Friday May 20, 2016 (6:30 pm to 9 pm) for a wonderful night of photography by Ivan Rothman "Safari to Africa"

Join us on Friday May 20, 2016 (6:30 pm to 9 pm) for a wonderful night of photography by Ivan Rothman "Safari to Africa" (sponsored by The Connecticut Association of Photographers)

CAP website: http://capinct.blogspot.comhttp://capinct.blogspot.com

CAP APPRECIATION EVENT

This is a very special CAP event, where CAP appreciates YOU ! Speaker fees will be paid by CAP. Additionally, CAP will provide great door prizes, totaling $350 in gift cards to Hunt’s Photo. Your
attendance fee goes towards refreshments only.

Whether you have already travelled to Africa, plan on going to Africa or don’t think you will pay a visit, come and enjoy this wonderful night of great photography and great camaraderie. In a multimedia presentation of “Safari to Africa”, Ivan Rothman will take us with him on safari to seven African countries: Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya. The images are accompanied by an exciting musical theme. Come see Africa through Ivan’s lens. Following the show, he will discuss tips on how to best travel to Africa and other distant locations for wildlife photography. This will include options for cameras and lenses, how to carry them onto a plane or in the field, camera support with tripods or beanbags, computer equipment and software for downloading, organizing and protecting the images. Who to travel with, how to get there and what are the health risks. And what are the living conditions like in the wild? In the camps, you would be amazed at how comfortable the tents can be and how good the food is, although some will complain about the small size of the swimming pools!!

Schedule: Registration: 6:30 pm
Social : 6:45 to 7:15 pm
Program: 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm
Q&A: 8:15 to 8:45 pm
Raffle: 8:45 pm
Location: Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, CT 06517
Fee for attendance: $12 per person. Registration deadline May 13, 2016.
(limited tickets at the door, $12).
Refreshments: Cheese, Crackers, Desserts, Coffee, Beverages.
Feel free to bring your own bottle of wine (no other alcoholic beverages allowed).
Questions? Email Cindy Gosselin at cgosselin@sbcglobal.net.

IVAN ROTHMAN
Ivan Rothman is a retired physician from Long Island, NY. He has a 40+ year photography experience and a passion for wildlife photography. For this purpose he travels widely throughout North America, Africa and many other parts of the world. Ivan’s work can be viewed at www.ivanrothman.com.

To register for Ivan Rothman please mail your registration and check for $12 per person, made out
to Connecticut Association of Photographers, to Cindy Gosselin, 4 Catalpa Ct., Avon, CT 06001.
Your registration must arrive by May 13.
Name ___________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________
Email ___________________________________________________________
Phone Number ____________________________________________________
All tickets will be held at the door. If you provide an email address, you will receive email confirmation that your registration has been received. Checks will not be cashed until after the event.

NECCC 2016 Digital Projected Image Competition

NECCC 2016 Digital Projected Image Competition

New England Camera Club Council

Digital Projected Image Competition

RULES, GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

For all of the details See the posted pdf How to Enter and/or the Rules

The Digital Projected Image Competition is open to anyone attending the Conference. Digital makers may enter ONE open and ONE nature to be judged together in one competition. Digital image files must be submitted in advance using the new online Entry Form. By submitting an image, you are certifying that you are the copyright holder of the image and you acknowledge that NECCC will assume no liability for any image submitted.

To enter, do the following:

Digital entries: We are using an online entry form: Please use the online Entry Form to enter your images. They must be received by Sunday, July 10, 2016. Thereafter, submissions may be made by CD at the conference at the Hospitality Table area between noon and 4:00p.m. on Friday. However, submissions made after Sunday, July 10 will be deemed late submissions and as such WILL BE CHARGED A LATE FEE OF $20 PER PERSON. If you will not get to the conference until Friday evening or Saturday, you must submit your entry via the Entry Form prior to July 10. A Status List of all entries received will be published on the NECCC website. Entrants can check it to see if their images have been received in good order. The Status List will be updated at least weekly and will be posted until the judging takes place. A maximum of 2 images may be submitted per entrant. The images must be in JPEG format (see below for formatting and naming instructions).

SUBMITTED IMAGES. As a Conference attendee, you may submit one Open image and one Nature image file. PSA rules on Nature images will be used. Entries must originate as photographs (image/captures of objects via light sensitivity) made by the entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired digitally. By virtue of submitting an entry, the entrant certifies the work as his/her own.

• For all of the details See the posted pdf How to Enter and/or the Rules

NECCC Electronic Interclub Images of Year

Hi All,

The 2015-16 season of NECCC's Electronic Interclub Competitions has been completed.  The final competition of the season was at the end of April.  As noted in the final report, the year-end standings are as follows:

First Place Nature A      Gateway Camera Club

First Place Nature B      Camera Club of Oxford Greens

First Place Pictorial A    Greater Lynn Photographic Association

First Place Pictorial B    Simsbury Camera Club AND Camera Club of Oxford Greens

After the last competition, all 1st, 2nd and 3rd place images from the entire season were sent to an outside judge.  Joanne Stolte of Southern California agreed to judge for us.  Her job was to select an "image of the year" from each of the four classes.  Her job was a very tough one, but has been completed.  The images of the year are as follows (see below for your review).  They will also be posted shortly onto the NECCC website. 

Image of the Year Nature A   "Stopping for Nourishment," Deb Page of the Photographic Society of Rhode Island

Image of the Year Nature B   "Successful Hunt," Sal DeFini of the Camera Club of Oxford Greens

Image of the Year Pictorial A "What A Beauty," Joan Balen of the New Haven Camera Club

Image of the Year Pictorial B "Flowers In Her Hair," Susan Poirier of Simsbury Camera Club

All of these awards will be bestowed at the upcoming NECCC Conference.   This will be at the awards presentation on Sunday morning (final time and location yet to be announced).  Please have a representative of your club in attendance to pick up your award(s).  And, more importantly, attend the presentation to receive your well-deserved accolades. 

Thank you for a very successful season,

Cindy Gosselin 

NECCC is in need of articles

In perusing the NECCC website we have noticed that we are in need of articles
http://www.neccc.org/p/technical-articles.html

If you have a tip to share or tips for better photographs please consider writing for NECCC.

Technical Articles

Listed below are articles (in PDF format) written by members of the New England photography community on a variety of different subjects. To read an article, simply click anywhere within the box displaying the article and it will appear in a separate window or download as a PDF depending on how your computer is configured. Articles are arranged in descending order by publication date.
We welcome articles on photography. If you know a subject well, please write it up, preferably as a Microsoft Word file, and send it to Paul Smith, our new Editor of Online Content at bulletin@neccc.org. Since we're not limited by printed material, your article can be as long as needed to explain your subject and you're encouraged to include diagrams and photographs to illustrate it. I know we have many knowledgeable photographers who could contribute to this effort which will help all members of NECCC clubs.

Submission of article(s) assumes permission to use by NECCC.  Submitter must be the copyright owner (i.e. the author).

Hunt's Happenings - Spring Sale, Free Seminars, Events & Education

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Location Lighting Weekend Workshop Extravaganza May 14th – 15th • Melrose, MA If you only have a weekend to learn about working with flashes, spend it with us! Join award-winning photographer Rick Friedman for his hands-on “Location Lighting Workshop” May 14th and 15th from 10am to 5pm each day. This intensive and interactive seminar is designed for portrait, wedding, corporate and event photographers, photojournalists and serious amateurs who desire to improve their knowledge of lighting. Learn More

Portraits, Unplugged with Bobbi Lane & Lee Varis June 11th - 12th • Melrose, MA Portraits Unplugged is all about natural light, nothing technical or mechanical. Bobbi teaches you how to find and work with natural light to make flattering and dynamic portraits of any subject. The beauty of available light is its ability to describe your subject from powerful and strong to soft and creamy. We scout locations for the light and we look for options that can surprise us with its complexity as well as find the simple and clean look for smooth skin tones. LaneManGreenwallThe most important part of our photograph is not the subject, but how we, as visual artists, choose to define our subject. We work on capturing the essence of the people by the use of posing, expressions, tonality, composition, color, backgrounds and props. Bobbi shows you how to work with all kinds of light: hard, soft, bounced, window, “garage door”, reflected, diffused, etc. Our only tools are reflectors and diffusers and we use them to manipulate the light effectively. Lee will take the captured images to the next level with Lightroom and Photoshop enhancement techniques on skin for quick fixes and complete makeovers that don’t require special artistic talent, but instead utilize the power inherent in the basic software without extra plug-ins or extensions. This workshop will raise your level of awareness and help you be a better natural light photographer. Learn More

Hunt’s Photo Walk Downtown Portland at Dusk May 14th • Portland, ME Join instructors Ray Levesque and Ron Phillips on May 14th from 4-9pm for an evening/night photography walk in downtown Portland. During the walk we will discuss Exposure, Subject Development, Image Composition, and Long Exposures. We will make use of late afternoon light, civil twilight, and night time as we explore locations around the Common. Maine’s largest city, Portland, is just 2 hours north of Boston. With a refreshing blend of old and new Portland is a thriving urban center. We will explore the Old Port and capitalize on scenes depicting the city’s rich fishing and shipping legacy. We will then continue into downtown Portland to photograph the nighttime scenery. Learn More

Hunt’s Photo Walks Boston After Dark Memorial Drive May 20th • Boston, MA Join Don Toothaker and Ron Phillips for a photo walk along Boston’s Charles River and the Zakim Bridge after dark. If weather allows, we will also be able to get a good raised view of the city from atop a structure along the river. On the walk, we will discuss Subject Development, Image Composition, Long Exposures, Black and White Photography, and Architectural Photography. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Learn More

Hunt’s Photo Walks Sunrise at Rockport May 21st • Rockport, MA Join photographer Don Toothaker on a sunrise/morning walk of Rockport and its harbor, Bearskin Neck, and other points of interest. The walk will begin at 5am and conclude at 10:30am. Don will discuss Exposure, Subject Development, Image Composition, HDR, Black & White Photography and more. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Rockport is a premiere destination for photographers. The town is an eclectic mix of unique storefronts, a beautiful harbor, boats, and a rich fishing tradition that offers a wide variety of photographic subjects. Learn More

Hunt’s Photo Walk Night Shift Brewing May 22nd • Everett, MA On May 22nd, join Hunt’s Photo and Sony on a photographic tour of one of New England’s many new rising microbreweries—Night Shift Brewing in Everett. On this walk, we will discuss (and you will have a chance to photograph) architecture, macro/close-up, and portraits, all in the environment of a modern microbrewery. The United States is currently undergoing a new renaissance in brewing. New England itself has been at the forefront of this movement with many new breweries having opened in the past 5 years. Night Shift Brewery was founded in 2012 by a trio of friends with a shared passion for “nocturnal homebrewing”. Through culinary inspiration and determined innovation, they create memorable craft beers that offer a wide array of rich, complex flavors. We will meet at 8am at Night Shift in Everett. We will begin with a brief introduction to the history of Night Shift and the brewing process to help familiarize us with the gear and the lingo. We will then photograph in the brewery and “Barrel Room” until about 10:30am. After this, we will have a few different macro setups available to photograph in the “Tap Room”, as well as models available to photograph against the industrial backdrop of Everett outside, if weather allows. We will conclude the walk at about 12pm. Learn More

Beginner Photography Melrose, MA • Hanover, MA • Holyoke, MA Providence, RI • South Portland, ME • Manchester, NH Do you have a new DSLR that you have no idea how to use? Have you had your camera for 6 months, a year or more and want to take better pictures? Are you putting your camera away because you just don’t see the difference between your expensive camera and your smart phone? Learn to fully utilize your cameras potentials! Harness your creative power with photography! This is the essential class for anyone looking to take that first giant step into the world of photography! Our patient and entertaining instructors will cover all the basics in this hands-on class, including changing depth-of-field (controlling what’s in focus in the background, stopping or blurring the action in your scene, and many other basic picture-taking techniques. Our two guarantees: You will learn a lot! You will have a fun time doing it! Learn More

Adobe Lightroom Basics Melrose, MA • Hanover, MA • Holyoke, MA Providence, RI • South Portland, ME • Manchester, NH Developed by photographers, for photographers, Adobe Lightroom provides amateur enthusiast and photographers with the necessary tools for basic image management and high-level image post-production. From highlight to shadow, contrast and brightness, then color correction to cropping, Lightroom provides all of the necessary tools to adjust and print your image files. This course focuses on how to organize your images for quick retrieval via keywords, ratings, etc, demonstrates the basic tools and processes available within Lightroom to both manage and process images quickly and efficiently, and also briefly discuss the basis of the print module. Learn More

Speedlights 101 Providence, RI • South Portland, ME • Manchester, NH Using a flash can create a dynamic look to your photos... if only you know how to use it! Speedlights 101 teaches you the different basic techniques to properly use your flash. We start with a description of how flashes work and what some of the basic modes on the flash are and what they do. Then we will discuss how to set your camera and flash together to create different dynamic looks. We will briefly discuss the different modifiers that can be used. Finally, we will touch upon different shooting scenarios and locations, and how to properly adapt yourself to these situations. This class is an introductory session. It has been adapted as a shorter version of our Lighting with Speedlights Basics Class, which offers live model shooting. Learn More

Lighting with Speedlights Basics Offered monthly at Hunt’s Photo, Melrose This workshop specifically illustrates and teaches students to understand and use flash both on and off the camera. The workshop will cover posing, light modifiers, and an in-depth description of how flashes work, including internal remote triggering. Speedlight photography is integral to creating interesting and dynamic portraits. Any brand-flash is welcomed and can be discussed. Learn More

Beyond the Basics Mastering your Camera Melrose, MA • South Portland, ME • Providence, RI After learning “the basics” of digital photography, become more comfortable in the world of digital photography by taking the next step. Understanding the full-functionality of your camera is a necessity to improving your flexibility when photographing in a variety of situations. This course is designed to help you feel more comfortable about how to change your camera’s settings in those situations. It is recommended as a follow-up to our Beginner Photography course. Learn More

Basic Digital Printing Melrose, MA • Manchester, NH South Portland, ME • Providence, RI When is the last time you printed your pictures? Are you convinced you can’t make printed images look as good as those done in a lab? What are you doing with the empty wall space in your home?! The time has come to tame digital printing! With the low price of excellent quality digital printers, what was once an elite craft is now much more manageable for the average photographer. This course briefly covers the basics questions of printing, including editing suggestions, color management tools and settings, paper styles and finishes, printing recommendations, and troubleshooting on how to avoid those nasty pitfalls that can occur along the way. Whether you use Canon, Epson or HP, the concepts in this course remain the same. This class also focuses on printing using Lightroom specifically. Being able to print from Lightroom allows you to complete all of your tasks specifically in one rather than multiple programs. Even if you do not own or use Lightroom, the concepts within this class are fairly global and these concepts can be translated to other programs. We will also discuss printing using these other programs. Learn More

NECCC is looking to post your photo event!

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NECCC is looking to post your photo event!

We want to announce Photography photo ops, programs, workshops, etc. from the New England Region on the NECCC blog There is soooo much going on in the New England region and we want to share it! Seminars, workshops, camera club programs, outside speakers, Canon Explorers of Light, photo ops, -- and first hand information providing updates on seasonal shooting (sunflowers, spring flowers, fall foliage). Let's SHARE! In this day of social media "we" (photographers) should be sharing upcoming photography with each other so everyone can know about them and choose to participate. The NECCC Blog and Facebook site are wonderful places to share what is going on photographically in the New England Region. Please have your club representative and/or publicity person contact me with information about your club's events, programs, seminars, etc. that you are offering. If you have a first hand update on a seasonal event we would like that too (how are the Sunflowers at Buttonwood farm, are the daffodils peak, how is the fall foliage, etc.).

Email Lisa at photographer67@comcast.net with "for the NECCC Blog" in the subject line and we will let the entire New England area and more know about the photo op or your club's event! Let's rock the New England region with an abundance of shared information and opportunities!!

Lisa Cuchara, PhD, HonNEC, Webmaster & Social Media Vice President photographer67@comcast.net

Topaz Plugins on sale!

Topaz Plugins on sale!

Have you been waiting for a great time to buy the Topaz Photography Collection? Well, it's here! Spring into action today and get all 17 Topaz products at one of the lowest prices of the year! Just enter the code SPRINGSUMMER2016 to purchase the full Collection for only $299.99 until 5/22/16 (originally $500). Do you already own some Topaz products? If so, we think you'll be very happy with your unique upgrade price for the Collection. (Just make sure to log into your account to see your special price.)

Two all day hands-on photography classes.

Two all day hands-on photography classes. Today is the registration deadline for the two Super 1-Day PPA classes that I am teaching

Register for a $99 Super 1 Day class online by May 3, 2016. After May 3rd, registration must be done on-site (space permitting) for $120. FYI,All payments go directly to PPA, I do not receive financial compensation for these two classes

PPA Membership not required to participate. PPA members receive one service merit for each class they attend.

There are three easy ways to register:

• ONLINE: Register online between March 2, 2016 and May 3, 2016.
• BY PHONE:  Call our PPA Customer Service Center at 1-800-786-6277 to register by phone until May 3, 2016.
• ONSITE:  All registrations after May 3, 2016 must be completed onsite (in-person) for $120. Please contact the instructor prior to attending to ensure there is space available.

High and Extended Dynamic Range - Take Photographs and Process Them
Register Here.

Course #CT01 Lisa Cuchara

High and extended dynamic range photography – not something that every artist does. But, if you're looking to expand your talent and skills, then this is your opportunity! We will go on location, exploring a site that has incredible texture and detail. Spend some time on a photo shoot and then process the images later the same day. You'll learn the right camera set up, explore how to take the best photos, and then discuss the post-processing steps in detail. Come prepared for an educational, fun-filled day as you master HDR! 

Course Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Course Hours: 10am - 5pm

Items to Bring: Camera and tripod image editing session - watch me and follow along on the screen. You may also bring your laptop and practice editing. $10 admission fee for the shooting location. Post-processing will utilize ACR (Adobe Camera RAW) (found in Photoshop and Lightroom CC) and the HDRsoft Photomatix program (trial version is fine), money for lunch

Location: BREA photos 2911 Dixwell Avenue, Suite #108 Hamden, CT 06514

Blend Modes, Textures, and Image Creativity
Register Here.

Course #CT02 Lisa Cuchara 

Editing isn't just a few key-clicks and retouches. To do it well takes skill, talent, and knowledge so that your photos look natural and real. In this class, you'll combine creativity with technical expertise as you learn to edit your images.   Explore layers and masks. Discover how applying textures can enhance your images. Delve into blend modes, as well as artistic uses for soft light, multiply, lighten and screen modes.  Best of all, this class is hands-on! Bring your camera to shoot some images (textures) in the morning. Then, you'll hear Lisa Cuchara's engaging presentation on how to edit, and then you'll start doing it yourself! Please bring a few images of your own so you can continue practicing in the afternoon. Take your creativity and skills to the next level – your clients will love you for it!

Course Date: Monday, May 9, 2016 Course Hours: 10am - 5pm

Items to Bring: Camera and tripod image editing session - watch me and follow along on the screen.   You may bring your laptop and practice editing. Post-processing will utilize Photoshop CC (CS6 fine too), bring some money for lunch

Location: BREA photos 2911 Dixwell Avenue, Suite #108 Hamden, CT 06514

2 Lil Owls -- Textures, Retirement sale going on now. Retiring Sale!! Texture Sets - ONLY $8! Sale ends May 2nd

2 Lil Owls -- Textures, Templates, Brushes Retirement sale going on now. Retiring Sale!! Texture Sets - ONLY $8! Sale ends May 2nd on these and then they are being pulled from the server!

2 Lil Owls -- Textures, Templates, Brushes 

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Retiring collections

This week only  - these retiring collections are going for only $8 per set! Grab them before they are gone for good. Sale ends May 2nd on these and then they are being pulled from the server!

Check out these fantastic textures HERE 2 Lil Owls -- Textures, Templates, Brushes -- Click here to visit 2 Lil Owls Studio ***Buy 2 items and take 20% off your purchase – Discount code: take 20 or Buy 3 or more items and take 30% off your entire purchase!!  Discount code:  take30  -- Enter this code when you check out.

Friday May 20, 2016 (6:30 pm to 9 pm) for a wonderful night of photography by Ivan Rothman "Safari to Africa"

Join us on Friday May 20, 2016 (6:30 pm to 9 pm) for a wonderful night of photography by Ivan Rothman "Safari to Africa" (sponsored by The Connecticut Association of Photographers)

CAP website: http://capinct.blogspot.com

CAP APPRECIATION EVENT

This is a very special CAP event, where CAP appreciates YOU ! Speaker fees will be paid by CAP. Additionally, CAP will provide great door prizes, totaling $350 in gift cards to Hunt’s Photo. Your
attendance fee goes towards refreshments only.

Whether you have already travelled to Africa, plan on going to Africa or don’t think you will pay a visit, come and enjoy this wonderful night of great photography and great camaraderie. In a multimedia presentation of “Safari to Africa”, Ivan Rothman will take us with him on safari to seven African countries: Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya. The images are accompanied by an exciting musical theme. Come see Africa through Ivan’s lens. Following the show, he will discuss tips on how to best travel to Africa and other distant locations for wildlife photography. This will include options for cameras and lenses, how to carry them onto a plane or in the field, camera support with tripods or beanbags, computer equipment and software for downloading, organizing and protecting the images. Who to travel with, how to get there and what are the health risks. And what are the living conditions like in the wild? In the camps, you would be amazed at how comfortable the tents can be and how good the food is, although some will complain about the small size of the swimming pools!!

Schedule: Registration: 6:30 pm
Social : 6:45 to 7:15 pm
Program: 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm
Q&A: 8:15 to 8:45 pm
Raffle: 8:45 pm
Location: Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, CT 06517
Fee for attendance: $12 per person. Registration deadline May 13, 2016.
(limited tickets at the door, $12).
Refreshments: Cheese, Crackers, Desserts, Coffee, Beverages.
Feel free to bring your own bottle of wine (no other alcoholic beverages allowed).
Questions? Email Cindy Gosselin at cgosselin@sbcglobal.net.

IVAN ROTHMAN
Ivan Rothman is a retired physician from Long Island, NY. He has a 40+ year photography experience and a passion for wildlife photography. For this purpose he travels widely throughout North America, Africa and many other parts of the world. Ivan’s work can be viewed at www.ivanrothman.com.

To register for Ivan Rothman please mail your registration and check for $12 per person, made out
to Connecticut Association of Photographers, to Cindy Gosselin, 4 Catalpa Ct., Avon, CT 06001.
Your registration must arrive by May 13.
Name ___________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________
Email ___________________________________________________________
Phone Number ____________________________________________________
All tickets will be held at the door. If you provide an email address, you will receive email confirmation that your registration has been received. Checks will not be cashed until after the event.