Saturday, May 30, 2015

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!!

Friday, May 29, 2015

Hunts Datacolor Spyder special

Here is the link to the Special Promotion  we are having  on  The Datacolor Spyder 4 Elite the regular price is $249.99  with our instant rebate of $100 the final price is $149.99 This is a Great deal  while supplies last!! We would appreciate if you Include this link in the next NECCC email newsletter. If you have any questions or if I can be of further assistance please contact me.
 

 


 

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Registration is now open for CLICK! 2015

Registration is now open for CLICK! 2015
with luncheon keynote by Rick Sammon and 16 different session programs
Saturday, November 14th, 9:00am - 4:30pm
at Cape Cod’s Hyannis Resort & Conference Center
Registration has just opened for Click! 2015the fall photography conclave on Cape Cod featuring noted photographer and bestselling author Rick Sammon, plus Barbara Braman, Rob Christy, Lisa & Tom Cuchara, Andy Howard, John Klingel, Jurgen Lobert, Roy Marshall, Jim Pennypacker, Bob Singer, John Tunney, Betty Wiley & Lori Whalen.  Last year’s event sold out so register early for this fall’s Click! The first 100 people to register will be entered into a drawing for a Sigma $550 18-250mm OS HSM lens.

– 16 sessions packed with tips, techniques and inspiration to help you advance your photography. There’s something for everyone – from beginners to pros.
– Hands-on shooting ops all day with live models, special effects and more…so bring your camera!
– Lunchtime Keynote “Get Inspired & Stay Motivated” with Rick Sammon
– Portfolio Reviews
– -Print Competition- Grand Prize: Tamron SP 70-300mm Di VC USD, a $449 value. w/ the winner announced at the show!
– Trade show with Hunt’s Photo & Video

SESSION 1
Photographing Strangers in Strange Lands – Rick Sammon 
Black & White Landscape Photography – Andy Howard 
Lightroom 6 Tips – Jim Pennypacker 
How to Start a Portrait Business – Lisa & Tom Cuchara 
I-Phoneography – Barbara Braman 
Shooting Ops: High-speed water drop photography special effects- Roy Marshall

SESSION 2
Better Bird Photography – Rick Sammon
Sports Photography – Rob Christy
Photography Stars and the Night Landscape – Jurgen Lobert 
Posing People for Portraits – Lisa and Tom Cuchara 
NIK Plug-ins – Betty Wiley
Portfolio Review with Andy Howard
Shooting Ops: High-speed water drop photography special effects- Roy Marshall
Lunch/Keynote – Rick Sammon: Get Inspired & Stay Motivated

SESSION 3
Putting the Art into Your Fine Art Photography – Bob Singer
The Art & Craft of Better Seeing – John Tunney
How to Start a Portrait Business – Lisa & Tom Cuchara
NIK Plug-ins – Betty Wiley 
Introduction into HDR-Photography – John Klingel
Portfolio Review with Andy Howard
Shooting Ops: Live Models – Lori Whalen

SESSION 4
Landscape and Wildlife Photography Storytelling – Rick Sammon
Lightroom 6 Tips – Jim Pennypacker 
Sports Photography – Rob Christy
Photography Stars and the Night Landscape – Jurgen Lobert
I-Phoneography – Barbara Braman 
Portfolio Review with Andy Howard
Shooting Ops: Live Models – Lori Whalen

Your all-inclusive Click 2015 registration fee covers admission to every session’s programs and our banquet-style served keynote luncheon. Learn more about Click 2015 programs in detail and register by visiting our CCAA/Photography Center of Cape Cod website at: 

Click 2015 is an annual photography event produced by Cape Cod Art Association’s Photography Center of Cape Cod with contributing sponsorships by Frame Destination, Hunt’s Photo & Video, Red River Paper, Sigma Corporation of America, Tamron USA, Topaz Labs and TriggerTrap.  CCAA is a non-profit member of the New England Camera Club Council.  

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Spring 2015 Inter-club Print Competition / Final Standings

Spring 2015 Inter-club Print Competition / Final Standings
Reported by Arthur S. Vaughan, MNEC
NECCC Print Chairman 

The spring 2015 inter-club print competition, hosted by the Greater Lynn Photographic Association, was held on Saturday, May 9th at the GLPA meeting hall in Lynn, MA. Jim Gallagher, MNEC, served as the event coordinator and orgnizer. The judges for this competition were: Mike DiStefano, MNEC, Glenn Guaraldi, MNEC, and Shiv Verma, APSA, MNEC. Mike DiStefano, the NECCC Black & White Print Circuit Vice-President, is the author of many articles on the subject of photography, and has presented numerous programs to clubs and organizations around New England. He’s also a much sought-after judge for local and international competitions.  Glenn Guaraldi has served countless times as a digital image and print judge at both the local and international level. He’s a prolific print maker and a consistent winner in photographic competitions. He’s had a decades-long association with photographic competitions and is presently a valued member of the NECCC Conference Print Room Committee. Shiv Verma is a published author, photographer, educator, and technologist. He’s presently the Digital Circuit Vice-President for the NECCC, and general Chairman of the PSA International. In addition, he’s the immediate past chairman of the PSA Nature Division, Director of the instructional and essay sets for PSA, and a past member of the board of CIPNE. He’s also a past President of the Stony Brook Camera Club and the Gateway Camera Club.  Many thanks go to the Greater Lynn Photographic Association for taking on the task of hosting this competition, and especially to each member of its NECCC interclub competition support team: Jim Gallagher, MNEC, Pat Hanney, Peter Miller, Jake Mosser, HonNEC, and Susan Mosser, HonNEC. Thanks also go to the members of the judging panel... Mike DiStefano, MNEC, Glenn Guaraldi, MNEC, and Shiv Verma, APSA, MNEC for a job well done.

For the spring competition a total of 169 prints were submitted...  50 in class “A”, 31 in class “B”, and 88 in Color. Participating were 22 clubs...  12 in class “A”, 7 in class “B”, and 22 in Color. A total of 37 prints received awards...  9 in class “A”, 7 in class “B” and 21 in Color.

Results of the spring 2015 competition, and final standings for the season can be downloaded here

Interclub results for the season can be seen here

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

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 

Sunday, May 17, 2015

70th NECCC Annual Photography Conference Pre-Conference Workshop Descriptions

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.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

CLICK! 2015

Registration is now open for CLICK! 2015
with luncheon keynote by Rick Sammon and 16 different session programs
Saturday, November 14th, 9:00am - 4:30pm
at Cape Cod’s Hyannis Resort & Conference Center
Registration has just opened for Click! 2015, the fall photography conclave on Cape Cod featuring noted photographer and bestselling author Rick Sammon, plus Barbara Braman, Rob Christy, Lisa & Tom Cuchara, Andy Howard, John Klingel, Jurgen Lobert, Roy Marshall, Jim Pennypacker, Bob Singer, John Tunney, Betty Wiley & Lori Whalen.  Last year’s event sold out so register early for this fall’s Click! The first 100 people to register will be entered into a drawing for a Sigma $550 18-250mm OS HSM lens.

– 16 sessions packed with tips, techniques and inspiration to help you advance your photography. There’s something for everyone – from beginners to pros.
– Hands-on shooting ops all day with live models, special effects and more…so bring your camera!
– Lunchtime Keynote “Get Inspired & Stay Motivated” with Rick Sammon
– Portfolio Reviews
– -Print Competition- Grand Prize: Tamron SP 70-300mm Di VC USD, a $449 value. w/ the winner announced at the show!
– Trade show with Hunt’s Photo & Video
SESSION 1
Photographing Strangers in Strange Lands – Rick Sammon 
Black & White Landscape Photography – Andy Howard 
Lightroom 6 Tips – Jim Pennypacker 
How to Start a Portrait Business – Lisa & Tom Cuchara 
I-Phoneography – Barbara Braman 
Shooting Ops: High-speed water drop photography special effects- Roy Marshall
SESSION 2
Better Bird Photography – Rick Sammon
Sports Photography – Rob Christy 
Photography Stars and the Night Landscape – Jurgen Lobert
Posing People for Portraits – Lisa and Tom Cuchara 
NIK Plug-ins – Betty Wiley 
Portfolio Review with Andy Howard
Shooting Ops: High-speed water drop photography special effects- Roy Marshall
Lunch/Keynote – Rick Sammon: Get Inspired & Stay Motivated
SESSION 3
Putting the Art into Your Fine Art Photography – Bob Singer
The Art & Craft of Better Seeing – John Tunney
How to Start a Portrait Business – Lisa & Tom Cuchara 
NIK Plug-ins – Betty Wiley 
Introduction into HDR-Photography – John Klingel
Portfolio Review with Andy Howard
Shooting Ops: Live Models – Lori Whalen
SESSION 4
Landscape and Wildlife Photography Storytelling – Rick Sammon
Lightroom 6 Tips – Jim Pennypacker 
Sports Photography – Rob Christy 
Photography Stars and the Night Landscape – Jurgen Lobert
I-Phoneography – Barbara Braman 
Portfolio Review with Andy Howard
Shooting Ops: Live Models – Lori Whalen
Your all-inclusive Click 2015 registration fee covers admission to every session’s programs and our banquet-style served keynote luncheon. Learn more about Click 2015 programs in detail and register by visiting our CCAA/Photography Center of Cape Cod website at: 
Click 2015 is an annual photography event produced by Cape Cod Art Association’s Photography Center of Cape Cod with contributing sponsorships by Frame Destination, Hunt’s Photo & Video, Red River Paper, Sigma Corporation of America, Tamron USA, Topaz Labs and TriggerTrap.  CCAA is a non-profit member of the New England Camera Club Council.  

Friday, May 8, 2015

Hunt’s Photo and Video

Well it’s time for Our Amazing monthly Specials .This Month it coincides with our Annual Digital Days Spectacular Sale May 8th and 9th As an extended thank you for everyone’s support throughout the year I’m including a few of key specials from the show that I will extend till the end of the month many other specials are time sensitive but not to worry I will be manning the phones May 8th and 9th ready to assist you with your order. If there is anything you don’t see please call for special pricing. Once again our goal is to offer you and your group the best service and pricing in the industry. As always we want to thank you for your continued support of Hunt’s Photo and Video Please share our great deals with all your camera club members and Photography friends.




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Direct line 781-462-2340

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

"Capturing the Essence of Landscape" at the Duxbury Art Association



"Capturing the Essence of Landscape" at the Duxbury Art Association
Saturday, May 16, 2015
1 – 5 pm
Dramatic landscape images are rarely the product of simply being in the right place at the right time - they are usually borne of hard work, forethought, planning, and patience.  In this class you will learn about composition and technique, but more importantly you will learn how to imagine and predict what conditions will best complement your subjects. Class time will be split, with approximately 2.5 hours in the classroom and 1.5 hours on a field trip to Duxbury Beach. Students should have at least a basic knowledge of how their cameras operate.

Erik Gehring is the President of the Boston Camera Club and a freelance photographer who specializes in natural landscapes.  He lives in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston with his wife Julie and sons Carl and William.  Although Erik enjoys photographing natural environments all over New England, his favorite destination is Boston’s Arnold Arboretum, and for the last seven years he has published a calendar of images taken in the Arboretum landscape entitled Trees of Boston.



Erik Gehring - Bussey Brook in Snowstorm.jpg

Friday, May 1, 2015

NECCC Spring 2015 Electronic Interclub Competition

The NECCC Spring 2015 Electronic Interclub Competition results have been posted

The NECCC Spring 2015 competition was hosted by Boston Camera Club, and was held on April 21st, in Brookline, MA. The competition was directed by Jurgen Lobert of the Boston Camera Club, with assistance provided by Karen Larsen. Erik Gehring, President of Boston Camera Club, arranged for the judges. Forty-one clubs participated in the Pictorial section (18 from Class A and 23 from Class B) and Thirtynine clubs participated in the Nature section (15 from Class A and 24 from Class B). The competition was judged by:
 Mike DiStefano of the Photographic Society of Rhode Island
 Greg Crisci of the Boston Camera Club
 David Weinberg of the Photographic Resource Center in Boston

SPRING (April 2015) (posted)

The award winning photographs for the four sections were:

Pictorial Class A:
Club Name Maker Title Score Award
Boston Lobert, Jurgen Pt Judith Blood Moon 27 1st

New Haven Cuchara, Lisa Chameleon 25 2nd

Quinebaug Valley Marchand, William Eagle 25 2nd


Pictorial Class B:
Club Name Maker Title Score Award
Flagpole Landegren, Erik Cabaret 25 1st

Fall River Lawson, Dennis Floaters 25 1st

Milford Collen, Matthew Dasher Up Close 24 3rd

Canton Wiley, Carole Watering Hole 24 3rd


Nature Class A:
Club Name Maker Title Score Award
Greater Lynn McMillan, Sandy Crab Toss 26 1st

Cape Cod Viewfinders DiMattia, Janet Black Chinned and Calliope Hummers 25 2nd

Central NE McKnight, Jim Coral Trout 25 2nd

Gateway Slovin, Jeff 2 Chicks One Fish 25 2nd

Nashoba Valley Wientzen, Richard Red Shouldered Hawk Adventure 1 25 2nd

Greater Lynn Wilson,Bob Caterpillar Eating Old Skin 25 2nd


Nature Class B:
Club Name Maker Title Score Award
Pioneer Valley David, Don Lunchtime 26 1st

NE Shutterbugs Taylor, Sandy Cardinal In Snowstorm 26 1st

Manchester Cohen, Grace Mt Denali 25 3rd

Springfield Duval, Madeline Rocky Raccoon 25 3rd

Shooters Photo Group Sina, Joe One Last Cry For Help 25 3rd

Seacoast Yeaton, Bill Winter Wolf 25 3rd

Next Competition Season (2015-2016)
Thanks are extended to all those entrants, judges, clubs, etc. that made this competition season a success. The success of the competitions is not possible without all of you. Clubs have already volunteered to host the next season's competition. The following clubs will host the 2015-2016 electronic interclub competition:
Fall - November 2015 Westfield Camera Club
Winter - February 2016 Shooters Gallery Photography Group
Spring - April 2016 Upper Cape Camera Club