CT Valley Camera Club Hosts Professional Nature Photographer at Nov. 6 Meeting

Caption: “Hurricane Ridge by Nature Photographer Mark Bowie”

CT Valley Camera Club Hosts Professional Nature Photographer at Nov. 6 Meeting
Mark Bowie to Speak on Techniques for Taking Stunning Landscape Photographs

AREAWIDE: The guest speaker at the Monday, Nov. 6 meeting of the Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC) will be the acclaimed photography writer and public speaker Mark Bowie, who will give a presentation titled "Multiple Exposures for Maximum Landscapes."  The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lyme’s Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, Conn. All are welcome.

By shooting multiple exposures in the field and combining them in-camera or in the digital darkroom, photographers can extend exposure latitude, depth of field and camera resolution. They can push the bounds of what can be captured with a camera and open opportunities for taking “never-before-possible” images.

In this new presentation, designed for both amateur and seasoned shooters looking to take their landscape imagery to new levels, Bowie covers the field techniques and state-of-the-art software he uses to produce many types of multi-shot composites.

Mark Bowie is a professional nature photographer, writer, and much sought-after public speaker. His work has been published internationally in books and magazines, on calendars, posters, and greeting cards, and in advertising media. His first two coffee table books, Adirondack Waters and In Stoddard’s Footsteps, have become landmark regional publications. He followed those with The Adirondacks: In Celebration of the Seasons. Each won the Adirondack Center for Writing’s Photography Book of the Year Award. He has also authored two extensive e-books on night photography: The Light of Midnight and After Midnight: Night Photography by Example, and recently released one on his photographic journey, Finding November.  Mark is a staff instructor for the Adirondack Photography Institute and leads digital and landscape photography workshops and tours.  For information, please visit www.adkpi.org.

This event is sponsored in part by Hunt's Photo & Video (http://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com/).

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

Canon Explorer of Light, KEN SKLUTE November 11, 2017

CAP is pleased to announce an upcoming event with Canon Explorer of Light, KEN SKLUTE.  Save the date of November 11, 2017, and meet us at The Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT 

The accolade of "Explore of Light" is held by only a few top photographers worldwide.... Ken Sklute earned this honor by way of his diverse career photographing people, sports, architecture, weddings and landscapes.  He has also been named "Photographer of the Year" 32 times, encompassing the states of New York, California and Arizona.  CAP is therefore extremely proud of being able to showcase Ken's wonderful photography and outlook and it promises to be a "not to miss"  experience.  

Click to download a flyer with all the details. Put the date on your calendar so that you don't schedule something else and miss this opportunity to learn from Ken and improve your photography.

NEShutterbugs Camera Club will be holding an exhibition

The NEShutterbugs Camera Club will be holding an exhibition at the Fitchburg Art Museum in the Community Gallery in October.  Attached is the promotional poster in jpeg format that we would love to have posted on the NECCC blog.

Please contact me if you have any questions (writercollins@yahoo.com

Rita Collins

Exhibition Coordinator

NEShutterbugs Camera Club

Vic Bargar, MNEC long time NECCC BOD member and Springfield Photo Soc member

Vic Bargar, MNEC long time NECCC BOD member and Springfield Photo Soc member has passed away.  Vic used to be in charge of the Medals and Awards and was past Chairman of the conference. He retired from the BOD a number of years ago. I have attached the obit below. Cards can be sent to his son:

Mr. James Bargar 18165 Falling Leaves Rd. Strongsville, OH 44136-3537


Thanks to Rich Novak for getting an address of a family member for us.

Photography Lectures Connecticut Scenics® by Peter Guerard

I have developed a series of photography lectures. If you could post this to the NECCC blog, I would appreciate it. Below is the current list:

Photography Lectures

Connecticut Scenics®

by Peter Guerard

Photo101 - Basic Digital Exposure

Photo103 - Photographing the Moon

Photo104 - Introduction to Landscape Photography

Photo105 - Introduction to Panoramic Photography

Photo107 - Photographing the Sun

Photo108 - Using Telephoto Lenses

Photo110 - Digital Asset Management - DAM

Photo113 - The Sharper Image in Landscape Photography

Photo114 - Image Resolution and Print Quality

Photo115 - A Printing Primer

Photo118 - Tripods and their Use in Landscape Photography

Photo121 - Device Color Management

All lectures are Windows-based and developed in PowerPoint. They are 60 to 90 minutes in length, plus a Q & A session at the end. Lecture content pertains to either landscape photography or some technical aspect of digital photography. Text-only lecture notes, in PDF format, will be provided to your organization prior to the lecture.

For lecture details or notices of updated and new lectures, visit my website, www.ct-scenics.com.

equipment and field techniques for a sharper image in landscape photography

equipment and field techniques for a sharper image in landscape photography On Wednesday, October 4, Peter Guerard, past president of Charter Oak Photographic Society, will give a presentation on equipment and field techniques for a sharper image in landscape photography. The 90-minute PowerPoint lecture will talk about camera and lens settings, the use of a tripod, the digital sensor, and topics up to the import of the image into Camera RAW. This will take place at the Coastal Camera Club in Madison, CT., at 7pm.

Canon Explorer of Light, KEN SKLUTE. November 11, 2017

CAP is pleased to announce an upcoming event with Canon Explorer of Light, KEN SKLUTE.  Save the date of November 11, 2017, and meet us at The Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT 

The accolade of "Explore of Light" is held by only a few top photographers worldwide.... Ken Sklute earned this honor by way of his diverse career photographing people, sports, architecture, weddings and landscapes.  He has also been named "Photographer of the Year" 32 times, encompassing the states of New York, California and Arizona.  CAP is therefore extremely proud of being able to showcase Ken's wonderful photography and outlook and it promises to be a "not to miss"  experience.  

Click to download a flyer with all the details. Put the date on your calendar so that you don't schedule something else and miss this opportunity to learn from Ken and improve your photography.

Super 1 Day Workshops near You!

Expand Your Skills with Photo Workshops Near You! Register by September 28 for only $99!

(After that date, prices go up!)

Super①Day, October 2-16, is peer-to-peer education at its very best—all-day learning sessions created by photographers, for photographers, brought to you by PPA. With more than 150 classes offered across the country, you are sure to find one near you. Get ready to expand your skills  

Our Super 1 Day participants vary in their specialties and locations, but they all seem to agree on one thing: Super 1 Day is one of the best and easiest ways to join your peers for an excellent learning experience!

"The hands-on experience was just what I needed. I'm walking away with loads of information!"

"This is the best opportunity for peer-to-peer instruction in the industry!"

"I feel inspired. I now have a vision for what I want to do and have found someone local who shares my vision!"

"The class size is cozy and comfortable—it definitely makes for a great learning environment!"

PPA Membership not required to participate.

Course #CT01  

Fall Foliage, Landscape, and HDR at Gillette Castle Register Now

Come and have fun exploring Gillette Castle. Learn how to capture extended and high dynamic range (EDR and HDR) images. Learn how to capture panoramic images. Fall colors will make for wonderful landscapes of the grounds and the views from the grounds. "Gillette Castle State Park straddles the towns of East Haddam and Lyme, Connecticut, sitting high above the Connecticut River. The castle was originally a private residence commissioned and designed by William Gillette, an American actor who is most famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes on stage and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. There are a number of oddities personally designed by Gillette, such as unusual doorknobs and locks, and a system of hidden mirrors for surveillance of the public rooms from the master bedroom. One can see the Connecticut River from the castle's garden."

East Haddam, Connecticut  Course Date: Sunday, October 15, 2017, Course Hours: 8am - 4 pm

Bring Your Photographs to Life with Topaz Plugins Register Now

Bring your photos to life with Topaz plugins which will give you photo editing superpowers. These plugins will enable you to quickly enhance your entire photograph (or just parts of it using layers and masks). We will use many of the Topaz plugins: (1) Adjust -- Watch your images come to life with dramatic contrast, incredible detail and vivid color, (2) Texture Effects -- From high-impact grunge and contrast to soft and subtle lighting effects, inspiration is only a click away, (3) Glow -- Illuminate your photos with electrifying light, (4) Impression -- Turn photos into paintings like a true artist would: by intelligently applying real brushstrokes to canvas, (5) Clarity -- Use cutting-edge intelligent contrast technology to create beautiful photos completely naturally, (6) BW Effects -- Make great black and white photos, (7) DeNoise -- Make 1600 ISO look like 100 ISO with state-of-the-art noise reduction software. Other noise reduction software removes noise, but they also remove too much detail, and if we have time (8) Star Effects -- Create beautifully-rendered and natural lighting effects in seconds and Lens Effects (9) -- Use pixel-perfect effects taken directly from real-world camera lenses and filters. You may download the free trial of these programs.

Course Date: Wednesday October 11, 2017 Course Hours: 10am - 5pm

Location:  Hamden, CT

There are three easy ways to register:

• ONLINE: Register online between August 2, 2017 and September 28, 2017.
• BY PHONE:  Call our PPA Customer Service Center at 1-800-786-6277 to register by phone until September 28, 2017.
• ONSITE:  All registrations after September 28, 2017 must be completed onsite (in-person) for $120. Please contact the instructor prior to attending to ensure there is space available.

    Learn the secrets of pet portraits in TN, KY, AL (and more places!)

    Take a day to explore the National Portrait Gallery in our nation's Capitol

    Get a stronger grasp on lighting technique in FL, HI, PA, TX, and more

    Ready to get certified? Get expert knowledge in MN, NV, and ID

There're plenty more: Workshops on post-production methods, posing techniques, getting the best shots for high school seniors, wedding and child portrait clients, or how to better your business, branding, marketing, and sales! The point is, if you want to grow as a photographer, there's a Super①Day class for you!

So, go on—browse the class list and register by September 28 for only $99! (After that date, prices go up!) Register Now

Photographic Workshop: October 30- 31, 2017 Lead by Pulitzer Prize- winning photographer Essdras M Suarez

Photographic Workshop: October 30- 31, 2017 Lead by Pulitzer Prize- winning photographer Essdras M Suarez

On the Streets of Boston and in Salem/ Halloween Night

Looking for a photographic challenge while being mentored by a hands- on instructor and world- class photographer?

Then join us on one day for a classroom session on how to create sophisticated images. Then we'll walk Boston, a.k.a. as the Walking City, under the beautiful fall light as you put to use what we learned during class. We'll document city- living and the myriad of moments found in one of the best cities for street photography in the US.

Then the next day we'll review your photos from the previous day and later on we'll catch the "T" to Salem where we'll spend some time shooting on the best night to be in Salem, MA: Halloween Night.

Registration Deadline: October 23, 2017
Small group: 12-16
What you'll get:

·      4 hours of classroom instruction, review and guidance (2 hours each day)

·      8.5 hours of photographing where you will learn on location how to get the best images

·      Ongoing review of your photographs

Find out more about this workshop and others at: EMS Photo Adventures/ Boston and Salem

Second option: 

Shorter workshop version

Halloween Night in Salem with EMS Photo Adventures/ Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Essdras M Suarez:

Travel with us to Salem on Halloween afternoon and photograph the antics in the Witches Capital of the Northeast.

·       We will meet at Boston's North Metro Station and take the 3:15 p.m. train to Salem arriving at 3:49 p.m.

·       Spend the afternoon and evening (4-8:30 p.m.) photographing the amazing, visual candy story - Halloween in Salem

·       Take 8:46 p.m. train back to Boston – arriving at 9:18 p.m.

·       Submit photos after the workshop to Essdras via million eyez

Costs: Halloween evening in Salem: $95 + train round-trip train: $30.

To register:  Go to … http://emsphotoadventures.com/3-day-halloween-workshop-bostonsalem-october-2017/

“Book Now” and pay the Registration Fee of $95.

Note: We will receive an email notification and add you to the list of folks who will be joining us for this fun evening.

Camera Club of Oxford Greens Exhibit

CAMERA CLUB OF OXFORD GREENS EXHIBIT

The Camera Club of Oxford Greens would like to invite you to an exhibition of 150 of our favorite photographic prints. Please join us at our Tenth Annual Photographic Exhibition to be held on September 23rd and 24th from Noon to 4:00PM. Our Exhibition will be held at the Ridge Club of Oxford Greens, 97 Country Club Drive, Oxford CT 06478.