layne kennedy photo tours

Hello New England Camera Club Council,

It was brought to our attention from some friends in Portsmouth, N.H. to drop you a note. I recently taught a class there for the Worldwide Mentor Series Photo Treks.

I do a number of workshops and photo tours. Many are right here in the Midwest, but I also do workshops for the Mentor Series (http://www.popphoto.com/mentorseries)
and the famed North House Folk School where I both tach teach and serve on its Board (http://www.northhouse.org/).

I also run several of my own as well. We just finished our second of three tours in Cuba and also will be running my 24th Annual Dogsledding PhotoWorkshop at Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge
again this year. http://www.dogsledding.com/photo-workshop

Buckets of fun on each and every one. Here's the latest promo for the next tour.

Here's a few other articles written up:  http://www.fusevisual.org/interviews/2014/7/13/layne-kennedy,  http://121clicks.com/interviews/interview-with-layne-kennedy-editorial-and-fine-art-photographer

Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

cheers,
layne

lk@laynekennedy.com
www.laynekennedy.com
http://laynekennedy.blogspot.com/

America the Beautiful Photo Contest

America the Beautiful Photo Contest
If anyone has any questions they can contact Putinas via e-mail.Thanks in advance for your entry.  Pam & Bruce Putinas pamela.putinas@att.net

My husband is a member of the East Windsor Veterans Commission.  They have a Facebook page if you want to look up the group.   Anyway the EWVC is holding a photo contest entitled "America the Beautiful" to raise money to erect monuments to honor veterans.  The forwarded email from Capt. Richard Hartman explains what is going on.   I've included two attachments that hold the photo contest entry form and the contest Rules.   These are also available on the Facebook page for the East Windsor Veterans Commission.   We are hoping that you can help us get the word out about the contest.  East Windsor is a small town and is getting no assistance from the town to fund the monuments.  The group is holding various fundraisers to get to their goal of $60,000.    We'd love to have some pictures that show what America the Beautiful means to people from all walks of life.  Also, by entering, some talented amateur photographers will win either $500, $250 or $100.  
Bruce Putinas (a member of the USS FULTON (AS-11) Association) is also a member of the
East Windsor Veterans Commission. The EWVC is planning on erecting monuments in the town green to honor veterans who served in the American Revolution through the current conflict.  They have raised $10,000 but have another $50,000 to go.

Putinas came up with the idea of holding a photo contest themed "America the Beautiful”.  
The photo contest prizes are $500, $250 and $100.  Folks wishing to enter may submit their favorite photo for $10 along with an entry form that is available on the East Windsor Veterans Commission Facebook page. Official rules are also available on the EWVC Facebook page

There is no limit to the number of entries that a person may submit. $10 and an entry
form for each photo.  The winners will also be recognized in a commemorative book
and the winning photos will be framed and hung in either the Veterans meeting room or the local American Legion.

The rules are pretty simple i.e. you must submit an original photo, you should be an amateur photographer and over the age of 21 and anything obscene will be disqualified. If you submit a picture of people and you win, we may ask the folks in the picture to sign a release as the photo will be displayed in town. "America the Beautiful" can be scenery, people, animals and nature.  It's pretty much anything you think makes America beautiful to you.

The deadline for entries is January 31, 2017 at 12:00PM. Simply print out the Photo Contest entry form, take, edit, and print your photos that capture the "America the Beautiful" theme, and send your original 3” X 5" or 4" X 6" prints to:East Windsor Veterans Commission P.O. Box 191 Broad Brook, CT  06016-0191"

If anyone has any questions they can contact Putinas via e-mail.Thanks in advance for your entry.  Pam & Bruce Putinas pamela.putinas@att.net

NECCC Fall 2016 Electronic Interclub Competition

NECCC Fall 2016 Electronic Interclub Competition

See the Galleries here: http://www.neccc.org/p/interclub-competition.html

Read the full report here: http://neccc14.neccc.org/Interclub/NECCC-Fall-2016-Elect-Int-Comp-Report.pdf

The Fall 2016 competition, hosted by The Fall River Camera Club, was held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at The Landmark Building in Fall River , MA. The competition was directed by chairman Dennis Lawson with assistance provided by Lorraine Anderson, Allison Valcourt and Brian Valcourt. Fortythree clubs participated in the Pictorial section (21 from Class A and 22 from Class B) and Forty-one clubs participated in the Nature section (17 from Class A and 24 from Class B). Thanks are extended to The Fall River Camera Club for hosting this first competition of the 2016-17 season. The judges for the competition were: Karl Zuzarte, Cemal Ekin, Richard Reynolds

“Creative Photography Conference” May 20-21, 2017.

“Creative Photography Conference” May 20-21, 2017. Join six creative photography specialists for two days of fun! In-Camera techniques; post-processing (including textures, Topaz, compositing); iPhoneography; Lens Babies and more!

Held at the beautiful Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center in Southbridge, MA (special room prices available). Conference price includes: Lunch both days, refreshments in the mornings, all seminars, photo ops, speaker notes, door prizes, vendor tables and other goodies! Sat. Night informal gathering to socialize with attendees and speakers.

Registration is $225 – one-time discount for Black Friday weekend extended to midnight Dec. 5th = $200! Sign up at www.MeredithImages.com/shop/

Hazel Meredith, APSA, MNEC
Meredith Images
(203) 375-1039
www.MeredithImages.com 

50% off texture sale! ends 28th

I love their textures, texture sale! 

Hello lil' owls,

I was sitting at my desk trying to decide what I wanted to put on the sale page this week and I decided to throw caution to the wind... and get the Black Friday sale started early.  So from today til Nov 28th - you can take 50% off your entire purchase using the coupon code: Blackfriday50 

I only do 50% off the whole site once a year - so if you have had your eye on some goodies - then this is the time to grab them2 Lil Owls -- Textures, Templates, Brushes http://tinyurl.com/2lilowls

Vanguard Tripod sale and other Hunts photo sales

Vanguard Tripod -- this is a great tripod for Marco, product, flowers, critters and Urban Exploration! 

Per Gary, here is promo URL to $60 off Vanguard 263AB100 tripod.

https://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com/detail_page.cfm?productid=263AB100&mfg=Vanguard&show=yes&sp=g0cCR

also, here all our Black Friday / Cyber Monday Specials.

https://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com/promotions.cfm 

They expire end of the day Monday.

If you see anything you like, please call me, Alan Samiljan, and I'll make sure your order is taken care of. My voicemail is 781-462-2383, leave me a message and I'll return your call promptly. My hours are Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday, 8:30-5:30pm eastern. As always, UPS Ground shipping is FREE in the Lower 48 and there is no sales tax except for orders shipped to MA, RI and ME.

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

Alan Samiljan

Sales

1. Topaz Plugins 50% off  the complete bundle until 11/30

• We just love, love, love their products. Both Tom and I use Clarity or Adjust on the majority of my images.

What's Included? All 17 Topaz Labs Products!
Adjust
B&W Effects
Clarity
Clean
DeJPEG
DeNoise
Detail
Glow
Impression
InFocus
Lens Effects
PhotoFXlab
ReMask
ReStyle
Simplify
Star Effects
Texture Effects
and all Free Resources!

2. Sale on 2 Lil Owl Textures

Just a quick note to let you know that the 2 Lil Owls textures are on sale Click here to visit 2 Lil Owls Studio

Until Nov 28th - you can take 50% off your entire purchase using the coupon code: Blackfriday50

50% off the whole site once a year - so if you have had your eye on some goodies - then this is the time to grab them. *Excludes Texture Club memberships.

2 Lil Owls -- Textures, Templates, Brushes -- Click here to visit 2 Lil Owls Studio

texture sale!

I love their textures, texture sale! 

Hello lil' owls,

I was sitting at my desk trying to decide what I wanted to put on the sale page this week and I decided to throw caution to the wind... and get the Black Friday sale started early.  So from today til Nov 28th - you can take 50% off your entire purchase using the coupon code: Blackfriday50 

I only do 50% off the whole site once a year - so if you have had your eye on some goodies - then this is the time to grab them2 Lil Owls -- Textures, Templates, Brushes http://tinyurl.com/2lilowls

Boston Camera Club Photo Gear Sale on Saturday, November 19th

Boston Camera Club Photo Gear Sale on Saturday, November 19th

Boston Camera Club Photo Gear Sale on Saturday, November 19th

Hi folks -

Please pass this along to your members, friends, and colleagues.  There are over 160 items for sale, you can view the full list on our website here:

http://bostoncameraclub.org/d/40bce3bf-fb67-4969-95c5-df6c50f9ac49

Cheers,

Erik Gehring

Publicity Chair, Boston Camera Club

Texture sale, 2 Lil' Owls Black Friday Starts Now!

Hello lil' owls,

I was sitting at my desk trying to decide what I wanted to put on the sale page this week and I decided to throw caution to the wind... and get the Black Friday sale started early.  So from today til Nov 28th - you can take 50% off your entire purchase using the coupon code: Blackfriday50 

I only do 50% off the whole site once a year - so if you have had your eye on some goodies - then this is the time to grab them2 Lil Owls -- Textures, Templates, Brushes http://tinyurl.com/2lilowls

NECCC Fall 2016 Electronic Interclub Competition

NECCC Fall 2016 Electronic Interclub Competition

read the full report here: http://neccc14.neccc.org/Interclub/NECCC-Fall-2016-Elect-Int-Comp-Report.pdf

The Fall 2016 competition, hosted by The Fall River Camera Club, was held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at The Landmark Building in Fall River , MA. The competition was directed by chairman Dennis Lawson with assistance provided by Lorraine Anderson, Allison Valcourt and Brian Valcourt. Fortythree clubs participated in the Pictorial section (21 from Class A and 22 from Class B) and Forty-one clubs participated in the Nature section (17 from Class A and 24 from Class B). Thanks are extended to The Fall River Camera Club for hosting this first competition of the 2016-17 season. The judges for the competition were: Karl Zuzarte, Cemal Ekin, Richard Reynolds

NECCC info for club membership

To all Club presidents and NECCC Reps,

Please find attached a copy of the NECCC Conference logo for 2017 for your clubs use in your newsletters or web sites. We would appreciate it if you could make your membership aware of this great learning fun weekend and encourage their attendance.

The 2017 dates are July 14, 15, & 16th.

Also find below the link to the Fall NECCC Bulletin. We would appreciate it if you would send this link out to your membership as it has a lot of excellent information in it as well as a great teaching article by Ray Guillette, HonNEC of Stony Brook Camera Club. The issue can now be found on the NECCC web site www.neccc.org right side column of the home page.

This issue put together by editor Paul Smith, MNEC and has news from the 2016 conference with lots of pictures and all the print and digital winners; PSA Council Challenge news which NECCC took part in and won first place by sending 30 images in from NECCC club members interclub entries; PSA conference news with the winners of the PSA clubs newsletters and website contests; NECCC conference High School students essays, a thank you to Steve Tierney, MNEC long time Conference Equipment Director who has resigned from the position and much much more.

http://neccc14.neccc.org/Bulletin/Fall_2016_Bulletin.pdf

Thank you

Susan Mosser, HonPSA, HonNEC

NECCC BOD

fall bulletin posted

Fall_2016_Bulletin has been posted, after reading it, please share it with your club members

http://neccc14.neccc.org/Bulletin/Fall_2016_Bulletin.pdf

you can view this bulletin and archived bulletins here: http://www.neccc.org/p/neccc-bulletin.html

Biggest Sale of the Year - The 40th Annual Hunt's Show is Starting Friday Nov 4th!

Our Biggest Sale of the Year - The 40th Annual Hunt's Show is Starting Friday Nov 4th!

Full multi-page flyer full of specials