Ed Pedi -- 2019 NECCC Photography Conference speaker -- Posing & Lighting of Family Groups, Simplified

Meet Ed Pedi, one of our amazing NECCC 209 speakers. I first met Ed through PPA (Professional Photographer Association). Ed is dynamic, energetic and extremely knowledgeable, and at the same time down to earth, approachable and willing to share everything because he loves to teach and inspire. It is easy to feel intimated when learning from a Mater like Ed, but if you take one of his two hands-on portrait classes you will learn sooo much and come away a better photographer. Some photographers hold back, but not Ed, he will share his knowledge with you. Ed makes his living doing portrait photography, quite a rarity in today's world. He is talented and modest he just won the PPA 2018 Grand Imaging Award for High School Senior Portrait category for "The Finale" https://edpediphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Newsletter-first-quarter-2018.pdf

Check out Ed's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6LRt1X381Y&feature=share

Ed will be presenting his ‘Posing & Lighting of Family Groups, Simplified’ program (twice, open to all) which has three specific learning takeaways:
1. How to prepare for a family portrait session (equipment, props, lighting, etc.)
2. How to pose & light groups quickly and easily.
3. Learn how much fun photographing families can be with Ed’s simple approach of preparation and having a game plan for every session.

Ed is also teaching two hands-on classes. pre-registration is required.
Bring your camera and let Ed show you how to pose and light with live models.
CW2  Posing & Lighting with Ed Pedi (bring your camera) Sat 12:45-4:30pm
CW3  Posing & Lighting with Ed Pedi (bring your camera) Sun 8:30am-12pm

http://necccphotoconference.org/ed-pedi/

Ed is a Photographer, Mentor and Author. He holds the degrees of M. Photog. Cr. CPP and he is a PPA approved Juror. He is a past president of PPAM and PPANE. His images have been awarded every possible professional award including a PPA Grand Imaging Award in 2018. He is a two-time recipient of the PPA National Award for service to professional photography and in 2018 he was presented with his proudest award achievement to date; the ‘Helen K. Yancy’ Award for meritorious service to the photography industry. His book, ‘Classic Family Portraits’ is a helpful resource guide for photographing families. His passion and goal is to help others become more successful with their photography both personally & professionally.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6LRt1X381Y&feature=share

Free Join us April 29th for "The Landscapes of Chile and Argentina" by Ossian Lindholm

Free and open to the public -- Ossian Lindholm is flying in from Argentina for this program

Join us April 29th at the New Haven Camera Club for "The Landscapes of Chile and Argentina" by Ossian Lindholm

Join us April 29th at the New Haven Camera Club for "The Landscapes of Chile and Argentina" by Ossian Lindholm

NHCC meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00pm (September thru May) at the Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center, 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden. Come ~6:30 to socialize. For more information please contact Paul Peterson pmjpeterson@sbcglobal.net

NEW MEMBERS: Our meetings are open to the public. Please join us. The best way to meet people is to sign up for field trips and workshops. Workshops are also a great learning tool. Membership Application

The Landscapes of Chile and Argentina

Join Argentinian nature photographer Ossian Lindholm as he takes you on a photographic tour of his native Northern Argentina, Patagonia and Northern Chile and its incredible landscape and wildlife diversity.  

Ossian will also be showing his favorite landscapes from The Atacama desert in Chile, Salta, Jujuy and Patagonia region of Argentina. Ossian will also discuss the 40-year evolution of his photographic passion and artistic vision. Ossian, an experienced photography teacher and nature documentary filmmaker, will share how he captured the very special light, angles, and colors of each highly photogenic and pristine region. With each stunning landscape image, he will share his techniques of connecting, capturing and creating his stunning photographs and take us on an intimate photo journey of his most beloved landscapes. 

Finally, Ossian will elaborate on the crucial role of the photographer in nature conservation that drives his personal mission: “Para conservar, primero hay que conocer.” To conserve first you must know. This maxim and personal philosophy are threads throughout his work. 

After Ossian’s talk you will: 1) Have a special understanding and appreciation of this unique and little-known part of the world 2) Be inspired by Ossian’s passion for photography and creating endearing images that poignantly communicate our special and symbiotic relationship with nature  3) Have a better understanding of: Landscape camera settings, light metering modes for landscapes, depth of field  and composition.

Ossian's BIO

Ossian Lindholm

Ossian Lindholm is a renowned nature photographer, teacher and documentary filmmaker from Tucuman, Argentina. He is dedicated to capturing, preserving, conserving and sharing the landscape, nature and culture of Argentina in its most pristine state. Ossian has published five books and teaches photography courses throughout the year.  Since 1998 he has been leading photographers and naturalists on photographic journeys throughout South America.

For five years he created, produced and was the host of a very popular weekly nature TV documentary called Travesias Fotograficas. Through his art he aspires to teach that nature is sacred and our relationship to our earth is a symbiotic one. 

PRINT COMPETITION NECCC conference

PRINT COMPETITION NECCC conference

• When Dropoff: Fri 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 
• Judging: Sat 1:00 pm 
• View Winners: Sat 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm, Sun 8:00 am – 1:00 pm 
• Pickup: Sun 8:00 am – 10:00 am
• Where Old Chapel building in the first floor exhibition hall room. 
• Bring Up to 1 color photo and 1 monochrome photo and your registration badge
• Cost Free with your conference registration
• Organizer Art Vaughan, HonNEC
• Judges Jacob Mosser, Jerry Keefer & Kurt Budliger

NEW LOCATION
The Conference Print Room this year is in the Old Chapel building. It is on the far side of the library near the pond. Look for the steeple.

DROP OFF – FRI 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, SAT 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

ENTERING PRINT COMPETITION PHOTOS RULES

• 1 color and/or 1 monochrome – maximum of 2 prints total
• Submitted by the photographer – wear you badge as proof of registration
• Mounted, fully backed, but not framed
• Any size from 8 x 10 inches to 16 x 20 inches including mount
• All types of photographic prints are acceptable, including personally or commercially made, traditional darkroom or digitally produced, and computer or hand-colored (transparent oils, etc.)
• No color in monochrome prints, other than by complete toning
• No glass, Plexiglas®, Masonite® or similar hard, sharp-edged mount material, or hangers of any type that may cause damage to other prints that may come into contact with them.

LABEL
When you submit your print for the conference competition you will be given a new NECCC print label to fill out for the back of the print. This is being done so all labels are uniform, easy to read and have all the information needed. Information to be filled in will be print title, your name, address, camera club affiliation should you have one, email address and most importantly, your cell phone number so we may reach you during the conference if we need to. Please allow yourselves enough time to fill out the label at the time of submission

JUDGES
Jacob Mosser, HonPSA, EPSA, HonNEC
Jerry Keefer, Speaker from Pennsylvania
Kurt Budliger, Speaker from Vermont

JUDGING – SAT 1:00 PM
All prints will be judged in a regulation light box and will be scored by the judges on a 3 to 10 point basis per judge, using an electronic scoring device for a total of 9 to 30 points per print. All scores will be recorded on the back of each print on the official NECCC label. Three qualified judges will select the winning prints. Medals will be awarded for Best of Show in both Monochrome and Color. In Monochrome, special category NECCC Medals will be awarded for best nature, landscape, seascape, still life and portrait. In Color, special category NECCC Medals will be awarded for creative, landscape, seascape, and photojournalism along with three Judges’ Choice Medals, courtesy of the Connecticut Association of Photographers (CAP). Honor Award ribbons will be presented to the fifteen (15) prints in both Monochrome and Color with the highest scores. There will be no other awards, other than Medals and Honor Awards.

Limited seating is available to watch the judging.

PICKUP – SUN 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
If you must leave the conference before print pick-up time, when submitting your photos, please sign up for after-conference home delivery of your prints. There is a $5.00 fee for this service, payable at the time of submission.

As a condition of entry, all award winning prints (Medals and Honor Awards) will be held by the Council for the “Best of the NECCC Print Show” and will be returned to you one year hence.

While care is taken in handling, NECCC, Inc. assumes no liability for the loss of, or damage to, any prints or other submitted materials. If a print is believed to have market value or is irreplaceable for sentimental or other reasons, please submit a duplicate instead.

A SAMPLE OF 2018 WINNERS

Sigma & Hunts' Judy Host Presentation/Workshops

Sigma & Hunts' Judy Host Presentation/Workshops Next Weekend, 4/27 & 4/28

There are still seats available for Saturday's presentation and Sunday's workshops in Hamden, CT.  Models for examples both days.  For prices and other information, go to NorthHavenCameraClub.com/special-events

DIGITAL COMPETITION NECCC Photo Conference

DIGITAL COMPETITION NECCC Photo Conference

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• When Submit: Online before Jul 7, at conference Fri 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
• Judging: Sat 1:30 pm 
• Report Cards Pickup: Sun 8:00 am – 10:00 am 
• Award Medals Pickup: Sun 11:30 am 
• View Winners: Sun 11:30 am
• Where Campus Center Room 904-908
• Submit Up to 1 open photo and 1 nature photo
• Cost Free if emailed before Jul 7. $20 late fee if submitted at the conference.
• Organizer Pam Lintner, MNEC at NECCCDigitalComp@gmail.com
• The competition is open to anyone registered and attending the conference.

UPLOAD YOUR PHOTOS BY MIDNIGHT JULY 7

ENTERING DIGITAL COMPETITION PHOTOS RULES

• 1 open and/or 1 nature – maximum of 2 photos total
• For Nature, the Photographic Society of America (PSA) definition will be used
• Submitting photos
• Before Jul 7 midnight – online using this Entry Form. You do not have to rename your photos on your computer. When you browse to them from the Entry Form, the Entry Form will take care of renaming them as part of the upload. 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. You can also use this Status Page to check your submission.
• After Jul 7 – in person at the conference using USB flash drive or CD on Fri 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Competition desk, Campus Center near the Book Store. There is a $20 late fee.
• The photo must fit into a window of 1400 pixels width by 1050 pixels height. Smaller photos are acceptable.
• By virtue of submitting photos, the entrant certifies the work as their own

JUDGES
Daniel Charbonnet, NECCC President, HonPSA, EPSA, MNEC
Lori Keefer, Speaker from Pennsylvania
Chris Murray Speaker from New York

JUDGING – SAT 1:30 PM
Judging of the competition will follow the same general rules used in the NECCC interclub competitions. Photos will be scored by the judges on a 3 to 10 point basis per judge, for a total of 9 to 30 points.

Limited seating is available to watch the judging.

REPORT CARDS – SUN 8:00 AM – 10: 00 AM
Report cards can be picked up at the Competition desk near the Book Store, 2nd level of the Campus Center on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

AWARDS – SUN 11:30 PM
In the Open category, these medals will be awarded:

• Best of Show
• Best Creative
• Best Landscape – the Edmund A. Woodle Award
• Best Portrait (male or female)
• Best Photojournalism – the Roslyn McNish Award
• Three Judge’s Choice medals from the Massachusetts Camera Naturalists (CamNats)

In the Nature category, these medals will be awarded:

• Best of Show
• Best Wildlife
• Best Bird – the Robert Strindberg Ornithology Award
• Best Mammal in Action
• Best Botany
• Three Judge’s Choice medals from the Connecticut Association of Photographers

If you cannot be at the awards ceremony, awards will be mailed to you after the conference. The two Best of Show Medals will be mailed to the makers after the conference as they will have the winning photo printed on the medal with the appropriate engraving.

A SAMPLE OF 2018 WINNERS

Join us April 29th at the New Haven Camera Club for "The Landscapes of Chile and Argentina" by Ossian Lindholm

Join us April 29th at the New Haven Camera Club for "The Landscapes of Chile and Argentina" by Ossian Lindholm

This program is free and open to the public. Parking is free at the Whitney center, enter and signs will direct you to the 6th floor  

NHCC meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00pm (September thru May) at the Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center, 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden. Come ~6:30 to socialize. For more information please contact Paul Peterson pmjpeterson@sbcglobal.net

NEW MEMBERS: Our meetings are open to the public. Please join us. The best way to meet people is to sign up for field trips and workshops. Workshops are also a great learning tool. Membership Application

The Landscapes of Chile and Argentina

Join Argentinian nature photographer Ossian Lindholm as he takes you on a photographic tour of his native Northern Argentina, Patagonia and Northern Chile and its incredible landscape and wildlife diversity.  

Ossian will also be showing his favorite landscapes from The Atacama desert in Chile, Salta, Jujuy and Patagonia region of Argentina. Ossian will also discuss the 40-year evolution of his photographic passion and artistic vision. Ossian, an experienced photography teacher and nature documentary filmmaker, will share how he captured the very special light, angles, and colors of each highly photogenic and pristine region. With each stunning landscape image, he will share his techniques of connecting, capturing and creating his stunning photographs and take us on an intimate photo journey of his most beloved landscapes. 

Finally, Ossian will elaborate on the crucial role of the photographer in nature conservation that drives his personal mission: “Para conservar, primero hay que conocer.” To conserve first you must know. This maxim and personal philosophy are threads throughout his work. 

After Ossian’s talk you will: 1) Have a special understanding and appreciation of this unique and little-known part of the world 2) Be inspired by Ossian’s passion for photography and creating endearing images that poignantly communicate our special and symbiotic relationship with nature  3) Have a better understanding of: Landscape camera settings, light metering modes for landscapes, depth of field  and composition.

Ossian's BIO

Ossian Lindholm

Ossian Lindholm is a renowned nature photographer, teacher and documentary filmmaker from Tucuman, Argentina. He is dedicated to capturing, preserving, conserving and sharing the landscape, nature and culture of Argentina in its most pristine state. Ossian has published five books and teaches photography courses throughout the year.  Since 1998 he has been leading photographers and naturalists on photographic journeys throughout South America.

For five years he created, produced and was the host of a very popular weekly nature TV documentary called Travesias Fotograficas. Through his art he aspires to teach that nature is sacred and our relationship to our earth is a symbiotic one. 

Photo walks at NECCC

Photo walks at NECCC. www.NECCCphotoConference.org

Come explore and learn from one of our amazing speakers. This is a chance for you to see their brain in action and see and learn what inspires them

Photo Walks: take a Photo Walk with a Conference Presenter (Sunday 7-8am) 
Come Join us July 12, 13, 14, 2019
for the 74th Annual NECCC Photography Conference

Photo Walks: take a Photo Walk with a Conference Presenter (Sunday 7-8am) 
Register Early for a Photo Walk (Max one/attendee)
Register at https://umass.irisregistration.com/Site/NECCC
No charge before June 21st -- Must Register by July 7th

*Some Photo Walks have themes
Camera Companies will loan equipment overnight for Photo Walks

PW1 Rad Drew (iPhone*)
PW2 Michael Koren (Mobile Device*)
PW3 Jamie Konarski Davidson and Mark Hilliard (Infrared*)
PW4 Frank Smith (Architecture*)
PW5 Suzette Allen/Jon Yoshinaga (Sponsored by Panasonic/Lumix)
PW6 Sean Bagshaw (EDR, Extended Dynamic Range*)
PW7 Chris Murray (Sponsored by ADKPI)
PW8 Marc Farb (Sponsored by Sigma)
PW9 Jim Montanus (Sponsored by Nikon)
PW10 Lewis Kemper
PW11 Karen Hutton (Sponsored by Fuji)
PW12 Kurt Budliger
PW13 Katrin Eismann (special effects w/o PS*) (Sponsored by Sony)
PW1 Rad Drew (iPhone*)

*Some Photo Walks have themes. The theme of this Photo Walk will be iPhones.

PW1* Rad A. Drew (IN) iPhone
*Some Photo Walks have themes. The theme of this Photo Walk will be iPhones.

Rad is an acclaimed photographer, teacher, and tour leader from Indianapolis, Indiana. He makes photographs with mirrorless and infrared cameras, and assorted iPhones, and he loves to teach and inspire others to discover hidden creative talents. His creative images have been recognized in galleries and photo competitions around the world. Rad writes for the online photographer’s resource, Luminous Landscape, and for the mobile art network, TheAppWhisperer. He is author of the fine art books, In Good Light, Images of the Circle City, and Rural Indiana, A Beauty all its Own, and is a contributor to today’s most comprehensive volume of iPhone instruction, The Art of iPhone Photography: Creating Great Photos and Art on Your iPhone. He is the creator of the popular webinar series, How I Did It!™, and he shares his Topaz Studio workflow with 1300+ photographers in regularly scheduled Topaz webinars. Rad is a seasoned workshop leader, teaching and guiding photographers to beautiful locations around the world including Cuba, The Palouse, Cape Cod & Tuscany. RadDrewPhotography.com

PW2 Michael Koren (Mobile Device*)
*Some Photo Walks have themes. The theme of this Photo Walk will be Mobile Devices.

Michael Koren (MD) Michael is a free-lance sports and event photographer in the Baltimore Washington area specializing in youth sports game action and team portraits. Michael’s passion for photography is shared through his skill as a photography educator. He teaches classes at a college in MD on a variety of topics from mobile to street photography and he also teaches action photography. Michael has led numerous workshops for local camera clubs with topics ranging from beginner to hands on advanced level workshops and classes. Additionally, he has served as President and Education Chair of the Silver Spring Camera Club in Maryland. Michael also finds time to organize two Meetup groups dedicated to photography. The iPhone Photography Meetup Group One is all about mobile photography and offers instruction on best techniques and the latest apps for the mobile camera. The Photographers of the Washington/Baltimore Metro Area creates a fun, supportive, light-hearted community of people who want to share their passion for photography through photo walks and informal gatherings. www.michaelkorenphotography.com

PW3 Jamie Konarski Davidson & Mark Hilliard (Infrared*) 
*Some Photo Walks have themes. The theme of this Photo Walk will beInfrared photography.

Jamie Konarski Davidson (NC) Jamie is an award-winning outdoor & nature photographer with a passion for capturing and sharing intimate details of nature and landscapes. She embraces creative techniques and simple beauty. Her process emphasizes connecting with and presenting subjects that convey her vision. Her creative tools include color, infrared and black/white, macro/close-up, abstracts, HDR, long exposure, Lensbaby and all the tools of the digital darkroom. Jamie is a former board member of the North American Nature Photography Association and member of Carolinas Nature Photographers Association. She’s presented at NANPA's Nature Photography Summit, N4C's Annual Conference, CanAm Photo Conference, Mike Moats' Macro Photo Conference and Unique Photo Expo. Through New Life Photos, Jamie leads workshops throughout the Southeast. Her goals as an instructor are to educate, encourage and inspire people to develop their skills, connect with subjects, and discover their own visual voice. www.newlifephotos.com
Mark Hilliard (SC) Mark is an educator in all things photographic and a lifelong (55 years) Landscape, Wildlife & Fine Art Photographer. Mark has a deep technical background in Film, Digital, Infrared and Alternative photographic practices and retired from Eastman Kodak. He teaches location workshops alone the East Coast and is a Master instructor on The Arcanum an online Photography Company, Mark has extensively travels the world chasing his photographic visions. https://markhilliardatelier.com

PW4*  Frank Smith (Architecture*)
*Some Photo Walks have themes. The theme of this Photo Walk will be Architecture

Frank T. Smith (PA) Olympus Visionary Frank Smith is a self-taught photographer whose love for the craft goes back to a very early age. Decades later, Frank’s passion for photography has yet to fade and he continues to perfect his skills. As an philanthropic photojournalist, Frank’s raw travel covers global themes, shedding light on cultural issues including regional corruption in areas including South Sudan, Haiti and Mumbai. Frank has traveled to many parts of the world with a focus on people, landscape and cultures, telling a story through his photographs. A large focus for Frank has been India. For the past decade he has traveled to all 4 corners of India. Additional raw travel includes Atacama, Cuba, Bhutan, Iceland, Central America, Germany, Norway and Mongolia. A native Northeasterner, Frank often focuses his lens on national and regional scenery in the U.S. Frank’s work has been featured in the media, print, exhibits, and in philanthropic awareness campaigns. Frank inspires others through his workshops, classes and mentoring. His goal is to help others see the un-obvious and to instill the desire for creativity

PW5*  Suzette Allen/Jon Yoshinaga (Sponsored by Panasonic/Lumix) 
*Some Photo Walks have themes. The theme of this Photo Walk will be hybrid and other technologies available in the Panasonic/Lumix cameras (Panasonic/Lumix will loan equipment overnight for the Photo Walks)

Suzette Allen/Jon Yoshinaga (CA) Suzette Allen, Lumix Ambassador and Adobe Influencer, is a long- time Photoshop instructor (18 yrs) and Hybrid pioneer who continues to reinvent herself to stay current with the changing landscape of photography. She loves to capture the beauty of people and nature; seeing through rose-tinted glasses and the eye of a lens is how she most enjoys experiencing life. Majoring on creativity and innovation has become a hallmark of her style and a continual driving force toward sharing her creativity with the world. She passionately creates and shares her visions as an educator, since she loves to TEACH creativity as much as she loves people and photographic art! She is assisted by her talented techy husband Jon, who brings lots of knowledge and 30 years of experience to the table as well. www.suzetteallen.com

PW6*  Sean Bagshaw (EDR, Extended Dynamic Range*)
*Some Photo Walks have themes. The theme of this Photo Walk will be extended dynamic range. What to look for and how to shoot it.

Sean Bagshaw (OR) Sean is an outdoor photographer, digital image developing enthusiast and photography educator based in Ashland, Oregon, where he resides with his wife and two sons. In the 1980s and 1990s he did some rock climbing and mountaineering and enjoyed being expedition photographer because it allowed him to present slide shows to anyone he could corner in a dark room with a projector. Over time he moved away from documentary images and became immersed in the art of photography. Now he photographs mountains instead of climbing them. He spends about a quarter of each year sleeping in his truck or on the ground, stumbling around in the dark, eating bad food and avoiding showers. Twice since 2008 his images have been exhibited in the Smithsonian as winners in the Nature’s Best Windland Smith Rice International Awards. His previous career as a science teacher makes photography education a good fit. Sean teams up with fellow Photo Cascadia members leading workshops. He also teaches digital image developing classes, lectures and offers a series of Photoshop video tutorials..  www.OutdoorExposurePhoto.com

PW7 Chris Murray (Sponsored by ADKPI)
Chris will share how he sees the world. In relation to creating images that are a reflection of the creative expression of his response to that place.

Chris Murray (NY) Chris is a fine-art nature photographer, instructor, and writer working primarily in the landscape of his home, the woods, lakes, mountains, and streams of New York State. His work has appeared in several magazines including Popular Photography, Shutterbug, Adirondack Life, Life in the Finger Lakes, and New York State Conservationist, among others. His landscape stock imagery is represented by Aurora Photos and Danita Delimont Stock Photography. He is also a staff instructor with the Adirondack Photography Institute. Chris’ interest in photographing landscapes is derived mainly from his love of the natural world, the same love that led him to choose geology as his first profession. In photography he strives to make images that are a reflection of his sensibilities and how he sees the world. His goal is to make images that are not a literal documentation of place, but rather a creative expression of his response to that place. www.chrismurrayphotography.com

PW8* Marc Farb (Sponsored by Sigma) 
*Some Photo Walks have themes. The theme of this Photo Walk will be Fast Glass (Sigma lenses) (Sigma will loan equipment overnight for the Photo Walks)

Marc Farb (NY) is a Technical Representative for Sigma. For Marc, photography is more than just a job, or a way to earn a steady income; it is a way of life. Even more, it’s his chance to capture and preserve special moments in time, showing them off to the world in a way they may never get to see them. He was given his first camera at the age of 8 years old and by the time he was 14 he had his own darkroom. Marc eventually became a freelance commercial photographer and from there, he took a Tech Rep position with Olympus Imaging in for the first stop in his career in the photo industry. Since then he has worked with such companies as Xrite, Ilford, Mamiya, Prophoto, and Sekonic. Marc continues to do freelance work and one of his clients is a major hospital system in the NY city area. Experienced in medical and surgical photography, his work for them has included a variety of assignments. Currently Marc’s assignment with Sigma includes technical application support from the corporate office, as well as extensive traveling for photo conventions and trade shows. Proficient in Photoshop and Lightroom on a PC or Mac, he teaches classes throughout the USA and Canada on photographic topics that range from pixel to print, and all points between. https://www.sigmaphoto.com/tech-rep/marc-farb

PW9 Jim Montanus (Sponsored by Nikon) 
*Some Photo Walks have themes. The theme of this Photo Walk will be Nikon cameras and lenses (Nikon will loan equipment overnight, including Nikon mirrorless cameras, for the Photo Walks)

Jim Montanus (NY) Jim went from being a corporate marketing manager to becoming one of the most recognizable photography brands in Rochester within just two years. Jim was recently voted 'Rochester's Best Photographer' in City Newspaper's annual reader's poll for the 4th year in a row. As the son of legendary Kodak photographer Neil Montanus, he has been around photography his entire life. But it wasn't until his college years that he became intensely interested in photography as a journalism major. Of course, it would be impossible for Jim to share his story without talking about how his father Neil Montanus influenced his life and his photography. As a Kodak Photographer, Neil traveled the globe, photographing the world's most beautiful and exotic locations and some of its most famous people - and from a very young age, Jim often tagged along. Jim started his career as a journalist, but that quickly evolved into photography when he accepted the position of staff Photographer, University of Rochester. Then Jim reinvented himself as a corporate marketing manager. Although he has specialized in portraiture and commercial photography, he now spends much of his time on landscape, fine art photography and teaching classes and workshops. www.montanusphotography.com

PW10 Lewis Kemper
Lewis will share his approach to photography, light, lenses and how to capture images with impact.
Lewis Kemper (CA) Lewis is widely recognized as a photographer, writer, and instructor, lecturing throughout the USA. He currently is a Contributing Editor to Outdoor Photographer. Books include, “Ancient Ancestors of the Southwest”, published by Graphic Arts Center Publishing; “Capturing the Light” which won the People’s Choice Awards in Fine Art in the 2009 Photography Book Now competition; and His “Photographing Yosemite Digital Field Guide” which was voted in the top 20 field guides. Lewis’ DVD, “My Stretch of the River: A Photographer’s Journal”, features a years’ worth of photography and journal entries on the American River in Sacramento, CA. His latest publications are photo guide apps, “Yosemite National Park SNAPPGuide” and “Yellowstone National Park SNAPPGuide”. www.lewiskemper.com

PW11*  Karen Hutton (Sponsored by Fujifilm)
*Some Photo Walks have themes. The theme of this Photo Walk will be discovering the soul-vibrancy of your photographic artistic voice (Fujifilm will loan equipment overnight for the Photo Walks)

Karen Hutton (NV) Karen is a Professional Fujifilm X Photographer, International Landscape and Travel Photographer, Voice. Through stunning imagery, humor, thought-provoking ideas and a genuinely positive outlook, she inspires people to discover their artistic voice in photography — while making it all feel like an unforgettable and eye-opening adventure. She has been featured internationally by Fujifilm, presented at Photographer Talks at Google, created online courses for Kelbyone, has been translated into multiple languages and speaks all over the country about photography and inspiration. Her adoring fans + customers have called her “Pure JOY, LIGHT & absolute FUN!”, “An inspirational gem” and "Incredibly artistic. Captivatingly genius. World class!” Guilty pleasures? When she’s not traveling the world, you can find her watching epic movie trailers, crunching popcorn at the latest Marvel Comics blockbuster and sipping Bulletproof coffee, wondering if anyone realizes she’s basically drinking butter. Discover the soul-vibrancy of your photographic artistic voice at www.karenhutton.com and The Artists Voice Adventures.

PW12 Kurt Budliger
Kurt’s specialty is water and landscape

Kurt Budliger (VT) Kurt is a professional outdoor photographer and educator based in northern Vermont. His photographs and articles have appeared in numerous books, calendars, advertising campaigns, magazines and are routinely used by non-profit conservation organizations working to protect wild lands. His clients include Outdoor Photographer, Popular Photography, National Geographic Adventure, Outside Magazine, Backpacker Magazine, Vermont Life Magazine, Eastern Fly Fishing, Patagonia, 1% for the Planet, Trout Unlimited, Trust for Public Land, The Nature Conservancy, and many more Kurt is also the founder and lead instructor at Green Mountain Photographic Workshops, a Vermont based photography education organization. He leads many group and individual workshops throughout the US and abroad. He supports a variety of conservation organizations and efforts and has been a member of 1% for the Planet since 2005. www.kurtbudliger.com www.greenmtnphotoworkshops.com

PW13*  Katrin Eismann (special effects w/o PS*) (Sponsored by Sony)
*Some Photo Walks have themes. The theme of this Photo Walk will be creating special effecting without Photoshop (Sony will loan equipment overnight for the Photo Walks).

Katrin Eismann (NY) Katrin specializes in interpretive travel, still life and portrait photography. She is an internationally respected artist, teacher, and author of Photoshop Restoration & Retouching, Photoshop Masking & Compositing, The Creative Digital Darkroom, and Real World Digital Photography – all of which have been translated into numerous languages. She received her BFA degree in Photographic Illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology, her MFA degree in Design at the School of Visual Arts, in 2005 was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame and in 2016 was named a Sony Artisan. Her images have been featured in numerous books, magazines, group and solo exhibitions. Katrin is the founder and chair of the Masters in Digital Photography department at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and she has never met a pixel she didn't want to change.  www.katrineismann.com

Electronic Photograph Interclub Competition - Spring competition results and galleries posted.

Electronic Photograph Interclub Competition 2018-19

Spring competition results and galleries posted http://www.neccc.org/p/interclub-competition.html

NECCC Spring 2019 Electronic Interclub Competition
The NECCC Spring 2019 competition was hosted by The Seacoast Camera Club, and was held on April 09, 2019 in Portsmouth, NH. The competition was directed by Susan Hershey, NECCC representative for The Seacoast Camera Club. Assistance during the competition was provided by Sandy McMillan, Lisa Tutinas, Renee Giffroy, Shirley Reed, Pat Kennedy Corlin, Deb Boulanger and Karen Harter.

Forty clubs participated in the Pictorial section (22 from Class A and 18 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 Seacoast Camera Club for hosting this final competition of the 2018-19 season.

The competition was judged by:
• Ed McGuirk – Sudbury Valley Nature Photographers and The Massachusetts Camera Naturalists
• Sandy Selesky – Print Coordinator at the Nashoba Valley Photography Club
• Art Vaughan – NECCC Vice President and NECCC Print Competition Director

Spring NECCC Interclub Print Competition results

The PDF versions of the reports for the Spring NECCC Interclub Print Competition and their 1st place winner image gallery have been posted here:
http://www.neccc.org/p/interclub-print-comp.html

Intermediate Photoshop Workshop with Ella Putney Carlson

Intermediate Photoshop Workshop with Ella Putney Carlson

Sponsored by Stonybrook Camera Club

The event will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St, Norfolk, MA 02056

14 participants max.

$50 per person paid by check to Ella Carlson. Please email Ellen Kawadler at mailto:ellen64@comcast.net to register or with any questions.

This will be a full-day hands-on INTERMEDIATE PHOTOSHOP WORKSHOP.  You should be very familiar with layers, selections, and masking to take this.** You will need your laptops with Photoshop CC installed.

She is requesting that you send her 1-2 layered.psd files (with all the layers intact) by May 1st.  (Will provide a link to upload files at a later date)  Also send any questions along with your files. If you have any particular topics you would like to see her cover, please include these as well. Ella will work through the images and create a class addressing the things she sees in each file.  Hopefully this will make the class more specific to the needs of the participants. Ella plans on providing us with a couple of brush sets and a special take home perk!

**if you consider yourself a BEGINNER, she has a course for you on May 2nd. Click this link for more info. http://www.ppane.com/event-2985220

BIO-Ella Putney Carlson has a master of fine arts degree from the New Hampshire Institute of Art and has earned professional photography degrees including Master Photographer, Master Artist, Craftsman, Certified Professional Photographer and ASP Educational Associate. Her fine art composites and photography have won multiple Kodak Gallery Awards and Fuji Masterpiece Awards as well as the Diamond Photographer of the Year award in international competition each of the past four years. In 2018, she placed first in both the Photographic Open and Artist categories of the Northeast District competitions and had the first place entries nationally in the artist and non-event album categories of PPA’s International Photographic Competition competitions. She has been teaching photographic imaging at the University of Mass, Lowell since the late 1990’s. She is the author of FINE ART PHOTOSHOP: Diving into the World of Photographic Art.  In her book, she shows to transform initial image captures into a series of art work— in addition to specific transformative techniques and constructive concepts that help build unique images. She spoke on Photoshop Tips and Tricks at NECCC last year.

Grand Imaging Awards, First Prize Winner, 2019
Grand Imaging Award, first prize for Non-Event Albums, 2019
Cover Photo: Photoshop User Magazine, Sept. 2018
Cover Photo: Professional Photographer Magazine, October 2018
PPA Photographer of the Year, Diamond, 2018, 2017. 2016 and 2015
PPA Photographer of the Year 2018, 2017. 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007
Northeast District Winner, Artist and Illustrative categories, 2018
New England Photographer of the Year, 2018
Mass Photographer of the Year, 2017, 2016
MA Photographic Excellence Award - 2017, 2016, 2014, 2011 and 2010 & NH Photographer of the Year - 2009

Ellaprints Photography
www.ellaprints.com

PHOTOGRAPH BIRDS OF PREY AND RAPTORS

Check out NECCC 2019 speaker DAVID AKOUBIAN
http://necccphotoconference.org/david-akoubian/

PHOTOGRAPH BIRDS OF PREY AND RAPTORS
When  Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Bring  Camera. Tamron lenses will be available to use.
Type  Pre-Conference Workshop – #11
Skill  All. You must be able to walk and stand during this 3-hour workshop.
Speaker  David Akoubian. Sponsored by Tamron.
Birds sponsored by Julie and Jim of Wingmasters (different sponsor, different birds!)
Cost  $98, after Jun 21 $120
Register http://necccphotoconference.org/necccregister/

Why attend this hands-on pre-conference workshop?
You will get three hours of bird photography outside up close and personal
and with David and Ken providing tips for getting sharp images with impact!
You could stand on the long line for the bird photo-op for your three images, but you cannot capture in three shots what you will capture and learn in three hours!!

David will assist you and give you advice on lenses, light, composition, exposure and depth of field while you are using (your own or a borrowed) Tamron lenses and shooting portraits of the birds from Wingmasters. You will also learn about shutter speed, auto focusing modes, focusing tips and more. During the shoot you’ll be able to try out the latest Tamron lenses! Note that this workshop will be outside, weather permitting (with a backup inside location). Prerequisites: Bring your camera. The fee for the workshop is $98 (including the 3% UMASS admin. fee). For all skill levels, but please note that you must be able to walk to and stand during this three-hour workshop

Photo by David Akoubian

Photo by David Akoubian

Photo by Chris Germain

Photo by Chris Germain

  

Photos by Chris Germain

 Photo by Chris Germain

CAPTURING THE WILD
http://necccphotoconference.org/capturing-the-wild/

From close-up and macro, to long-range birds in flight, you’ll learn techniques to improve your images of scenery & wildlife by selecting the proper lens and camera settings to achieve the best results. David will discuss how to create successful images using light, lens selection, angle of view and arranging image elements.

CREATING SUCCESSFUL LANDSCAPE IMAGES
http://necccphotoconference.org/creating-successful-landscape-images/
David will discuss how arranging the elements within the image through lens selection, angle of view and how light effects a scene, to create successful landscape images. Come and learn how to see creatively and make your images stand out more!

CREATE YOUR OWN PHOTOGRAPHY OASIS
http://necccphotoconference.org/create-your-own-photography-oasis/
The Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat is a program that encourages people to manage their gardens & yards as a wildlife garden. Through planting native plants and providing food, water, and shelter for wildlife, you can provide critical wildlife habitat and create a safe-haven for wildlife. This is a win-win for photographers as you do not have to travel to get nature photos!

David has been a photographer since 1972 when his father presented him with his first camera, but his career in photography started in 1992. David learned his craft originally as a painter and from his father who shares his love of nature and photography. Early in his career he traveled with, learned from and taught beside some of the masters of nature photography including John Shaw, Art Wolfe, Galen Rowell, Bryan Peterson, Pat O’Hara, and Rod Planck. David has been teaching photography since 1994 in the classroom and leading workshops around the United States. David presents and leads workshops at many of the country’s top photographic conferences such as the Photographic Society of America Annual Conference, as well as many camera clubs across the USA.

Come Join us July 12, 13, 14, 2019 at the 74th Annual NECCC Photography Conference

Who should attend the NECCC Photo conference?

There are programs, events and workshops for ALL skill levels. Beginning photographers are very welcome at the conference, as are experienced and professional photographers. You do NOT need to be a member of a camera club, photography group, PPA group, etc. in order to attend -- all photo enthusiasts are welcome!

Come Join us July 12, 13, 14, 2019 at the 74th Annual NECCC Photography Conference

• LOTS to do – more than just PowerPoints, much to Shoot & Learn
• Over 90 Teaching Programs to choose from. Top USA Speakers (most new to the NECCC conference)
• 13 pre-conference workshops!
• 14 hands-on workshops (during the conference)
• 13 photo walks
• Interact with Other Photographers
• Trade Show-Vendor Demos
• Camera/Lens Loaning 
• Participate in Hands-on Workshops
• Photograph Models (Female and Character) 
• Photo-Ops Galore: Photograph Animals, Flowers, Food, Still Life, Glass, Props, etc.
• Image Reviews 
• Print and Digital Competitions
• More info and Register visit www.NECCCPhotoConference.org 

Group registrants should also register online to ensure that they get their choice of housing, Pre-Conference Workshop, Photo Shoots, Photo Walks, etc.

All creative people, not just photographers, need feedback

All creative people, not just photographers, have a variety of ways to receive feedback. Writers rely on editors to help them improve while speakers depend on audience reactions. Musicians attend master classes to refine their technique guided by an experienced performer. We all need help from mentors to improve our craft. The critiques at the NECCC Summer Conference provide an opportunity to receive knowledgeable feedback. Why not try it?

For more info and sign up here: www.NECCCPhotoConference.org

Already registered? You can add this review onto your existing registration at https://umass.irisregistration.com/Site/NECCC

PRE-CONFERENCE IMAGE CRITIQUE Friday, July 12^th (8:30am – 11:30am)

Workshops and Image Critiques will run concurrently, so you cannot attend both.

Susan Mosser, HonPSA, HonNEC (s.jmosser@comcast.net) will contact people that signed up for image critique with information as to the location and details.

One of the special opportunities available to attendees at the NECCC Conference is a one-on-one evaluation of your photographs by an experienced, accomplished New England photographer.

This is your opportunity to have up to 15 images (prints and/or digital) reviewed by one of New England’s top photographers/judges. The cost is $42 per 45 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 20^th. You must return the form by June 27^th. You will then be contacted via email 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 preconference workshops. If paying by check write a separate check.

How do they work? You bring 15 images or perhaps a few more in case time is available. The images may be prints and/or digital. Prints are laid out on a table for review. The reviewer loads digital images from a memory stick into a computer and examines them using a program such as Lightroom. You and the reviewer then carefully examine each image. The reviewer offers suggestions on how you might improve the composition, technical quality or other aspects of each image. She/he will also consider your images as a group. You will also be able to ask questions regarding tools, techniques, selecting images, judging, etc.

Why do I need this? Creative people don’t have absolute standards against which they can measure their work. Much of its value depends on how well it connects with another viewer. When you look at your own images, you remember the special experiences you had when you captured them or how hard you had to work. The person critiquing your images is only looking at the final versions and will probably see them differently than you do. All creative people, not just photographers, have a variety of ways to receive feedback. Writers rely on editors to help them improve while speakers depend on audience reactions. Musicians attend master classes to refine their technique guided by an experienced performer. We all need help from mentors to improve our craft. The critiques at the NECCC Summer Conference provide an opportunity to receive knowledgeable feedback. Why not try it?

Portfolio Reviewers:

1.      Bill Barnett, APSA, GMPSA, MNEC- Proficient in both Mac or PC, and Photo editing. International Exhibition competitor, print maker. Extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of Photography- Photo Travel, landscapes, informal portraits, street scenes, cityscapes are his main subject matter. Judges throughout New England.

2.      Sarah Musumeci, MNEC - Proficient in both Mac or PC, and Photo editing. Has own Photo Business shooting Bed and Breakfast inns. Photographs still life’s, portraits, scenics, architecture. Teaches and judges throughout New England. Print maker.

3.      Jake Mosser, HonPSA, EPSA, HonNEC- PC user only, International Exhibition Competitor, Print maker, Photographs anything but primarily nature, macro, sports, street photography, landscapes.       Teaches on Nature photography and basics in photography. Judges throughout New England

From Image Reviewer Sarah Musumeci, MNEC “Being a portfolio reviewer is my favorite activity at the NECCC conference – year after year! Like a child having a great tutor, a good reviewer takes the level of the presented work and drives it up a giant step. The reviewer begins a few weeks before the conference by familiarizing himself/herself with the attendees/subject's personal work. This information has been passed to the reviewer via the conference chair people - well before the actual conference weekend. And then during the session, the reviewer presents to the attendee, thoughtful and organized, step by step, suggestions on how to improve his/her work. Also, there is plenty of time to point out the strengths and talents seen in the attendee's portfolio.  This is an important part of growth - as building blocks and through a simple confidence boost in one's abilities! 

One of the reasons that I think the portfolio reviews are beneficial, Is due to the personal nature of the review itself. It would take months and months - if not years - at a camera club to get this kind of personal attention and close-up scrutiny over an image. Judges have a limited time on competition night, often with hundreds of images on which they must focus and comment. And maybe only one or two belong to any one person. During a review at NECCC a reviewer may speak about 20 or 25 personal images- each in detail. Often too, the attendee will begin to see 'negative patterns' that need attention, but may not be seen otherwise unless looked at in groupings. One thing that NECCC attendees may not understand, is that they don't need a "fancy portfolio". Several people who have not had their portfolio's reviewed mentioned to me that they did not do it because they didn't have a 'portfolio'. This review session just involves bringing a series of photographs (print and/or digital) to get feedback on. “

One of the reviewer’s (Jacob Mosser, HonPSA, EPSA, HonNEC) approach to the review is to look at a participants entire submitted work to get a sense of the photographer’s style and interests before rushing in and applying the standard critiques. He lets them explain what they were trying to achieve with each image. Then, where and when appropriate, he offers suggestions to improve their work and their photographic vision, not only with a critique of the work, but also offering tips and how-tos along with where to go for certain photos to improve their photographic experience. This is a great private learning experience personalized to fit your individual needs and questions. We had one attendee who signed up for the reviews three years in a row asking for the same reviewer each time and every year she listened to the comments, asked questions and worked to improve her work. Each year the reviewer saw great improvement in her images, taking her from a Class B competition/photographer to a Class AA.

 “This was the first time I took advantage of the portfolio review.  Bill was extremely helpful.  I learned a great deal, and will happily do the review again.  Worth every penny and then some.  Am in the process of editing the prints I brought in for review in light of Bill's suggestions.  He was right!!!  Each suggestion thatIi have incorporated has definitely strengthened the image.  Now I just need to remember all that goodness in new photos. ;-) Blessings, Alice “

“My portfolio review was with Sarah Musumeci. I wasn't quite sure what the expectations were prior to the review and spent quite a bit of time deciding whether to go print or digital with my portfolio and what size prints would be appropriate. I decided to bring 16x20-ish mounted prints prepared as I would for a competition to give Sarah an idea of my ability as a printer as well as a photographer. It worked out well for the kind of work I do. Sarah is, of course, a very accomplished and successful professional photographer and seemed to be a good match for me, as she does many kinds of photography, including architectural photography and still life photography, which are my main photographic interests, at least at the moment. Our time together was warm and friendly from the very beginning and the time flew by, so much so that she generously ended up giving me an extra half hour of her time. She affirmed many of the strengths of my work, but also made constructive criticisms, such as keeping things simple and keeping all aspects of a still life in character. She also shared some hidden features she knew about in Photoshop with me and suggested checking out Corel Painter as a software tool. Finally, she suggested checking out tilt and shift lenses and moving up to full frame. I have followed her advice to move up to full frame, but I am still a little intimidated by the cost of Nikon tilt and shift lenses and have not made that move yet. For me, the portfolio review was a great experience and left me feeling validated, with a renewed enthusiasm for making photographs.  Here is a link to the images that were in my portfolio: https://adobe.ly/2wf38jw Charles”