Well here we are at the end of the 2009-2010 club year.
As I stated at the last meeting we were waiting for conformation from the 55th Signal Corp., Combat Camera at Ft. Meade. Although they were very much wanting to come and give us a presentation they found out that the XO and the the members that he was going to bring are going to be TDY out of town during this next week. So unfortunately they will not be able to give us the presentation. They are hoping that we will invite them for next year and that they will be able to fit it into their schedule.
However we do have a great photographer who will give us an enjoyable and information packed presentation. One of the most famous of our local photographers, Stan Stearns, has agreed to present to us Monday night. For those who may not know Stan he took one of the most published images in History. His image of John F. Kennedy Jr (John-John as he was known at the time) saluting his fathers casket on the caisson as it was being transported down Pennsylvania Ave in November of 1963. His many years working the White House and Washington beat and traveling with Presidents not only created many memorable images but gave him insight to the people and places that have made history. As a native of Annapolis Stan returned to his roots to build a very successful career as a portrait, wedding and commercial photographer. His images are available in galleries in places like Santa Fe, NM and Palm Beach, Fl.
Also this Meeting will highlight the presidents selection of 20 best images from this past year and the election of next years board.
Make sure that you do not miss this year ending event. I look forward to seeing you all Monday night!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Monday June 7th meeting
Well tonight's meeting looks like a good one. With all the images submitted for the challenge (cemeteries) and a bonus of a speaker with a short presentation on his work photographing cemeteries it should be fun.
We also will have a presentation from Jay Alden on his recent trip that should be both informative and entertaining. Make sure you attend and see how the members interpreted the challenge assignment.
Our last meeting is coming up in two weeks and we are waiting to hear confirmation on our final guest speaker. This promises to be the highlight of the year and you will not want to miss it. We are hoping to have final confirmation by the meeting tonight, however it may not come through that soon. If not watch the web site and both Don Dement's and my blog all this week for the announcement.
If you are at all patriotic you will be highly pleased, and I hope excited, with the announcement!
I look forward to seeing you all tonight!
We also will have a presentation from Jay Alden on his recent trip that should be both informative and entertaining. Make sure you attend and see how the members interpreted the challenge assignment.
Our last meeting is coming up in two weeks and we are waiting to hear confirmation on our final guest speaker. This promises to be the highlight of the year and you will not want to miss it. We are hoping to have final confirmation by the meeting tonight, however it may not come through that soon. If not watch the web site and both Don Dement's and my blog all this week for the announcement.
If you are at all patriotic you will be highly pleased, and I hope excited, with the announcement!
I look forward to seeing you all tonight!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Monday May 10th Meeting
This Monday's guest speaker will be David Colburn of Colburn Images. Dave will give a presentation on commercial photography. Dave has over 25 years experience as a professional photographer. His clients have included International Paper, The Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution (NAHAD), The Yacht Brokers Association of America, Platinum Publishing and Media Two to name a few. His work has been published in Chesapeake Bay Magazine, State of Maryland Destination Guide, Maryland Magazine, City of Annapolis Magazine and various Anne Arundel County Visitors Center and Chamber of Commerce publications.
Most recently Dave was awarded by Eastman Kodak as the winner of the May 2010 Kodak Moment award. This is a world wide contest that is run each month by Eastman Kodak and his image of an Osprey can be seen on Kodak's website.
We will also get a chance to see some of the images taken on the last field trip to the Naval Academy and Matt will enlighten us with how the days events went.
Make sure to put this event on your must do list for Monday!
Most recently Dave was awarded by Eastman Kodak as the winner of the May 2010 Kodak Moment award. This is a world wide contest that is run each month by Eastman Kodak and his image of an Osprey can be seen on Kodak's website.
We will also get a chance to see some of the images taken on the last field trip to the Naval Academy and Matt will enlighten us with how the days events went.
Make sure to put this event on your must do list for Monday!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Monday April 26 Meeting
This Monday's meeting should be fun to see how we all interpret the challenge "Transportation"
Our reviewer for this meeting will be Michael Sheras. Mike's photographic career began in the early 1970's. After graduating from University of Illinois College of Law Mike decided that his future would be better spent at his passion, photography. Michael has had the opportunity over the years to work with many famous photographers including Ansell Adams, Art Wolf, Nick Nichols, Sam Abell, Eddie Adams and all of the Presidential photographers since President Reagan to mention just a few. One of Mikes early jobs was as a photo editor for Petersens Photographic Magazine. His images have been published in many magazines and newspapers throughout his career.
Mike has photographed events including Presidential Inaugurations, national political conventions, summer and winter Olympics here and abroad, NASCAR events, Formula 1 events, Indy 500 and many others to numerous to list in a short bio.
Since 1985 Mike has been a Professional Market Representative with Canon USA and in this capacity has many years of teaching photography at photo workshops around the world. His experiences and knowledge will bring great insight into our challenge "Transportation".
Don't miss this meeting!
Our reviewer for this meeting will be Michael Sheras. Mike's photographic career began in the early 1970's. After graduating from University of Illinois College of Law Mike decided that his future would be better spent at his passion, photography. Michael has had the opportunity over the years to work with many famous photographers including Ansell Adams, Art Wolf, Nick Nichols, Sam Abell, Eddie Adams and all of the Presidential photographers since President Reagan to mention just a few. One of Mikes early jobs was as a photo editor for Petersens Photographic Magazine. His images have been published in many magazines and newspapers throughout his career.
Mike has photographed events including Presidential Inaugurations, national political conventions, summer and winter Olympics here and abroad, NASCAR events, Formula 1 events, Indy 500 and many others to numerous to list in a short bio.
Since 1985 Mike has been a Professional Market Representative with Canon USA and in this capacity has many years of teaching photography at photo workshops around the world. His experiences and knowledge will bring great insight into our challenge "Transportation".
Don't miss this meeting!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
DPCA Meeting Monday April 12th
Its amazing how time fly's and can get away from you. Well it almost felt like summer had arrived, but back to reality.
This Mondays meeting promises to be a great one. We will first hear from and be entertained by our guest (who just happens to be the first place winner of our exhibit in the Chaney Gallery). Hunter Harris is an accomplished aerial photographer and his images of the Chesapeake Bay area that will show the changes in the area over a period of years will be both inspiring and enlightening.
The second half of the evening we will go down to the second floor to the Chaney Gallery where Hunter will answer questions about his work. We will also hear from some of the other award winners who will give us insight into what inspired them to shoot their images on display. And the crowing jewel of the evening will be the awarding of the Peoples Choice Award from the exhibit. During Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts Art Fest the public got to vote for their favorite image in the show.
Plan to be there and see if the public's opinion is any different from that of our judge. For those who have not taken the time to visit this exhibit this will be a great time to see not only our clubs talents but those from outside the club who were selected to show their works. You can be your own judge and see how your opinion stacks up to our experts and the public at large.
Also keep in mind that our next challenge will be coming due soon. The challenge is Transportation. Use your imagination and see what you can come up with. Is it planes, trains and automobiles (like the movie), or something else that just takes you away!
Hope to see you all at the meeting Monday night.
This Mondays meeting promises to be a great one. We will first hear from and be entertained by our guest (who just happens to be the first place winner of our exhibit in the Chaney Gallery). Hunter Harris is an accomplished aerial photographer and his images of the Chesapeake Bay area that will show the changes in the area over a period of years will be both inspiring and enlightening.
The second half of the evening we will go down to the second floor to the Chaney Gallery where Hunter will answer questions about his work. We will also hear from some of the other award winners who will give us insight into what inspired them to shoot their images on display. And the crowing jewel of the evening will be the awarding of the Peoples Choice Award from the exhibit. During Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts Art Fest the public got to vote for their favorite image in the show.
Plan to be there and see if the public's opinion is any different from that of our judge. For those who have not taken the time to visit this exhibit this will be a great time to see not only our clubs talents but those from outside the club who were selected to show their works. You can be your own judge and see how your opinion stacks up to our experts and the public at large.
Also keep in mind that our next challenge will be coming due soon. The challenge is Transportation. Use your imagination and see what you can come up with. Is it planes, trains and automobiles (like the movie), or something else that just takes you away!
Hope to see you all at the meeting Monday night.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Well it sure looks a lot like winter!! I know that most of you are probley thinking you could do with out this snow, but for someone like me who grew up on the northern part of Lake Michigan it brings back great memories of a younger life filled with snow forts, snow ball fights, skiing and sledding. It is a great time if you go out and enjoy it. Of course down here it gives us a great opportunity to photograph some beautiful scenes. So I hope that after you have dug ourselves out that you pick up the camera and at least take a walk. Explore the many opportunities to create great images, not to mention recording the near record snow fall.
We will hear later today from Don Dement on if we will have a meeting tomorrow night or postpone the scheduled itinerary for two weeks from know. Make sure you check your e-mail and the front page of our site for the updated information.
We do have some great guest speakers lined up over the next two months so make sure you put the dates on your must do list.
See you all at the next meeting.
We will hear later today from Don Dement on if we will have a meeting tomorrow night or postpone the scheduled itinerary for two weeks from know. Make sure you check your e-mail and the front page of our site for the updated information.
We do have some great guest speakers lined up over the next two months so make sure you put the dates on your must do list.
See you all at the next meeting.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Reviewer for Holiday Events Challenge
FYI to all members. The reviewer for this coming Mondays challenge "Holiday Events" will be John Bildahl.
John is a well known East Coast yachting photographer based here in Annapolis. Starting his career over 35 years ago in New York and later moving to Annapolis he has built a reputation for combining an artistic eye with technical and commercial strengths in a broad range of areas, including product still-life, people, events and architectural photography. You may visit his web site at www.photoshelter.com/c/bildahlphotography and view some of his work.
I look forward to having John bring his insights and expertise to the meeting this coming Monday!
John is a well known East Coast yachting photographer based here in Annapolis. Starting his career over 35 years ago in New York and later moving to Annapolis he has built a reputation for combining an artistic eye with technical and commercial strengths in a broad range of areas, including product still-life, people, events and architectural photography. You may visit his web site at www.photoshelter.com/c/bildahlphotography and view some of his work.
I look forward to having John bring his insights and expertise to the meeting this coming Monday!
