Well the first challenge is now behind us, and I must say that the quality of images shows just how much talent we have in the club. For those who did not attend the opening of the clubs juried show at Bella Photo Art & Framing Gallery in Edgewater you missed a great evening. Over 60 people attended the opening and were treated to great images and enlightening conversations. We all want to thank our juror J.D. Cantu for a fine job, as well as his insights and encouragement. If you have not yet stopped by to see your club members images please do so soon. These images would make great gifts for the holidays, and remember that 15% of the sales go to Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in support of their visual arts programs.
Our next meeting on November 30th promises to be very informative. The guest speaker is both a still photographer and videographer with many years of experience in both mediums. Tom Sullivan will be giving us a look into the new world of still digital cameras with HD video features. You will learn not only what they can do, but also what you need to be aware of as this new mix of high technology becomes even more commonplace.
Toms has worked in the zoo and conservation field for over thirty years. Tom started his professional photography career in Key Largo, Florida working in underwater photography for the Steven Frinks School of Underwater Photography. After returning to the Washington/Baltimore area he began working with the Smithsonian National Zoological Park and it was here that Tom developed his skills in the fine art of zoo photography. His images have appeared in several national underwater magazines and The National Zoos publications. In 1984 Tom was offered an opportunity to photograph, display and design the underwater graphics exhibit in the new wing of the National Aquarium in Washington.
In 1987 Tom formed his own production company, dealing mainly with zoo research and conservation. He has provided numerous video clips for the three major local television stations, as well as CBS and NBC on a national level. Tom has worked on several documentaries for PBS and has had a project accepted by National Geographic films. Tom has also been a presenter at several International Zoological and Conservation Conferences around the country on photographic and video applications in field and zoo research.
In keeping with the photographic theme of the animal kingdom, Mr Sullivan was one of the Baltimore Orioles Baseball Teams photographers for over 12 years. He continued his sports photography as photographer for the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards/Bullets and the Baltimore Ravens. He also has done commercial work for numerous national corporations.
His expertise brings great insight into this new mix of still and video imagery in the world of digital products.
We will also be having a panel of members discussing "Whats in the Bag". A look at what some of us feel are important things to have in your gadget bag when going on a photographic outing.
Don't miss this great evening of insight and learning.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Nov. 13th Exhibit and Nov. 16th Meeting
Well here we are ready to have our first exhibit of the year and our first challenge. We now have almost all of the images here at Bella Photo Art & Framing Gallery and are getting ready to hang the show. The images in this show will let the Annapolis area know that we have some very good photo artist in the region, and the club can be proud that they are members. Make sure you plan on attending the opening on Friday night the 13th from 6 until 9PM. Get a chance to meet and speak to our jurist J.D. Cantu. Food and beverages will be served so come hungry and thirsty.
Monday nights meeting will be the action challenge and we have a reviewer lined up that will bring a professionals view to the art of action photography. Leslie Billman's work in sports photography has earned her a position with a wire service specializing in Tennis photography. Her work has been used by the USGA in their magazine. She also enjoys shooting candid portraits of children and pets and she has developed a large collection of micro-photography from the world of nature. Her works have been published nationally and locally her work has been displayed at the Cheasapeake Photo Gallery here in Annapolis. Plan on attending Mondays meeting and meet this local, nationally recognized photographer.
We will also have a presentation on back lighting and fill flash photography and a presentation by Mat Korbelak on the field trip to the animal shelter a few weeks back.
Hope to see you all on both Friday night at Bella Photo Art & Framing Gallery and at the meeting Monday evening.
Monday nights meeting will be the action challenge and we have a reviewer lined up that will bring a professionals view to the art of action photography. Leslie Billman's work in sports photography has earned her a position with a wire service specializing in Tennis photography. Her work has been used by the USGA in their magazine. She also enjoys shooting candid portraits of children and pets and she has developed a large collection of micro-photography from the world of nature. Her works have been published nationally and locally her work has been displayed at the Cheasapeake Photo Gallery here in Annapolis. Plan on attending Mondays meeting and meet this local, nationally recognized photographer.
We will also have a presentation on back lighting and fill flash photography and a presentation by Mat Korbelak on the field trip to the animal shelter a few weeks back.
Hope to see you all on both Friday night at Bella Photo Art & Framing Gallery and at the meeting Monday evening.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
November 2 Meeting
Here we are already into the fall season with many great opportunities for colorful images. Make sure to get out and enjoy the sights and sounds of this active season.
At our next meeting we will have another showcase. Although the site listed this showcase as (Places I Remember), we have stated that showcases are open to all subjects. This remains so for this showcase as well.
We will also have a review of the shelter tip by Matt Korbelak.
We are also going to have a timely tech talk on fast vs slow shutter speeds in action photography by Dan Tasikas. With our upcoming challenge (Action Photography) set for the meeting on November 16 this will be a great help in selecting how you want to capture those images.
Work is now being done by those who were selected to show their images at the upcoming exhibit at Bella Photo Art & Framing Gallery and I must say that these are impressive images. Keep Friday November 13 clear so that you can participate in the opening reception from 6-9PM. Keep in mind that 15% of all gallery sales from this show will go to help support the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts and their Visual Arts Program. Bring along friends and hear the stories behind the images from the photographers who took them!
I look forward to seeing you all at the next meeting.
At our next meeting we will have another showcase. Although the site listed this showcase as (Places I Remember), we have stated that showcases are open to all subjects. This remains so for this showcase as well.
We will also have a review of the shelter tip by Matt Korbelak.
We are also going to have a timely tech talk on fast vs slow shutter speeds in action photography by Dan Tasikas. With our upcoming challenge (Action Photography) set for the meeting on November 16 this will be a great help in selecting how you want to capture those images.
Work is now being done by those who were selected to show their images at the upcoming exhibit at Bella Photo Art & Framing Gallery and I must say that these are impressive images. Keep Friday November 13 clear so that you can participate in the opening reception from 6-9PM. Keep in mind that 15% of all gallery sales from this show will go to help support the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts and their Visual Arts Program. Bring along friends and hear the stories behind the images from the photographers who took them!
I look forward to seeing you all at the next meeting.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
October 5th Digital Photography Club of Annapolis Meeting
The first meeting is now past and although I was not able to attend, by all accounts it was a hit! Many good images from many members as well as a very informative presentation from Colby Munger. Keep up the good work and participation.
The October 5th meeting of the Digital Photography Club of Annapolis will be both informative and entertaining. Our guest speaker is Barbara Ellison who will give a presentation on creative imaging and printing. I have had the pleasure of knowing Barbara for almost 20 years, both professionally and personally.
Barbara has had the fortune of being able to combine four of her favorite pastimes into her imaging career-photography, art, gardening and travel. Barbara has photographed events ranging from politics including National Conventions and Presidential Inaugurations, to sporting events like the Atlanta Olympics, Kentucky Derby and NASCAR. When her husband Michael opened an orchid nursery she found that she was drawn to those unusual orchids and was able to spend time exploring different ways to present them.
Barbary has taught photography workshops at Palm Beach Photographic Center, Horizon Photo Workshops, Woodstock Photo Workshops, Blue Ridge Photo Workshops and Bella Photo Art & Framing Gallery. She is also one of the highlighted instructors annually at Photofusion held in Delray Beach, FL.
Her work is published in the books "Digital Photo Art" by Thereas Airey and books by Patrick Rice titled "Professional Techniques for Black and White Digital Photography" and "Digital Infrared Photography". Her pastels enhanced orchids were featured in an article in the "August 2005 edition of the online magazine "Digitaljouranlist.org". She has shown in galleries in Florida, Ohio and Maryland.
Barbara currently resides with her husband, dogs and cat in Goldvein, Virginia.
We will also get updates on field trips, upcoming exhibits, challenges and a web walk.
I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday night Oct. 5th.
The October 5th meeting of the Digital Photography Club of Annapolis will be both informative and entertaining. Our guest speaker is Barbara Ellison who will give a presentation on creative imaging and printing. I have had the pleasure of knowing Barbara for almost 20 years, both professionally and personally.
Barbara has had the fortune of being able to combine four of her favorite pastimes into her imaging career-photography, art, gardening and travel. Barbara has photographed events ranging from politics including National Conventions and Presidential Inaugurations, to sporting events like the Atlanta Olympics, Kentucky Derby and NASCAR. When her husband Michael opened an orchid nursery she found that she was drawn to those unusual orchids and was able to spend time exploring different ways to present them.
Barbary has taught photography workshops at Palm Beach Photographic Center, Horizon Photo Workshops, Woodstock Photo Workshops, Blue Ridge Photo Workshops and Bella Photo Art & Framing Gallery. She is also one of the highlighted instructors annually at Photofusion held in Delray Beach, FL.
Her work is published in the books "Digital Photo Art" by Thereas Airey and books by Patrick Rice titled "Professional Techniques for Black and White Digital Photography" and "Digital Infrared Photography". Her pastels enhanced orchids were featured in an article in the "August 2005 edition of the online magazine "Digitaljouranlist.org". She has shown in galleries in Florida, Ohio and Maryland.
Barbara currently resides with her husband, dogs and cat in Goldvein, Virginia.
We will also get updates on field trips, upcoming exhibits, challenges and a web walk.
I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday night Oct. 5th.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Upcoming DPCA Season
September is soon approaching and another exciting season of photography lies ahead. For those of you who do not know me yet let me take this first posting to give you a little of my background.
I got my photography start when I purchased a Yashica 35GMAT while in the Air Force and stationed in Guam in the early 70's. Since that time it has not only become a passion, but also my livelihood. Like many who decided on a career around photography I joined a camera club in Tucson, Arizona where I was stationed with the Air Force. The insights I got from that camera club and seminars that I attended led me to stay with photography as a career when I left the Air Force in 1975.
Returning to Michigan and moving to Ann Arbor (home of the UofM) I got a job working for a Camera retail chain out of Detroit. This supported my "habit" and allowed me to earn a steady income while pursuing my education in the art of professional photography. After years of both working in photo retail and shooting weddings, environmental portraits and other assorted assignments I decided that the sales end of photo equipment was what I enjoyed the most.
After moving to the Albany, Troy, Schenectady area of upstate NY where my wife took a teaching job, and working as a store manager and buyer for a multi-store chain, I struck out on my own as an independent photo sales representative. I spent the next few years representing companies like Kiron, Brandess/Kalt, Cardcraft, Fujinon binoculars, Jobo Phototechnix and Minox. In 1984 I went to work for Canon USA as a sales representative to the retail photo market in upstate NY and Vermont. In 1993 I transferred to Canon USA's Government Marketing Division where my new responsibilities were for the sales of photographic, video and visual communication products to the Federal, State and Local government agencies nation wide.
In 2005 I retired from Canon USA and in 2006 I opened up Bella Photo Art & Framing Gallery here in Edgewater, MD.
I look forward to this years DPCA season and hope to help in bringing interesting programs, speakers and photographers to our meetings so that we can all learn and enjoy.
This space will be devoted to bring you information about upcoming programs and events so please check it often.
Michael Kellogg
I got my photography start when I purchased a Yashica 35GMAT while in the Air Force and stationed in Guam in the early 70's. Since that time it has not only become a passion, but also my livelihood. Like many who decided on a career around photography I joined a camera club in Tucson, Arizona where I was stationed with the Air Force. The insights I got from that camera club and seminars that I attended led me to stay with photography as a career when I left the Air Force in 1975.
Returning to Michigan and moving to Ann Arbor (home of the UofM) I got a job working for a Camera retail chain out of Detroit. This supported my "habit" and allowed me to earn a steady income while pursuing my education in the art of professional photography. After years of both working in photo retail and shooting weddings, environmental portraits and other assorted assignments I decided that the sales end of photo equipment was what I enjoyed the most.
After moving to the Albany, Troy, Schenectady area of upstate NY where my wife took a teaching job, and working as a store manager and buyer for a multi-store chain, I struck out on my own as an independent photo sales representative. I spent the next few years representing companies like Kiron, Brandess/Kalt, Cardcraft, Fujinon binoculars, Jobo Phototechnix and Minox. In 1984 I went to work for Canon USA as a sales representative to the retail photo market in upstate NY and Vermont. In 1993 I transferred to Canon USA's Government Marketing Division where my new responsibilities were for the sales of photographic, video and visual communication products to the Federal, State and Local government agencies nation wide.
In 2005 I retired from Canon USA and in 2006 I opened up Bella Photo Art & Framing Gallery here in Edgewater, MD.
I look forward to this years DPCA season and hope to help in bringing interesting programs, speakers and photographers to our meetings so that we can all learn and enjoy.
This space will be devoted to bring you information about upcoming programs and events so please check it often.
Michael Kellogg
