Portrait Photography Session

I am sharing information that I received from Printmakers, Inc.; one of our sponsors.

Clay Blackmore
How to Photograph Everyone

Fun and engaging, Blackmore has created a new program for those who wish to learn how to create great portraits of everyone.

Consistent results are at the heart of this new program with an emphasis on posting, lighting, composition, and expression. Working outdoors or in the studio Blackmore will show you how to harness the light and create beautiful images of men, women, children, families, brides, individuals, couples, and groups.

“Confidence is the key”, explains Blackmore. “I can help anyone gain a better understanding of what people like and don’t like in their portraits. We simply concentrate on a few simple thoughts each time we get behind our camera. Once we have the techniques memorized our hands can form unbreakable patterns allowing us to work from the heart.”

Blackmore is one of the most passionate photographers working in the country today. One of Canon’s Explorers of Light and a member of the elite Cameracraftsmen group, his love for this industry is evident in every image he creates and his lectures have been embraced worldwide.

Monday August 16, 2010

Radisson Hotel
2081 Post Rd
Warwick, RI 02886

9am – 4pm

1 hour lunch

Program is free, lunch $25.00

Seating is limited, Call Printmakers at (401) 728-4305 to register for seminar and lunch. Lunch will include soup, salad, sandwich bar, dessert selection, coffee and tea.

Exhibit Announcement

I have just posted on my site the announcement of my upcoming exhibit in September-October. Note the opening reception on September 16, 2010, it will be great if you can make it. If you plan to come to the opening reception please RSVP by clicking on this e-mail link.

Raptor Photo Session

Raptor Preview Photo Session
September 4, 2010

Calling all photographers – Audubon offers a rare photo session with birds of prey on September 4. Take advantage of this special opportunity to spend time behind the lens and get up close with a Great Horned Owl, American Kestrel, Screech Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, and Barred Owl. Each bird will be placed in a natural setting for that perfect shot. No tents, no crowds, no jostling for camera position. Each bird will be taken out one at a time, providing plenty of time to snap many pictures. As a BONUS – Photographers that participate will receive a free pass to Audubon’s Raptor Weekend.

Location:  Audubon’s Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI;
Date/Time:  September 4, 2010; 10:00 am-12:00 pm;
Program Fee: $65/member, $75/non-member; Ages: Adult.
Course Number: 164333-101

Registration is required. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

Kristen Swanberg
Senior Director of Education
Audubon Society of Rhode Island
1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-245-7500 ext. 3111
Fax: 401-245-9339
kswanberg@asri.org

PSReye Focus Final Call 50% Off Sale

I wrote about the morning sale, there is another and final 50% off sale on the PSReye Focus Magazine. The following is from the MagCloud Web site:

Final Flash Sale–7pm Tonight! (PDT) 20 Jul 2010

Last chance for 50% off production costs on all full-price magazines. Final “flash sale” starts at 7 pm (PDT) until 9 pm.

(Remember the Pacific time in the sale notice.)

Manipulated Photographs – Adams’ Take

During one of my presentations at NECCC last weekend I expressed my view that Ansel Adams never made realistic photographs. Every photograph he took never ended at the point of releasing the shutter, never. He exposed for a particular vision, then developed the negative in different developers, sometimes in multiple developers with water baths in between. Then in the printing stage he exercised utmost control to produce the print that he had in mind. Then I added “if manipulation was OK for Adams, why is it not OK for digital photographers?” I think the answer lies in the accessibility of the tools for control. In the old days only the most skilled, master craftsman, the most patient could either do it in the darkroom or those who could afford hire the skilled people to do it for them. Today, the tools are well within the reach of everyone interested. That is the good part, but there is the rub; not all are skilled enough to produce the desired results and the technique becomes too visible, and it comes to the forefront.

I stumbled upon an interview with Adams just a few minutes ago where he clearly states that his pictures are not meant to be realistic and always had manipulation. Later in the interview he also talks about the then future electronic imaging. It is worth viewing and contemplating.

(You can see my presentation notes on my site, read from bottom up.)

PSRI Magazine Sale – Very limited time

MagCloud, the printer of the PSReye Focus Magazine is running very limited time sales with 50% off the production cost. The next one will start in less than 15 minutes and will run for 2 hours. To be exact, the 50% off sale will be between 7 am – 9 am Pacific time (10 am – 12 pm Eastern time) on July 20, 2010. The magazine is now available with perfect binding rather than saddle stitched; it will look more like Popular Photography or other magazines that has a spine. If you were waiting for a sale to get your copy, this is the time. I understand that after this sale there may be (may be) other 2-hour sale periods. If you miss this one just visit MagCloud.com and see if there is another one coming. I believe today is the last day of the sale.

Visit PSReye Focus Magazine to view and to purchase on sale. Regular price $16, on sale under $10.

Discount Codes

PSRI members receive discounts from our sponsors. You can find the discount amounts and codes below. Sponsors offering discounts include Photodex, Nik Software, Topaz Labs, Printmakers Inc., HDR Soft (Photomatix), Imagenomic. The discount code information is visible if you are a dues paying member and have logged in to your account.

This content is for members only.

Expo 2010 – Canon Wonder Camera

New PSRI Membership System

I am pleased to announce that PSRI has a new membership registration and dues payment system. With this system in place, we will be able to give every member a login ID to the Web site and provide information accessible only by dues paying PSRI members. It is a straight forward process and you will find the details under the Membership menu option. Here is the summary:

1. The firs step is “Registration” without which you will not be able to login to see the dues payment page
2. The second step is to login
3. The third step (optional but we would very much like you to do it) is to update your profile
4. The fourth step is to visit the “Pay Dues” page which is only visible after logging in to the site
5. There, you can purchase the type of membership you want
6. For family membership, both members may register but only one needs to pay. We will manually adjust the second member’s record to give full access to the site
7. Memberships are valid for one year FROM THE DATE OF PAYMENT

There may be small snags, difficulties, or error messages. Please review the process and make sure you are following it accurately. Write to me if you need help.

Undersea, Land, and Air

Nature Photography by Bill Dwyer

July 11 – August 28, 2010
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Local photographer Bill Dwyer takes us on a photographic journey with images from sea, land, and air. From tiny shrimp and manta rays, to flowers, insects and birds, he shares with viewers his love of nature. A long-time Audubon volunteer, Bill is a strong advocate for preserving the natural world.

Opening reception Sunday July 11, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.

Audubon Environmental Education Center
1401 Hope Street
Bristol, RI

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