Hi, all DPCA Members! At our last meeting and in the President's blog, we noted that there will be a Challenge on March 9: "Composition on a Tabletop." It's not the season to be outside for shooting photos, so let's use this opportunity to gain or refresh skills in close-up shooting. You might use this capability in selling online - that always needs pictures - or inventorying your goodies around the house.
This means you will be shooting close-ups of objects, and that requires thinking about the setting, a backdrop of some kind, what lens and lighting, etc. All of these depend on the subject you want to shoot, which can be most anything around the house that's appropriate - a paperweight, bric-a-brac, souvenirs, or anything that makes a presentable project and shows that you understand how to do this.
The submission deadline is just a month away from today, Mar 2. To get some thoughts together, we're planning to show how it's done at our next meeting, Feb 9.
Are you a practiced close-up photographer? It would be good to have several members demonstrate what and how they do it. Contact me soon if you'd like to participate. Only will take a few minutes at the meeting and no evaluations. Just bring whatever gear you need and show us how you do it. We'll show results on the screen.
I'm at don.dement@verizon.net or call me at 443-994-1333. Thanks for giving it a try.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Friday, December 12, 2008
All About Light - Meeting Mon 15 Dec
Our upcoming meeting this Monday will feature Enoch Chan, photographer and much more. Enoch's work with light caught my eye at his current photograph exhibition at Bella Gallery in Edgewater.
Enoch holds a BFA in Theatre and a BA in Art History from Boston U. His talk, titled "Figures of Light" will give us some insight in photographing figures in flight with simple setups. From what I've seen, it should be both entertaining and informative.
We'll also hear some suggestions about preparing for our coming Lowe House Office Building exhibition along with framing recommendations for those who have been juried into the show.
And my part to play will be a short demo that follows Enoch's theme: "Light Painting with Photoshop and Lightroom." This is our last meeting of 2008 - come early - we'll start right at 7, Rm 308, Maryland Hall.
Enoch holds a BFA in Theatre and a BA in Art History from Boston U. His talk, titled "Figures of Light" will give us some insight in photographing figures in flight with simple setups. From what I've seen, it should be both entertaining and informative.
We'll also hear some suggestions about preparing for our coming Lowe House Office Building exhibition along with framing recommendations for those who have been juried into the show.
And my part to play will be a short demo that follows Enoch's theme: "Light Painting with Photoshop and Lightroom." This is our last meeting of 2008 - come early - we'll start right at 7, Rm 308, Maryland Hall.
Friday, December 5, 2008
CF 8GB memory cards for $10
Hi, shutterbugs - with the holiday gift-giving in mind, you might think about a real deal for yourself or friend/family.
If your camera uses compact flash cards, at Adorama.com until Dec 15 you can order an 8GB card by a reputable manufacturer (Lexar) for under $10 after a huge rebate (82%). I've never had a problem with getting a rebate through Adorama. These also are shipping free and of course no tax for shipments to MD.
An 8GB card will store about 600 RAW shots from a 10MP camera, or roughly 2500+ jpgs. A bit more than a film cartridge, eh?
These are rated fast enough for almost any of us at 133X. I remember seeing these a couple of years ago at over $500. Comparables from Sandisk discounted are about $30 + S&H.
GoTo: http://www.adorama.com/ILXCF1338G.html?emailprice=t
If your camera uses compact flash cards, at Adorama.com until Dec 15 you can order an 8GB card by a reputable manufacturer (Lexar) for under $10 after a huge rebate (82%). I've never had a problem with getting a rebate through Adorama. These also are shipping free and of course no tax for shipments to MD.
An 8GB card will store about 600 RAW shots from a 10MP camera, or roughly 2500+ jpgs. A bit more than a film cartridge, eh?
These are rated fast enough for almost any of us at 133X. I remember seeing these a couple of years ago at over $500. Comparables from Sandisk discounted are about $30 + S&H.
GoTo: http://www.adorama.com/ILXCF1338G.html?emailprice=t
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Donate an old camera --
Here's an opportunity to help new photographers. This was posted by the AA Community College and is repeated here as a favor. You may want to interact as you like, on your own. I've tried to adjust the typeface for better readability - hope it's not too bizarre on your screen.
"The Art Department of AACC is seeking ways to increase the number of cameras we can provide students with to complete art assignments. If you have updated/replaced your digital with a new high resolution please consider donating your "old"(working condition) camera. Donated cameras are used by AACC students during lab periods and are returned and secured at the end of each lab. They are limited to on site use and will be retained from semester to semesters for student use. Make your donation by bringing your old camera to Cade-113 and place it in our Camera Drop Box. If you have the instruction booklet please include it as well, although this is not required. Please include your name and office location (address) and we will see that you get a "donation" letter from The AACC Foundation.
Thank you for your support!
Joan Roberts
Office Manager School of Arts & Sciences
The John A. Cade Center for Fine Arts
phone 410-777-7230
fax 410-777-4280
"The Art Department of AACC is seeking ways to increase the number of cameras we can provide students with to complete art assignments. If you have updated/replaced your digital with a new high resolution please consider donating your "old"(working condition) camera. Donated cameras are used by AACC students during lab periods and are returned and secured at the end of each lab. They are limited to on site use and will be retained from semester to semesters for student use. Make your donation by bringing your old camera to Cade-113 and place it in our Camera Drop Box. If you have the instruction booklet please include it as well, although this is not required. Please include your name and office location (address) and we will see that you get a "donation" letter from The AACC Foundation.
Thank you for your support!
Joan Roberts
Office Manager School of Arts & Sciences
The John A. Cade Center for Fine Arts
phone 410-777-7230
fax 410-777-4280
Monday, November 24, 2008
Next Meeting - Dec 1
We're already going to be into December at our next meeting - hard to believe. This will be the review of our Challenge photos on the theme: "Colors". Generally, how does color enhance this photograph? The gate for submission of entries has now closed. We expect a lot of entries.
The reviewer for our Challenge will be Dick Bond - one and the same that I mentioned in my last post. His reception was well attended and I hear that he sold quite a few of his framed photos. Hope you got there, and can drop in to see what a big view camera with 5" x 7" film (!) does.
After our review with Dick, we'll have three short subjects. For our Tech Talk, Laurie Brice will make sure that everyone is comfortable with sending photos by email; for our Web Walk Robbie Mislevy will tell us about sites with ideas and tips for taking holiday photos; and Sandy Huberfeld will update us on the exhibit she's arranged for us to hang in the Lowe's House Office Building starting in January.
Don't miss this meeting! See you there.
The reviewer for our Challenge will be Dick Bond - one and the same that I mentioned in my last post. His reception was well attended and I hear that he sold quite a few of his framed photos. Hope you got there, and can drop in to see what a big view camera with 5" x 7" film (!) does.
After our review with Dick, we'll have three short subjects. For our Tech Talk, Laurie Brice will make sure that everyone is comfortable with sending photos by email; for our Web Walk Robbie Mislevy will tell us about sites with ideas and tips for taking holiday photos; and Sandy Huberfeld will update us on the exhibit she's arranged for us to hang in the Lowe's House Office Building starting in January.
Don't miss this meeting! See you there.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Dick Bond Show Opens Saturday
You may know of Dick Bond, Annapolis photographer of many years and teacher at MD Hall in various film areas as well as composition. He is opening a new show this Saturday and sends:
I hope you can join me for
A WALK IN THE WOODS
recent work by
DICK BOND
at the Annapolis Collection Gallery
45 West Street
Annapolis
November 15th to November 30th
reception November 15th
5 to 8 pm
Dick will be reviewing our current "Colors" Challenge coming up on Dec 1st. See the work of a real photographic artist. I'll be there.
I hope you can join me for
A WALK IN THE WOODS
recent work by
DICK BOND
at the Annapolis Collection Gallery
45 West Street
Annapolis
November 15th to November 30th
reception November 15th
5 to 8 pm
Dick will be reviewing our current "Colors" Challenge coming up on Dec 1st. See the work of a real photographic artist. I'll be there.
Next Meeting - Nov 17
Our next meeting will be Nov 17th, Monday evening at 7 as usual. But the program won't be "as usual" - because we'll have a Nat'l Geographic staff photographer presenting his fire-fighting experiences. Mark Thiessen will join us for an hour of exciting photos from his daring adventures as a qualified forest firefighter using a camera instead. You can preview this theme here: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/firecall/
Following his presentation he'll stay for Q&A, and Matt Korbelak will run a Showcase of photos taken at the last four Field Trips. We'll catch up with these, and then try to have a Showcase following each trip for the rest of the year. We're hoping Mark will stay to comment for us.
Another "don't miss" evening !!
Following his presentation he'll stay for Q&A, and Matt Korbelak will run a Showcase of photos taken at the last four Field Trips. We'll catch up with these, and then try to have a Showcase following each trip for the rest of the year. We're hoping Mark will stay to comment for us.
Another "don't miss" evening !!
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