to capture what might be their best shot yet.

The Merrimack Valley Camera Club, based in North Andover, Mass., and in its 77th year, has 150 members hailing from the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southeastern and Seacoast areas of New Hampshire, ranging from beginners to professionals. The club and its members have been garnering recognition and awards throughout New England and beyond for decades. The club, which meets almost every Wednesday evening, holds frequent hands-on workshops, field trips, photo-related activities, presentations and competitions, most of which are open to the public.

Parking:
At the Lawrence Heritage State Park, a small parking lot is located in back of the Jackson Street Visitors Center on Mill Street. In addition there is a private parking garage on Appleton Street (one block west of the Visitors Center). The park is also accessible by bus and train from Boston.

NECCC Winter 2014 Electronic Interclub Competition

NECCC Winter 2014 Electronic Interclub Competition

The Winter 2014 competition, hosted by the Eastern Maine Camera Club, was held on Monday, February  17, 2014 at Dysart’s Travel Stop-Broadway, 1110 Broadway, Bangor, Maine 04401. The competition was co-directed by Eastern Maine’s competition co-chairmen, Joel Holcomb (NECCC Electronic Competition Rep) as the projectionist and Kevin Doyle as the score recorder. Vice President Sally Arata acted as the backup manual score recorder. Other club officers in attendance were President Jeanne Caron, Vice President Mary Hartt, and NECCC Print Competition Representative Alice Frati.

Forty-two clubs participated in the Pictorial section (17 from Class A and 25 from Class B) and Thirty-nine clubs participated in the Nature section (15 from Class A and 24 from Class B).

The full reports and Galleries of the winning images are posted on the NECCC website on the Interclub competition page.

Fall 2014 Inter-club Print Competition

Fall 2014 Inter-club PrintCompetition

Reported by Arthur S. Vaughan, MNEC

NECCC Print Chairman

The fall 2014 inter-club print competition, hosted by the Manchester Camera Club, was held on Monday, November 10th at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Manchester, N.H. Megan Brown served as the event organizer and coordinator. The judges for this competition were: Marian Cicel (a local fine art photographer), Collette Crisp (former president of Photographers Forum and former office manager/photographer assistant for a commercial photographer), and Phyllis Meinke (past president and current vice-president of the Lakes Region camera Club). For the fall competition a total of 166 prints were submitted...  48 class “A”, 30 class “B”, and 88 Color. Participating were 22 clubs...  12 in class “A”, 8 in class “B”, and 22 in Color. A total of 28 prints received awards...  7 class “A”, 6 class “B” and 15 in Color. Due to the unusually narrow point spread there were multiple ties in each division resulting in no HM’s being awarded.

See the complete report on the NECCC Interclub competition page

 

Fall 2014 Inter-club Print Competition 1st Place images

Fall B&W Prints, Class A, 1st Place, 23 pts,  

“Lonely Road, Amish Country”, by Len Seeve, Pioneer Valley Photographic Artists

Fall B&W Prints, Class B, 1st Place, 22 pts,  

“Rolling Selfie”, by Dennis Lawson,Fall River Camera Club

 Fall B&W Prints, Class B, 1st Place, 22 pts, 

“Middle Kingdom Gothic”, by Ed Kurz, Quiet Corner Camera Club

Fall Color Prints, 1st Place, 23 pts, 

“Pewter, Petals, & Glass”, by Scott Hudkins, Camera Club of Oxford Greens

Fall Color Prints, 1st Place, 23 pts, 

“Ice Cave”, by Rita Buonanno, Candlewood Camera Club

 Fall Color Prints, 1st Place, 23 pts, 

“Gothic Arches”, by Martin Krucinski, Charter Oak Photographic Society

Fall Color Prints, 1st Place, 23 pts, 

“Blue Webbed Gliding Tree Frog”, by Paula Fink, Charter Oak Photographic Society

Fall Color Prints, 1st Place, 23 pts, 

“Into The Mystic”, by Cal Ellinwood, Fall River Camera Club

Fall Color Prints, 1st Place, 23 pts, 

“Leaf On The Cut”, by Jack Holmes, Greater Lynn Photographic Association

  

35th Annual George W. Glennie Nature Salon

35^th Annual George W. Glennie Nature Salon

The Merrimack Valley Camera Club (MVCC) will be conducting the 35th Annual Glennie Nature Salon.  This salon is open to all camera clubs and photographic associations worldwide.  Last year's salon had almost 1,000 images from 85 clubs from around the world.   

This is a premier, international all-nature competition known for its diversity of subjects which range from animals to botany to landscapes.  Among the animal categories, birds and mammals are usually well represented, but each year there are also large numbers of invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians and marine / freshwater entries too.

Entries will be open starting on December 15, 2014 and closing on February 4, 2015.  Judging will be on February 21st at the Greater Lynn Photographic Society and the public is welcome.  

The Glennie Nature Salon presents awards to both clubs and individual images.  Each club can submit up to 10 entries, with no more than 2 entries allowed from any one maker.  The top 5 clubs are recognized based upon the total score of their entries.   Last year's Diversity Awards also recognized the top 5 clubs with submissions in at least 6 of the 8 Glennie categories. Individual awards include Best of Show, Best Wildlife, and Best Image in 8 different categories.  We also present subcategory and honor awards based upon the number of entries.

The Glennie Nature Salon is a digital only competition.  We will be following the revised PSA guidelines for nature competitions which allow for "Digital Realism".  Submission is on-line and entries fees can be charged to a credit card via PayPal.

Complete rules, entry information, and more details can be found on the MVCC web site under the Interclub Competition section at (http://mvcameraclub.org/comp-interclub/comp-interclub-01-glennie.htm).  If you have any questions email us at glennie@mvcameraclub.org. 

Come join us at a Macro and Photo Hi-Jinx (photo setup) Workshop

Come join us a Photo Hi-Jinx (photo setup) Workshop. Photograph Glassware, Fruit, smoke, dancing paint, water drops, flowers, still life, etc., etc.

Bring your camera & tripod, Tom and Lisa will help you create great images! We will help you with your settings, compositions, etc. We will be walking around helping you create great images. More INFO and Sign up here

CCAA CC presents John Paul Caponigro all-day seminar on Cape Cod April 18

CCAA CC presents John Paul Caponigro all-day seminar on Cape Cod April 18

NECCC camera club members take note: this special event will sell out. Register now at...

http://capecodartassoc.org/shop/spring-photography-seminar-with-john-paul-caponigro/#sthash.CFGeUlsB.dpuf

CCAA/Photography Center of Cape Cod's Spring 2015 Photography Seminar

to feature internationally known fine art photographer John Paul Caponigro

Saturday, April 18th from 9:00AM-4:00PM
in Fellowship Hall at the Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main Street, Hyannis, MA

Registration fee: only $10

Announcing CCAA/Photography Center of Cape Cod’s 2015 Spring Photography Seminar featuring John Paul Caponigro, internationally known fine art photographer, Canon Explorer of Light and member of the Photoshop Hall Of Fame!

Photography Center of Cape Cod’s highly regarded and always-sold-out annual series of spring photography seminars continues this coming April 18th with world-famous fine art photographer John Paul Caponigro, a Canon Explorer of Light, member of the Photoshop Hall of Fame, an Epson Stylus Pro, contributing editor for Digital Photo Pro and Camera Arts, and columnist for Photoshop User, After Capture, and apple.com, author of Adobe Photoshop Master Class (Adobe Press) and the DVD series R/Evolution.

Exhibited internationally, John Paul’s work has been purchased for numerous private and public collections including Princeton University, the Estée Lauder collection, and the Smithsonian.
Whether you’re an enthusiast or professional, this is a photo seminar you shouldn’t miss!

Our full day 9:00-4:00 program is packed with highly informative sessions by John Paul about Illuminating Creativity, Game Changers, Fine Art Digital Printing, Photoshop Color Strategies, Lighting Effects and Q&A periods in which you can seek answers to your own questions. Photo gear will be on sale, too, in our well-stocked vendor area.

Seating is limited and will disappear fast at our low $10 fee. Don't miss out! Register now at:

http://capecodartassoc.org/shop/spring-photography-seminar-with-john-paul-caponigro/#sthash.CFGeUlsB.dpuf

Check out the Black Friday Sales at Hunt's Photo.

Check out the Black Friday Sales at Hunt's Photo.

http://www.wbhunt.com/specials/

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Greater Lynn Model Shoot

Hello to everyone:

Greater Lynn had a very successful model shoot on November 16.  There were only two issues that need addressing. First, photographers who signed in did not include their e-mail address. Second, Linda Son’s e-mail address is in error and needs to be corrected. If the photographers who participated in the model shoot I will gladly send them Linda’s correct e-mail address.

Cheers,

Jim Gallagher

Bob Krist one day workshop

Hello all fellow camera club officials:  Just a reminder that the early bird discount for our Bob Krist one day workshop is expiring soon.  I would really appreciate it if you would send an email blast out to your members with that information.  Thanks!

Jack Renner, Program chair

Newport Photo Guild

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mastering-travel-photography-with-bob-krist-renowned-national-geographic-photographer-tickets-13170502327

NEIPP - A Photographic Retreat March 29 - April 2, 2015

NEIPP - A Photographic Retreat March 29 - April 2, 2015
http://neipp.com/

"The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it."~Ansel Adams

NEIPP...Improving the 12 inches behind the camera for over 52 years.

A Photographic Retreat
March 29 - April 2, 2015
At the Resort and Conference Center
Hyannis, MA 02601

New England’s best photographic education for the experienced photographer, as well as the emerging professional.  NEIPP (New England Institute of Professional Photography) is a PPA Affiliate School, brought to you proudly by the Professional Photographers Association of New England, and presented once a year for the purpose of improving professional photography throughout New England and beyond, for both the photographers and the consumers.

You will be inspired to continue to improve your craft, create new products and return to your studio with a fresh approach to your work.

Whether you have photographed hundreds of people, countless weddings, worked in a small studio, with large corporations, OR you recently purchased a professional level camera and want to learn how to turn your passion into a profession – NEIPP is THE place to be!

During 4 ½ days of instruction, you will learn new ways to work with clients, how to market, how to work with studio lighting as well as the existing light in your environment, how to pose for the most flattering images, and many tips, ideas and new friendships that will last your lifetime.

Study the art and science of photography, in a warm, friendly environment – with some of the best in the industry… a retreat for the mind and soul.  Join us and see for yourself.

Parish Kohanim – “A Creative Journey” December 1, 2014, 7 pm

Parish Kohanim – “A Creative Journey”

Monday, December 1, 2014, 7 pm

Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA 02459   

This event is free and open to the public.                                            

 

Favorite Places By Paul Smith, Editor

I would like to make "Favorite Places" a regular feature of the NECCC Bulletin. I am asking everyone in the NECCC family to share some of your favorite New England places. Just send to: bulletin@neccc.org

Favorite Places
By Paul Smith, Editor
NECCC Bulletin

Acadia National Park Mt. Desert Island, ME

I have visited and photographed at Acadia National Park several times over the years. It has not been until the past year that I have discovered what a truly magnificent park it is. The past 2 Octobers have been nothing short of amazing.

I have been treated to virtually all of the amazing diverse light and weather conditions that one could hope for in a short 5 day visit (5 days each of the last 2 years). For a relatively small mountain, Cadillac Mountain, (1530 feet) can offer a wide range of weather patterns. The most common seem to be fog and wind.

Last year just before and during sunset, I was privileged to photograph low lying clouds/fog beneath me. This year just before and during sunset, wind swept fog was painted beautifiul hues and colors by the setting sun.

The Park Loop Road which follows the coast is an amazing place to photograph any time of the day or night. The weather can vary from bright and sunny, to cold and foggy (and everything in between).

My favorite season to photograph Acadia is in the fall. The colors typically peak a little later than you would expect, around the third week of October. Being surrounded by the ocean, the climate is a bit more moderate, accounting for the delay in the display of colors. This year was an exception, as the peak seemed to be around the 2nd week of October. You can find splendid color throughout the park. There are many areas of colorful birch trees, so beautiful with their white bark and hues of yellow and red.

Another very photogenic area of the park is Jordan Pond. If you do go there, make plans for a light lunch at the Jordan House with their world famous popovers (and rightly so). A great sunset location is Bass Harbor Light. Be careful if go here, you must make your way over very uneven rocks. Also, make sure you know what the tide is doing before you go. This year, I got hit by a rogue wave (but, it was well worth it)!!

I would like to make "Favorite Places" a regular feature of the NECCC Bulletin. I am asking everyone in the NECCC family to share some of your favorite New England places. Just send to: bulletin@neccc.org

A small gallery of Acadia National Park images can be found in the current bulletin FALL14

GREATER LYNN INTERNATIONAL COLOR EXHIBITION

www.greaterlynnphoto.org

GREATER LYNN INTERNATIONAL COLOR EXHIBITION

Closing February 19, 2015

YOU ARE INVITED - The Greater Lynn Photographic Association invites all photographers everywhere to submit digital images to the GREATER LYNN INTERNATIONAL COLOR EXHIBITION. All phases of the exhibition will be conducted in accordance with the recommended practices of the Photographic Society of America, the Federation Internationale de l’Art Photographique 2015/043 (FIAP), and the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA).

There is no restriction on subject matter.

• After 37 years, our 38th 2015 exhibition will be our final year
• Unique engraved, mounted medals with winning image reproduced on each plaque
• Cash prizes to top three clubs ($300, $200, $100)

 Exhibition Show will be part of July 2015 NECCC Photographic Conference
Titles and Scores From Prior Exhibitions: Have you ever wanted to look up whether you had entered a title in our competition in the past or wanted to check your scores from a past competition? Now you can do it! Titles, scores, acceptances and patronage numbers from 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 are available. Go to www.greaterlynnphoto.org and click on International Exhibition on the top navigation bar. At the bottom of the left panel, click on Prior Years’ Titles and Scores. You will be prompted for your first and last name.

Sponsoring Club and Judging Location: Greater Lynn Photographic Association, Lynn, Massachusetts - with recognition of PSA and CAPA, patronage from FIAP, 564 Boston Street, Lynn, MA 01905.

Eligibility: Open subject matter, PID-Color exhibition. Acceptances for PSA star rating are eligible in the PIDColor.

For FIAP: this is an Open-(Trad) color exhibition. Please read all the Entry Rules and Instructions before entering the exhibition. Format: Digital images online or digital images on CD.

Fees: No entries will be accepted without payment of entry fees. Payment by PayPal, US checks,
US cash or Euro.
USA: $8
Foreign: $15
Foreign multiple (3-6 catalogs returned in same packet): $14
Foreign club (7 or more catalogs returned in same packet): $12 per maker
USA clubs $7
GLPA members $5

Dates:
Closing Date Feb. 19, 2015
Judging - 8:30 a.m. Feb. 28, 2015
Judging - 9:00 a.m. Mar. 1, 2015
Report Cards Mar. 13, 2015
Catalogs/Awards Mailed April 24, 2015

Awards:
36 Medals
PSA Honor Awards
FIAP Honor Awards
GLPA Honor Awards

Judges:
Richard Cloran, FPSA, MPSA, MNEC (Massachusetts) Gal. 9 PID, Gal. 7 Nature, Gal. 3 PJ
Antoinette Gombeda, APSA, HonNEC (Connecticut) exhibitor, judge, lecturer
Gerald Hug, APSA (Illinois) exhibitor, judge, lecturer, PSA VP-Public Relations

Co-Chairpersons:
Exhibition Chairman: Susan Mosser, FPSA, HonNEC
978-664-2620
Email: s.jmosser@comcast.net
Digital Chairman: Pam Lintner, MNEC

“A Day With David Middleton” Sunday, November 16th.

“A Day With David Middleton” Sunday, November 16th.

(This event is sponsored by The Shooters Gallery Photography Group and Photo Connection Of Colchester).

Date: Sunday, November 16th
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Salem Gardner Lake Firehouse
Event Fee: $25.00
As Always … Great Door Prizes!
Register for "A Day With David Middleton

38th Annual Hunt's Show

The 38th Annual Hunt's Show is nearly upon us, and so are the free seminars! 

This year, we have a great line up of presenters in our Melrose location from Nikon, Canon, Westcott, Sigma, Tamron, Datacolor, Sony, Panasonic, X-Rite, and more, discussing cameras, lenses, lighting, software, printing and more!

Check out more info and register at www.wbhunt.com/seminars

Photography Equipment Sale

Photography Equipment Sale

Past CPPA and PVPA member is closing the studio and selling all equipment. Sale on Sat.,  Nov. 8, 2014 at 177 Hopkins Place, Longmeadow, Ma. from 9:00am to 2:00pm. (jdbowman6@juno.com).

Studio lighting equipment includes: 5 foot x 6 foot light box powered by Speedotron; Lumedyne and  Quantum QFlash; Novatron 420 VR with four heads;  Smith Victors; and  Vivitars.

Large selection of umbrellas; stands; tripods; camera brackets; paper, cloth, canvas backdrops; reflectors; meters; portable backdrop stand; frames; book collection; and many smaller items. 

Camera equipment (all film):
 RB 67 has the following lenses: 65mm: 180mm; 90mm; 2X tele converter.
1) three 120 film backs
2) a Polaroid back
3) two viewing systems and a sport attachment system
4) seven –two sided plate film containers; misc. attachments.
 
Two Pentax 645 bodies with:
1) two 120 backs and two 220 backs;
2) lenses are 45mm, 135mm, 200mm, and 80-160 mm zoom.

There is a refrigerator full of 120 film, both color and black and white which will be given to purchasers of the medium format cameras.

Several Minolta bodies with a large assortment of lenses.

The darkroom is available for free and has the following:
1) sink is 30” wide by 8 foot long and includes drying racks for prints and the backdrop includes a complete water system including a water filter; and connects to the water lines using flexible hoses: the size permits the processing of 16x20 prints;
2) the print washer is 20” high by 26 “ wide and will wash 10 prints at a time and has a flexible hose from the sink backdrop for its water supply and a drain hose to the sink:
3) the film drying case is 13”x13”x64” tall and has a built in fan:
4) there is a Beselar Dual Dichro 23C  enlarger with stand:
5) a film viewing box is built into a cabinet:
6) a contact printer with multiple exposure options will print up to 8”x10’ negatives;
7) there is a Solar 4x5 printer but was never used;
8) abundance of trays (up to 16”x20”), timers, etc.

 Obviously the space for the darkroom must be large enough to fit the sink into it. At this point the darkroom must go as a complete unit. I realize that it will be quite a job to move the darkroom, especially the sink which will need to be partially dismantled and re-assembled. There is a refrigerator full of black and white print paper which comes with the darkroom. 

NECCC HONORS

NECCC HONORS

The New England Camera Club Council would like to recognize the hard work of your area’s
dedicated photographers/organizers.

You know these people; every club has them, that person that makes things happen! First to arrive, last to leave, on the phone, on the computer, planning months ahead, writing newsletters, running inter-club competitions, teaching, driving 100 miles to present a program or judge. They do it for the love of photography and they make the New England photographic community one of the most active and rewarding in the world. Please take the time to review the criteria on the reverse side and complete the attached application form for becoming a “Master Member” of the New England Camera Club Council. Service for the photographic community beyond your immediate club though not required is a plus for your candidate.

If you have a worthy candidate, follow the procedures and submit the application to:
Antoinette Gombeda, APSA, HonNEC
817 Chickadee Lane
Stratford,CT 06614
agombeda@optonline.net
by March 1st, 2015

Please remember, not every person submitted will automatically receive an honor. The applicants’ proposals will be evaluated by a three-person honors committee, and ratified by a quorum vote of the council. The Honors will be given out to the most deserving candidates, based on the applicants’ contributions to the New England photographic community.

Honorary Member, New England Camera Club Council --- HonNEC
Awarded for superior leadership in the operation of our Council, such as a minimum of two years as president or five years in any other office or combination of offices and/or superior photographic leadership in the New England area. For achieving substantial and outstanding recognition in the field of photography through activities for a minimum of ten years through lecturing, judging, writing and administrative activities in the New England area. This honor is limited to a maximum of two each year.

Master Member, New England Camera Club Council --- MNEC
Awarded to those who have (1) performed exceptional service to the Council for several years, and (2) have substantially advanced photography in the New England area through lecturing, teaching, judging and through other administrative activities in photographic organizations in their community. This honor is limited to a maximum of five each year.

Associate Member, New England Camera Club Council --- ANEC
Awarded to those outside of the New England area who have made significant contribution to the promotion of  photography in the New England area through extensive appearances on the program of the NECCC annual conference or 20 lectures to New England camera clubs.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION - AWARDED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Honorary Vice-President New England Camera Club Council
This honorary officership is not intended as a lettered honor, but is awarded at the discretion of the Executive 
Committee for superior and sustained contribution to the organizational efforts and activities of the Council's annual 
conference. This award is intended for those outside of New England or those in the New England area who are not 
photographers, but who have contributed tremendously to the success of our annual conference.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PROPOSER

The NECCC Honors are awarded in recognition of contribution to the advancement of the art and science of photography in the New England area. Quality of character, administrative activities, service through lecturing, teaching, judging and writing are as important as an outstanding competition record. Before proposing a candidate, weigh carefully the responsibility you are assuming and your duty to the New England Camera Club Council. These considerations should transcend any desire you may have to do a favor for someone. Do not submit an application unless you are fully convinced that the candidate’s qualifications are far above average. Try to give the committee a verbal picture of the candidate as an individual as well as a photographer. Present all facts in a brief and concise manner, avoiding exaggeration. List the candidate’s qualifications under each of these general headings:
1. Administrative activities
2. (A) Lecturing, (B) Judging, (C) Teaching, (D) Writing
3. (A) Photographic Achievements, (B) Exhibition Record, (C) Competition Awards
4. Other qualifications

PROPOSALS MUST BE LIMITED TO FIVE 8-1/2" X 11" PAGES, ONE SIDE ONLY
FOLLOW THE ABOVE FORMAT TO INSURE COMPLETE CONSIDERATION

APPLICATION DEADLINE – MARCH 1, 2015

Antoinette Gombeda, APSA, HonNEC
817 Chickadee Lane
Stratford,CT 06614
agombeda@optonline.net

NEW ENGLAND CAMERA CLUB COUNCIL, INCORPORATED HONORS APPLICATION

Title of Honor (circle one) Hon NEC MNEC ANEC Honorary Vice President

Candidate: ________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________ State: ____ Zip:______________

Telephone: (______)_________________ E-mail:___________________________________

Proposer(s): _______________________________________________________________________

Address:
_____________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ State: ____ Zip: __________________

Telephone: (______)___________________ E-mail: ______________________________________

Camera Club Affiliation(s) of Candidate: _______________________________________________

Using the following format, describe the candidate's record in five pages or less:

I. Photographic Administration Activities
II. General Activities
A. Lecturing
B. Judging
C. Teaching
D. Writing
III. Photography
A. Achievements
B. Exhibition Record
C. Competition Awards
IV. Specific contributions of service to the New England Camera Club Council
V. Other Qualifications

Deadline: March 1, 2015
Return completed form to:
Antoinette Gombeda, APSA, HonNEC
817 Chickadee Lane
Stratford,CT 06614
agombeda@optonline.net

President's Message By Dennis Goulet

President's Message By Dennis Goulet

This year’s NECCC Conference is now a memory, although for me, as the conference chair for the last two years, is mostly a blur. There were so many things for me to do during the event that, like last year, I was only able to attend one presentation. Based on the previous year’s comment sheets, I made changes to this year’s speaker sessions which were not appreciated by all the attendees.

It is difficult to know the likes and dislikes of all the attendees. Only 40% or so of the attendees provide an evaluation sheet or writing an email to me telling me what they liked and what they didn’t like. A slight improvement over last year, it’s the only thing we have to go on. We are planning an online survey or two which will be sent to previous conference attendees asking specific questions which will hopefully provide us with the information to continue to improve the conference and provide the activities that are most valuable to our attendees.

Next year, our 70th Annual Photography Conference will prove to be one “not to miss”. The campus construction in the area we use near the pond and in the conference center will be completed, freeing up the areas we have used in the past for outdoor activities. Antoinette Gombeda and Susan Mosser have already started planning next year’s conference; and I’m confident it will be special for our 70th
anniversary.

I will be reviewing the services NECCC provides the member clubs and to their members and will contact club presidents to ask how they are organized, conduct their activities, and manage competition images. What can we do to help your club be beneficial to your members? Hopefully, we can establish a set of “lessons learned” that may benefit other clubs. Hopefully we can identify services that NECCC can provide to help small and large clubs alike.

Information is the key to making effective improvements for the future of the New England Camera Clubs. I’m hoping you will all find the time to answer requests for information.

I look forward to another successful year working with the NECCC officers and all of you. Please feel free to contact me with questions and/or suggestions. You can reach me at NECCC2014@comcast.net

We hope to see all of you at next year's conference!!

NECCC Bulletin: Fall Issue 2014

NECCC Bulletin: Fall Issue 2014

Volume 74 The Official Publication of the NECCC

2014 - 2015 Model Shoots at Greater Lynn Photographic Association

2014 - 2015 Model Shoots at Greater Lynn Photographic Association

On three Sundays in the 2014 – 2015 camera club year Greater Lynn will hold model shoots. The three dates are November 16, 2014,  January 25, 1015, and March 22, 2015. Each shoot will begin at 10:00 A.M. and close at 3:00 P.M. We will slow down during lunch time, but we will not stop. There are six models that are scheduled for each of the shoots. Please be cognizant that most of the models are in the beginning stages of their modeling careers and therefore, have a measure of patience when asking for a specific pose.

Photographers are expected to take ONLY THREE SHOTS in the time frame of two minutes then move to the back of a line. This time frame is instituted to keep the three lines (portrait, high key and low key) moving. Also, it is vitally important to be polite to the models. Introduce yourself and talk to her by her name and e-mail address that will be on a 5 X 7 card attached to the main light stand. PLEASE say, “ thank you,” when you have taken your three shoots and hand the pocket wizard to the next person in line.

The cost of the Model Shoot is: $10.00 for Greater Lynn members and $15.00 for invited guests.

We look forward to seeing you there,

The Greater Lynn Model Committee

The Portland (Maine) Camera Club has a new online forum

Here's a news item for camera club members in New England.  The Portland (Maine) Camera Club has a new online forum for sharing and discussing photography techniques, locations and gear.  There's also a For Sale section.

The forum is called PCC-Forum and it's free to join (note: we will never use your email for spam).  Also, to help promote our one-day seminar with Rick Sammon on Nov. 22, we are holding a drawing for the Rick Sammon book of your choice.  Everyone who has joined PCC-Forum by Sat Oct 25th will be automatically entered for the drawing.  We will pick three names at the regular Oct 27th PCC meeting - three winners!

For all the details, please visit http://www.portlandcameraclub.org/three-will-win-a-Rick-Sammon-book.html

Thanks & best regards,

John Bald

PCC Webmaster

AN ALL DAY SEMINAR WITH BOB KRIST, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER

AN ALL DAY SEMINAR WITH BOB KRIST, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER

Sponsored by the Newport Photo Guild, this day long seminar promises to be information packed.  Thanks for getting the word - link - out to your club members!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mastering-travel-photography-with-bob-krist-renowned-national-geographic-photographer-tickets-13170502327

NECCC Camera Club Spotlights Berkshire Museum Camera Club (BMCC)

NECCC Camera Club Spotlights Berkshire Museum Camera Club (BMCC)

http://berkshiremuseumcameraclub.org/

Contact: Jeanne Driscoll, Chairman Executive Committee (driscoll.ephans@gmail.com)

Contact: Mary McGurn, Social Media Coordinator (mary.mcgurn@gmail.com)

Membership 2014: 55

BMCC has been a membership organization since 1937 for photographers – novice to expert - from in and round Berkshire County, MA. The BMCC is dedicated to advancing the art of photography, beginning with black and white film, progressing through stages of color film and now digital photography. The Club offers educational experiences through workshops, tutorials, field trips, competitions (7 per year divided between themed and general) and guest speakers. The Club also offers a mentor program in the use of Nikon and Canon cameras and post processing software such as Lightroom and Photoshop. The Club further facilitates members’ entries into NECCC competitions. Visitors are always welcomed at club meetings.

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 pm during the academic year at the Berkshire Museum on South Street, Pittsfield MA.

The BMCC has recently set up a Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/BerkshireMuseumCameraClub

The BMCC also hosts a Facebook Group – open by invitation to paid members of the Club

https://www.facebook.com/groups/823181931034568/

U Bein Bridge Fisherman by Authur Provenz

Stars and Moon Light by Jack Sprano

Summer Dreams by John Ttrimarchi

In Progress by Mary McGurn

Autumn by Michael Bufis

Building a Nest by Ray Meltzer