Location Lighting Workshop with Rick Friedman (Boston)

Location Lighting Workshop with Rick Friedman

Who: Rick Friedman

What: This dynamic & interactive workshop is designed for photojournalists, portrait photographers, corporate & event photographers and wedding photographers.

When: June 1-2

Where: Calumet, Boston 

Check out Rick's website and Rick’s lighting blog

Watch Rick's Location Lighting workshop video

 

The following discounts are available for workshop attendees: 20% off Calumet brand products, 30% off Dynalite, 10% off ExpoImaging ,Rogue, Pocket Wizard & Sunbounce as well as other products.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Rick at rick@rickfriedman.com. 

 

Check out Location Lighting Workshop FB page for upcoming workshop schedule & class photographs.

The Art of Composition Seminar: Boston, MA June 15, 2013 (Art Wolfe)

The Art of Composition Seminar: Boston, MA

When : June 15, 2013, Four-hour Seminar

Who: Taught by Art Wolfe
How much: $195.00

Where: Seaport Hotel Boston One Seaport Lane Boston, MA 02210
What: Finding Inspiration, De-constructing the Image, Point of View, Ten Deadly Sins of Composition, My Favorite Lenses, Use of Shutter Speeds, Elements of Design, Color, Light, Landscape, Wildlife, Humanity
Register here: http://www.artwolfeworkshops.com/lectures.php

For those who associate Art Wolfe solely with nature photography, be prepared for a startling revelation.
Drawing from 36 years of international travel, Art will delve into a vast range of subjects; from discovering the subject to elements of design and even new works such as time lapses. Imagery of nature, wildlife, and the world's varied landscapes will round out the curriculum to provide the most comprehensive and imaginative class available.

Utilizing his formal training as a teacher, Art dissects visual images, exploring what makes a compelling and emotionally engaging photograph. Attendees will come away with inspiration and tangible ideas for moving their photography forward. This program will fill fast so don’t delay. We look forward to seeing you there.
This intensive session will run from 10am to 3pm on June 15th. The first portion of the session will be from 10am-12pm, there will be a one hour lunch break (lunch will not be provided) and the session will continue from 1pm-3pm. The following material will be covered:

• FIRST LECTURE: Finding Inspiration
• SECOND LECTURE: De-constructing the Image, Point of View
• THIRD LECTURE: Ten Deadly Sins of Composition
• 12:00-1:00 Lunch (not provided)
• FOURTH LECTURE: My Favorite Lenses, Use of Shutter Speeds
• FIFTH LECTURE: Elements of Design, Color, Light
• Sixth Lecture: Landscape, Wildlife, Humanity
• Q&A 

PepsiCo renovations will shut popular sculpture garden until 2015

I know a lot of us New Englanders visit here regularly, flowers, sculptures, irises, water lilies...

PepsiCo renovations will shut popular sculpture garden until 2015

"Art-lovers, sculpture-philes and people who simply enjoy a midday stroll among beautiful objects are - temporarily - losing their Eden. Beginning Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 the sculpture garden at PepsiCo's Purchase headquarters will close while the soda-and-snack giant renovates its corporate offices and grounds. A notice posted at the entrance of the corporate campus notes that the "grounds and garden will remain closed during the construction until mid-late 2015. The massive renovation project is expected to cost $243 million."

Photo op -- Revolutionary War Re-Enactment in Old Wethersfield

Revolutionary War Re-Enactment in Old Wethersfield 

• Saturday, May 25, 2013
• Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum
• 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT (map)
• Re-enactors camp out by the Webb Silas Deane home at 211 Main St.
• Camp scenes,  details, people in Revolutionary War uniforms 
• This year features a horse charge plenty of smoke and guns firing) 
• FREE 
• You can also tour the historic Webb, Deane and Stevens houses (admission fee) 
• http://www.webb-deane-stevens.org/events_calendar.html

Adobe moves to subscription based software!

Adobe moves to subscription based software!

"Adobe's decision to discontinue the boxed version of Creative Suite and move to a subscription software-based model (also known as the Creative Cloud) has stunned many customers."

After nearly 10 years, Adobe abandons its Creative Suite entirely to focus on Creative Cloud. Adobe first launched Creative Suite 1 back in 2003, and now, ten years and six versions later, the company is taking a left turn: Adobe is abandoning its Creative Suite entirely to focus efforts on Creative Cloud.  

There will be no Creative Suite 7 (CS7). It will now be called Creative Cloud (all of the applications) or Photoshop CC.

Things to consider:

• The new system means that you have to subscribe and pay monthly with an annual contract
• This does not currently affect PS Elements
• The advantage of the monthly subscription is that you will always have the latest version of Photoshop, no more waiting 18 months for a new version to come out. One  disadvantage is that you now have another monthly fee with an annual contract! The other disadvantage is that when you stop subscribing you no longer have a program to use.
• If you own CS5 and would like to "purchase" CS6 you should do so now.
• https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog/cs6._sl_id-contentfilter_sl_catalog_sl_software_sl_creativesuite6.html?start=20 $199 or 
• $179 for NAPP members https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog/cs6._sl_id-contentfilter_sl_catalog_sl_software_sl_creativesuite6.html?start=20
• The new system means that you have to subscribe and pay monthly with an annual contract. You can view the plans here: https://creative.adobe.com/plans
• Special pricing for existing customers:
• CS3 and later get Complete for $29.99
• CS6 customers get Complete for $19.99
• CS3 and later get Single App for $9.99
• All offers require annual commitment
• If you own CS3,4,5,6 you can "rent" Photoshop for $10 a month (annual contract) for one year, then after one year it goes up to $20 a month.
• This monthly fee is similarly priced to the $200 you would spend for an upgrade, assuming you purchase every upgrade, which not everyone does. 
• If you do NOT own CS3,4,5,6 you can "rent" Photoshop for $20 a month (annual contract)
• This would be cheaper than purchasing Photoshop for $699.
• If you want access to ALL of the applications that Adobe has to offer then your monthly subscription is $50 a month.
• Read Scott Kelby's take: http://scottkelby.com/2013/my-take-on-adobes-announcements-yesterday-at-the-max-conference/ He does dispel many rumors. The announcement has caused a major fury of comments, myths and opinions!

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/05/08/Adobe-photoshop-cc?utm_source=notification&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=generic

How do you justify the price increase to photographers?

Last year we actually cut the price of Lightroom in half in order to open it up to a broader market of photographers.

What assurances can our readers have that Lightroom will not become a subscription-only option?

Lightroom is for photographers. And the Lightroom team is very aware of the reaction by photographers to Photoshop CC. We don't have plans to make Lightroom a subscription-only option but we do envision added functionality for CC members using Lightroom.

What support can CS6 users expect?

Barring something unforeseen from Apple and Microsoft, we plan to update Photoshop CS6 for the next Mac and Windows operating system releases. Once Camera Raw 8 is completed for Photoshop CC, we are going to release a version of it for CS6 that includes any new camera support but without any of the new CC tools and features.

What can you say to users concerned that a subscription model removes their option to at least stick with an older version of software if they no longer want to continue paying for it?

That's the trade-off for the benefits of a continuously updated application. At the time you decide to stop paying for it, yes you lose access, but after, say 12 months, you've ended up with a different product than the one you subscribed to, because of the new features that have been added. And for existing perpetual users, Photoshop CS can co-exist alongside and independently from Photoshop CC.

One final point I'd like to address is the misconception that you have to be continuously connected to the Internet to use a CC application. Monthly subscribers can go for as long as 30 days without connecting to the Internet for license validation. Users with an annual commitment can go for as long as 99 days.

Spring 2013 NECCC Interclub Print Competition Results

The Spring 2013 NECCC Interclub Print Competition scores have been posted on the NECCC Web Site. The images will be forthcoming as soon as they're received  from the makers.

Click Here for the Results

NECCC 2013 Digital Projected Image Competition

New England Camera Club Council
2013 Digital Projected Image Competition
(Slides have been discontinued)

Digital Image Closing Dates:
July 7, 2013 for emailing digital images
July 12, 2013 at 4:00pm at the Conference 
($20 Fee to enter after July 8, 2013)

 Two Sections:
Open and Nature

► Please read the Entry Rules before submitting your entry.

► Digital images must be mailed to necccdigitalcomp@gmail.com by July 7. (Note this is a NEW email address)

► Check the status of your submission.

The equipment used for judging this competition uses 1024 x 768 pixel size.
The image must fit into this window (1024 x 768 pixels).
Horizontals must have a width of 1024 pixels or smaller; verticals must have a height of 768 pixels or smaller.
Resolution should be 100.
Please double check the sizing before submitting images.
Smaller images are acceptable.
The images will be projected as received.
Resolution should be 100 ppi.
Winning images will be reproduced on the NECCC website.

Your electronic file name will consist of the Category followed by your name and the title of your image.  Please separate each piece of information with a dollar sign $.  For example: 

                             N$Lintner, Pam$Bull Elephant.jpg

                             O$Lintner, Pam$Pemaquid Light.jpg

You will get a confirming reply email within a day or two, so you should inquire about your entry if you do not receive one.  No entry form is needed, but please be sure your name and the image title are on the image files and indicate your camera club affiliation.

Thanks for competing and good luck to everyone!

Tony Sweet, John Barclay & Denise Ippolito at the Whitney Center in Connecticut

July 27, 2013 (9-4:30)- Tony Sweet, John Barclay & Denise Ippolito at the Whitney Center in Connecticut

• John Barclay - Discovery & The Creative Choice. Have you ever arrived at a location and wonder what there is to photograph?  Discovering worthy images can be a challenge.  John’s inspirational program is filled with ideas that will help you overcome your feelings of  F.U.D (Fears, Uncertainties and Doubts} and create your own unique images no matter where you are.
• Denise Ippolito ~ "Before & After the Filters"
• Tony Sweet - Loosen Up!! Break out of the box of traditional photography
• John Barclay – Crafting Images with Topaz, Nik and Totally Rad
• Denise Ippolito -Lightpad Photography
• Tony Sweet - The invisible worlds of photography

To read more and sign up please visit: http://deniseippolito.com/triple-header-tony-sweet-denise-ippolito-john-barclay/

Sunday Follow up Workshop at the Bannerman Castle. Participants will join all three leaders on a private island tour photographing the castle ruins. We will work on creative in-camera techniques as well as HDR capture and IR. Bring your love for photography and your willingness to try new ideas for this one of a kind workshop opportunity. A detailed info sheet will be provided upon registration. Price includes the boat ride to and from the island. You may bring a picnic basket if you like. Sunday July 28th from 4:30pm-8:30pm.

Photographic Society of America - Recognition of Service

Photographic Society of America - Recognition of Service

By Rick Cloran, FPSA, EPSA, MNEC Chairman of PSA’s Honor Committee

It is with considerable pleasure that we recognize the election of three NECCC Board of Director Vice Presidents as Associates of the Photographic Society of America (PSA). The honors will be officially conferred on Antoinette Gombeda, HonNEC, Hazel Meredith, MNEC and Shiv Verma, MNEC at the PSA Conference in Portland, Maine this coming September. The Associateship is awarded for contributions to the advancement of photography that are primarily service oriented. These may include service to PSA or other photographic organizations or photography related service to the general community. While a high degree of photographic proficiency and achievement are often evident, personal achievement alone does not qualify a candidate for this honor.

While we cannot provide the full citations, Antoinette Gombeda, MNEC is being recognized for her years of supporting photography in New England, particularly through NECCC, and multiple chairmanships of the annual photo conference, the Connecticut Assoc. of Photographers (CAP) and her local club. Hazel Meredith, MNEC is being recognized for her service to PSA as well as to NECCC, CAP and her local club. Antoinette and Hazel are both members of the Greater Bridgeport (CT) Camera Club. Shiv Verma, MNEC is being recognized for his service to PSA, NECCC and his work as a lecturer, workshop leader and photography tour leader. Shiv is a member of Stony Brook, Greater Lynn, and the Massachusetts Camera Naturalists.

Bob Singer’s and Jim Pennypacker’s unique three-day Whales and Wildlife Weekend Workshop

A quick reminder that a very worthwhile early bird discount ends on April 15^th—in just a few more days—for Bob Singer’s and Jim Pennypacker’s unique three-day Whales and Wildlife Weekend Workshop this May 31, June 1 and 2 on Cape Cod. The fee for this unique Photography Center of Cape Cod Friday-through-Sunday weekend includes all workshop sessions, whale watch boarding passes including box lunches aboard and a Barnstable Harbor eco-tour by boat. You won’t find a better deal anywhere for a workshop like this one. For more information, click on this link: http://www.photographycenterofcapecod.org/WhalesSeals.html