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.

Local Photography Seminar

The Rick Sammon, one of Canon’s Explorers of Light, is coming to the Plymouth area for a full day seminar on November 20th. 

Rick Sammon Seminar

If you look at Rick Sammon’s website, you will see his scheduled visit to the Newport Photo Guild on 10 November 2010, as well as a visit to the Camera Connection in Colchester, CT on 14 November 2010.

Rick Sammon Seminar Saturday, November 20th, 10-3.
Plymouth Plantation in Plymouth, MA
$40 for Plymouth Digital Photography members, $45 for non members.

This is not just a slide show of pretty images. Rick is there to share what he’s learned over his many years as a professional photographer. After Rick “takes” us on a visual journey through the exciting world of digital photography. Rick will share some of his favorite Photoshop CS enhancements.
All level photographers will be inspired from this seminar.
For more info, visit with Rick at www.ricksammon.com Rick will be autographing his books at the event.

This seminar is presented by PDP, Plymouth Digital Photographers, a photo club of 460 members in Plymouth, MA. To join go to www.meetup.com/plymouthPhotographers/   for free PDP membership.

A buffet lunch and free parking are included in the seminar fee.
Please arrive by 9:30 for registration so we can begin promptly at 10am.

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

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

A New Exhibit

I will have a new exhibit in the Cleveland State University Art Gallery between May 21 – June 21, 2001. You can read the details and see the exhibit catalog on my site.

Sharpening Presentation

As you may recall, I had a workshop on sharpening strategies in Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom a few months ago. Not everyone could make it due to its timing. Since then the Quinebaug Valley Photo Club invited me to present an abridged version of it on April 15, 2010. They are located in Putnam, CT. If anyone is interested to attend we should let them know ahead of time. Also, if anyone wants to go, I would like to hitch a ride if possible.

On another note, “water” has been the subject of conversations, clean up, repair, basements, etc. I have been taking so many water and water-related photographs for the last 4-5 days, I almost feel bloated. Some are documentary, others the result of my photographic pursuit of a subject. If you care to see them, point your browsers to RI Flood on my blog.

Printing Workflow Presentation

If you like to review the presentation I made this evening, February 23, 2010, you will find the information on my site. I recommend that you watch the slide show one slide at a time with full effects, showing the transition from one state to the next. The PDF files are for convenience and for printing if you like. You may ask questions if you have any; if you do, please do so where the post is on my site so the questions and answers have context and accumulated information.

National Wildlife Federation Photography Contest

Today I received notice of the annual photography contest organized by the National Wildlife Federation. Prizes total $30,000 in three divisions: Professional, Amateur, and Youth.  You can enter up to 25 images for a single entry fee of $20, which includes a one year membership  if you are not already a member of NWF.

More details here:    NWF Photo Contest

Workshop Notes on Sharpening

The sharpening workshop on January 3, 2010 was well received. Dennis is going to share his notes with more detail, but until then you can view the slide show of the conceptual part of the presentation and get a copy of the printable handout.

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