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Wed
Nov 15
6:30pm
November General Meeting
Eno Hall - Old Courtroom and Zoom
Fri
Dec 1
11:59pm
December Competition Images Due Open (2) + Special Category: Monochrome (1)
Due: Fri 12/1
• Monochrome (1)
• Open (2)
• Monochrome (1)
• Open (2)
Wed
Dec 6
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series - ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY : A Personal Journey by Lewis Katz
What is abstract photography? Just an out of focus image - hardly! Abstract photography can take on so many different forms its hard to pin down an exact definition. That is what makes it so fascinating. In this presentation Lewis Katz will cover and discuss the many forms of abstract photography and the techniques used to create them. Simplicity, composition, angle of view, lighting, harmony and most importantly mystery. Lewis will discuss how to create effective abstract images using everyday objects, using design elements, using macro lenses, shooting through objects, capturing motion, playing with lighting and how to create a home studio to create and capture abstract images.Lewis Katz is an award-winning member of the Baltimore Camera Club. Teaching photography is another essential component of his photography life as Lewis loves sharing his passion. Lewis currently teaches for the Johns Hopkins Odyssey program, the Capital Photography Center of DC and for private students as well.
What is abstract photography? Just an out of focus image - hardly! Abstract photography can take on so many different forms its hard to pin down an exact definition. That is what makes it so fascinating. In this presentation Lewis Katz will cover and discuss the many forms of abstract photography and the techniques used to create them. Simplicity, composition, angle of view, lighting, harmony and most importantly mystery. Lewis will discuss how to create effective abstract images using everyday objects, using design elements, using macro lenses, shooting through objects, capturing motion, playing with lighting and how to create a home studio to create and capture abstract images.Lewis Katz is an award-winning member of the Baltimore Camera Club. Teaching photography is another essential component of his photography life as Lewis loves sharing his passion. Lewis currently teaches for the Johns Hopkins Odyssey program, the Capital Photography Center of DC and for private students as well.
Virtual - Zoom Call
Wed
Dec 13
6:30pm
December judging - open to members
Virtual - Zoom Call
Thu
Dec 14
7:00pm
Board Meeting
Virtual - Zoom Call
Wed
Dec 20
6:30pm
December General Meeting
Virtual - Zoom Call
Mon
Jan 1
11:59pm
January Competition Images Due: Additional Nature (2) + Open (2) + Special Category: Human Emotions (1)
Due: Mon 1/1
• Human Emotions (1)
• Nature (2)
• Open (2)
• Human Emotions (1)
• Nature (2)
• Open (2)
Wed
Jan 3
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series - The System for Great Bird in Flight Photography by Lee Hoy, OM Ambassador
Lee's presentation covers the goals and struggles of Great Bird Photography in Flight and shares a system approach that covers all aspects of this topic
Lee's presentation covers the goals and struggles of Great Bird Photography in Flight and shares a system approach that covers all aspects of this topic
- System #1 - The Subject
- System #2 - The Setting
- System #3 - The Light
- System #4 - The Autofocus
- System #5 - The Drive Mode
- System #6 - The Exposure
- System #7 - The Composition The Success
Virtual - Zoom Call
Wed
Jan 10
6:30pm
January judging - open to members
Virtual - Zoom Call
Thu
Jan 11
7:00pm
Board Meeting
Virtual - Zoom Call
Wed
Jan 17
6:30pm
Monthly Club Meeting: January Competition results, with Internet Nature
Eno Hall and Zoom
Thu
Feb 1
11:59pm
February Competition Images Due: Creative (2) + Special Category: Leading Lines (1)
Due: Thu 2/1
• Creative (2)
• Leading Lines (1)
• Creative (2)
• Leading Lines (1)
Wed
Feb 7
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series - Wild About Wildlife by David DesRochers
David has over 20 years experience exploring and photographing our natural world and his award-winning wildlife photos have appeared in books, magazines and on calendars. Join David as he discusses field techniques including camera settings, light (natural and flash), composition, and moment. Preparation, wildlife behavior and ethical field practices will also be discussed.
David is an accomplished public speaker and instructor and has been inspiring photographers for over 20 years. He has presented to camera clubs, conferences, and public libraries throughout North America. David teaches photography classes and leads photo tours for New Jersey Audubon's Digital Photography Workshop Series.
David has over 20 years experience exploring and photographing our natural world and his award-winning wildlife photos have appeared in books, magazines and on calendars. Join David as he discusses field techniques including camera settings, light (natural and flash), composition, and moment. Preparation, wildlife behavior and ethical field practices will also be discussed.
David is an accomplished public speaker and instructor and has been inspiring photographers for over 20 years. He has presented to camera clubs, conferences, and public libraries throughout North America. David teaches photography classes and leads photo tours for New Jersey Audubon's Digital Photography Workshop Series.
Virtual - Zoom Call
Wed
Feb 14
6:30pm
February judging - open to members
Virtual - Zoom Call
Thu
Feb 15
7:00pm
Board Meeting
Virtual - Zoom Call
Wed
Feb 21
6:30pm
February General Meeting
Eno Hall and Zoom
Fri
Mar 1
11:59pm
March Competition Images Due Open (2) + Special Category: Incongruities (1)
Due: Fri 3/1
• Incongruities (1)
• Open (2)
• Incongruities (1)
• Open (2)
Wed
Mar 6
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series - Sports Photography - The Search for Dramatic Moments and Real People by John Straub
John Straub, Simsbury Camera Club member and sports photography enthusiast, will discuss his approach to imaging athletes competing against each other but also against themselves, the elements and plain old gravity. He will discuss equipment, settings and access strategies. He will also discuss the photo opportunities that abound around athletic competitions capturing the spontaneous of player/player, player/fan, and fan/fan interactions and reactions.
John Straub, Simsbury Camera Club member and sports photography enthusiast, will discuss his approach to imaging athletes competing against each other but also against themselves, the elements and plain old gravity. He will discuss equipment, settings and access strategies. He will also discuss the photo opportunities that abound around athletic competitions capturing the spontaneous of player/player, player/fan, and fan/fan interactions and reactions.
Virtual - Zoom Call
Wed
Mar 13
6:30pm
March judging - open to members
Virtual - Zoom Call
Thu
Mar 14
7:00pm
Board Meeting
Virtual - Zoom Call
Wed
Mar 20
6:30pm
March General Meeting
Eno Hall and Zoom
Mon
Apr 1
11:59pm
April Competition Images Due Portrait (2) + Music (1)
Due: Mon 4/1
• Music (1)
• Portrait (2)
• Music (1)
• Portrait (2)
Wed
Apr 3
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series - Composition in Photography by David DesRochers
Most people take snapshots. Photographers create works of art. During this presentation, David will teach the elements of composition and show examples of how to use them to create compelling photographs. Subjects will include portraits, street & travel, architecture, and nature.
David is an accomplished public speaker and instructor and has been inspiring photographers for over 20 years. He has presented to camera clubs, conferences, and public libraries throughout North America. David teaches photography classes and leads photo tours for New Jersey Audubon's Digital Photography Workshop Series.
Most people take snapshots. Photographers create works of art. During this presentation, David will teach the elements of composition and show examples of how to use them to create compelling photographs. Subjects will include portraits, street & travel, architecture, and nature.
David is an accomplished public speaker and instructor and has been inspiring photographers for over 20 years. He has presented to camera clubs, conferences, and public libraries throughout North America. David teaches photography classes and leads photo tours for New Jersey Audubon's Digital Photography Workshop Series.
Virtual - Zoom Call
Wed
Apr 10
6:30pm
April judging - open to members
Virtual - Zoom Call
Thu
Apr 11
7:00pm
Board Meeting
Virtual - Zoom Call
Wed
Apr 17
6:30pm
April General Meeting
Eno Hall and Zoom
Wed
May 1
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series - Photoshop 101 with Frank Zaremba, MNEC
The Simsbury Camera Club is presenting Photoshop101 by Frank Zaremba MNEC.
Frank will discuss the basics of Photoshop in this presentation.The presentation will include a working demonstration in Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw. Topics covered include layers, adjustment layers, blend modes, selections and more.
Items covered will work for both Mac and Windows operating systems.
The Simsbury Camera Club is presenting Photoshop101 by Frank Zaremba MNEC.
Frank will discuss the basics of Photoshop in this presentation.The presentation will include a working demonstration in Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw. Topics covered include layers, adjustment layers, blend modes, selections and more.
Items covered will work for both Mac and Windows operating systems.
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Wed
May 1
11:59pm
May Competition Images Due Open (2) + Special Category: Seascapes and Cityscapes (1)
Due: Wed 5/1
• Open (2)
• Seascapes and Cityscapes (1)
• Open (2)
• Seascapes and Cityscapes (1)
Wed
May 8
6:30pm
May judging - open to members
Virtual - Zoom Call
Thu
May 9
6:30pm
Board Meeting
Virtual - Zoom Call
Wed
May 15
6:30pm
May General Meeting
Eno Hall and Zoom
Fri
Jun 7
5:30pm
Annual Banquet and Award Presentations at The Simsbury Inn
Simsbury Inn, Simsbury, CT and Zoom
Tue
Jun 25
6:30pm
April General Meeting
Eno Hall and Zoom
Mon
Sep 2
11:59pm
September Competition Images Due: Open (2) + Additional Nature (2) + Special Category: Monochrome (1)
Due: Mon 9/2
• Monochrome (1)
• Nature (2)
• Open (2)
• Monochrome (1)
• Nature (2)
• Open (2)
Wed
Sep 4
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series - Black & White by Geff Bourke
Join Geff as he discusses 7 steps to better B&W photography. Steps include camera settings, metering modes, tonal range, compositions and negative space. Sample photos will be shown as well as tips and tricksto better see in B&W as well.
Join Geff as he discusses 7 steps to better B&W photography. Steps include camera settings, metering modes, tonal range, compositions and negative space. Sample photos will be shown as well as tips and tricksto better see in B&W as well.
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Sep 11
6:30pm
September judging - open to members
Virtual - Zoom
Thu
Sep 12
6:30pm
Board of Directors meeting
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Sep 18
6:30pm
Competition results, with Internet Nature and September categories
Eno Hall - Old Courtroom and Zoom
Tue
Oct 1
11:59pm
October Competition Images Due: Travel (2) + Special Category: Shadows (1)
Due: Tue 10/1
• Shadows (1)
• Travel (2)
• Shadows (1)
• Travel (2)
Wed
Oct 2
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series - Motion by Danielle Austen
Using the technique of long exposures in nature photography has the ability to take your images in a new creative direction, by exploring the interplay of light, patterns, and tones. Take more control of your camera by using manual mode and understand the skills and accessories needed to achieve your goals.
Using the technique of long exposures in nature photography has the ability to take your images in a new creative direction, by exploring the interplay of light, patterns, and tones. Take more control of your camera by using manual mode and understand the skills and accessories needed to achieve your goals.
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Oct 9
6:30pm
October judging - open to members
Virtual - Zoom
Thu
Oct 10
6:30pm
Board of Directors meeting
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Oct 16
6:30pm
October General Meeting
Eno Hall - Old Courtroom is not available for the October 16th meeting.
Eno Hall - Old Courtroom is not available for the October 16th meeting.
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Wed
Oct 23
7:00pm
Luminosity Masking
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Fri
Nov 1
11:59pm
November Competition Images Due: Nature (2) + Special Category: Abandoned (1)
Due: Fri 11/1
• Abandoned (1)
• Nature (2)
• Abandoned (1)
• Nature (2)
Wed
Nov 6
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series - Intro to Video for Photographers & Videographers by Shiv Verma, FPSA, HonNE and current NECCC President
This session focuses on providing an introduction to the
basic aspects of video creation
This session focuses on providing an introduction to the
basic aspects of video creation
- From video equipment and audio recording
- To creating the story and the basic types of shots that effectively tell the story - composition and framing, etc.
- And so much more!
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Nov 13
6:30pm
November judging - open to members
Virtual - Zoom
Thu
Nov 14
6:30pm
Board of Directors meeting
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Nov 20
6:30pm
November General Meeting
Eno Hall - Old Courtroom and Zoom
Sun
Dec 1
11:59pm
December Competition Images Due: Open (2) + Special Category: Curves (1)
Due: Sun 12/1
• Curves (1)
• Open (2)
• Curves (1)
• Open (2)
Wed
Dec 4
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series - Winterscapes: The Beauty of Snow & Ice with Mark Bowie
Join Mark as he explores the art of seeing winters beauty and offers strategies, tips and techniques for crafting compelling images of dramatic snow-covered mountains, pristine backwoods, and intricate ice formations on lakes, ponds and waterways.
Join Mark as he explores the art of seeing winters beauty and offers strategies, tips and techniques for crafting compelling images of dramatic snow-covered mountains, pristine backwoods, and intricate ice formations on lakes, ponds and waterways.
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Dec 11
6:30pm
December judging - open to members
Virtual - Zoom
Thu
Dec 12
6:30pm
Board of Directors meeting
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Dec 18
6:30pm
December General Meeting
Eno Hall - Old Courtroom and Zoom
Wed
Jan 1
11:59pm
January Competition Images Due: Additional Nature (2) + Open (2) + Special Category: High Key(1)
Due: Wed 1/1
• High Key (1)
• Nature (2)
• Open (2)
• High Key (1)
• Nature (2)
• Open (2)
Wed
Jan 8
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series - Painting with Cameras by David DesRochers
Imagination is the faculty or action of forming new ideas, images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses. During this program, Painting with Cameras, David will discuss new ways to see and capture a variety of subjects by using techniques such as motion blur, multiple exposure, and lens zoom. Searching for and capturing subjects that are often overlooked or seldom seen will also be covered.
Imagination is the faculty or action of forming new ideas, images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses. During this program, Painting with Cameras, David will discuss new ways to see and capture a variety of subjects by using techniques such as motion blur, multiple exposure, and lens zoom. Searching for and capturing subjects that are often overlooked or seldom seen will also be covered.
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Jan 15
6:30pm
January judging - open to members
Virtual - Zoom
Thu
Jan 16
6:30pm
Board of Directors meeting
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Jan 22
6:30pm
January General Meeting
Eno Hall and Zoom
Sat
Feb 1
11:59pm
February Competition Images Due: Creative (2) Special Category: Still Life
Due: Sat 2/1
• Creative (2)
• Still Life (1)
• Creative (2)
• Still Life (1)
Wed
Feb 5
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Feb 12
6:30pm
February Judging open to members
Virtual - Zoom
Thu
Feb 13
6:30pm
Board of Directors meeting
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Feb 19
6:30pm
February General Meeting
Eno Hall and Zoom
Sat
Mar 1
11:59pm
March Competition Images Due: Open (2) + Special Category: The Eyes Have It (1)
Due: Sat 3/1
• Open (2)
• The Eyes Have it (1)
• Open (2)
• The Eyes Have it (1)
Wed
Mar 5
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series
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Wed
Mar 12
6:30pm
March judging - open to members
Virtual - Zoom
Thu
Mar 13
6:30pm
Board of Directors meeting
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Mar 19
6:30pm
March General Meeting
Eno Hall and Zoom
Tue
Apr 1
11:59pm
April Competition Images Due: Portraits (2) + Special Category: Backlit (1)
Due: Tue 4/1
• Backlit (1)
• Portrait (2)
• Backlit (1)
• Portrait (2)
Wed
Apr 2
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Apr 9
6:30pm
April judging - open to members
Virtual - Zoom
Thu
Apr 10
6:30pm
Board of Directors meeting
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
Apr 16
6:30pm
April General Meeting
Eno Hall and Zoom
Thu
May 1
11:59pm
May Competition Images Due: Open (2) + Special Category: Framing (1)
Due: Thu 5/1
• Framing (1)
• Open (2)
• Framing (1)
• Open (2)
Wed
May 7
7:00pm
Library Lecture Series
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
May 14
6:30pm
May judging - open to members
Virtual - Zoom
Thu
May 15
6:30pm
Board of Directors meeting
Virtual - Zoom
Wed
May 21
6:30pm
May General Meeting
Eno Hall and Zoom
Fri
Jun 13
5:30pm
Annual Banquet and Award Presentations at The Simsbury Inn
Simsbury Inn, Simsbury, CT and Zoom