Sunday, April 30, 2017

May 13, 2017 “366 Project Workshop with Scott Snyder”

May 13, 2017 “366 Project Workshop with Scott Snyder”

Find out what happens when you commit to creating every day!

If you've ever thought I wish I had time to be more creative?

Scott will get you inspired to create by sharing some amazing samples of his personal images taken every day over a one-year period.

366 days if you do it in a LEAP YEAR!

Scott will share some of his images, talk about his 366 project and others that inspire him to create.

This workshop will include ideas and thoughts on how to keep you going. We'll round out the day with some live hands-on creative work as well.

Grab your camera and get inspired!

GET MORE INFORMATION
http://members.ppane.com/resources/EVENTS/Workshops-2017/Snyder_Scott-WS.pdf

REGISTER HERE: http://members.ppane.com/event-2468055

Connecticut Valley Camera Club Exhibit Old Lyme Town Hall May 1st to June 29, 2017

Connecticut Valley Camera Club Exhibit

Old Lyme Town Hall

There will be a photography exhibit by the CT Valley Camera Club from May 1st to June 29, 2017 at the Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT.  A total of 30 photos are on display with an opening reception on Saturday, May 6th from 2-4pm – free and open to the public.

Some examples of the work to be presented are shown below.

The Connecticut Valley Camera Club, founded in 2001, has a prime directive of encouraging, accommodating, and implementing multiple photographic experiences for our members. Photographers of all levels are welcome. With the overall intent of improving our skills, we share information about our techniques and equipment, as well as provide mutual support in evaluation of our images.

The club meets on the first Monday of each month at the Old Lyme Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme. Visitors are welcome. You can find out more about our club on our website and Facebook postings. Our Website: ctvalleycameraclub.smugmug.com  Our Facebook page Facebook.com/CTValleyCameraClubPage/

​Thank you.
Edward McCaffrey
​Publicity Chairman​









Friday, April 28, 2017

PRE-CONFERENCE PORTFOLIO REVIEW

PRE-CONFERENCE PORTFOLIO REVIEW 
Friday, July 14 (9 am - Noon)
Workshops and Portfolio reviews will run concurrently, so you cannot attend both

This is your opportunity to have up to 15 images (prints and/or digital) reviewed by one of New England’s top photographers/judges. Reviewers include Bill Barnett, APSA, AFIAP, MNEC; Jake Mosser, HonPSA, EPSA, HonNEC, and Sarah Musumeci, MNEC. The cost is $41.20 per 40 minute session. Participants can discuss their work on an individual basis. If you sign up for this service, a confirmation form will be sent to you by June 23rd.   You must return the form by June 29th. You will then be contacted via e-mail with the time slot and reviewer to whom you have been assigned.  Please note this activity takes place at the same time as the other seven pre-conference seminarsIf paying by check write a separate check. 

“Maine Lighthouse Tour with Jim Walker”

“Maine Lighthouse Tour with Jim Walker”
September 24, 2017
10 AM till 5 PM

Explore some of Maine's most charming lighthouses!

Join Jim as he begins the tour at Breakwater Lighthouse affectionately known as "Bug Light". Experience this charming Victorian treasure close up to enjoy it's filagree detail and style. Visit the Liberty Ship memorial at the same location memorializing the 274 ships built on the site during World War II.

Casually ramble to your second lighthouse location at Spring Point Ledge; the only caisson style lighthouse accessible by foot in the United States.

Finish off your afternoon in Maine touring the majestic Portland Head Light the most photographed lighthouse in the entire country. In 1776 part of the area surrounding the lighthouse was used as a lookout for Massachusetts militia to warn of approaching British ships.

Construction on the light began in 1787 with a $750 budget to build the light. The original structure was 72' high and required 16 whale oil lamps to light when finally completed in 1791.

register here http://members.ppane.com/event-2473604
You do NOT need to be a PPA member to attend

more info here http://members.ppane.com/resources/EVENTS/Workshops-2017/Walker_Jim-WS.pdf


LIGHTROOM IMPORT & DEVELOP MODULE BASICS 3.5 hour hands-on workshop Saturday May 13, 2017

LIGHTROOM IMPORT & DEVELOP MODULE BASICS
By Amy Musinsky, MNEC
3.5 hour workshop Saturday May 13, 2017

We are pleased to invite you to Greater Lynn for this suburb learning experience.
Date: Saturday March 13, 2017          Time:  9 AM – 12:30 PM
Place: Greater Lynn Photographic Assoc. Headquarters- 564 Boston St, Lynn, MA 01905-Plenty of parking behind club or in church lot next door to club. A map to the club will be emailed to you with your confirmation of registration.

Cost: $40 per person via mailed check or via PayPal (non-refundable but transferable)
For this 3 ½ hour hands-on workshop you will need a laptop and a basic understanding of Lightroom. You will also need Lightroom CC downloaded to your laptop. If you do not have Lightroom CC you can use Lightroom 5 or you can download a trial version of Lightroom CC to learn with and then purchase the version after the course when you have a clearer understanding of what it does for you and what can be done with it.
The Lightroom course will cover the following:

1. Importing your images from the Library Module

2. The entire Develop Module-which includes: Exposure, Contrast, Highlights, Shadows, Blacks, Whites, Curves, Clarity, Saturation, Vibrance, HSL/Color/B&W, Split Toning, Lens Correction and Noise Reduction

3. If time allows, there will also be a demonstration on how to use plug-in’s.

The course is listed as basic to intermediate. Electricity will be provided at your seat and there will be helpers available during the course to assist you, should you have questions. There will be a short break mid morning.

Please register online through the GLPA website at www.greaterlynnphoto.org  you can reach it from the home page of website-right column- scroll down to date May 13 and click the writing which will bring you to the course page, the registration link is on the left side column. Or the direct link to the registration page is: http://greaterlynnphoto.org/workshop_details.php  
If paying by check- Mail check made out to GLPA for $40 to Susan Mosser at 173 Central St.
No. Reading, MA 01864                          

For more info, please email  s.jmosser@comcast.net 
Payment must be made by check or PayPal prior to attendance.

Off Camera & Studio Lighting with Robert Akers May 8, 2017

Off Camera & Studio Lighting with Robert Akers. May 8, 2017 Bob Akers

Spend a 'Light' hearted day with the incredible Robert Akers!

Don't miss this hands-on full day portrait class with Bob Akers and walk away "ENLIGHTENED."

Practice using off camera & studio lighting.

Learn which lighting patterns will flatter your clients and how to create the dynamic look you are seeking based on your set ups.

Take the mystery out of "beauty" light learn how and when to use it. Leave knowing how light can shape and create impactful images.

You do NOT need to be a PPA member to attend
REGISTER HERE & GET MORE INFORMATION http://members.ppane.com/event-2469340


Creative Photography Conference

It’s Almost Here! The Creative Photography Conference, May 20-21, 2017 in Southbridge, MA. Come get creative with us – two days of awesome speakers, hands-on sessions and photo ops. Speakers include Nikon Legend Behind the Lens, Tony Sweet and 6 other talented creatives! Enrollment includes lunch both days, refreshments in the mornings, all seminars, photo ops, speaker notes on a flash drive, LOTS of door prizes and a goodie bag of gifts and discounts! We will also have vendor tables for your shopping pleasure. Sat. night social in the lounge – chat with other attendees and speakers!

All this for just $225. But…you can take advantage of the “Buddy” Special until May 6th! Sign up with a friend and you each save $50 (2 for $350). Enter 2 registrations in the cart and use the code buddy100 at checkout. If there are 3 buddies, use the code buddy150 and you each save $50.

Details and registration at http://www.meredithimages.com/creative-photography-conference/.

Questions – email me at Hazel@MeredithImages.com. See you there!!



PRECONFERENCE EVENTS: WORKSHOPS

PRECONFERENCE EVENTS: WORKSHOPS AND PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Friday, July 14 (9 am – Noon) – Workshops and Portfolio Reviews will run concurrently.
You cannot 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 seven pre-Conference workshops.  See Registration Instructions for Workshop cancellation policy. See www.neccc.org for additional information.  Electrical outlets will be provided for power as necessary. The fee for each workshop is $66.95; this includes a 3% UMASS administrative fee.

Workshop I – Digital Boot Camp
By Vinny and Annette Colucci (NC)
This workshop will cover the A to Z basics in photography. Learn about aperture for depth of field for creative control, and shutter speed for freezing or implying motion. Understand the simple approach to exposure and the proper use of the histogram. Know how to compose your subject as well as when to break the typical compositional rules. Discussed will be composition, white balance as a filter set, advanced settings and camera modes such as aperture priority, shutter speeds, manual settings. Also discussed will be lens selection and proper use of tripods. The last portion will be a Q and A with a hands-on demonstration of going through your camera menus to make certain they are set correctly to optimize your images. There will be a few door prizes at the end of event. Prerequisite: Bring your camera with a short lens you can hand hold, camera manual and notepaper.  (Door Prize Sponsors: Wimberly; Singh-Ray; Nikon Professional Services)


Workshop II – Social Media for Photographers
By Joe Edelman (PA)
This is a three-hour deep dive workshop based on the popular social media talk that Joe presented at last year’s conference. Joe will be doing hands on demos and reviews to ensure that you leave the workshop prepared to be a social media star.  The workshop will begin with a Photoshop and Lightroom demo full of tips and tricks for preparing your images to look their best online and a review of ways to automate the process of creating Facebook timeline covers.  Joe will bring you up to date on the absolute latest information on all the major social media platforms and how you can use them to simply share your photos with friends, relatives and other photographers or to build a following and build a business.  This workshop will include personalized reviews of attendee’s social media profiles as time permits. Prerequisite: Bring your laptop and make sure you have access to all your social media profiles.
Workshop III: Art of the Fine Print
By A.Cemal Ekin, MNEC (RI)
In this three-hour workshop the participants will work on their own photographs using Adobe Lightroom, and learn how to prepare their images for printing. The work environment, display calibration, producing the print and evaluating it under proper viewing light will be fully explored. Each participant will produce print(s) on an Epson printer using Red River papers. Print critique and necessary adjustments will be provided. Prerequisite: Laptop computers with a relatively recent version of Lightroom, 5.7, 6, or CC installed and images your imported to the catalog. The preferred image format is RAW but you may also work on JPEG format images. Limited to 15 participants (Sponsored by Red River Paper)

Workshop IV – Maximum Control in Photoshop
By Tim Grey (NY)
If you want to learn to truly master the use of Photoshop to exercise maximum control over your photographic images, you won’t want to miss this hands-on session with Tim Grey. You’ll learn a full workflow for making your photos look their best, with an emphasis on a thoughtful workflow featuring advanced adjustments. You’ll get tips on processing RAW captures in Adobe Camera Raw, learn to make the most of adjustment layers, gain a strong understanding of the Curves adjustment, learn to create optimal selections, apply targeted adjustments through the use of sophisticated layer masks, and much more. Prerequisites: Participants will be expected to have Photoshop CC pre-loaded and activated on their laptops and know how to open and save files. Those who prefer to use Photoshop CS6 may still participate, but need to understand that some features covered in the class may not be available or may be implemented differently in Photoshop CS6. This is an intermediate to advanced class.

Workshop V - Create Tack Sharp Macro Images -Without A Tripod!
By Roman Kurywczak, ANEC (NJ)
Tired of carrying around your tripod for macro photography?  Many flower shows and arboretums don’t allow the use of a tripod as well.  Roman will guide you through the steps of creating tack sharp macro images without using a tripod!  The secret to his success is effectively using flash as well as other light sources.  During the lecture Roman will provide you with the settings and secrets to creating your own tack sharp macro images whether you are out in the field or inside a facility that doesn’t allow the use of tripods. Everything from gear, camera settings, to accessories will be covered in this instructional program. After the lecture portion, there will be an approximately 2-hour shoot where you can put what you learned to use with flower setups and more.  Bring your camera with fully charged battery, memory cards, and a flash (if you have one).  Sigma technical representative Mike Deutsch will be there with Sigma macro gear for you to try out. (Sponsored by Sigma)

Workshop VI – iPhone Magic
By Charles Needle (CA)
This workshop will cover the technical aspects of iPhone photography — including how to optimize use of native camera functions, equipment and accessories, workflow and printing considerations.  Through a series of "live" demonstrations (projected on the screen), Charles will teach you how to translate your creative vision into pixels using various iPhone apps.  He will cover some of his favorite shooting and post-processing apps, including editing apps, such as Snapseed and Retouch; shooting apps such as Camera+, Slow Shutter, LongExpo Pro, VividHDR and Burst Mode; compositing and masking apps such as Image Blender, Autopainter, Distressed FX, and many more. Concluding the workshop will be hands-on shooting with your iPhone, using various apps and then post-processing them. Your images will also be shared and projected as time permits. Prerequisites: Latest operating system (OS) installed on your iPhone, as well as the following key apps, which are available for download by visiting the Apple App Store: Snapseed, Retouch, VividHDR, Slow Shutter, Burst Mode, Camera+ (not Camera Plus), Panorama (blue and white yin/yang icon), Autopainter 1 and Image Blender along with 5-10 unprocessed images in your Camera Roll.  Note: Android users are welcome to attend, but this session is geared primarily towards iPhone users.

Workshop VII – Understanding Color and Its Impact on Mind and Emotions
By Bryan F. Peterson (WA)
Based on Bryan’s newest book, due out September 1, 2017, this class is truly all about color; seeing color, composing color, exposing color and processing color. Color does surround us, yet most of us don’t see color and its splendor. And when we do start seeing color, do you know which colors work best near the bottom of the overall composition, near the top; which colors are the easiest to expose for, which are the hardest; which colors are the most advancing, which are the most receding. This course leaves ‘no color unturned’; the culture of color, and the many emotional messages of color are discussed in great length as well. And of course you will learn about a single PS tool that is rarely used by most photographers, yet so vitally important IF you desire to achieve maximum color intensity and for sure this tool is NOT the Vibrance, Hue/Saturation or Color Balance Tool. This course is perfect for all photographers from beginner to pro. 

PRE-CONFERENCE PORTFOLIO REVIEW Friday, July 14 (9 am - Noon)
Workshops and Portfolio reviews will run concurrently, so you cannot attend both

This is your opportunity to have up to 15 images (prints and/or digital) reviewed by one of New England’s top photographers/judges. Reviewers include Bill Barnett, APSA, AFIAP, MNEC; Jake Mosser, HonPSA, EPSA, HonNEC, and Sarah Musumeci, MNEC. The cost is $41.20 per 40 minute session. Participants can discuss their work on an individual basis. If you sign up for this service, a confirmation form will be sent to you by June 23rd.   You must return the form by June 29th. You will then be contacted via e-mail with the time slot and reviewer to whom you have been assigned.  Please note this activity takes place at the same time as the other seven pre-conference seminarsIf paying by check write a separate check. 

workshop Family Portraits with Tim Cameron April 30, 2017

April 30, 2017 Tim Cameron

Family Portraits with Tim Cameron

Find Financial Success Photographing Family Portraits!

Join New Hampshire based family portrait photographer Tim Cameron for a full day workshop on the ins and outs of Family Portrait Photography.

Find out how this Lake Winnipesaukee photographer has learned to build his client list to include both families in his area and destination vacationers as well.

Tim will be talking about sales, marketing, choosing the perfect location along with helpful posing and lighting ideas to create images your clients will love.

Find Financial Success Photographing Family Portraits!

Join New Hampshire based family portrait photographer Tim Cameron for a full day workshop on the ins and outs of Family Portrait Photography.

Find out how this Lake Winnipesaukee photographer has learned to build his client list to include both families in his area and destination vacationers as well.

Tim will be talking about sales, marketing, choosing the perfect location along with helpful posing and lighting ideas to create images your clients will love.

You do NOT need to be a PPA member to attend

http://members.ppane.com/event-2469323

Greaterlynnphoto last of the season model and portrait day on Sunday April 30th.

Greaterlynnphoto.org will be having our last of the season model and portrait day on Sunday April 30th.

All model photographers are WELCOME to attend and bring some photographer friends.

We are having three lighting setups for our 6 models:
Hi Key-full length
Portrait set up by Ed Read
Full length








The day starts at 10Am till 3PM.

Club members are free and $15- for non members to help off-set the days expenses.

This is a very good opportunity to get some good competition images of the models. There will be some mentors available for those who wish assistance.

We will have our usual laid back atmosphere and a good time.

There is a good pizza and sub shop across the street.

Hope you can join us for the event!

Skip Hoyt  Co-Chair
Jim Gallagher  Co-Chair
Greaterlynnphoto.org

GREENLAND with Ron Rosenstock

GREENLAND with Ron Rosenstock
Truly the undiscovered country. This will be my fourth trip leading photographers to a magical land.  
August 19-29, 2017
For complete details please see: http://phototc.com/tours/europe/greenland/

This trip is limited to only 8 participants.


Thursday, April 27, 2017

HDR (high dynamic range) Photography at Eastern State Penitentiary

HDR (high dynamic range) Photography at Eastern State Penitentiary 

Lisa Cuchara is offering another class as part of a nationwide educational event by Professional Photographers of America (PPA). This is a PPA Super 1-day class. You do NOT need to be a PPA member to attend, but PPA members earn 1 service merit for paid attendance. 

Online registration will be closing next Wednesday on May 3rd. Register now, Sign up today and you'll save $21 off the regular on-site registration price. 

Register Now http://www.ppa.com/edu/content.cfm?ItemNumber=3242&RDtoken=21339&userID=#pa01 

“I don’t want to enter my CC info online. Can I register over the phone?” – Attendees can always register via phone through Customer Service (800-786-6277).

Join instructor Lisa Cuchara, PhD, Cr.Photog., HonNEC, and learn how to capture high dynamic range (HDR) images. The prison has extreme dynamic range with drastic dark areas and bright skylights and windows which only further proves that HDR is about creating awesome images from scenes with high dynamic range. However, even with today's cameras and the awesome RAW post-processing capabilities of ACR (Adobe camera RAW), certain scenes will still yield flat detail-less shadows and blown-out highlights, even with perfect exposure. Some scenes require 3-14 exposures in order to capture the full dynamic range of the shadows and highlights. At a constant aperture different exposures are taken (shutter speed is changed) in order to capture the full range and details of the shadows, mid-tones and highlights. And we will be exploring the prison while learning HDR. This class will additionally demonstrate how to capture panoramic images and even combine the two together to create panoramic high dynamic range (HDR) images. 
You must register thru PPA. You do NOT need to be a PPA member to attend. 
Register now, Sign up today and you'll save $21 off the regular on-site registration price $99 now, $120 after the deadline. 
How can I register to attend a Super 1 Day Class? 
There are three ways to register: 
• BY PHONE: Call our PPA Customer Service Center at 1-800-786-6277 to register by phone until May 3rd 
• ONSITE: All registrations after May 3rd must be completed onsite (in-person). Please contact the instructor prior to attending to ensure there is space available. 
Course Hours: 9:30am - 5pm 
Items to Bring: money for lunch and money for Eastern State Penitentiary; tripod, wide angle lens (17-40, 24-105) 
Location: Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

NEW ENGLAND CAMERA CLUB COUNCIL CONFERENCE 72nd CONFERENCE JULY 14, 15, 16, 2017

NEW ENGLAND CAMERA CLUB COUNCIL CONFERENCE
72nd CONFERENCE JULY 14, 15, 16, 2017
A WEEKEND FILLED WITH FUN, FRIENDSHIP AND LEARNING

Mark your calendars – the NECCC Conference is a few short months away! This three-day conference is a great weekend full of learning and fun. The main speaker for Saturday night is Bryan Petersen. Sponsored by Nikon, he is a world known creative and travel photographer, author and workshop leader who is known as the founder of the world’s number one on-line school: Bryan Petersen’s School of Photography.

 The Photo-Ops room will continue to have innovative subject matter for your photographic endeavors with lots of extras including “Insects by Creepy Con”- Kathy Baca (NY)”, High Key Color Glassware – Mary Boucher (MA); and on Saturday speakers Charles Needle (CA) with Inspirational Floral Techniques, and Cheryl Belczak (NY) with Dark Field Glassware. Last year for our Sunday morning special photo event, we had bicycle BMX jumpers and this year we have revved up our engines and will have motorcycle jumpers from The Boston FMX Team doing stunt ramp jumping sponsored by Hunt’s. There will be lots of air stunts and more opportunities to photograph the riders with our NECCC models.

There will be models, vendors, and photo equipment to borrow from Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Sigma, Sony and Tamron. Our vending area will open two hours earlier on Friday July 14th at 10 am with Hunt’s Photo and Video open with great bargains and early bird specials. Other vendor’s opening times may vary. Come early to shop and see what they have to offer. For the third year Sigma will host a special digital competition (with Sigma lenses for top two prizes) which is in addition to conference competitions in digital images and prints. 

There will be seven Friday am pre-conference workshops for your selection this year. Sign up early as many of the classes have limited seating. Classes will be offered in understanding color, social media, Iphone photography, Photoshop, hands-on workshops in printing and macro; and for beginners there is a hands-on digital boot camp-learning to use your camera.

Flyers should be in the mail to all past attendees shortly. Conference updates, the registration flyer, along with the online registration link will be on the NECCC website (www.neccc.org) by the middle of March; program descriptions and speaker information by the end of March and the tentative schedule by end of May. Register early for pre-conference classes and air conditioned dorm accommodations.  If you aren’t staying on campus be sure to make a reservation at a local hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast

Hope to see you all there!!!.


For any questions please email Susan Mosser, HonPSA, HonNEC  s.jmosser@comcast.net

Sunday, April 23, 2017

2017 Digital Projected Image Competition


MARK YOUR CALENDARS - OPENING MAY 1, 2017

New England Camera Club Council
2017 Digital Projected Image Competition

 
Digital Image Closing Dates:
July 9, 2017 for entering digital images online
July 14, 2017 noon to 4:00pm at the Conference
($20 Fee to enter after July 9, 2017)

Two Sections:
Open and Nature

Pam Lintner, Chairman
NECCC Projected Image Competition

‘Under the Sea’ Exhibit 4/19 - 5/22

West Falmouth Library in conjunction with the  Falmouth Art Center’s 
‘Under the Sea’ Exhibit 4/19 - 5/22 
present a talk with Cape photographer SHAREEN DAVIS 
Thursday, April 27 @ 7pm at the Falmouth Art Center 137 Gifford St., Falmouth 

Shareen will present and discuss some of her favorite works reflecting more than 30 years of photographing the people of the coastal fishery communities.   Refreshments will be served.  $10 donation requested. For more information, phone 508-540-3304 

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Photographing Kids and Family Outdoors

Photographing Kids and Family Outdoors
Saturday, May 13, 9 am - 12 pm Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA with Instructor Erik Gehring
$95 (includes admission to Crane Beach) Maximum six families


Friday, April 21, 2017

PRECONFERENCE EVENTS: WORKSHOPS AND PORTFOLIO REVIEW

PRECONFERENCE EVENTS: WORKSHOPS AND PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Friday, July 14 (9 am – Noon) – Workshops and Portfolio Reviews will run concurrently.
You cannot 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 seven pre-Conference workshops.  See Registration Instructions for Workshop cancellation policy. See www.neccc.org for additional information.  Electrical outlets will be provided for power as necessary. The fee for each workshop is $66.95; this includes a 3% UMASS administrative fee.

Workshop I – Digital Boot Camp
By Vinny and Annette Colucci (NC)
This workshop will cover the A to Z basics in photography. Learn about aperture for depth of field for creative control, and shutter speed for freezing or implying motion. Understand the simple approach to exposure and the proper use of the histogram. Know how to compose your subject as well as when to break the typical compositional rules. Discussed will be composition, white balance as a filter set, advanced settings and camera modes such as aperture priority, shutter speeds, manual settings. Also discussed will be lens selection and proper use of tripods. The last portion will be a Q and A with a hands-on demonstration of going through your camera menus to make certain they are set correctly to optimize your images. There will be a few door prizes at the end of event. Prerequisite: Bring your camera with a short lens you can hand hold, camera manual and notepaper.  (Door Prize Sponsors: Wimberly; Singh-Ray; Nikon Professional Services)


Workshop II – Social Media for Photographers
By Joe Edelman (PA)
This is a three-hour deep dive workshop based on the popular social media talk that Joe presented at last year’s conference. Joe will be doing hands on demos and reviews to ensure that you leave the workshop prepared to be a social media star.  The workshop will begin with a Photoshop and Lightroom demo full of tips and tricks for preparing your images to look their best online and a review of ways to automate the process of creating Facebook timeline covers.  Joe will bring you up to date on the absolute latest information on all the major social media platforms and how you can use them to simply share your photos with friends, relatives and other photographers or to build a following and build a business.  This workshop will include personalized reviews of attendee’s social media profiles as time permits. Prerequisite: Bring your laptop and make sure you have access to all your social media profiles.
Workshop III: Art of the Fine Print
By A.Cemal Ekin, MNEC (RI)
In this three-hour workshop the participants will work on their own photographs using Adobe Lightroom, and learn how to prepare their images for printing. The work environment, display calibration, producing the print and evaluating it under proper viewing light will be fully explored. Each participant will produce print(s) on an Epson printer using Red River papers. Print critique and necessary adjustments will be provided. Prerequisite: Laptop computers with a relatively recent version of Lightroom, 5.7, 6, or CC installed and images your imported to the catalog. The preferred image format is RAW but you may also work on JPEG format images. Limited to 15 participants (Sponsored by Red River Paper)

Workshop IV – Maximum Control in Photoshop
By Tim Grey (NY)
If you want to learn to truly master the use of Photoshop to exercise maximum control over your photographic images, you won’t want to miss this hands-on session with Tim Grey. You’ll learn a full workflow for making your photos look their best, with an emphasis on a thoughtful workflow featuring advanced adjustments. You’ll get tips on processing RAW captures in Adobe Camera Raw, learn to make the most of adjustment layers, gain a strong understanding of the Curves adjustment, learn to create optimal selections, apply targeted adjustments through the use of sophisticated layer masks, and much more. Prerequisites: Participants will be expected to have Photoshop CC pre-loaded and activated on their laptops and know how to open and save files. Those who prefer to use Photoshop CS6 may still participate, but need to understand that some features covered in the class may not be available or may be implemented differently in Photoshop CS6. This is an intermediate to advanced class.

Workshop V - Create Tack Sharp Macro Images -Without A Tripod!
By Roman Kurywczak, ANEC (NJ)
Tired of carrying around your tripod for macro photography?  Many flower shows and arboretums don’t allow the use of a tripod as well.  Roman will guide you through the steps of creating tack sharp macro images without using a tripod!  The secret to his success is effectively using flash as well as other light sources.  During the lecture Roman will provide you with the settings and secrets to creating your own tack sharp macro images whether you are out in the field or inside a facility that doesn’t allow the use of tripods. Everything from gear, camera settings, to accessories will be covered in this instructional program. After the lecture portion, there will be an approximately 2-hour shoot where you can put what you learned to use with flower setups and more.  Bring your camera with fully charged battery, memory cards, and a flash (if you have one).  Sigma technical representative Mike Deutsch will be there with Sigma macro gear for you to try out. (Sponsored by Sigma)

Workshop VI – iPhone Magic
By Charles Needle (CA)
This workshop will cover the technical aspects of iPhone photography — including how to optimize use of native camera functions, equipment and accessories, workflow and printing considerations.  Through a series of "live" demonstrations (projected on the screen), Charles will teach you how to translate your creative vision into pixels using various iPhone apps.  He will cover some of his favorite shooting and post-processing apps, including editing apps, such as Snapseed and Retouch; shooting apps such as Camera+, Slow Shutter, LongExpo Pro, VividHDR and Burst Mode; compositing and masking apps such as Image Blender, Autopainter, Distressed FX, and many more. Concluding the workshop will be hands-on shooting with your iPhone, using various apps and then post-processing them. Your images will also be shared and projected as time permits. Prerequisites: Latest operating system (OS) installed on your iPhone, as well as the following key apps, which are available for download by visiting the Apple App Store: Snapseed, Retouch, VividHDR, Slow Shutter, Burst Mode, Camera+ (not Camera Plus), Panorama (blue and white yin/yang icon), Autopainter 1 and Image Blender along with 5-10 unprocessed images in your Camera Roll.  Note: Android users are welcome to attend, but this session is geared primarily towards iPhone users.

Workshop VII – Understanding Color and Its Impact on Mind and Emotions
By Bryan F. Peterson (WA)
Based on Bryan’s newest book, due out September 1, 2017, this class is truly all about color; seeing color, composing color, exposing color and processing color. Color does surround us, yet most of us don’t see color and its splendor. And when we do start seeing color, do you know which colors work best near the bottom of the overall composition, near the top; which colors are the easiest to expose for, which are the hardest; which colors are the most advancing, which are the most receding. This course leaves ‘no color unturned’; the culture of color, and the many emotional messages of color are discussed in great length as well. And of course you will learn about a single PS tool that is rarely used by most photographers, yet so vitally important IF you desire to achieve maximum color intensity and for sure this tool is NOT the Vibrance, Hue/Saturation or Color Balance Tool. This course is perfect for all photographers from beginner to pro. 

PRE-CONFERENCE PORTFOLIO REVIEW Friday, July 14 (9 am - Noon)
Workshops and Portfolio reviews will run concurrently, so you cannot attend both

This is your opportunity to have up to 15 images (prints and/or digital) reviewed by one of New England’s top photographers/judges. Reviewers include Bill Barnett, APSA, AFIAP, MNEC; Jake Mosser, HonPSA, EPSA, HonNEC, and Sarah Musumeci, MNEC. The cost is $41.20 per 40 minute session. Participants can discuss their work on an individual basis. If you sign up for this service, a confirmation form will be sent to you by June 23rd.   You must return the form by June 29th. You will then be contacted via e-mail with the time slot and reviewer to whom you have been assigned.  Please note this activity takes place at the same time as the other seven pre-conference seminarsIf paying by check write a separate check. 

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

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

  • Email photographer67 [@] comcast.net, 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! Emails without NECCC in the subject line 
There is soooo much going on in the New England region and we want to share it with everyone. Seminars, workshops, camera club programs, outside speakers, Canon Explorers of Light, photo ops, -- and firsthand- 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 them and choose to participate. 

To post your news or event:
  • Email me at photographer67 [@] comcast.net, 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!
  • You may attach a couple of small JPG files to the email for publicity. 
  • Please note that the blog can NOT post PDF files or MS Word DOC/DOCX files. If you have a pdf file for your announcement the best bet is to post that pdf on the club's server, or a share it as Google doc and send the link to the file. 
  • Please send an email that is ready to copy and paste (along with a couple of small JPG files). 
  • As the editor I copy and paste your email into a blog post. The blog post remains in reverse chronological order on the blog (a website address). 
  • People who have subscribed to the blog will receive the announcement via email automatically. We do not maintain an email list, subscription to the blog is done by the individual. 
  • The blogpost is also automatically published on Facebook. 
Let's rock the New England region with an abundance of shared information and opportunities!!

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, etc.)

The New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) is a non-profit umbrella group for >70 camera clubs (a few 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).  

Thursday, April 20, 2017

NHPPA conference free day

The 2017 NHPPA Annual Conference and Image Competition will be held April 21st - 25th at The Margate Resort Lake Winnipesaukee, in Laconia New Hampshire.  

For a flyer of this event click here 58th Annual NHPPA Conference Flyer.pdf  

To register for this event go to Meetings and Events

Digital Conference Book  NHPPA 2017 Conference Book.pdf  


NECCC interclub compettiion galleries posted

The NECCC interclub competition galleries have been posted from the Spring 2017 competition:
www.neccc.org/p/interclub-competition.html. The report was previously posted and can be found on the same page.

SPRING (held April 2017) (posted)

Eddie Tapp, a Canon Explorer of Light “How to Create that Winning Image

Hudson Valley Photography Network 
Spring 2017 Photography Conference 
Sponsored by Canon USA 
Saturday, May 13, 2017 

Henry A. Wallace Visitor & Educational Center on the grounds of FDR Museum and Library 
4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 

Speaker: Eddie Tapp, a Canon Explorer of Light “How to Create that Winning Image”


Registration:  $25, which includes light refreshment at morning break AND a 1-day pass to the FDR Presidential Museum & Library 

Payment Online: www.hvphotonet.org or by Mail: Send check, payable to Hudson Valley Photography Network, to: Thomas Vaillancourt, PO Box 242, Goshen, NY 10924

Plan to bring a bag lunch. Come early and/or stay the day for enjoying the grounds and taking photographs.

Eddie Tapp M. Photog., MEI, CR., CPP, API A gifted photographer, artist and print master, Eddie Tapp has become a tireless educator for professional photographers and a prominent figure in the world of digital imaging. His digital imaging seminars have been hosted around the world, and he’s a regular consultant to businesses large and small. Today, he’s recognized as one of the top experts on digital photography and Photoshop in the world. With a reputation as an authority on digital workflow, color management, and Photoshop, he is associated with some of the world’s leading photographic manufacturers and distributors. “The greatest honor in my educational career was being inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame in 2006. The greatest honor in my photographic career was being invited to be an Explorer of Light with Canon USA.”

Monday, April 17, 2017

Greaterlynnphoto.org will be having our last of the season model and portrait day on Sunday April 30th.

Greaterlynnphoto.org will be having our last of the season model and portrait day on Sunday April 30th.

All model photographers are WELCOME to attend and bring some photographer friends.

We are having three lighting setups for our 6 models:
Hi Key-full length
Portrait set up by Ed Read
Full length







The day starts at 10Am till 3PM.

Club members are free and $15- for non members to help off-set the days expenses.

This is a very good opportunity to get some good competition images of the models. There will be some mentors available for those who wish assistance.

We will have our usual laid back atmosphere and a good time.

There is a good pizza and sub shop across the street.

Hope you can join us for the event!

Skip Hoyt  Co-Chair
Jim Gallagher  Co-Chair
Greaterlynnphoto.org

Sunday, April 16, 2017

last day 40% off STOREWIDE in our Topaz Labs Store from April 11th through April 16th,

40% off STOREWIDE in our Topaz Labs Store from April 11th through April 16th

40% off STOREWIDE -- Topaz Labs Store
Enter code SPRING40


40% off STOREWIDE in our Topaz Labs Store from April 11th through April 16th, 

Take advantage of the best pricing this year on the complete lineup of Topaz products, with 40% off the entire TopazLabs.com store until 4/16/17. Whether you want amazing photo effects or technically perfect images, Topaz helps you create the looks you love faster than ever.

What is the Collection?
With the recent addition of Topaz Texture Effects 2, Impression 2, and Glow 2, the Complete Collection includes all 17 plugin products, which individually would cost over $1000. We normally offer the Complete Collection at 50% off the price of buying the plugins individually. However, until the end of this sale you can take an additional 40% off the Collection and Collection upgrades.

What is a Collection upgrade?
If you already purchased an individual product (or several products) from Topaz in the past, our system already discounts the collection upgrade price. As long as you're signed into your account, you can get an additional 40% off your custom collection upgrade pricing through the end of the Spring sale. Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand your collection, there is never a better time to buy! 

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

NECCC Spring 2017 Electronic Interclub Competition

NECCC Spring 2017 Electronic Interclub Competition, see the report here:  http://neccc14.neccc.org/Interclub/Competition Report-Spring 2017.pdf

The NECCC Spring 2017 competition was hosted by the Greater Bridgeport Camera Club, and was held on April 5, 2017 in Bridgeport, CT. The competition was directed by Mike Fernandez, Jim Santerre, MNEC and Hazel Meredith, APSA, MNEC.

Forty-two clubs participated in the Pictorial section (21 from Class A and 21 from Class B) and forty clubs participated in the Nature section (17 from Class A and 23 from Class B). Thanks are extended to the Greater Bridgeport Camera Club for hosting this final competition of the 2016-17 season.

The competition was judged by:
• Paul Peterson, MNEC
• Antoinette Gombeda, APSA, HonNEC
• Matt Collen

The winning clubs in the Pictorial section Class A were:
Club Score Place
Greater Lynn 98 1st
Nashoba Valley 95 2nd
Gateway 93 3rd
Photo Society of RI 93 3rd

The winning clubs in the Pictorial section Class B were:
Club Score Place
Seacoast 90 1st
Wallingford 90 1st
Westfield 86 3rd

The winning clubs in the Nature section Class A were:
Club Score Place
Greater Lynn 97 1st
Gateway 95 2nd
Cape Cod Viewfinders 93 3rd
Nashoba Valley 93 3rd

The winning clubs in the Nature section Class B were:
Club Score Place
Flagpole 92 1st
Candlewood 91 2nd
Housatonic 90 3rd

Image galleries will be posted later


NECCC Spring Interclub Print Competition Report, 1st place print image gallery

The report for the Spring 2017 interclub print competition has been posted, plus a gallery of the first place print images from that competition. 

► Spring April 2017 (posted) 
► Spring April 2017 Images (posted)

See all interclub print results here: www.neccc.org/p/interclub-print-comp.html 

Best regards,


Art Vaughan