Register for your NECCC 2019 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Register now for your NECCC 2019 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Friday, July 12 (8:30–11:30am) UMass Amherst More at www.NECCCphotoconference.org

• Visit https://umass.irisregistration.com/Site/NECCC to register online 
• Antoinette Gombeda, APSA, HonNEC agombeda@optonloine.net will contact all pre-conference attendees by July 6th with class location, location of registration package & any updated information regarding their pre-conference class. 
• Workshop participants must be paid conference registrants. Class size is limited, Register early. If paying by check please write separate conference and workshop checks. See Registration Instructions for cancellation policy. The workshop fee is $70 (unless listed below), which includes a 3% UMASS administrative fee. For laptop classes you may choose to share a computer with a friend/spouse or just come & take notes/follow along. Electrical outlets will be provided as necessary. You may rank your top three choices in case one is full.

#1 “Advanced Camera Techniques & Tips to Win Awards” Nikon Ambassador Kristi Odom (DC) Sponsored by Nikon. For all skill levels.

#2 "Finding Your Artistic Voice” Karen Hutton (NV) Sponsored by Fujifilm. For all skill levels.

#3 “A Morning with the Butterflies and Flowers at Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens” Anne Belmont (IL) Sponsored by Lensbaby. For all skill levels; you must be able to stand during this 3-hour workshop; transportation required. $98

#4 “Put Them in a Beautiful Light: Portrait Lighting Workshop” Suzette Allen & Jon Yoshinaga (CA) Sponsored by Panasonic/Lumix. For all skill levels, but please note that you must be able to stand during the second portion of this workshop.

#5 “Mastering Luminosity Masks” Sean Bagshaw (OR) **Intermediate-to-Advanced**

#6 “Beyond the Frame: Embracing 'what if' for Creative Post-Processing” Jamie Konarski Davidson (NC) **Intermediate**

#7 “Maximum Depth of Field– Using Focus Stacking and Bracketing” Peter Baumgarten (Ontario, Canada) Sponsored by Olympus For all skill levels, but you must be able to walk and stand during this workshop.

#8 “Creating Highly Stylized Images in Topaz Studio” Rad Dew (IN) **Intermediate**

#9 "The Hadley Farm: Horses and Barns" Adam Jones (KY) Sponsored by Canon For all skill levels, but you must be able to walk and stand during this three-hour workshop.

#10 ”Floral Photography” Padma Inguva (NJ) For all skill levels, but you must be able to stand during this three-hour workshop.

#11 “Photograph Birds of Prey and Raptors” David Akoubian (GA) Sponsored by Tamron. For all skill levels, but please note that you must be able to walk to and stand during this three-hour workshop. $98

#12 “Character Models” with Marc Farb (NY) Models sponsored by Sigma; Lights sponsored by Westcott. For all skill levels, but you must be able to stand during this three-hour workshop.

#13 “Learn Macro Photography: How to Photograph Insects” with Kathy Macpherson Baca (NY). Insects Sponsored by Sigma. Sigma Macro lenses will be available. For all skill levels, but you must be able to stand during this three-hour workshop.

More at www.NECCCphotoconference.org

Learn about portraits with Ed Pedi

Ed Pedi, one of our amazing 2019 NECCC photography conference presenters 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

www.NECCCphotoConference.org

http://necccphotoconference.org/ed-pedi/
Check out Ed's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6LRt1X381Y&feature=share

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

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 some of our 2019 photography conference speaker videos!!

Check out a few of our amazing NECCC 2019 photography conference speakers!!

Sean Bagshaw: www.youtube.com/watch?v=USCtvn9MplY&feature=youtu.be

Ed Pedi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6LRt1X381Y

Sarah Musumeci www.facebook.com/175274352525877/posts/2079918288728131?sfns=mo

Jamie Konarski Davidson: www.facebook.com/JamieKonarskiDavidson/videos/2457740950927357/

Mark Hilliard https://youtu.be/cSjF6fy5vTI

David Akoubian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTTMCsWKgV8&fbclid=IwAR1eVG6lBiVL5PS4s3biWpbh9KJYFdTllIjPSQkQY96Ur1btZTdkf5qPrOs
and www.youtube.com/watch?v=h056tDI5HYs

American Rose Society Master Rosarian and Horticultural Judge to Speak on Garden and Flower Photography at CT Valley Camera Club Meeting, May 6.

American Rose Society Master Rosarian and Horticultural Judge to Speak on Garden and Flower Photography at CT Valley Camera Club Meeting, May 6.

AREA WIDE: The guest speaker at the Monday May 6 meeting of the Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC) will be American Rose Society Master Rosarian and Horticultural Judge David Candler who will give a presentation titled “Garden and Flower Photography”. 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: The program will cover garden landscape to macro photography of small specimens: including planning, workflow, big gardens, close-up and artistic considerations. The talk is aimed at existing photographers desiring to improve this area of photography rather than a gardener learning photography.

About the speaker: David Candler is a Master Rosarian of the American Rose Society and is a Designated Photographer for all the New England Rose Shows. During his 25 years in the United States Navy he held various positions; among other tasks he was Periscope Photography Officer on a submarine. He retired as a Business Manager for AT&T where he photographed all the state’s Central Offices.

Dave is interested in most all segments of photography from ultra-macro to astrophotography, under the sea to very high heights and from infra-red to ultraviolet. He practices on flowers in his garden of several hundred roses and in large public gardens such as New York Botanical Garden and Elizabeth Park in Hartford. He has made his home in southeastern Connecticut for the last 35 years.

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 www.facebook.com/CTValleyCameraClubPage

Mary Fiorelli
Program Director, CVCC

Dahlia Workshop

    Join 2019 NECCC photography conference speaker Padma Inguva for a FLOWER workshop

Are you a flower lover and photographer? Imagine yourself immersed in thousands of Dahlias growing on over 40 acres. From small to dinner plate, and Pom Pom to Waterlily, they vary in almost every conceivable color, color combination, and shape - over 350 different varieties in all. And, if that isn't enough, the owners invite photographers willingly as long as they stay on the paths! It can’t get any better!

Here is the link to register for the workshop https://www.luvblooms.com/sep-19-swan-island There is a 100 dollar discount for NECCC audience until June 1st. Use the coupon code NECCC100off.

    If I didn't have other responsibilities in my life, I would stay the whole season and still would not be done with these gorgeous flowers. Please join us at the world famous Swan Island Dahlia Farm in Canby, Oregon with a side trip to the Portland International Test Rose Garden and the spectacular Japanese Garden From Sept 3rd to 7th. Each morning, and late afternoon, we will spend hours in the gardens. During late mornings, we will be discussing post processing, doing photo reviews, and sharing tips to sharpen your photography skills.

    Jackie Kramer and I  will be leading this workshop. Jackie is known to be one of the best in the flower photography field and she runs various workshops all over US/Canada. I am known for my obsession not only to photograph flowers, but also to share my knowledge with others. Jackie and I will be sharing in-the-field creative techniques such as selective focus, how to use sky as a background, lens choices, how to photograph difficult colors such as reds and purples and how to process them to bring out the best in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. We will also have Lensbaby loaners for you to use on your own bodies.

There is a 100 dollar discount for NECCC audience until June 1st. Use the coupon code NECCC100off.

We have a block of rooms available at Best Western of Wilsonville at $98 a night.

Here is the link to register for the workshop https://www.luvblooms.com/sep-19-swan-island

PHOTOGRAPH BIRDS OF PREY AND RAPTOR

PHOTOGRAPH BIRDS OF PREY AND RAPTORS

Check out NECCC 2019 speaker DAVID AKOUBIAN
http://necccphotoconference.org/david-akoubian/

PHOTOGRAPH BIRDS OF PREY AND RAPTORS
When Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Bring Camera. Tamron lenses will be available to use.
Type Pre-Conference Workshop – #11
Skill All. You must be able to walk and stand during this 3-hour workshop.
Speaker David Akoubian. Sponsored by Tamron.
Birds sponsored by Julie and Jim of Wingmasters (different sponsor, different birds!)
Cost $98, after Jun 21 $120
Register http://necccphotoconference.org/necccregister/

Why attend this hands-on pre-conference workshop?
You will get three hours of bird photography outside up close and personal
and with David and Ken providing tips for getting sharp images with impact!
You could stand on the long line for the bird photo-op for your three images, but you cannot capture in three shots what you will capture and learn in three hours!!

David will assist you and give you advice on lenses, light, composition, exposure and depth of field while you are using (your own or a borrowed) Tamron lenses and shooting portraits of the birds from Wingmasters. You will also learn about shutter speed, auto focusing modes, focusing tips and more. During the shoot you’ll be able to try out the latest Tamron lenses! Note that this workshop will be outside, weather permitting (with a backup inside location). Prerequisites: Bring your camera. The fee for the workshop is $98 (including the 3% UMASS admin. fee). For all skill levels, but please note that you must be able to walk to and stand during this three-hour workshop

Photo by David Akoubian

Photo by David Akoubian

Photo by Chris Germain

Photo by Chris Germain

  

Photos by Chris Germain

 Photo by Chris Germain

CAPTURING THE WILD
http://necccphotoconference.org/capturing-the-wild/

From close-up and macro, to long-range birds in flight, you’ll learn techniques to improve your images of scenery & wildlife by selecting the proper lens and camera settings to achieve the best results. David will discuss how to create successful images using light, lens selection, angle of view and arranging image elements.

CREATING SUCCESSFUL LANDSCAPE IMAGES
http://necccphotoconference.org/creating-successful-landscape-images/
David will discuss how arranging the elements within the image through lens selection, angle of view and how light effects a scene, to create successful landscape images. Come and learn how to see creatively and make your images stand out more!

CREATE YOUR OWN PHOTOGRAPHY OASIS
http://necccphotoconference.org/create-your-own-photography-oasis/
The Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat is a program that encourages people to manage their gardens & yards as a wildlife garden. Through planting native plants and providing food, water, and shelter for wildlife, you can provide critical wildlife habitat and create a safe-haven for wildlife. This is a win-win for photographers as you do not have to travel to get nature photos!

David has been a photographer since 1972 when his father presented him with his first camera, but his career in photography started in 1992. David learned his craft originally as a painter and from his father who shares his love of nature and photography. Early in his career he traveled with, learned from and taught beside some of the masters of nature photography including John Shaw, Art Wolfe, Galen Rowell, Bryan Peterson, Pat O’Hara, and Rod Planck. David has been teaching photography since 1994 in the classroom and leading workshops around the United States. David presents and leads workshops at many of the country’s top photographic conferences such as the Photographic Society of America Annual Conference, as well as many camera clubs across the USA.