Monday, April 30, 2018

NYMACC 1ST ANNUAL IMAGE CRITIQUE

NYMACC 1ST ANNUAL IMAGE CRITIQUE

SUNDAY, May 20, 2018 1:30-4:30PM
Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY

Critiques BY: Frank Dispensa, PPA Certified, M.Photog.Cr.,APM and Jack Reznicki, Canon Explorer of Light

One entry per person
$5 CRITIQUE fee (AUDIENCE FREE)

Refreshments


Saturday, April 28, 2018

Preconference workshop: “Quick 10 Minute Workflows in Adobe Photoshop”

Preconference workshop: “Quick 10 Minute Workflows in Adobe Photoshop” July 13th
by Hector Astorga (Texas) www.hectorastorga.com Sponsored by Santa Clara Ranch
Sign up here https://umass.irisregistration.com/Site/NECCC

Tired of spending hours on the computer working on your images??? 

In this on-hands workshop, Hector will show you how to create great images using quick 10-minute workflows in Adobe Photoshop CC. Hector will show you how to go create a quick and easy workflow that will produce great images in little time.

Note - this workshop will NOT cover Adobe Lightroom.
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
participate, but please understand that some features covered in the class may not be available or may be implemented differently in PS CS6.

His work has been featured in Nature’s Best Magazine, Audubon Magazine, National Wildlife Federation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, National Geographic Guide Books, The Chicago Tribune and other national and regional publications. Hector is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA). In 2016, one of his images was selected as a “Best of Show” by the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) in their Annual Showcase competition.

This Pre-conference workshop is for ALL skill levels.
Find out more about the NECCC photo conference here www.neccc.org/p/2018-conference.html
July 13th 14th 15th 2018 on the UMass Campus





Hector D. Astorga is a professional nature photographer based in South Texas. His love of nature and the outdoors began as a child in his native country, Honduras. He is a professional guide for visiting photographers at the Santa Clara Ranch and also serves as the ranch manager. He conducts photography workshops there and at other locations in North America, Central America, and Africa. He is a four-time Grand Prize winner of the Texas big nature photography competitions. In 2013 and 2015, he was the Grand Prize winner of the Wildlife in Focus Nature Photography Contest. In addition, he was the top recipient of the Valley Land Fund Nature Photography Contest in 2010 (Professional and Open Divisions) and in 2008 (Small Tract Division). He won top honors in the 2009 National Wildlife Federation Photography Contest and in the 2012 Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers Photography competition. In 2016, one of his images was selected as a “Best of Show” by the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) in their Annual Showcase competition. His work has been featured in Nature’s Best Magazine, Audubon Magazine, National Wildlife Federation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, National Geographic Guide Books, The Chicago Tribune and other national and regional publications. Hector is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers (RMOWP), Texas Nature and Environmental Photographers (TexNEP), Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) and of Nikon Professional Services (NPS).

  • 2008 Valley Land Fund Wildlife Photo Contest - First Grand Prize - Small Tract Competition.
  • 2009 National Wildlife Federation Photo Contest - First Place - Connecting People w/ Nature Category  
  • 2010 Valley Land Fund Wildlife Photo Contest - First Grand Prize - Professional Division and Best of Contest Professional Division
  • 2010 Valley Land Fund Wildlife Photo Contest - First Grand Prize - Open Division
  • 2010 Naturescapes.net Images of the Year - Digital Creations Division
  • 2011 "Wildlife in Focus" Photo Contest - Third Grand Prize and People's Choice Award Winner
  • 2011 Naturescapes.net Images of the Year - Digital Creations Division
  • 2012 Nature's Best Photography Magazine - Best Backyards Wildlife Photo Contest - Winner
  • 2013 Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers Photo Contest - Grand Prize Winner
  • 2013 "Wildlife in Focus" Photo Contest - First Grand Prize and People's Choice Award Winner
  • 2014 Nature's Best Photography Magazine - Windland Smith Rice International Awards - Wildlife Category - Highly Honored.
  • 2015 "Wildlife in Focus" Photo Contest - First Grand Prize, Judges Selection Best of Show, and People's Choice Award Winner.
  • 2016 North American Nature Photographers Association (NANPA) Showcase - Best of Show - Macro/Micro/All Other Wildlife.
  • 2017 North American Nature Photographers Association (NANPA) Showcase - 1st Runner Up - Macro/Micro/All Other Wildlife.
  • 2017 North American Nature Photographers Association (NANPA) Showcase - Judges Choice Award - Altered Reality.
  • 2017 "Wildlife in Focus" Photo Contest - Second Grand Prize
  • 2018 North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) Showcase - Judges Choice Award - Birds

Monday, April 23, 2018

Topaz Spring sale, 40% off Storewide!


Topaz Spring sale, 40% off Storewide!
There's no need for users to enter a coupon, it will automatically be added in their cart to give every purchaser the discount before they confirm their purchase.

From Tuesday April 24th through Monday May 7th, Topaz is offering 40% off STOREWIDE
That's about $200 off the Complete Topaz Plugin Collection and over $100 off of the Go Pro Adjustment Bundle in Studio!

Click here to purchase Topaz Plugins (my favorite) Complete Topaz Plugin Collection

Click here to purchase Topaz Studio 40% off until 5/7

What is the Collection?
With the addition of Topaz Texture Effects 2, Impression 2, and Glow 2, the Complete Collection includes all 17 of our 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've 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!

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Cape Cod Viewfinders Camera Club Celebrates 60 Years!!!

Cape Cod Viewfinders Camera Club Celebrates 60 Years!!!

Please join us at a reception and exhibit. 

Friday, May 4, 2018  5:00 - 7:00 PM

The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA

The School at Jacob's Pillow 2018 Art of Photographing Dance Program

Hoping this email finds you well and warm in this cold, April weather. I am reaching out in regards to The School at Jacob's Pillow 2018 Art of Photographing Dance Program directed by award-winning dance photographer Rose Eichenbaum. 

This six-day intensive offers specialized training with hands-on fieldwork shooting dress rehearsals, performances, and dance models, lending participants a professional portfolio encompassing portraits, action, commercial, and fine art images with prominent dance companies and emerging performers. We are especially excited this year as one participant's image will be selected by program director Rose Eichenbaum to be featured in the December issue of Dance Teacher Magazine! For more information and steps to apply, please visit our website: www.jacobspillow.org

We would love for your photographers to be aware of this special summer opportunity and ask that you share this information on your wonderful blog. 

Thank you for your time, I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best Wishes,

Paula Modafferi

Paula A. Modafferi
School Programs Fellow
p: 413.243.9919 x168
f: 413.243.4744
pmodafferi@jacobspillow.org

Jacob’s Pillow
Dance Festival, School, Archives, Community Programs

358 George Carter Road
Becket, MA 01223
Box Office: 413.243.0745
www.jacobspillow.org

Monday, April 16, 2018

NYMACC 1ST ANNUAL IMAGE CRITIQUE

NYMACC 1ST ANNUAL IMAGE CRITIQUE

SUNDAY, May 20, 2018 1:30-4:30PM
Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY

Critiques BY: Frank Dispensa, PPA Certified, M.Photog.Cr.,APM and Jack Reznicki, Canon Explorer of Light

One entry per person
$5 CRITIQUE fee (AUDIENCE FREE)

Refreshments


Peter Glass will speak on 'Taking Great Photos with Your Smartphone' on May 7 at the CT Valley Camera Club

Peter Glass will speak on 'Taking Great Photos with Your Smartphone' on May 7 at the CT Valley Camera Club (photo by Peter Glass)


Acclaimed Professional Photographer Peter Glass to Speak on 'Taking Great Photos with Your Smartphone' at CT Valley Camera Club meeting, May 7.

AREAWIDE: The guest speaker at the Monday, May 7 meeting of the Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC) will be the acclaimed professional photographer Peter Glass, who will give a presentation titled, "Taking Great Photos with Your Smartphone."  The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, Conn. All are welcome. There is no admission charge.

The quality of smartphone cameras has improved substantially over recent years and their capabilities now extend far beyond what many people use them for currently. In many situations, they work well as valuable stand-ins for bigger, more cumbersome traditional cameras. It, therefore, is no longer necessary to drag around a big camera for fear of missing that great picture opportunity. A good quality smartphone camera can work almost as well.

In this presentation, Peter Glass will give comprehensive guidance on how to set up and use the camera on your smartphone including which photography apps to install, how to use the camera controls, useful accessories to purchase and helpful smartphone photography techniques.

Peter Glass has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. He specializes in stock, corporate and editorial photography, with his photos appearing regularly in magazines, advertising brochures, and on book covers. He offers photography classes at local colleges, towns, art associations, libraries, and through his Meetup group, the Connecticut Photography Workshops (www.meetup.com/Connecticut-Photography-Workshops). Peter holds a Master of Arts degree in Film and Television Production from the University of Texas. His current work can be viewed at www.peterglass.com and www.stockpeterglass.com.

About the Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC): The CVCC is dedicated to offering its membership the opportunity to become better photographers. The group offers a variety of presentations and interactive workshops to help members expand their technical and creative skills. Photographers of all levels of experience are welcomed.  The club draws members from up and down the river, from Middletown to Old Saybrook; from East Hampton to Old Lyme; and along the shoreline from Guilford to Gales Ferry. For more information, visit the club’s website at https://ctvalleycameraclub.smugmug.com/. CVCC meeting dates, speakers/topics, and other notices are also published on the club’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CTValleyCameraClubPage.

NECCC Spring 2018 Electronic Interclub Competition

NECCC Spring 2018 Electronic Interclub Competition

See the report Scores Competition Report Spring 2018
Image Galleries for Nature A and B and Pictorial A&B are posted
http://www.neccc.org/p/interclub-competition.html

The NECCC Spring 2018 competition was hosted by the Assabet Valley Camera Club, and was held on April 11, 2018 in Hudson, MA. The competition was directed by John Gill with assistance from Dave Morin and Maureen Mathieson.

Forty one clubs participated in the Pictorial section (22 from Class A and 19 from Class B) and thirty nine clubs participated in the Nature section (17 from Class A and 22 from Class B). Thanks are extended to the Assabet Valley Camera Club for hosting this final competition of the 2017-18 season.

The competition was judged by:
• Art Vaughn, HonNEC
• Mike Roman
• Jim DeLuco

Next Competition Season (2018-2019)
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. Host clubs for next season’s competition are being finalized. The host clubs, and dates for competition for the 2018-19 season, will be announced shortly.
A flyer containing a summary of any changes, as well as a list of next season’s competition dates and closing dates will be included in the annual Club Information Packets. Documents containing complete rules and instructions will be posted on the Interclub Competition page of the NECCC Internet site and will also be sent to all of the competition representatives as soon as they are available.
Cindy Gosselin
Electronic Photograph Interclub Competition Co-Chairman
cgosselin@sbcglobal.net
William B. Barnett
Electronic Photograph Interclub Competition Co-Chairman
Interclub.NECCC@gmail.com

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Tony Sweet is coming to PPANE!

Tony Sweet is coming to PPANE! (Professional Photographers of New England) Registration is open at: http://www.ppane.com/Events. Free for members, $150 for non-members, which includes next years membership.
This event is FREE for PPANE Members! If you attended NEIPP, you are automatically a member of PPANE. (anyone can attend, you don't have to be a pro to go)! Call your camera club friends, travel buddies and gallery artists. It's going to be a fantastic day) Sign up for his bonus class the next day and work with him in a small group personally.

Register for his program and stay to attend our banquet that night. Welcome our new board as it is sworn in and see who takes home the PPANE Court of Honors!

GLPA for our model shoot on April 22nd from 10-3

Please share this with other photographers.

You are hereby cordially invited to GLPA for our model shoot on April 22nd from 10-3.
We have 6 pretty models lined up for the event and 3 lighting set-ups.


This is a good opportunity to get some great competition images. There is no charge for GLPA members and a $15- fee for non-members to offset the cost of hiring the models. We hope that you can join us for a very laid back photo shoot with some mentoring available if you need help.






Skip Hoyt, Jim Gallagher, and the entire model committee

Art & Science Photography in the Spotlight this Spring at the Bruce

I wanted to share the attached news release about three upcoming photo-centric exhibitions at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich.

This spring the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT, focuses on photography as it presents three new exhibitions, each using photos to reflect the duality of the Bruce mission, to promote the arts and sciences. 

On April 7, the Bruce Museum will open In Time We Shall Know Ourselves: Photographs by Raymond Smith, an exhibition of black-and-white photographs by New Haven artist Raymond Smith. The exhibition will be on display in the Museum’s Bantle Lecture Gallery through June 3, 2018.

On April 14, Wild Bees: Photographs by Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman, opens in the Science Gallery at the Bruce. This exhibition features more than two dozen exquisite photographs of wild bees in their natural habitats. Wild Bees will be on view through November 11, 2018.

On June 2, the Bruce proudly presents the National Geographic Photo Ark, featuring more than 50 compelling images by National Geographic photographer and Fellow Joel Sartore. Photo Ark is an ambitious project committed to documenting every species in captivity. Photo Ark will be on view at the Bruce through September 2, 2018.



I’m hoping you could spread the word about these shows and related programs with readers of the NECCC blog. I’m also happy to say that we’ve arranged a special 15% discount on membership at the Bruce for photography club members. Valid through April 30, this offer not only gives a break on membership but also allows new members to attend our artists’ talks free of charge. The promotional code to use is Photo15, at this link: https://brucemuseum.org/site/join_and_support_detail/membership1

Below is a snapshot of the exhibitions, which I’ve sent to our local media contacts, and here are more details about the upcoming photographers’ talks:

Thanks in advance for sharing this news with your fellow photographers. If you have any questions, by all means give me a call or send along an email.

Thank you and regards,
Scott Smith
Director of Marketing & Communications
Bruce Museum
1 Museum Drive
Greenwich, CT 06830-7157
O 203.413.6735
F 203.869.0963
ssmith@brucemuseum.org
www.brucemuseum.org

Join Connecticut Association of Photographers for Dinner and Ron Rosenstock May 5th

Join Connecticut Association of Photographers for Dinner and Ron Rosenstock May 5th

CAP dinner and program to be held on May 5, 2018, at the price of $32 per person. 
The program will feature Ron Rosenstock and his program "Photography as a Spiritual Experience." The dinner and program will be held at the Crystal Ballroom, 44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT, beginning at 5 p.m.

Click for a flyer containing all the details including the menu, a description of Ron's program, and a registration form. The cost is $32 per person if you register by April 15 or $37 if you register closer to the event. Dave may give you an extra day or two for the lower price if you e-mail him right away telling him that your check is on the way. 

Creative Photography Conference, May 19-20, 2018

“Don’t miss out on the Creative Photography Conference, May 19-20, 2018. A few spots left! Sign up soon.”

Thanks,
Hazel



Hazel Meredith, APSA, MNEC
Meredith Images
Stratford, CT
(203) 375-1039
www.MeredithImages.com
Blog: http://MeredithImages.wordpress.com
https://www.Facebook.com/MeredithImages
http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/hazelmeredith/
https://youtube.com/user/PhotogHazel/videos
http://www.pinterest.com/meredithimages/meredith-images/

Saturday, April 14, 2018

"Arctic Adventures in Iceland and Greenland"

"Arctic Adventures in Iceland and Greenland"

On Wednesday, May 2, the Assabet Valley Camera Club (AVCC) is pleased to host Eric
Vickery, a Massachusetts-based adventure and travel photographer, who will share his
passion for the outdoors and the environment by presenting a multi-media show on the
incredible beauty of Iceland and Greenland as well as the global importance of these Arctic
regions.

Eric has had the good fortune to join photographers from ten other countries on a winter visit
to the south coast of Iceland to experience ice caves, auroras and glaciers. Photographic
experiences on this trip enabled him to work with and contribute to The Arctic Arts Project
whose mission is to educate, inspire and provide perspective on the kinetic evolution of the
Arctic. The Project's goal is to present a visual body of work that will reveal a unique
perspective of climate change in the Arctic. For more information, visit their website at
http://arcticartsproject.com.

Continuing his association with The Arctic Arts Project, Eric journeyed to Scoresby Sound in
East Greenland recently with another photographic team on the Schooner Donna Wood to
experience the raw existence of the remote landscapes and Inuit settlements. To complement
the considerable experience and talent of this photographic team, Eric provided support for
aerial perspective with drone video and still photography. The scale and beauty of these
regions is truly beyond words and better shared visually.

Vickery, an active member in the Camera Club of Central New England, has presented this
program in his native town of Lunenburg as well as other locations in Central Massachusetts.
Eric's passion for travel and adventure go hand and hand with his love of photography. To
see his work, visit http://vickeryphoto.com.

The presentation is free and open to the general public. AVCC welcomes anyone interested
in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science.
Meetings are held at 7:30 PM on the first and third Wednesday of each month from
September through early June in the Great Room at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church
Street. For more information check out the AVCC website at assabetvalleycc.com or
contact John Gill, club President, at 978-293-5192.

Monday, April 9, 2018

July 13 2018 NECCC Pre-conference Workshops and Events Register now

Pre-conference Workshops and Events (click to open and read full details) 


This is your chance for three hours of hands-on learning! July 13th 2018


Register now, spots are limited https://umass.irisregistration.com/Site/NECCC

  1. Preconference workshop: “Quick 10 Minute Workflows in Adobe Photoshop CC for Nature Photographers” by Hector D. Astorga (TX) www.hectorastorga.com sponsored by Santa Clara Ranch For all Skill Levels; Bring your laptop, share a laptop or just come and follow along
  2. Pre-conference Workshop: "Innovative Night Techniques: Beyond the Milky Way” By Mark Bowie (MA) www.markbowie.com Sponsored by ADKPI For all Skill Levels; Bring your laptop, share a laptop or just come and follow along 
  3. Pre-conference Workshop: “Digital Artistry with Photoshop” by Ella Carlson (MA) www.ellaprints.com For intermediate to advanced skill levels; Bring your laptop, share a laptop or just come and follow along.
  4. Pre-conference Workshop: “The Joy of Selective Focus” by Kathleen Clemons (ME) http://kathleenclemonsphotography.com Sponsored by Lensbaby For all Skill Levels; Bring your camera and your Lensbaby lens; Borrow Lensbaby lenses
  5. Pre-conference breakout session: "My Backyard - 3 C's Colorful, Creative, Conceptual" by Keynote speaker and Canon Explorer of Light Darell Gulin http://gulinphoto.com Sponsored by Canon "I travel the world but 40% of my sales always are things from my home/backyard photography."  For all Skill Levels
  6. Pre-conference Workshop: “Photograph Birds of Prey and Raptors” by Ken Hubbard (NY) www.kenhubbardphotograghy.com Sponsored by Tamron For all Skill Levels; Bring your Camera; Borrow Tamron lenses
  7. Pre-conference Workshop: Macro Water Droplet Workshop by Don Komarechka (Ontario, Canada) www.donkom.ca For all Skill Levels; Bring your Camera
  8. Pre-conference Workshop: “Portraits Unplugged: Natural Lighting Techniques with Models at Graffiti Wall” by Bobbi Lane & Lee Varis (MA) www.bobbilane.com Sponsored by Fuji. For all Skill Levels; Bring your camera
  9. Pre-conference: "From Capture to Print" by Jim LaSala (NJ) www.jimlasala.com Sponsored by Moab. For all Skill Levels; Bring your laptop, share a laptop or just come and follow along
  10. Pre-conference Workshop: “Light Painting Flowers and Still Lifes” by Jose Leiva (Maine) www.joseleivaphotography.com For all Skill Levels; Bring your Camera and Tripod
  11. Pre-conference Workshop: “Take Control of your Lightroom Workflow” by Rob Sylan (NH) www.sylvanworks.com Sponsored by Wacom For all Skill Levels; Bring your laptop, share a laptop or just come and follow along
  12. Pre-conference Workshop for intermediate levels: “Creative Editing Techniques in Lightroom” by Betty Wiley (Massachusetts) www.bettywileyphotography.com For intermediate to advanced skill levels; Bring your laptop, share a laptop or just come and follow along.
  13. Pre-conference Image Critiques (Read me) One of the special opportunities available to attendees at the NECCC Summer Conference is a one-on-one evaluation of your photographs by an experienced, accomplished New England photographer. These critiques occur on Friday morning at the same time as the series of pre-conference workshops.

Monday, April 2, 2018

NYMACC 1ST ANNUAL IMAGE CRITIQUE

NYMACC 1ST ANNUAL IMAGE CRITIQUE

SUNDAY, May 20, 2018 1:30-4:30PM
Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY

Critiques BY: Frank Dispensa, PPA Certified, M.Photog.Cr.,APM and Jack Reznicki, Canon Explorer of Light

One entry per person
$5 CRITIQUE fee (AUDIENCE FREE)

Refreshments


PPANE Image Competition and Concention

Need a reason to go to the April 7 PPANE Convention? WATCH THIS VIDEO of the creative mind of Paul Ernest, the morning speaker. If this doesn't give you reason to see him I don't know what will! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVxt_S5DYOA. Register now! http://www.ppane.com/event-2807731

Will Cadena is coming the afternoon of PPANE's ONE-DAY CONVENTION April 7 to show you how to get great imagery . CHECK OUT HIS VIDEO! https://vimeo.com/214601636 Register now at http://www.ppane.com/event-2807731

PPANE Image Competition http://www.ppane.com/Image-Competition

Procrastinators rejoice! We just extended the deadline for the PPANE Image competition. You have until 6 PM, April 6th to get your entries in!! printcompetition.com Enter NOW!

The deadline is 6 PM, Boston time, April 6th, 2018. Judging will take place April 7th during the PPANE conference, prior to NEIPP.

Competition Rules
    1.     All entries must be entered via www.printcompetition.com.
    2.     Entrants may submit only digital files.
    3.     No changes to your entry are permitted once the entry deadline has passed.
    4.     No refunds will be issued after the entry fee is paid.
    5.     Entrants do not need to be PPANE members to compete in the PPANE Competition.