Veterans who are Artists and their immediate family members... you should NOT miss this opportunity to enter the Wickford Art Association's "Journeys Onward" exhibit.
This exhibit provides a way for US Armed Forces
Veteran Artists (currently serving or separated)
or their immediate family members to share their military or veteran experiences with others through their own art and related words. "Journey's Onward" is all about fostering communication between and within the military and civilian communities.
Be a part of this amazing event!
• The ONLINE Entry Deadline is March 15th. Prospectus and enter though: http://wickfordart.org/journeys-onward/
• The exhibit is May 17th through June 16th
at the Wickford Art Association’s Gallery
36 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI.
• The Opening Reception is May 19th
from 1-3pm - admission is FREE and open
to the public.
#veterans #journeysonward
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
This is your opportunity to have up to 15 images (prints and/or digital) reviewed by one of New England’s top photographers/judges.
This is your opportunity to have up to 15 images (prints and/or digital) reviewed by one of New England’s top photographers/judges!
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 12th (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 20th. You must return the form by June 27th. 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”
Monday, March 11, 2019
Meet Ed Pedi, one of our amazing NECCC 209 speakers.
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
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
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
Sunday, March 10, 2019
News from North Haven Camera Club
News from North Haven Camera Club
Contact: Bill Dillane, 203-640-4711, billdillane@northhavencameraclub.com
Weekend presentation & workshops - Sigma Pro Judy Host - April 27 and 28 - Hamden, CT
Webpage with info and links to register and pay - http://www.northhavencameraclub.com/special-events
Details: Judy Host, a respected photographer, lecturer and portrait specialist, will conduct her photography presentation and workshops the weekend of April 27 and 28, at Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Dr., Hamden, CT, presented by North Haven Camera Club. The Saturday presentation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 1-1/2 hour lunch break, and the Sunday workshop choices are 9:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday presentation topics include: Branding your style with lighting, creating art in the camera, understanding lens perspective, and creating movement and drama. The Sunday workshops will cover lighting techniques.
Judy Host, honored as a Sigma Pro, is a world traveler teaching seminars and workshops in editorial portraiture, specialized image processing, marketing and natural lighting. She has redefined the portrait photography world with her unique talent for capturing the heart and spirit of each individual she photographs, and has earned the respect and recognition of her colleagues during her 25-year career.
Judy Host's photographs have been selected for national exhibition by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), from whom she has received the coveted Master of Photography and Craftsman degrees. Among Judy’s awards for outstanding environmental portrait photography, she has earned multiple Kodak Gallery Awards, given to photographers who excel in creativity and the pursuit of excellence in quality. Judy's website, with portfolio and biography, is at https://judyhost.com/#home.
Sigma Corporation of America and Hunt's Photo and Video are sponsoring Judy Host's presentation and workshops, and will be displaying equipment for sale, just like they did for our Roamin' with Roman event last year. Sigma will also provide select lenses for use during the Sunday workshops.
The Saturday presentation cost is $50, the Sunday workshop fee is $65, and the prices will be $5 higher at the door. North Haven Camera Club members will receive membership discounts.
To register and pay online, go to the North Haven Camera Club special events page at http://www.northhavencameraclub.com/special-events. To contact North Haven Camera Club with questions, email northhavencameraclub@gmail.com.
Contact: Bill Dillane, 203-640-4711, billdillane@northhavencameraclub.com
Weekend presentation & workshops - Sigma Pro Judy Host - April 27 and 28 - Hamden, CT
Webpage with info and links to register and pay - http://www.northhavencameraclub.com/special-events
Details: Judy Host, a respected photographer, lecturer and portrait specialist, will conduct her photography presentation and workshops the weekend of April 27 and 28, at Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Dr., Hamden, CT, presented by North Haven Camera Club. The Saturday presentation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 1-1/2 hour lunch break, and the Sunday workshop choices are 9:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday presentation topics include: Branding your style with lighting, creating art in the camera, understanding lens perspective, and creating movement and drama. The Sunday workshops will cover lighting techniques.
Judy Host, honored as a Sigma Pro, is a world traveler teaching seminars and workshops in editorial portraiture, specialized image processing, marketing and natural lighting. She has redefined the portrait photography world with her unique talent for capturing the heart and spirit of each individual she photographs, and has earned the respect and recognition of her colleagues during her 25-year career.
Judy Host's photographs have been selected for national exhibition by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), from whom she has received the coveted Master of Photography and Craftsman degrees. Among Judy’s awards for outstanding environmental portrait photography, she has earned multiple Kodak Gallery Awards, given to photographers who excel in creativity and the pursuit of excellence in quality. Judy's website, with portfolio and biography, is at https://judyhost.com/#home.
Sigma Corporation of America and Hunt's Photo and Video are sponsoring Judy Host's presentation and workshops, and will be displaying equipment for sale, just like they did for our Roamin' with Roman event last year. Sigma will also provide select lenses for use during the Sunday workshops.
The Saturday presentation cost is $50, the Sunday workshop fee is $65, and the prices will be $5 higher at the door. North Haven Camera Club members will receive membership discounts.
To register and pay online, go to the North Haven Camera Club special events page at http://www.northhavencameraclub.com/special-events. To contact North Haven Camera Club with questions, email northhavencameraclub@gmail.com.
Register now for the 74th Annual NECCC Photography Conference: MARCH REGISTRATION UPDATE
Register now for the 74th Annual NECCC Photography Conference: http://necccphotoconference.org
MARCH REGISTRATION UPDATE
6 of the 15 Pre-Conference Workshops (extra fee) are over 50% full
8 of the 14 Conference Workshops (free) are over 50% full
7 of the 13 Sunday morning Photo Walks (free) are over 50% full
When these fill up, there is still unlimited attendance at over 90 other sessions and dozens of hands-on activities.
58 different programs (some are given twice for over 90 programs over the course of the weekend, in addition to hands-on photo ops, photo walks, conference workshops, image reviews, and pre-conference workshops). Most of our talented speakers are new to the NECCC conference.
Creativity
Mark Battista - Composition with a Painterly Approach
Mark Battista - How to Create Still Life Images with Impact
Anne Belmont - Creative Flower Photography: Unleashing the Creative Spirit...(Lensbaby)
Anne Belmont - Capturing Stunning Images...Most Beloved Flowers…(Lensbaby)
Mark Hilliard - Infrared photography
Padma Inguva - Creative Flower Photography (parts 1 & 2: come to either one or both)
Gerri Jones - Creating Still Life and Food Photographs with Pizazz
Jerry and Lori Keefer - Light Painting: Angles & Lights & Cars, Oh My!
Jerry & Lori Keefer - Light Painting Demo (Fri: Car Flint Circle Outside; Sun. Photoshop)
Lewis Kemper - Expanding Your Creativity with Time/Motion Techniques
Jamie Konarski Davidson - Creative, Interpretive Artistic Techniques In-camera
Jürgen Lobert - Light Painting & Drawing at Night (double session) (NESOP)
Jürgen Lobert - Daytime Long Exposure Photography (NESOP)
Sarah Musumeci MNEC - Pictures to Paintings (landscapes)
Sarah Musumeci MNEC - You Can Paint! Demo (double session)
Frank Smith - Creative Elements of Architecture: Out with the Rule Book
Shiv Verma APSA, MNEC - Timelapse Imagery
Nature
David Akoubian - Create your own Photography Oasis (Tamron)
David Akoubian - Nature: Capturing the Wild (Tamron)
David Akoubian - Nature: Creating successful Landscape Images (Tamron)
Peter Baumgarten - Astrophotography, Photographing the Beauty of the Night Sky (Olympus)
Peter Baumgarten - Photographing the Great Outdoors: Exploring Nature... (Olympus)
Kurt Budliger - Go With the Flow: A Guide to Creating Dynamic Images of Moving Water
Steve Gettle - A New World Opens – Getting Started in Macro Photography (Cognisys)
Steve Gettle - Moving in Closer – Advanced Macro Photography (Cognisys)
Adam Jones - Getting the most out of your wildlife and nature photos (Canon)
Jürgen Lobert - Astro-Landscape Photography (NESOP)
Chris Murray - The Subjective Landscape (ADKPI)
Digital
Allen/Yoshinaga - Make the Magic! Composites... (double session) (Panasonic/Lumix)
Sean Bagshaw - Developing for Extended Dynamic Range
Sean Bagshaw - Photoshop: Developing For Impact
Rad Drew - Creating Painterly and Vintage Images In Topaz Studio
Katrin Eismann - Partners for Life: Photoshop & Lightroom (Sony)
Katrin Eismann - Professional Masking & Compositing (Sony)
Adam Jones - Photoshop fun: Workflow and Composites in Photoshop (Canon)
Gerri Jones - Artistry Beyond the Lens
Lewis Kemper - Into The Eye Of The Sun: Creating Natural Looking HDR Images
General Interest
Suzette Allen/Jon Yoshinaga - Multimedia for Storytelling: Hybrid Imaging... (Panasonic/Lumix)
Bill Barnett - Selecting and Improving Images for Competition
Katrin Eismann - Camera to Sharing without a Computer (Sony)
Mark Hilliard - The Art Of Black and White Digital and Film Photography and Travel
Karen Hutton - Story, Art, & Power of Awe: Creating Signature Images From Truth...(Fujifilm)
Padma Inguva - Creating Stunning Vertoramas...in HDR... (double session)
Lori Keefer - How to Brand Yourself to Sell Photos and/or Entice Clients
Michael Koran - Exploring Street Photography
Jim Montanus - How to Create Stunning Night Photographs (Nikon)
Jim Montanus - The Incredible Life of Legendary Kodak photographer Neil Montanus (Nikon)
Jenn Sherry - Memory Cards, SSD, Backing up, & Sensor Cleaning (Delkin)
Frank Smith - Light Perfected (Travel Photography)
C. David Tobi - Color Management for Fine Art Printing (Datacolor)
Shiv Verma APSA, MNEC - Video for Photographers and Videographers
Portraits
Marc Farb ANEC- Character Portraits Live Shoot (Sigma)
Jim Montanus - Light This: Learn Studio Lighting & Outdoor Lighting (Nikon)
Ed Pedi - Posing & Lighting of Family Groups, Simplified (Sponsored by Millers Lab/MPix)
Smart-phone
Rad Drew - Creative editing on your iphone
Rad Drew - SnapSeed Tips and Tricks
Michael Koran - Fun with Mobile Phone Photography
Michael Koran - Mobile Phone Editing for Creative Expression
Friday, March 1, 2019
Join us at NHCC March 11th 7pm for the program "52 Magic Mondays" by Megan Crandlemire
Join us at NHCC March 11th 7pm for the program "52 Magic Mondays" by Megan Crandlemire
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
Megan Crandlemire’s Presentation
Join us when Megan Crandlemire shares photos from a year-long street photography project she completed in New York City titled “52 Magic Mondays.” She’ll share street photography tips, her favorite “magic” moments in the city, and insights about how she uses photography as a tool for personal growth. Megan will also talk about her 2018 trip to San Francisco on behalf of Olympus
and the Olympus Super Fan program.
Bio
Megan Crandlemire is an award-winning photographer based out of Oxford, CT. Megan offers individual and family portrait sessions in Connecticut and New York. She is available for speaking engagements locally and around the country.
www.MeganCrandlemire.com
www.52MagicMondays.com
Facebook.com/52magicmondays
Instagram: Megan Crandlemire Photography
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
OCEAN STATE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 2019
The Ocean State International (formally run by Mike DiStefano) is back for 2019.
Would you be kind enough to post the attached info on the NECCC blog ?
Many thanks
Karl
Karl M Zuzarte, MD
Chair, Ocean State International
Tel No +1 508-873-6081
OCEAN STATE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 2019
OVERVIEW: OPEN
Digital OR OPEN Slides recognized by the PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA
WHO CAN ENTER: ANY INDIVIDUAL
COMPETITION DATE: APRIL 20TH, 2019
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 12TH, 2019
ENTRY FEE: $11 for 4 images ($8 if part of a club submission-10 individual entries minimum)
CONTACT INFO: OSIchair19@GMAIL.COM
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY, ENTRY FORMS, STATUS
HTTP://WWW.PSRI.US/OSI-2019/
PUT SIMPLY……
The OSI is an Open individual Digital or Slide competition to be held on April 20th, 2019 at PSRI’s meeting hall (Lakewood Baptist Church - 255 Atlantic Ave, Warwick, RI) This is a premier International Exhibition with no restriction on subject matter, so long as the material is not found to be offensive in the opinion of OSI board A total of 26 awards to be won as well as acceptances toward PSA’s star rating. Our judges include Dan Charbonnet, FPSA, EPSA: Ed McGuirk and Mike
DiStefano, APSA
Would you be kind enough to post the attached info on the NECCC blog ?
Many thanks
Karl
Karl M Zuzarte, MD
Chair, Ocean State International
Tel No +1 508-873-6081
OCEAN STATE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 2019
OVERVIEW: OPEN
Digital OR OPEN Slides recognized by the PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA
WHO CAN ENTER: ANY INDIVIDUAL
COMPETITION DATE: APRIL 20TH, 2019
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 12TH, 2019
ENTRY FEE: $11 for 4 images ($8 if part of a club submission-10 individual entries minimum)
CONTACT INFO: OSIchair19@GMAIL.COM
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY, ENTRY FORMS, STATUS
HTTP://WWW.PSRI.US/OSI-2019/
PUT SIMPLY……
The OSI is an Open individual Digital or Slide competition to be held on April 20th, 2019 at PSRI’s meeting hall (Lakewood Baptist Church - 255 Atlantic Ave, Warwick, RI) This is a premier International Exhibition with no restriction on subject matter, so long as the material is not found to be offensive in the opinion of OSI board A total of 26 awards to be won as well as acceptances toward PSA’s star rating. Our judges include Dan Charbonnet, FPSA, EPSA: Ed McGuirk and Mike
DiStefano, APSA
Juried Art Exhibition "Sound of Colors" at The Art of Voice
Juried Art Exhibition "Sound of Colors" at The Art of Voice
Stop by and check them out -- The images will be on display from March 2 – March 30, 2019
Opening Reception: 3-5 pm, March 2, 2019 2 Town Center Cheshire, CT 06410
Stop by and check them out -- The images will be on display from March 2 – March 30, 2019
Opening Reception: 3-5 pm, March 2, 2019 2 Town Center Cheshire, CT 06410
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Michael Milicia will give a talk titled ‘Bird Photography: Insights & Inspiration on April 1,2019 at the CT Valley Camera Club
Michael Milicia will give a talk titled ‘Bird Photography: Insights & Inspiration on April 1,2019 at the CT Valley Camera Club
Award Winning Photographer Michael Milicia to Speak on Bird Photography at CT Valley Camera Club Meeting, April 1.
AREAWIDE: The guest speaker at the Monday, April 1 meeting of the Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC) will be renowned professional photographer Michael Milicia, who will give a talk titled, “Bird Photography: Insights and Inspiration.” The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, Conn. All are welcome. There is no admission charge.
About the presentation: Mike will present a selection of his bird images along with commentary intended to inform, entertain, and inspire. Using example photos, he will demonstrate several key elements that help to transform a bird photo from a simple documentation shot to an artful and compelling image with emotional impact.
The presentation will also include some tips on camera settings, camera operation, and field techniques that will boost your productivity and increase the artistic and technical quality of your images. You will leave with a greater insight into the multitude of components that must all come together to create a successful bird photograph.
About the speaker: My love of the outdoors is rooted in my time growing up in the rolling hills of rural Western Pennsylvania. After earning a Computer Science degree at Carnegie-Mellon University, I embarked on a 27 year career as a Software Engineer which included stints at IBM, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Hewlett-Packard, as well as graduate studies at Syracuse University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In 2005, I left the software industry to pursue a second career as a Nature Photographer specializing in birds and wildlife.
I strive to create images that include an artistic element and have an aesthetic appeal that transcends their role as natural history documentation. I am motivated by a love of nature, a fascination with wildlife, and the never-ending challenge of finding that perfect combination of good light, cooperative subject, attractive setting, and beautiful background that allows me to create an artistically pleasing image.
My passion for photography is rivaled only by my passion for teaching photography. During my years as a Software Engineer, I was continually faced with the need to analyze complex subjects and break them down in a well organized, step by step manner that made them easier to understand and communicate. I find that this approach also works quite well when teaching the technical aspects of photography. I enjoy teaching at all levels, whether it is helping beginners get acquainted with the world of digital photography or helping more experienced photographers take their images to the next level.
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 Mystic. 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 .
Mary Fiorelli
Program Director, CVCC
Award Winning Photographer Michael Milicia to Speak on Bird Photography at CT Valley Camera Club Meeting, April 1.
AREAWIDE: The guest speaker at the Monday, April 1 meeting of the Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC) will be renowned professional photographer Michael Milicia, who will give a talk titled, “Bird Photography: Insights and Inspiration.” The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, Conn. All are welcome. There is no admission charge.
About the presentation: Mike will present a selection of his bird images along with commentary intended to inform, entertain, and inspire. Using example photos, he will demonstrate several key elements that help to transform a bird photo from a simple documentation shot to an artful and compelling image with emotional impact.
The presentation will also include some tips on camera settings, camera operation, and field techniques that will boost your productivity and increase the artistic and technical quality of your images. You will leave with a greater insight into the multitude of components that must all come together to create a successful bird photograph.
About the speaker: My love of the outdoors is rooted in my time growing up in the rolling hills of rural Western Pennsylvania. After earning a Computer Science degree at Carnegie-Mellon University, I embarked on a 27 year career as a Software Engineer which included stints at IBM, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Hewlett-Packard, as well as graduate studies at Syracuse University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In 2005, I left the software industry to pursue a second career as a Nature Photographer specializing in birds and wildlife.
I strive to create images that include an artistic element and have an aesthetic appeal that transcends their role as natural history documentation. I am motivated by a love of nature, a fascination with wildlife, and the never-ending challenge of finding that perfect combination of good light, cooperative subject, attractive setting, and beautiful background that allows me to create an artistically pleasing image.
My passion for photography is rivaled only by my passion for teaching photography. During my years as a Software Engineer, I was continually faced with the need to analyze complex subjects and break them down in a well organized, step by step manner that made them easier to understand and communicate. I find that this approach also works quite well when teaching the technical aspects of photography. I enjoy teaching at all levels, whether it is helping beginners get acquainted with the world of digital photography or helping more experienced photographers take their images to the next level.
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 Mystic. 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 .
Mary Fiorelli
Program Director, CVCC
Thursday, February 21, 2019
The Art of Phoneography Saturday, March 16, 2019 free
I thought your members might find this free workshop of interest. A press release is below, which you can also see (along with photos) at https://xiomaro.wordpress.com.
The Art of Phoneography
Saturday, March 16, 2019 | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Mark Twain Library | 439 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896
Please feel free to reply with any questions or comments. I hope to have the pleasure of meeting folks from your organization.
Xio
(pronounced See-oh)
Xiomáro | Art Studio | New York
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2012-19 Visiting Artist at Weir Farm National Historic Site
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Free Photography Workshop at Mark Twain Library
REDDING – A free four-hour smartphone photography workshop and photo walk is being offered at the Mark Twain Library in Redding on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Art of Phoneography will be presented by Xiomaro, who is the Visiting Artist at Weir Farm National Historic Site. Xiomaro, a nationally exhibited photographer and author, will provide tips and tools for creating dynamic, artistic photos with any smartphone. Space is limited, so registration is required by calling the library at (203) 938-2545 or submitting an RSVP.
Point-and-shoot cameras and professional dSLRs are welcome, but the workshop is primarily designed to take advantage of the “best” camera – the smartphone that is always in one’s pocket. “The secret to better photographs is not in the camera. It’s in applying the principles used by artists like painter Julian Alden Weir and photographer Edward Steichen” noted Xiomaro. Steichen (1879-1973) lived in Redding and is regarded as one of the most important photographers of the 20thcentury.
Xiomaro explained that seeing and creating a photograph is different than looking and taking a snapshot. His workshop will present five key artistic principles demonstrated with slides of smartphone photographs, paintings and Steichen’s iconic images. “We’ll immediately put what we learned into practice during our photo walk on the grounds. We’ll have fun experimenting and trying out new things,” said Xiomaro.
For Xiomaro, the Mark Twain Library is an ideal setting. “The library’s slogan is ‘books are just the beginning’ – and so is my workshop.” His aim is to make photography accessible by minimizing the technical know-how that is often a barrier. “I’ve seen big expensive cameras set on automatic because the hundreds of choices presented by the knobs, switches and software menus are overwhelming. For many, the workshop can be the beginning to learning the technical complexities.” The Mark Twain Library was founded in 1908 by the most popular American author of the time, Samuel Clemens – best known as Mark Twain – who lived in Redding for a while.
Workshop attendees will have an opportunity to win several giveaways including a smartphone accessory by Xenvo Pro, which manufactures lenses, tripods, and remote shutters. Attendees will also be invited to submit photos for publication on Xiomaro’s blog and a booklet he authored will be available for those interested in learning additional photo techniques.
Xiomaro (pronounced “SEE-oh-MAH-ro”) has worked with Weir Farm since 2011. He is an internationally recognized artist and speaker whose photography has been covered by The New York Times, CBS Eyewitness News, and News 12. His work has been exhibited at Harvard University and throughout Connecticut at the state Capitol building in Hartford, the Mayor’s Gallery in Stamford, and Congressman Jim Himes’ Bridgeport and Stamford offices. This June, Arcadia Publishing is releasing Xiomaro’s history/photo book, Weir Farm National Historic Site, with the foreword written by Senator Joe Lieberman.
The Art of Phoneography workshop takes place on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Mark Twain Library, 439 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896. The workshop is free of charge but space is limited. Registration is required by calling (203) 938-2545 or submitting an RSVP. Participants need only bring their fully charged smartphone (any brand is fine) or camera with plenty of available storage space for the new photos that will be created. A portable USB phone charger or spare battery is helpful. Comfortable walking shoes or boots are suggested along with some snacks. For more information, visit www.xiomaro.com or www.marktwainlibrary.org.
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