Thursday, April 30, 2015

WANTED: PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO OPS, PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS, ETC. FROM THE NEW ENGLAND REGION

The New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) is a non-profit umbrella group for >84 camera clubs (2 of which are meetups, we hope for more meetup groups to join NECCC) in the New England states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont).  

There is soooo much going on the the New England region and we want to share it with everyone. Seminars, workshops, camera club programs, speakers, Canon Explorers of Light, photo ops, -- and first hand information providing updates on seasonal shooting (sunflowers, spring flowers, fall foliage). Let's SHARE

In this day of social media "we" (photographers) should be sharing upcoming photography with each other so everyone can know about these events. 

The NECCC Blog and Facebook site are wonderful places to share what is going on photographically in the New England Region. Please have your club representative and/or publicity person contacting me with information about your club's events, programs, seminars, etc. you are offering. 

If you have a first hand update on a seasonal event we would like that too (how are the Sunflowers at Buttonwood farm, are the daffodils peak, how is the fall foliage, a balloon launch, an auto race, a bed race, a parade, any photo op, etc.)

Email me, news@NECCC.org, with "for the NECCC Blog" in the subject line and we will let the entire New England area know about the photo op or your club's event!

Let's rock the New England region with an abundance of shared information and opportunities!!

Photography in the Present Moment by Dawn Surratt


Photography in the Present Moment by Dawn Surratt 

Date: Monday, June 22
Time: 9am to 4pm
Location: Private studio in Plymouth, MA
Maximum attendees: 8

A special 6 hour workshop from photographer Dawn Surratt of North Carolina to develop your photographic vision and inspire you in your creative journey.
When we fully immerse ourselves in the moment and are present to the world around us, we begin to see differently.  When we see differently, we create images from a place of mindfulness and emotionality that is as unique and individual as we are.  Photography is the art of receiving what is before us and we must be still enough to benefit from that experience. 

For more information, and enrollment please go to this link at Photography Events by Amy

~Amy 

New England Camera Club Council 2015 Digital Projected Image Competition

New England Camera Club Council 2015 Digital Projected Image Competition

Digital Image Closing Dates:
July 12, 2015 for emailing digital images
July 17, 2015 at 4:00pm at the Conference ($20 Fee to enter after July 12, 2015)
Two Sections: Open and Nature

Please read the Entry Rules before submitting your entry.

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING IMAGES FOR 2015: Please use the Entry Form to enter your images. They MUST be received by Sunday, July 12, 2015.

  • The equipment used for judging this competition uses 1024 X 768. The image must fit into this window (1024 X 768).
  • Horizontals must have a width of 1024 or smaller; verticals must have a height of 768 or smaller. Please double check the sizing before submitting images.
  • Smaller images are acceptable. The images will be projected as received.
  • Resolution should be 100.
  • You do not have to rename your images on your computer. When you browse to them from the Entry Form, the Entry Form will take care of renaming them when it submits them.
  • You will get a confirming reply email shortly after submitting the Entry Form. You should inquire about your entry if you do not receive one.
Thanks for competing and good luck to everyone!!


The EPSON International Pano Awards 2015

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Call for entries
The EPSON International Pano Awards 2015
US$50,000 prize pool, including $20,000 cash!
Enter online at thepanoawards.com

Professional and amateur photographers around the world are invited to enter The EPSON
International Pano Awards to compete for over $50,000 in cash and prizes. Early-bird entries are open now until Sunday 12th July, 2015.

The Sixth Epson International Pano Awards is dedicated to the art of panoramic photography.
Advances in digital photography and editing software has resulted in a surge in the popularity of image stitching, especially in the panoramic format. Panoramic film photography also remains alive and well. The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography.

‘Over the years we have been delighted to see this world-class photographic competition grow to the
point where it now attracts thousands of entries from hundreds of photographers from around the world. Each year the photographs are more and more impressive and the outstanding quality of both image capture and print astounds me,’ said Craig Heckenberg, General Manager Business Division, Epson Australia. ‘Epson is very proud to continue our support of this global competition and, as always, we look forward to seeing this year’s entries and the winners for each category,’ said Craig.

The 2014 competition saw 3971 images submitted from 870 photographers in 54 countries.
The 2015 competition is open to all professional and amateur photographers with a combined pool
of more than US$50,000, including $20,000 cash. Prizes include an Epson Stylus Pro 7900 printer, an Epson Stylus Pro 4900 printer, and an Epson EB-1775 Ultra-Slim Projector.

New in 2015
The website has had a facelift! Check out the re-design and new entry platform thepanoawards.com
Introducing the new Jeff Mitchum Fine Art Prize, with a massive $10,000 up for grabs in addition to the general prize pool! Entries in the Open competition are eligible for consideration if they are
predominantly created ‘in camera’.
We are also pleased to introduce the EPSON Digital Art Prize, with $2000 cash on offer. Also made
possible by Jeff Mitchum, this prize rewards excellence in modern digital post-processing.

Other new features in 2015 include;
- A record prize pool worth over $50,000
- Reduced single entry fees
- Scaled scoring to allow for year-by-year variations in the judging panel
- Another new special award, for Highest Scoring Wide Angle Image
The judging panel includes some of the world's top photographers and industry professionals, including Jeff Mitchum, Timo Lieber, Arild Heitmann, Lauren Bath, Joshua Holko, Julie Fletcher, Marcio Cabral, Stefan Hefele, Mark Gray, Mel Sinclair, Denis Gadbois, Aaron Spence and Bill Bailey.
For enquiries and more information, contact; David Evans, Curator contact@thepanoawards.com


Monday, April 27, 2015

I'm Alive A photographic multimedia show by Ivan Rothman

The Springfield Photographic Society presents ...
I'm Alive
A photographic multimedia show by Ivan Rothman

Featured in this presentation is a celebration of wildlife throughout the world, accompanied by an uplifting and inspirational musical theme. North America, Central and South America, the Falkland and Galapagos Islands, Iceland, Japan, the Arctic Ocean, African countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Botswana and South Africa are all part of this show.

For the natural world is truly a spiritual place ...
Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
Alumnae Library Theatre
Elms College
291 Springfield St. Chicopee, Mass
Admission $10 - Seating is limited to 125

Reserve your seat now by emailing Kevin Fay at fay44@comcast.net
(include your name, email address and # attending.)
Running time of the show is one hour.
Parking is available in the L lot next to the library and in the larger A lot behind Spaulding House. (Enter both lots from Springfield Street.)

Saturday, April 25, 2015

56th Annual Berks Photographic Society's Photographic Conference is June 5, 6 & 7, 2015

The 56th Annual Berks Photographic Society's Photographic Conference is June 5, 6 & 7, 2015 at the deFranscesco Building, Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania. 

There will be two post conference workshops, one led by Hanson Fong and one led by Lisa Cachura.  You must be registered for the conference to be able to register for one of the post conference workshops.  The workshops will be held Sunday, June 7, 2015 from 1:30 until 5:30.  More information is available on the conference website: www.berksphotocon.com 



You can also find more information about the programs as well as the registration form on the Conference Website:  www.berksphotocon.com 

If you have any questions, please send an email to cheryl@berkscamera.org

Cheryl Tumolo
Conference Program Chairman

Friday, April 24, 2015

CCAA Announces New Summer Cape Cod Photo Shootout

CCAA Announces New Summer Cape Cod Photo Shootout
Open to all who register in advance for it, Cape Cod Art Association’s 2015 Cape Cod Photo Shootout from June 5-7, 2015 is a guided photography experience with cash prizes that will take participants to many hidden and less traveled parts of the Cape. CCAA will transport participants to numerous scenic areas around Cape Cod including local beaches, desolate marshes, hidden trails, scenic streets, and more. Highlights of this trip include a traditional clambake dinner, an opportunity to photograph whales, an Eco-Boat tour of Sandy Neck, and opportunities to explore numerous beaches and marshes from Sandwich to Yarmouth.  Participants have the opportunity to enter a competition for cash prizes and the chance to have photos displayed on the CCAA website in an online exhibition. A list of the competition categories will be given at check-in. Participants may enter one image for each category. One winner will be chosen from each category and entered to win the 2015 Cape Cod Photo Shootout Grand Prize. Photographers will retain the rights to their images taken during the weekend. Photo entries must be received within 10 days (June 17, 2015 midnight deadline). Winners will be announced shortly after they are judged. Registration information can be found online at www.CapeCodArtAssoc.org For more information, contact A.J. Johnson aj@capecodartassoc.org or call 508-362-2909. Cape Cod Art Association (CCAA) is a non-profit organization that, in addition to its camera club, produces more than 100 classes and workshops a year as well as numerous art exhibitions at its gallery in Barnstable Village other Cape locations.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

"The Nature of Photography: Life in the Field" Wednesday, April 29, Joe McNally

In more than 50 countries over a 30-year career, internationally acclaimed photographer Joe McNally has mastered the art of taking photographs that tell stories with artistry and compassion and that make expert use of color and light. Known for his series "Faces of Ground Zero--Portraits of the Heroes of September 11th," McNally has photographed stories for Sports Illustrated, LIFE, and National Geographic magazines, among others.

On Wednesday, April 29, McNally will draw on his extensive experience and portfolio to show how to bring emotional impact to photographs of people in nature, focusing on composition, lighting, and the inherent drama of the shot. His talk, titled "The Nature of Photography: Life in the Field," begins at 6:30 p.m. in Ross Hall at The New York Botanical Garden.


To see the full media alert, go to:


http://www.nybg.org/files/McNallyLecture042915MediaAlert.pdf

We hope you'll consider sharing news of this event with your audience. If you need photos or would like to arrange coverage, please contact me or Stevenson Swanson in the Botanical Garden’s Communications office.  


Thank you,
Mary Grace Orlando 
The New York Botanical Garden 

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

NECCC winter interclub print competition

Here are the images that received 1st place in the NECCC winter interclub print competition

Winter 2015 Inter-club Print Competition 1st Place images


Winter B&W Prints, Class A, 1st Place, 23 pts,  “Authentic”, by Yair Melamed, Boston Camera Club


Winter Color Prints, 1st Place, 24 pts, “Honfleur Evening Reflections”, by Kevin Fay, Springfield Photographic Society

Winter Color Prints, 1st Place, 24 pts, “The Dancer”, by Erik Landegren, Flagpole Photographers


Winter B&W Prints, Class B, 1st Place, 23 pts,  “The Storekeeper”, by Robert Smith,
Whaling City Camera Club


Winter Color Prints, 1st Place, 24 pts, “West Thumb Sunrise #3”, by Rick Cloran, Greater Lynn Photographic Association

Winter 2015 Inter-club Print Competition
Reported by Arthur S. Vaughan, MNEC

NECCC Print Chairman 

The winter 2015 inter-club print competition, hosted by the Candlewood Camera Club, was held on Tuesday, February 24th at Hatter’s Park Hall in Danbury, CT. The judges for this competition were: Maria Fuller, Bill Marcy, and Brad Stanton. Maria Fuller has an on location photography studio located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and specializes in documenting the many stages of motherhood. Bill Marcy is a Past President of Candlewood Camera Club, and Brad Stanton has an advertising, commercial, and industrial photography studio in Danbury, CT. Many thanks go to the Candlewood Camera Club for taking on the task of hosting this competition, and especially to each member of its NECCC interclub competition support team: Donna Cloutier, Tom Peterson, Kevin Rabito, Candi Valeri, and Dennis Yates. Many thanks for a job well done.

This winter has been one for the record books, with many clubs having to cancel and reschedule meetings multiple times. For any New England organization, a calendar of events having dates falling between Halloween and Easter, always poses the risk of having one or more “snow events” upset the schedule. Clubs that meet weekly probably have a better shot at making adjustments... working around snowstorms, than clubs meeting less frequently. Candlewood has bi-weekly meetings, and did well to work the winter competition into their schedule for February. One obvious “fix” would be to run the cycle of interclub print competitions so that competitions aren’t held in any month that snow is likely to fall. This might be practical if we were a Florida organization, but we’re not. Another possibility, dropping the winter competition and going with just fall and spring events, would lessen the overall interclub print competition “experience”, and significantly reduce the number of prints eligible for entry into the annual Print of the Year competition. The best option is to continue with winter competitions, and hope that when Mother Nature schedules her snow events, they fall only on weekends. 


For the winter competition a total of 168 prints were submitted...  48 in class “A”, 32 in class “B”, and 88 in Color. Participating were 22 clubs...  12 in class “A”, 9 in class “B”, and 22 in Color. A total of 30 prints received awards...  11 in class “A”, 6 in class “B” and 13 in Color. Clubs that submitted less than their full allotment of four color and four B&W prints, or that missed the winter competition entirely, are encouraged to submit make-up prints along with their regular submissions for the spring competition, to be hosted by the Greater Lynn Photographic Association in Lynn, MA on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Deadline for print submissions is May 2nd. These are new dates, the competition having to be rescheduled due to foul weather forcing the move of the winter competition. Please note: Any print placing third or above in the spring competition (eligible for the print of the year competition) will be held for the P.O.Y. competition. 

Monday, April 13, 2015

I'm Alive A photographic multimedia show by Ivan Rothman

The Springfield Photographic Society presents ...
I'm Alive
A photographic multimedia show by Ivan Rothman

Featured in this presentation is a celebration of wildlife throughout the world, accompanied by an uplifting and inspirational musical theme. North America, Central and South America, the Falkland and Galapagos Islands, Iceland, Japan, the Arctic Ocean, African countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Botswana and South Africa are all part of this show.

For the natural world is truly a spiritual place ...
Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
Alumnae Library Theatre
Elms College
291 Springfield St. Chicopee, Mass
Admission $10 - Seating is limited to 125

Reserve your seat now by emailing Kevin Fay at fay44@comcast.net
(include your name, email address and # attending.)
Running time of the show is one hour.
Parking is available in the L lot next to the library and in the larger A lot behind Spaulding House. (Enter both lots from Springfield Street.)

Friday, April 10, 2015

2015 - 38th Greater Lynn International Exhibition Show

2015 - 38th Greater Lynn International Exhibition Show

The Greater Lynn Photographic Association would like to invite all photographers to the 2015International Exhibition showcase of accepted & award winning images.    Greater Lynn Headquarters
          564 Boston St. Lynn, MA 01905
          Sunday afternoon, April 12, 2015 at 2 PM  or
          Monday night, April 13, 2015 at 7:30 PM.

          This year’s exhibition, which will also be our last exhibition, had 1103 entrants with over 4400 images, from 28 states and 57 different countries. For 2015 we had 28 clubs from all over the world enter and vie for “Best Club” status, sixteen United States clubs (fifteen from New England), and twelve foreign clubs. We received entries from clubs in Iran, Japan, India, Hong Kong, England, Australia, Slovenia, China, Wales, Iran, and Denmark. The Best Club went to Merrimack Valley Camera Club of Andover, Massachusetts.  Please join us to see this spectacular array of images from all four corners of the earth. This year’s exhibition has some very unique and dramatic images in it. The world’s best photography in one showcase presentation. After the show we will present the Medals to those winners who are in attendance. We had a large number of New England Award winners this year.  
          The multi-media showcase is being assembled by a Greater Lynn talented audio-visual producer, Barbara Rozavsky, HonNEC. A master of music selection, her theme segments are a joy to hear and watch. She always matches the images to the music perfectly. The show will run approximately 90 minutes with a short intermission. It will contain about 1400 of the higher scoring images that were "accepted into the exhibition" by the 3 person judging panel.

           The admission cost will be $8. Tickets are available at the door or in advance from Susan Mosser s.jmosser@comcast.net

    Please visit the clubs website www.greaterlynnphoto.org for more information and a map to the club under directions. The winning medal images are also available in a gallery for viewing. To view the images, go to the GLPA website and on the home page, click on the link on the top of the left column.

     Thirty-eight years is a long time for a continued project. Over the years we have gone from slides to digital and photography has evolved in many ways. This is the end of an era at Greater Lynn and I hope you will be there to see the last of the era.
Susan Mosser, FPSA, HonNEC  Exhibition Chairman

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Pre-Conference Workshops at the 70th NECCC Annual Photography Conference

70th NECCC Annual Photography Conference Pre-Conference Workshop Descriptions

Friday, July 17 (9am - Noon) – Workshops and Portfolio
Reviews will run concurrently, so you can not attend more than one

Participants in any Workshop must also be paid registrants for the Conference.  Class size is limited. Register early. If paying by check please write separate checks for the Conference and for any of the six pre-Conference workshops.  See Registration Instructions for Workshop cancellation policy. See www.neccc.org for additional information.  Electrical outlets will be provided for power. The fee for each workshop is $66.95; this includes a 3% UMASS administrative fee.

Workshop I - Fashion Shoot from Start to Finish
By Lindsay Adler (NY)

Fashion Photography is a very creative and expressive realm of photography. In this workshop Lindsay shows photographers how to put together a fashion shoot, start to finish.  This includes preparation, styling, props, lighting, posing and post-processing. She will discuss creativity, building a team, finding a model and more. You will learn how to find inspiration for shoots and how to execute your inspiration to create successful striking images. (Program Sponsored by Sigma, Lighting Equipment supplied by Dynalite)

Workshop II - Hands on Macro: Taking Your Macro Photography to the Next Level
By Roman Kurywczak (NJ)

Roman will show you how to get the most out of your macro photography and achieve consistently good results. Overcoming distracting backgrounds and the use of natural light will be covered but a heavy emphasis will be placed on using flash correctly in the field to properly balance the exposure and achieve dramatic results.  Many of the techniques used by the pros are inexpensive and can be done using the gear you already own! 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 with a fully charged battery and fresh memory card.  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. (Sponsored by Sigma)

Workshop III - Preserving Your Memories in a Photo Book
By Hazel Meredith, APSA, MNEC (CT)

In these days of digital images, many of us are guilty of taking lots of photos, maybe posting a few on Facebook, and then the rest just live in the dark on our computers! One great way to share your images and tell a story is to make a photo book (you know, kind of like our old photo albums!). In this workshop you will learn how to select your images, prepare them for use in your book including a very basic review of editing, cropping, and sizing (please note this class will not be about teaching you all about Photoshop!). We will utilize Shutterfly to set up your book.  You are not obligated to order from Shutterfly, but this will teach you how to choose layouts and add your photos, text and captions. Prerequisites: Bring your laptop (mouse is helpful), power cord, folder with images you would like to use, Shutterfly account, http://www.shutterfly.com/

Workshop IV - In Camera Creative Techniques
By Tony Sweet (MD)

Although software is one of the great driving forces in modern digital photography, there are many creative effects that can be accomplished in-camera, depending on the camera’s capabilities. Techniques such as HDR, multiple exposures, swipes, infrared, light painting, and extreme long exposures will be illustrated. Jumpstart your creativity in capturing images as Tony shares his visual inspiration with you, along with valuable tips, techniques and knowledge you can quickly incorporate into your own creative style. (Sponsored by Nikon)

Workshop V - Maximizing Wacom
By Shiv Verma, APSA, MNEC (MA)

This program will enable you to work more intuitively translating to an increase in productivity, resulting in a better-quality work product. We will cover how to maximize the use of Wacom tablets in Adobe Photoshop and Elements, Lightroom and a majority of the key Plug-Ins that photographers use as creative tools. We will be using the Intuos Pro that provides exceptional pen pressure control with an intuitive multi-touch surface and many enhanced productivity features. All the demonstrations will be applicable to both Windows and Mac based products. We will learn how to install the tablet; how to map the tablet to your display or displays; how to configure and customize the tablet and pen and creating unique settings for your Touch Ring, ExpressKeys, ExpressView, touch gestures, and the side switch on your pen will be addressed. Finally we will use these tools to work on enhancing images in Lightroom and Photoshop.  We will use the tools with various plugins and demonstrate how you can scale up the quality of your image editing and enhancement with this must have combination of the pen and tablet. 20 Wacom Tablets (supplied by Wacom) will be on hand for attendees who do not own one to borrow for the preconference course. This will be on a first come first served bases. Prerequisites: Bring your laptop, power cord, and tablet.

Workshop VI - Lightroom Basics: How to Work Faster and Smarter
By Janice Wendt (CA)

Want to learn Lightroom or get better at using this powerful tool? This hands-on class will show how you can get the most out of using Lightroom. This class will cover all aspects of Lightroom from time saving techniques on how to import your images into Lightroom to learning the best settings within Lightroom to get the most out of your images. Learn how to use all the tools, white balance, density, color and contrast, highlight, shadow, white point and black point for image editing utilizing best workflow methods. Import, use and create your own presets within the class. This class will also feature lessons on how to apply adjustments selectively with the brush tool.  Get amazing and dynamic transformations that brush tool can create with stacked application of brush adjustments. Prerequisites: Bring your laptop with Lightroom 5 installed and power cord. Image files and presets will be provided for all lessons learned in class.

Saturday, April 4, 2015

2015 - 38th Greater Lynn International Exhibition Show

2015 - 38th Greater Lynn International Exhibition Show

The Greater Lynn Photographic Association would like to invite all photographers to the 2015International Exhibition showcase of accepted & award winning images.    Greater Lynn Headquarters
          564 Boston St. Lynn, MA 01905
          Sunday afternoon, April 12, 2015 at 2 PM  or
          Monday night, April 13, 2015 at 7:30 PM.

          This year’s exhibition, which will also be our last exhibition, had 1103 entrants with over 4400 images, from 28 states and 57 different countries. For 2015 we had 28 clubs from all over the world enter and vie for “Best Club” status, sixteen United States clubs (fifteen from New England), and twelve foreign clubs. We received entries from clubs in Iran, Japan, India, Hong Kong, England, Australia, Slovenia, China, Wales, Iran, and Denmark. The Best Club went to Merrimack Valley Camera Club of Andover, Massachusetts.  Please join us to see this spectacular array of images from all four corners of the earth. This year’s exhibition has some very unique and dramatic images in it. The world’s best photography in one showcase presentation. After the show we will present the Medals to those winners who are in attendance. We had a large number of New England Award winners this year.  
          The multi-media showcase is being assembled by a Greater Lynn talented audio-visual producer, Barbara Rozavsky, HonNEC. A master of music selection, her theme segments are a joy to hear and watch. She always matches the images to the music perfectly. The show will run approximately 90 minutes with a short intermission. It will contain about 1400 of the higher scoring images that were "accepted into the exhibition" by the 3 person judging panel.

           The admission cost will be $8. Tickets are available at the door or in advance from Susan Mosser s.jmosser@comcast.net

    Please visit the clubs website www.greaterlynnphoto.org for more information and a map to the club under directions. The winning medal images are also available in a gallery for viewing. To view the images, go to the GLPA website and on the home page, click on the link on the top of the left column.

     Thirty-eight years is a long time for a continued project. Over the years we have gone from slides to digital and photography has evolved in many ways. This is the end of an era at Greater Lynn and I hope you will be there to see the last of the era.
Susan Mosser, FPSA, HonNEC  Exhibition Chairman

CAP Dinner and Tops in Connecticut Show

CAP Dinner and Tops in Connecticut Show


CAP is pleased to announce that the 2014 Tops in Connecticut acceptances will be shown at a dinner on April 18, 2015, including commentary about the images. These eighty plus images from talented Connecticut photographers were chosen from almost five hundred submitted images.

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2015
Time: Show begins at 5 p.m. followed by a short business meeting and presentation of the awards followed by a buffet dinner
Location: Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Road, Hamden, CT Click for directions to Whitney Center.
Cost: $28 per person

Click for a flyer and dinner reservation form. Deadline for receipt of reservations is April 10, 2015.