Sigma Showcase Winners 2015

Sigma Showcase Winners 2015

You can watch the video here on the Photodex Blog on the NECCC website here and you can download the 720 version here and the 1080 version here

Photodex teamed up with Sigma and the New England Camera Club Council to put together a video showcasing the 40 semi-finalists in the Sigma Showcase Photo Contest held during the 70th annual NECCC conference last week. In the end the judges selected one grand prize and two runners up. See the winning images below. Video slideshow made with ProShow Producer. Download a free trial here. Congratulations to the winners and all the semi-finalists!

You can watch the video here on the Photodex Blog on the NECCC website here and you can download the 720 version here and the 1080 version here

2015_conf/NECCC-2015-Semi-Finalist-Contest-FINAL-1080.mp4

Grand Prize Winner

Jacqueline Crosson for her image “Windsurfer”. She won a Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens.
Runners Up

• Erik Landegren for his image “The Dancer”. He won a Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro OS HSM Macro lens.
• Wayne Kliewer for his image “Oystercatcher”. He received a copy of Lindsay Adler’s DVD “Designing an Image”.

Grand Prize  Jacqueline Crosson for her image “Windsurfer” and her prize was a Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens.

Runner Up Prize   Erik Landegren for his image “The Dancer” and his prize was a Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro OS HSM Macro lens.

Second Runner Up prize   Wayne Kliewer for his image “Oystercatcher” and he received a copy of contest judge and Sigma Pro Lindsay Adler’s DVD “Designing an Image"

LIGHTROOM UNLEASHED WORKSHOP BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Awake The Light

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New Workshop Announced!! LIGHTROOM UNLEASHED WORKSHOP OCTOBER 13, 14, 15 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Brand new! By popular demand, another Lightroom Unleashed workshop has been added to the schedule. This workshop will be held in suburban Boston on October 13, 14, and 15. This is an in-depth hands-on experience that will catapult your Lightroom skills higher than you ever thought possible. This is not a speed-through-and-leave-you-confused class. This workshop is a carefully organized approach to REALLY teach you how to use Lightroom to your best advantage. Created with you in mind, the entire workshop provides both group and individualized instruction. At the beginning you will work along with me to learn and understand how Lightroom can turn unexciting images into works of art. As things progress, you will begin to work on your own images which will increase your understanding and skills. By the end of the workshop you will have a new-found confidence in your use of Lightroom, and will be well on your way toward creating a polished portfolio of superb images. The approaches are proven and methodical. And we will have fun along the way! Limited to only 12 participants, the class will fill quickly. For more information or to register, email awakethelight@charter.net or call 757-773-0194. "Mollie is an outstanding instructor. She broke things into small pieces, demonstrating how it works, then having us try it on our own computers. She made sure we "got it," and she also made the class fun. I recommend this workshop without reservation!"    --D.E.  "I've always admired the fine quality of Mollie's images. In this workshop she shared her techniques by guiding us through the wealth of Lightroom tools while making sure that each of us understood how to apply them. The workshop brought my images to a new level."    --H.E. TECHNICAL DATA: Shutter Speed 1/800 sec.  Aperture f/5.6.  ISO 400.  Lens: Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS set at 185mm.  Camera: Canon 5D Mark III.  Handheld. TODAY'S QUOTE: "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80.  Anyone who keeps learning stays young."  --Henry Ford

2015 Conference Model Competition Now Open

** 2015 Conference Model Competition Now Open **

2015 NECCC Conference Model Competition

• Deadline Monday, September 21, 2015 
• There are two pages of models. 
• Click on model image or model name to access the model's image upload page to submit your image. 
• The image upload page which follows allows you to send in one image per model which will be submitted to the competition (model committee members are excluded from competing). 
• You will receive a confirmation email from the site within 5 minutes for every model image you submit. 
• If you do not receive a confirmation email, your entry was not received, please resubmit. 
• In the confirmation email, please ignore the second line which refers to multiple images. 
• Prizes: 
• 1st place will receive $100 
• 2nd place will receive $75 
• 3rd place will receive $50 
• 3 HMs each will receive $25 
• Guidelines 
• Image size within 1024 x 768. 
• Horizontal: set width to 1024 pixels and height will adjust automatically. 
• Vertical: set height to 768 pixels and width will adjust automatically. 
• JPG format only and image file size smaller than 1000KB (1M). 
• Resolution should be 240dpi. 
• sRGB color space recommended for best projection. 
• If you have a problem with your submission for the competition or questions regarding the competition, please email s.jmosser@comcast.net. 

Model Portfolio Images
Photos for the models’ portfolios may be sent directly to the email addresses that were posted with the models’ photos on the Campus Center lower level next to Model Room 176. For problems or questions regarding those submissions, please email Chairman Skip Hoyt, MNEC at skiphoto@comcast.net.

David DesRochers "Creating Unique Images of Our Natural World" Saturday, October 24, 2015

David DesRochers "Creating Unique Images of Our Natural World" Saturday, October 24, 2015

Save the date and register for the all day CAP seminar by David DesRochers entitled Creating Unique Images of Our Natural World. This program will provide education, information, and inspiration for all levels of photographer.

Topics to be presented include:

• The Starting Line: Basics of Photography, including equipment and photographic concepts such as shutter speed, f/stops, exposure, depth of field – and how all can be used to take good photographs and achieve different effects. Although the focus will be on nature photography, these same principles will be applied to other kinds of photography as well.

• Creating Photos with Impact. Most people take snapshots. Photographers create works of art. Elements of composition will be explored, allowing its use to create compelling photographs. Subjects will include portraits, street and travel, architecture and nature.

• Wild about Wildlife. David’s techniques used to photograph birds and animals in the field will be explored. Subjects will include light (natural and flash), composition and moment. Ethics, animal/bird behavior and popular wildlife destinations will also be covered.

• Creative Landscapes: David will share his techniques for finding and capturing unique mages of the endless natural art our planet has to offer. Subjects include planning, composition, capture and post processing. Techniques used to create panoramas, blurs and “art in water” images will also be covered.

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Road, Hamden, CT
Cost: $40 per person which includes lunch
Now is the time to reserve your spot.

Click for directions to Whitney Center.

Click for a flyer with the complete details including a biography of David DesRochers, a detailed schedule for the day, and registration instructions.

NECCC conference model competiiton

NECCC conference model competiiton

Model Competition An ONLINE Link entry form will be up and active by the end of July.

Thank you in advance for your participation, please come back and enter.

Photos for the Models portfolios may be sent directly to the email addresses that were posted with their photos on the Campus Center lower level next to model room 176. For problems or questions please email Chairman Skip Hoyt, MNEC at skiphoto@comcast.net    

NECCC conference #NECCC2015

I am seeing lots and lots of talk on Facebook about NECCC, about Ron Sat night, the photo ops etc.

Please post your NECCC conference photos on our Facebook page.
Tag us #NECCC2015 is your photos and stories
https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-England-Camera-Club-Council 

Cuba Presentation by Essdras M. Suarez

Presentation on the fascinating country of Cuba: Tuesday, July 28th in Plymouth, MA

Come see the amazing country and culture that is Cuba!!!

Essdras M. Suarez, Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist and previous Boston Globe photographer, has led many photography groups to Cuba and will share his images and impressions with us from his time there.

If you have ever considered going to Cuba or are interested in the culture and country of Cuba, join us for an entertaining and enlightening evening with a dynamic speaker!

Date: Tuesday, July 28th

Time: 6:30pm

Place: Plymouth Public Library off of Rt 3, Exit 5

Presenter: Essdras M. Suarez

Subject: Photography in Cuba

Cost: $5

Go to this website to sign up: Photography Events by Amy

We are also offering a Photography Tour to Cuba in December, details at the above link, we have 7 spots left.

~Amy Davies and Essdras M. Suarez

New England Camera Club Council 2015 Digital Projected Image Competition

last call

New England Camera Club Council 2015 Digital Projected Image Competition

Digital Image Closing Dates:
July 12, 2015 for emailing digital images
July 17, 2015 at 4:00pm at the Conference ($20 Fee to enter after July 12, 2015)

• 2015 Digital Projected Image Competition (updated 4-30-15)
• Projected Image Competition Rules
• Projected Image How to Enter
• Digital Images must be submitted by July 12th

Two Sections: Open and Nature

Please read the Entry Rules before submitting your entry.

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING IMAGES FOR 2015: Please use the Entry Form to enter your images. They MUST be received by Sunday, July 12, 2015.

• The equipment used for judging this competition uses 1024 X 768. The image must fit into this window (1024 X 768).
• Horizontals must have a width of 1024 or smaller; verticals must have a height of 768 or smaller. Please double check the sizing before submitting images.
• Smaller images are acceptable. The images will be projected as received.
• Resolution should be 100.
• You do not have to rename your images on your computer. When you browse to them from the Entry Form, the Entry Form will take care of renaming them when it submits them.
• 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.

Thanks for competing and good luck to everyone!!

Photography Retreat with Charles Needle

Photography Retreat with Charles Needle

WHEN:

July 13, 2015 @ 3:00 pm – July 15, 2015 @ 11:30 am

WHERE:

Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills

Landmark Drive

Plymouth, MA 02360

USA

COST:

$825 w/o overnights; $1355 single occ / $1870 double occ

Reservations877.MIRBEAU E-MAIL EVENT WEBSITE

PINEHILLS PINEHILLS SPECIAL EVENTS

With more than 10 years of teaching experience at Claude Monet’s Garden in Giverny, Needle will introduce participating guests to the art of expressive and painterly photography using nothing more than a digital camera or smartphone and Mirbeau’s Monet-reminiscent gardens as a color palette. The two-day photography retreat will take place from July 13-15, with a focus on capturing striking images of flowers that compel guests to look beyond shapes and into the essence of each subject. The workshop begins with an orientation and cocktail reception upon arrival on Monday, July 13, and throughout the workshop, participants will enjoy a series of photoshoot sessions with one-on-one instruction, immersive lectures about macro and impressionistic photography, group image evaluations and Q&As.

MONDAY, 7/13:

• 3p – check-in

• 5:30-7:00p – cocktail reception and orientation

• 7:00p – 2-course dinner

• Overnight stay

TUESDAY, 7/14:

• 7:00-9:00a – shooting

• 9:00-10:00a – breakfast buffet

• 10:00-10:30a – break

• 10:30a–12:00p – lecture

• 12:00-1:30p – lunch

• 1:30-3:00p – break

• 3:00-4:30p – lecture

• 4:30-6:30p – shooting

• 6:30p – 3-course dinner

WEDNESDAY, 7/15:

• 8:00-9:00a – breakfast

• 9:00-11:30a – supportive image evaluations and final Q&A

• 11:30a – checkout 

This package includes all class activities; a signed copy of Charles Needle’s “Impressionistic Photography: A Field Guide to Using Your Camera as a Paintbrush”; cocktail reception; dining as noted above; and all taxes, fees and service charges. All skill levels are welcome, and guests are required to bring a digital camera and/or a smartphone to participate. It is recommended that participants bring, if possible: tripod, macro lens, telephoto lens, laptop computer with image-editing software installed.

Stay for our Two Night Package with rates starting at $1,355 for single occupancy and $1,870 for double occupancy, or sign up for our Two Day Program* (no room included) for $825 inclusive per person.*Limited space available. Call reservations to book. Payment due at time of booking. Non–refundable.

Shooting Stars eBook - Updated!

Shooting Stars eBook - Updated!

I put a lot of love into my Shooting Stars eBook and I get great feedback from people who are impressed at the amount they learn from it. I've just issued an update with the latest info, including:

• Where to find the ten most common night sky photography settings on the dials and menus of just about every DSLR from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax and Olympus. I guarantee your DSLR is included or your money back, but you can also view the full list of included models here.
• Updated recommendations on wide angle lenses to use for night sky photography.
• Image processing section has been updated with instructions for Lightroom 5 and ACDsee Pro 8.
• New instructions for processing star trails with StarStax and updated info on rendering timelapse videos with Virtual Dub.
• A detailed page on "Using Your Timer Remote (Intervalometer)" for star trails and timelapse.
• Checklist of "What to Pack" before heading out on a night sky photography expedition.
• Updated lists of Lunar Eclipses and Phases of the Moon.

Get your copy now with a $5 discount using offer code NEWSLETTER. purchase here