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- About Us
April 15, 2009, 10:10
Photographic Society of Rhode Island is dedicated to expanding the love and appreciation of photography. With over 150 members it is the largest in RI
- Competition
April 15, 2009, 16:04
Photographic competition at Photographic Society of Rhode Island
- Competition Results
April 15, 2009, 16:44
Competitions play an important role in the activities of the club. Many members participate in different categories and the competitive spirit compels all to…
- Competition Rules
April 15, 2009, 16:07
. The Digital Entry Form can be found HERE. . PSRI holds five competitions in one season, see Calendar page for competition and login dates. Please read…
- MultiScreen Competition
September 26, 2009, 19:25
Multi Screen is a competition in which several clubs are assigned a list of subjects to photograph between 1 May 2012 and 1 May 2013. Each club projects their…
- Size-Sharpen-Save
September 26, 2009, 15:25
Here are instructions to size, sharpen, and save digital images for projection during PSRI competitions. This technique permits the protographer to shape…
- Competition Results
- Membership
April 15, 2009, 16:48
Membership rules and requirements at PSRI, Photographic Society of Rhode Island
- Edit Profile
June 18, 2010, 09:11
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- Login / Logout
June 18, 2010, 09:10
This is the member login page. Please enter username and password in the login form. When entering user ID and password make sure there are no spaces at the…
- Membership FAQ
March 8, 2012, 12:26
We receive questions from time to time and gathered the answers to most often asked questions here for your reference. Why do I have to fist register? Bec…
- Pay Dues
June 18, 2010, 08:57
PSRI membership can be purchased here but the actual purchase options at the bottom of the page are visible only after logging in with your user ID and…
- Registration
June 18, 2010, 09:07
This is a member registration page. The first step to become a member of PSRI starts here. If you do not have an account, create one. After successful login…
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- OS Exhibition
April 15, 2009, 16:56
Ocean State Color Dual Projection Exhibition
- OSE 2005
April 15, 2009, 17:03
The 1st ANNUAL PSRI SPECIAL THEMES SALON The theme for 2005: SCAPES - Land, Sea, Urban and Other. The First Annual PSRI Special Themes Salon was a great…
- OSE 2006
April 15, 2009, 17:02
PSRI 2nd Annual Ocean State Color Slide Exhibition The 2006 Open Color Exhibition has ended with many great photographs from different parts of the world.…
- OSE 2007
April 15, 2009, 17:01
PSRI 3rd Annual Ocean State Color Dual Projection Exhibition The 2007 Open Color Dual Projection Exhibition has ended with many great photographs from…
- OSE 2008
April 15, 2009, 16:59
2008 PSRI 4th Annual Ocean State Color Dual Projection Exhibition Photographic Society of Rhode Island is proud to announce the 2008 Ocean State Color Dual…
- OSE 2009
December 23, 2009, 17:01
Accepted Images The following is the slide show created for the purposes of showing at various club meetings. Here we are sharing, possibly for the first time…
- OSE 2010 Acceptances
December 23, 2010, 22:35
The following are the segments of slide shows featuring accepted and winning images. You can view them by clicking on their link, which will open an overlay…
- OSE 2011
July 11, 2011, 10:45
Information and forms about the 2009 Ocean State Color Dual Projection Exhibition
- OSE 2012
September 10, 2012, 09:49
2012 PSRI 8th Annual Ocean State Color Dual Projection Exhibition View the latest Status List. View the Color Catalog View medal winners and…
- OSE 2005
- Resources
September 11, 2010, 16:16
PHOTOGRAPHY CONCEPTS Glossary of Digital Photography Terms and Concepts Camera Metering and Exposure Understanding Camera Lenses Understan…
- Member Sites
September 2, 2010, 08:23
Click on the member's name below to be connected to his/her website. Mary Doo Mike Dooley A. Cemal Ekin Marion Faria James Fraser Dennis…
- Member Sites
- Site Map
May 11, 2009, 12:28
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- ... and his drawings by: acekin
February 14, 2010, 09:36
If you liked Michael Paul Smith's time-travel photographs from the past, take a look at his drawings and paintings. They are rendered with great technical…
- 2010 Ocean State International Catalog by: acekin
December 21, 2010, 15:10
The digital catalog of the 2010 Ocean State Color Dual Projection Exhibition is ready for viewing. The presentation of all the accepted entries will be ready…
- 2010 Ocean State International Scores by: acekin
November 14, 2010, 11:49
The judging of the 2010 Ocean State International Exhibition has completed. Although the catalog is under construction, we would like to share the score card…
- 30 March 2010 Meeting Cancelled by: Dennis Goulet
March 30, 2010, 16:13
Due to the amount of flooding, closed streets, and water in people's homes, the meeting tonight, 30 March 2010, is cancelled. We will try to schedule…
- A Contest at the Chateau by: acekin
September 9, 2011, 21:11
I received the following information from Bonnie Palmer of Chateau Charmant about a contest they are holding. It has a short deadline if anyone might be…
- A Contest Winner by: acekin
July 6, 2011, 09:18
One of the two photographs I submitted to World Wide Gala Awards: Portraits & People was selected for inclusion in the upcoming book with the same title.…
- A Different Kind of Photography by: acekin
February 14, 2010, 00:22
Flickr has millions of photographs; now I don't know the exact number but it seems to house a huge volume of photographs. Many, obviously not all by any…
- A Few Mini Workshops with PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
April 2, 2013, 07:34
Hello PSRI! During the month of April, PSRI will be conducting 2 "mini" workshops! These short, hands on sessions are meant to introduce you to new…
- A few useful resources by: acekin
May 1, 2011, 22:04
A new post on KeptLight may be of interest to see, about Canon, and Photoshop.
- A Great Night of Mentoring! by: Mike Dooley
January 26, 2013, 09:56
Mentor night at the Photographic Society of Rhode Island is when experienced and trusted advisers in the club, teach other members who are eager to make…
- A High School Project by: acekin
March 29, 2012, 19:32
I would like to share with you the publication Zach Dooley has created as part of his senior project. I agreed to be his mentor as he tried to learn the ins…
- A Journey Ended by: Dennis Goulet
October 22, 2010, 08:01
Lane Newquist, long-time member and good friend of PSRI passed away Tuesday, October 19 at his home at 70 years old. All of us at PSRI are so saddened to…
- A Message from the President by: Dennis Goulet
September 8, 2012, 12:43
Hello PSRI, and welcome back to what is shaping up to be another very exciting year for our club! I hope you have all had a great summer, and I am looking…
- A new blog and a new book by: acekin
September 20, 2009, 16:21
Boston based photographer Lou Jones has started writing a blog that is directed at camera clubs and related organizations. Some of you will remember Lou from…
- A New Canon G by: acekin
January 11, 2012, 17:00
Canon announced a more evolved, and refined rangefinder-style camera with very attractive features. The most notable feature is its very large sensor for such…
- A new color tool by: acekin
September 28, 2009, 22:32
Designed to be portable and used anywhere, X-Rite ColorChecker® Passport and the included Adobe Lightroom Plugin promises to make color correction,…
- A New Exhibit by: acekin
April 25, 2010, 16:04
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…
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
December 18, 2011, 21:50
... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- A new public beta by: acekin
October 23, 2009, 09:49
Look at the image below, you will see version "3" of Adobe Lightroom. Yes, it is on the horizon with new and/or improved feature set including better noise…
- A new site feature by: acekin
November 26, 2009, 23:52
If you like to be alerted when there is a new post on the site, you can subscribe to the alert service by entering your e-mail address in the field on the…
- A New Web Service From Photodex by: acekin
December 7, 2010, 22:39
Photodex, one of our continuing sponsors and makers of the popular ProShow Producer and Gold series has just announced a new product: ProShow Web. I have been…
- A Promising Webcast by: acekin
June 3, 2011, 17:12
KelbyTraining.com is offering a special program, "Another Day With Jay Maisel" on June 6, 2011 at 6 PM. This live event is free and will give the viewers a…
- A Rich Collection Of Photographs by: acekin
June 13, 2010, 21:52
I have a new post about a rich collection of photographs. I am placing a link to it here to avoid duplication. View the post at KeptLight.com
- A Special Waterfire Event by: acekin
October 1, 2010, 16:42
October 8-9, 2010 events organized by Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation will attract many. WaterFire, lighting, special events, procession
- A twitter contest by: acekin
July 8, 2011, 11:29
You will remember our friend in Boston, Lou Jones, who visited PSRI a couple of years ago and made a very interesting presentation on using speedlights (or…
- Adobe Introduces CS4 by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 22:48
As expected, Adobe introduced Creative Suite 4 in several different bundles. The part that is most relevant to photographers, Photoshop CS4 brings some truly…
- Adobe Lighroom 3 Public Beta 2 Available by: acekin
March 26, 2010, 17:25
Beta software will give you a feel for what may be coming down the pike. Lightroom 3 public beta 2 is available for download
- American Photo Model Shoot Workshop by: acekin
September 13, 2011, 21:42
I have received the following information from the Workshop Coordinator for American Photo Magazine. It sounds like a very promising event, all day long, 15…
- American Photo Model Shoot Workshop Discount by: acekin
September 13, 2011, 21:41
American Photo Model Shoot Workshop is offering PSRI members very deep discounts, see details below and the workshop information on the main post about the…
- An Afternoon with Robert O’Toole by: Dennis Goulet
December 29, 2009, 09:57
Hosted by Nashoba Valley Photo Club Sponsored by Sigma and Hunt’s Photo and Video Saturday, February 6, 2010 1 to 4 PM Seminar Info: http://nvp…
- An Oldie Made Available Again by: acekin
January 9, 2010, 14:17
I moderated two panel discussions on the meaning, practice, and art of photography in the past. One of them was recorded and a streaming video of the program…
- An Update from the President by: Mike Dooley
February 23, 2013, 09:27
Hello PSRI! It has been a fun and exciting year so far at PSRI. We have had some great presentations and mentoring nights, and I have been blown away by…
- Analog Photography by: acekin
August 25, 2011, 10:15
The medium, the methods, tools, techniques do not matter in photography. What matters is the final photograph, does it convey the intended essence to the…
- Andre Gallant -- Featured Speaker by: Dennis Goulet
February 15, 2012, 12:17
"Expressive Photography” Andre Gallant, ANEC Tuesday, February 28, 7:30 PM This presentation is one you do not want to miss. Professional photographer…
- Annual Photographic Conference by: Dennis Goulet
November 23, 2009, 13:29
NECCC 65th Annual Photographic Conference JULY 16, 17 & 18, 2010 The New England Camera Club Council is once again orgainzing its annual…
- Another NECCC Winner by: acekin
September 1, 2010, 09:38
A short while ago I posted several images by our members that won awards at NECCC. One was omitted due to incomplete information. This post should complete the…
- Audubon Grand Prize Winner Dennis Goulet by: acekin
December 25, 2010, 22:37
Dennis Goulet Wins Audubon Magazine Grand Prize It is finally announced! I have been waiting to break this news for almost two months now. Dennis…
- Audubon Society of RI Raptor Weekend by: Dennis Goulet
September 3, 2010, 16:23
Audubon Raptor Weekend 2010 Audubon Environment Education Center 1401 Hope Street (Route 114), Bristol, RI September 11 & 12, 2010; 10:00 a.m. -…
- Be Inspired by: Dennis Goulet
November 22, 2011, 16:39
We’ve spent much of the last five weeks learning about nature photography and how to make better nature images. Here are the winning images of two…
- Beavertail Lighthouse Sunset by: Dennis Goulet
October 25, 2010, 19:23
Details of the Beavertail Lighthouse Sunset photo opportunity are restricted to PSRI members. Date: Friday 29 October 2010. Beavertail Lighthouse is…
- Benefits of flickr by: acekin
May 31, 2011, 22:09
As more members join flickr and add photographs to the PSRI pool, we will be able to display them in a slideshow on our site. This may actually make image…
- Benefits of PSRI Membership by: Dennis Goulet
September 2, 2012, 16:23
Of all the questions about photography that I have been asked over the course of this summer, one question has challenged me far more than any other. That…
- Bird Photography by: Dennis Goulet
June 8, 2012, 09:02
William H Majoros, a computer scientist at Duke University, is a talented photographer with a passion for bird photography. He is also a prolific writer who…
- Camera Settings for Birds in Flight by: Dennis Goulet
June 10, 2012, 18:20
Many members have asked about the camera setting that I discussed during the Birds In Motion presentation. The camera settings differ dependent on if you are…
- Canon by: Dennis Goulet
August 11, 2012, 10:01
Canon has been a long time sponsor of PSRI, providing photographic professionals to present at club meetings. Their generosity makes possible high quality…
- Canon 120 MegaPixel Sensor! by: acekin
August 24, 2010, 15:39
Yep, you read it right one-hundred-twenty megapixels, and on an APS-C size 1.6x crop factor format. That means, it will be a camera that may be called 89D!!…
- Canon Contest by: acekin
May 31, 2011, 22:08
No, it’s not a typo. That’s the name of the new Canon contest in collaboration with Ron Howard, kind of “multi-screen” on a grand scale. You can…
- Canon Introduces EOS 1Dx by: acekin
October 19, 2011, 11:13
After speculations and expectations, Canon announced the new flagship camera, EOS 1Dx. The new body combines the best of 1D and 1Ds with an 18.1 MP newly…
- Color to B&W by: acekin
February 7, 2012, 22:54
Here is a quick synopsis of this evening's presentation on converting color photographs to B&W: This was a program on converting color photographs…
- Competition Readiness this Tuesday Night! by: Mike Dooley
September 16, 2012, 08:41
This Tuesday nights PSRI meeting is shaping up to be a great night to help you prepare for competition this year at PSRI! Each photography season PSRI hosts 5…
- Competition Scores Posted by: Dennis Goulet
April 10, 2011, 13:29
The cumulative scores for the fourth image competition are now posted. A new feature is a list of all the first, second and third place winning images for…
- Competiton #2 Scores Posted by: Dennis Goulet
December 23, 2011, 09:26
The Competition Results page has bee updated to include the results of the 2nd competition held 6 December 2011. A list of winning images in each category…
- Constructed Landscapes by: acekin
December 15, 2011, 23:28
The "constructed" in the title does not refer to making a model of a landscape and then photographing it, although there are photographers who do that. Here,…
- Create Output From Lightroom for Printmakers by: acekin
January 13, 2012, 23:38
Our local print lab, Printmakers, Inc. does a great job producing excellent quality output. However, the third-party software used as the intermediary, E-FTP…
- Creative Minds by: acekin
September 28, 2011, 15:27
Some photography ideas are made for the digital world, the following stop-motion video would have been probably impossible to create, let alone distribute to…
- David Middleton recovering from a heart attack by: acekin
July 29, 2011, 20:48
I received a heads up note from John McLaine about David having a heart attack and wanted to share the unfortunate news with a good ending. I am not saying a…
- David Middleton Workshop by: acekin
March 16, 2011, 21:38
PSRI Annual Photo Workshop & Seminar - 2011 Featuring David Middleton David Middleton is a nationally recognized professional nature photographer,…
- Deep Discount at Belkin by: acekin
September 18, 2011, 11:46
Belkin, the marketer of a variety of accessories for anything electronic seems to be running a big sale until the end of September. Everything you purchase at…
- Digital Days Photo Workshop by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 23:43
A highly respected program is coming near us. Digital Days Workshop which presents programs all around the country will hold a workshop in Boston on April…
- Discount on Photographs and Related Products by: acekin
December 1, 2011, 10:16
As many of you know, I am retiring very soon. To celebrate my retirement, I am offering a healthy discount to PSRI members on products offered at Kept Light…
- Discounted Items at Hunt's by: acekin
November 2, 2010, 13:50
You might have received personal notifications that Hunt's is having a weekend show and there are many specials. One I would like to bring to your attention is…
- Discounts for PSRI Members by: acekin
February 20, 2010, 18:39
As the punch line from an old commercial goes "Membership has its privileges!" Our sponsors, in addition to their generous contribution to our fund raising…
- Display Calibration: So Easy a Munki Can Do It by: acekin
July 4, 2010, 20:09
I have recently acquired an X-Rite ColorMunki Photo for display calibration and profiling. It is an amazingly simple device to use enhanced by equally…
- Dolphins and Bubbles by: acekin
September 12, 2010, 16:35
I smoked for many years and like many smokers I used to blow smoke rings, big heavy ones. They would sometimes settle on my desk surface and I used to think…
- Don't Bruise the Pixels by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 23:40
On January 20, 2009, Cemal Ekin made a presentation titled "Don't Bruise the Pixels: Nondestrucitve Editing Strategies in Photoshop". The main message was to…
- Eddie Tapp on Creating a Gallery Quality Print by: Dennis Goulet
May 2, 2012, 07:14
A Live Video Broadcast Presented together with Joe Brady! http://www.macgroupus.com/e-blast/xrite-ilford-050312-webinar/index.html There are a handful of…
- Editing Photographs Presentation by: acekin
January 18, 2012, 17:12
The presentation titled "Editing Photographs: Train Your Eyes to Pick the Right Tool" slides are below. They are viewable on screen. Editing Photographs &…
- Electronic Book Sale by: acekin
November 25, 2011, 11:03
An affordable source of good ebooks is Craft & Vision. They offer PDF format books at very reasonable prices and I have purchased quite a few from them.…
- Enhance Proshow by: acekin
June 16, 2010, 16:04
Proshow offers a rich set of tools with which top quality video shows can be produced. Style packs and other elements make the experience that much better
- Epson Introduces Exhibition Fiber Paper by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 10:10
The presence of a silver gelatin print has eluded the digital printers since the advent of digital photography. Although excellent quality prints, the digital…
- Exhibit Announcement by: acekin
July 26, 2010, 08:24
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…
- Exhibit in Newport by: acekin
November 7, 2011, 15:00
Newport Art Museum has an exhibit titled 2011 Photo Guild's Members' Show. One of PSRI members, Janice Borodezt is one of the exhibiting artists. The photograph…
- Exhibit Invitation by: acekin
November 6, 2011, 21:47
I received the following from Angelnook Gallery in Cranston, an interesting photography exhibit. Dear Members of PSRI, I am writing to you from Angelnook…
- Exhibit Opening by: acekin
September 17, 2010, 08:37
I would like to thank my friends from PSRI for visiting the opening reception of my exhibit, "Touching the History" at Hunt-Cavanagh Art Gallery of Providence…
- Exploring Lightroom 3 by: acekin
January 6, 2011, 22:59
Lightroom 3 Overview January 18, 2011 7:30PM Approximately 75 minutes Presenter: A. Cemal Ekin Lightroom and similar products introduced a new way of…
- Exploring Lightroom 3 by: acekin
March 2, 2011, 09:39
Lightroom 3 Overview (Rescheduled in May) April 12, 2011 7:30PM Approximately 75 minutes Presenter: A. Cemal Ekin Lightroom and similar products…
- Exploring Lightroom 3 - Rescheduled from April by: acekin
March 8, 2011, 16:35
This presentation was originally scheduled for April 12, 2011 but postmponed to the new date shown due to a guest speaker arriving on April 12, 2011. Lightroom…
- Expo 2010 - Canon Wonder Camera by: acekin
July 12, 2010, 08:37
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- Fair Warning for Amazon Prime Members by: acekin
August 15, 2010, 09:57
Like many users, I have been shopping at Amazon for quite some time and for things well beyond books. Recently I have discovered some questionable practices at…
- Fair Warning, No Alarm by: acekin
May 15, 2011, 09:54
The PSRI Web site has been undergoing some changes behind the scenes and more to come. In the next day or so, you may see some broken links, or missing images…
- Field Trip -- Castle Hill Lighthouse sunset by: Dennis Goulet
September 8, 2010, 19:00
Details of the Castle Hill Lighthouse field trip restricted to PSRI members. Date: 22 September 2010. Sunset is at 6:30 PM so it is best if you…
- Flash Applets Explain Photographic Concepts by: acekin
March 26, 2012, 16:07
Photography requires an understanding of some fundamental concepts like exposure, aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, and so on. As one experiences these…
- Flat Rate Book Sale -- winkflash ;) by: Dennis Goulet
February 5, 2010, 08:44
Winkflash, a North Kingston prining company, has announced a sale of their hard cover photo books. I've built two books using this company and was satisfied…
- Flickr Slide Show by: acekin
December 16, 2011, 16:56
Although the PSRI home page shows selections from the PSRI flickr group pool, that is limited to 50 photographs at a time. If you want to see more, here is…
- Florida Workshop by: acekin
January 21, 2011, 16:10
The following is from Shiv Verma, see attachments for more details I have just made arrangements for a 5 day fun filled photography workshop in South Western…
- Focus Stacking -- Techniques for Increasing Depth of Field by: Dennis Goulet
January 18, 2012, 11:20
Back in November, Shiv Verma described Helicon Focus and how it combines several layers of focus to increase depth of field. I started exploring focus…
- For Lightroom or Aperture Users by: acekin
April 23, 2011, 15:51
A new software is on the horizon for Lightroom or Aperture users. It is from onOne Software. Read more about it.
- Framing Deal by: acekin
March 10, 2012, 10:16
From Christina Richardson Preservation Framer in North Attleboro is offering a Groupon deal, 0 towards custom framing for . If you are interested take a…
- Free Cloud Storage by: acekin
May 31, 2011, 22:11
Cloud storage has become a standard with many companies offering some variation of the same theme. Some are free, some at a small cost, others come at…
- Free eBook by: acekin
January 14, 2012, 19:58
Craft & Vision publishes useful ebooks at very reasonable prices. This one, 11 Ways You Can Improve Your Photography is really reasonable, as in free. The…
- Free eMags and Expert Advice by: Dennis Goulet
September 4, 2012, 08:09
PSRI member Cemal Ekin is offering a limitted number of of free downloads of three PDF eMagazines he created using a new feature in Lightroom 4. You can…
- Free HDR Photography Contest by: Dennis Goulet
January 31, 2012, 09:02
New Jersey photographer Roman M. Kurywczak is sponsoring a free HDR photo contest with Susan Candelario which may be of interest to PSRI members. For more…
- Free Monitor Calibration Webinar by: Dennis Goulet
April 13, 2012, 09:20
X-Rite is offering a free webinar on 17 April 2012. You are invited to this FREE Webinar to see for yourself how to easily have your…
- Free Software by: acekin
May 5, 2010, 14:57
onOne Software, makers of popular add ons to Photoshop and Lightroom offers some of their products for free
- Gallery to flickr by: acekin
May 25, 2011, 22:36
An account on the PSRI Gallery has been a membership benefits for quite some time. A few devout "Gallerians" kept a collection of their photographs there, and…
- Gallery Visit by: acekin
September 23, 2010, 22:27
This Sunday I will be giving a private tour of my photography exhibit, Touching The History: Photographs From The Dome Of Hagia Sophia, between 4:00 - 5:00…
- Garden of Wings Butterfly Pavilion by: Dennis Goulet
September 11, 2010, 15:06
The Farmer's Daughter has a butterfly pavilion landscaped with flowering plants housing butterflies and moths indigenous to Rhode Island. They offer entry to…
- George W. Glennie Memorial Nature Salon Results by: Dennis Goulet
May 10, 2011, 10:04
The George W. Glennie Memorial Nature Salon is an international competition of photography clubs entering nature and wildlife images. PSRI entere and…
- Girl Scouts and PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
September 30, 2012, 09:14
A few common themes at the Photographic Society of Rhode Island are mentoring & education. All year long our photography "season" is filled with events…
- Glennie Memorial Nature Salon by: Dennis Goulet
January 21, 2012, 19:26
It's that time of year again. I'll be collecting nature images for the PSRI submission to the Glennie Memorial Nature Salon. Each club enters up to 10…
- Glennie Nature Salon Results by: Dennis Goulet
April 1, 2013, 13:01
The results of the George W. Glennie Memorial Nature Salon are published and PSRI did very well. With 91 clubs entering ten images each, PSRI was ranked 17th…
- Good Books at Deep Discounts by: acekin
January 24, 2012, 15:59
One of our sponsors, O'Reilley Media has renewed the discount code for our members. If you are a dues paying member you can login to your account and see the…
- Good Source of Reading by: acekin
February 21, 2012, 11:32
I have accidentally stumbled upon a rich source of photographic resource online, and more about how I got there in a later post. While previewing a book…
- GPS Marking for Everyone by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 22:49
Some new cameras have a built in or optional GPS that will mark the images with location data. For the rest of the photographers, ATP Electronics offers an…
- Greater Lynn International Reminder by: acekin
January 29, 2012, 10:11
Mike Di Stefano would like to remind all that the Greater Lynn International submission deadline is fast approaching. If you wish to compete in this exhibition,…
- Griffin Museum of Photography by: acekin
January 22, 2012, 18:39
Steve Tierney sent me an e-mail about the programs at the Griffin Museum of Photography. There are several interesting exhibits, presentations that will…
- Happy Thanksgiving! by: Mike Dooley
November 21, 2012, 15:01
Happy Thanksgiving PSRI! As I give thanks this year for all the things that I am blessed to have in my life, I wanted to thank all of you for a wonderful year…
- HDR Imaging by: acekin
October 21, 2009, 08:40
On October 20, 2009 Cemal Ekin made a presentation on HDR imaging explaining the concept of HDR, its tools, and he demonstrated how to use his tool of choice,…
- HDR Soft's Photomatix Pro 4.0 now available by: Dennis Goulet
October 1, 2010, 13:53
A new release of Photomatix Pro has been released by HDR Soft. If you purchased a previous version after March 2007 you are entitled to a few upgrade. …
- Hi-Jink Day at GLPA by: acekin
January 21, 2011, 16:11
The following is from Susan Moser, an invitation to all Please Join Us The Greater Lynn Photo Assoc. would like to invite you all to join us at GLPA…
- Holiday Wishes by: acekin
December 24, 2011, 16:22
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year to everyone. May 2012 be happy, healthy, & prosperous for all.
- How Big Is Your Camera? by: acekin
April 9, 2011, 15:23
For a unique approach to photography, take a look at the post I have just added to my site.
- HUNT's Annual Digital Days Sale by: Dennis Goulet
May 6, 2010, 14:12
Hunt's Photo and Video is having its big weekend sale 7-8 May 2010, but prices are good until 3 PM on Monday 9 May. If you can't make it to one of their…
- Hunt's Camera Club Weekend by: acekin
August 6, 2011, 21:52
Hunt's Photo and Video is having two days of workshops, free for camera club members ( for non members). See the details on the Hunt's Web site, the…
- Hunt's Photo and Video Annual Digital Sale by: Dennis Goulet
May 11, 2012, 15:48
Friday May 11th and Saturday May 12th Only! Show hours to call in are: Friday 9:00AM-8:00PM Saturday 9:00AM-8:00PM Please check out this link for…
- Hunt's Seminars by: acekin
October 31, 2011, 19:29
Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
- Hunt's Show Deals by: acekin
November 6, 2010, 19:33
I was at Hunt's Melrose store today, my first trip there. It was jammed with people who all seemed to have a grand time. After making my presentation I…
- Improve Your Digital Workflow with A.Cemal Ekin by: Dennis Goulet
July 5, 2012, 18:18
PSRI has been blessed to have Cemal Ekin as a member who shares his in depth knowledge of digital workflow, Lightroom and Photoshop by virtue of presentation…
- Introduction to Rainforest Photography by: Dennis Goulet
November 27, 2011, 19:47
Costa Rica Workshop July 28 - 6 August 2012 Unlike the typical photographic tour, this brand new workshop is designed for those starting out…
- It Gets Better! by: acekin
January 25, 2012, 12:20
I have just learned that another PSRI member, Syed Rizvi also placed in top 250 in 2011 “Share the View” International Nature Photography juried competition…
- It is Time to Multi-Screen PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
February 10, 2013, 15:59
Hello PSRI! As many of you may know the annual Multi-Screen competition is getting closer and closer! Before we get into the details of when, how and where,…
- It's Lotus Blossom Time by: Dennis Goulet
July 12, 2012, 08:55
It's that time of year when the lotus blossoms on Boston Neck Road in N Kingstown should start to open. It's a great opportunity and member Steve Tierney has…
- It’s Not Too Late . . . by: Dennis Goulet
October 17, 2010, 14:03
. . . to capture some of the fall color around Rhode Island. While some areas may have peaked, there were plenty of green-leafed trees on my morning…
- Jack Reznicki -- Featured Speaker by: Dennis Goulet
March 3, 2012, 16:33
Visual Perception and Lighting Jack Reznicki Sponsored by Canon Tuesday, March 27, 7:30 P.M. Our final presentation for March will be very special…
- John Paul Caponigro at PSRI by: acekin
August 18, 2010, 08:17
OK, let's let the cat out of the bag! You might have seen the small teaser on the sidebar "JPC", now the full announcement. The noted fine art photographer,…
- John Paul Caponigro Presentation by: acekin
October 6, 2010, 10:46
Yesterday evening we had a great presentation by one of the cerebral photographers working today. John Paul shared with us his approach to creativity,…
- Juried Exhibition by: acekin
January 24, 2012, 10:21
Plymouth Center for the Arts invites entries to "The Fine Art of Photography, 2nd Annual Juried Photography Exhibition." The submissions will be accepted…
- Juried Photography Competition by: acekin
March 1, 2012, 20:31
The Louisville Art Association Presents the 21st Annual National Juried Photography Show 2012 Call for Entries Last year we had entries from 21 states and…
- Lightroom 3 and Elements 10 One Day Sale by: Dennis Goulet
February 15, 2012, 09:40
B&H Photo has announced two one day deals Lightroom 3 on sale for .95 Photoshop Elements 10 and Premiere Elements 10 bundle for 69.95
- Lightroom 3 Instant Rebate by: Dennis Goulet
May 20, 2011, 08:13
Adobe is offereing a 0 instant rebate on the full version of Lightroom 3. I have found it advertised at B&H and Adorama. The advertised price with…
- Lightroom 3 Resources by: acekin
June 9, 2010, 12:24
In case you did not get a chance to explore the available resources elsewhere, here is a short list that will give you a kick-start with the new release of…
- Lightroom 4 by: acekin
March 9, 2012, 10:08
If you are a Lightroom user, you probably have heard that version 4 is out. I have written a post that looks at the salient features of the new product. It is…
- Lightroom 4 Public Beta by: acekin
January 11, 2012, 16:26
Adobe announced yesterday the availability of Lightroom 4 public beta which anyone can download and use free of charge (download link at the bottom). It is…
- Lightroom On Sale by: acekin
October 3, 2011, 22:06
I got the heads up from Ken Zirkel that B&H has Lightroom at 50% off, 9.99. This is a very attractive price if you were holding for a good time to…
- Lightroom Resources by: acekin
May 22, 2011, 18:20
Photoshop Lightroom has grown into a mature product with many features to please the photographers. There are times I am sure you wished it could do "this," or…
- Login Night by: acekin
January 8, 2012, 12:10
I mistakenly marked the January 10 meeting as the login night after the last BoD meeting. After checking with Dennis, it has been corrected (thanks Dennis) as…
- Mac Attack by: acekin
December 27, 2011, 11:19
... no, not that kind! This information came to me by way of Ted Haley who got it from Dennis Ryan. It informs the Mac users against a phishing attack. It is…
- MagCloud Contest Result by: acekin
January 24, 2012, 10:47
As the followers of this site probably know, I had submitted my publication "The Hagia Sophia Experience" to a contest run by MagCloud on facebook. I thank all…
- Manipulated Photographs - Adams' Take by: acekin
July 20, 2010, 13:56
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…
- Member Exhibit by: acekin
May 6, 2011, 08:16
Mark your calendars to visit the photography exhibit of Steve Tierney. RI Historical Society will have the exhibit between June 19, 2011 - August 28, 2011 at…
- Member Exhibit by: acekin
November 6, 2011, 22:51
One of our members, Leo van Dijk is one of the exhibitors in "Let the Light In" exhibit between November 1- 26, 2011 at the Norfolk Public Library. Described…
- Member Exhibit by: acekin
December 6, 2011, 20:14
Our member Don Fife has his photographs on display in the Warwick Public Library. The show will be hanging during the month of December and the entry is free…
- Member List by: acekin
July 3, 2005, 10:33
PSRI Member Roster
- Member Photo in NY Time Square by: acekin
January 1, 2012, 13:51
As reported earlier, one of the photographs of Christina Richardson was selected to be in the Kodak display in NY Times Square. here is the actual view.…
- Member Photo in Top 250 by: acekin
January 25, 2012, 09:56
I have the pleasure of announcing another member achievement. One of Steve Tierney's photographs, Cedar Waxwings, was placed among the top 250 in 2011 "Share…
- Member Photo on Times Square Display by: acekin
December 21, 2011, 10:36
Our president Christina Richardson has received a significant recognition from Kodak. Her image (on the left) recently received recognition by Kodak and will…
- Member Wins HM in Contest by: acekin
January 22, 2012, 13:34
PSRI member Dennis Goulet’s image was selected as one of 75 honorable mentions in the 2011 National Wildlife Federation’s photography contest. The annual…
- Membership System Glitch by: acekin
August 7, 2011, 21:28
Thre is a minor glitch in the membership system. While it is being looked at "Pay Dues" page will not be visible. If you receive a notice that your membership…
- Membership System Is Up by: acekin
August 9, 2011, 21:20
Due to an oversight on the part of the Webmaster, it became possible to purchase membership without logging in to an account. Because of that, some accounts…
- MFA Boston: Herb Ritts (1952-2002)
Photographic Figures by: acekinApril 15, 2009, 23:17
The first permanently dedicated gallery to photography at the Boston MFA, with an exhibition exploring the enormous and stimulating diversity of these…
- Mike Moats Boston Area Macro Boot Camp by: Dennis Goulet
July 28, 2012, 15:30
Mike Moats was very well received at the NECCC Photography Conference two weeks ago. To answer the requests he received to run a Marco Boot Camp in the…
- Moonrise Illusion by: acekin
March 26, 2012, 10:45
When the moon is near the horizon and recognizable objects, like buildings it creates the famous moonrise illusion. In reality, the size of the moon obviously…
- MS Office 2010 Public Beta by: acekin
November 25, 2009, 20:40
OK, this is not exactly photography related. But, it is a chance to try the next generation of Microsoft Office 2010 for almost one year. If you want to see…
- Multiple Image Composites by: acekin
March 2, 2012, 18:21
Last Tuesday our guest speaker Andre Gallant presented several different techniques for capturing movement and passage of time (my terms). One technique that…
- Multiple Image Composites, Part 2 by: acekin
March 3, 2012, 15:54
Yesterday, I posted an tutorial explaining how to create multiple image composites using Photoshop. In that post, I promised to have the second part to show…
- MultiScreen Competition Update by: Mike Dooley
April 3, 2013, 20:12
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to give a brief update as to how we are making out with getting prepared for the annual Multi Screen competition. We have a date…
- Multiscreen Images Needed by: acekin
March 16, 2011, 16:39
This message is from Christina Richardson, chair of Multiscreen Competition Wanted! Images for the MultiScreen Competition! PSRI will be holding the…
- Music and Canon 60D (250 of them) by: acekin
July 27, 2011, 21:35
A Japanese group created an interesting music video using 250 Canon 60D cameras and hot-shoe mounted flash units as their animation engine. Each unit acted…
- National Wildlife Federation Photography Contest by: Dennis Goulet
February 5, 2010, 08:34
Today I received notice of the annual photography contest organized by the National Wildlife Federation. Prizes total ,000 in three divisions: Professional,…
- NECCC 2010 Award Winning Photographs by: acekin
August 24, 2010, 16:46
Our NECCC connection, Barbara Houde sent a message to report the top placement of a couple of our members in the photography contest. Her message is below: The…
- NECCC 68th Annual Photography Conference Preview Available by: Dennis Goulet
March 14, 2013, 13:44
Click on the link below to find out more about what is being offered at the NECCC conference this year. There will be 31 speakers over the three day…
- New Canon DLC by: acekin
May 19, 2011, 19:58
And, no, it is not a deli sandwich acronym. Canon has had quite a bit of information for photographers for years but they were on disparate and usually…
- New Canon Gear Announced by: Dennis Goulet
August 26, 2010, 19:50
Canon has announced a new DSLR, the 60D to take the place of the 50D in its lineup. Always eager to add new features to its cameras, this DSLR has a flip out…
- New Log-in System for Digital Competition by: Mike Dooley
October 8, 2012, 13:15
This year PSRI is very excited to be rolling out a brand new system for submitting digital images for our internal club competitions. It has been a long…
- New PSRI Membership System by: acekin
July 11, 2010, 20:02
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…
- Newport Sailing Events by: Dennis Goulet
May 25, 2012, 13:05
Newport comes alive thie summer with two big events; the Tall Ships and America's Cup Woird Series. The America's Cub Word Series starts on June 26 and runs…
- Nik Silver Efex Pro Review by: acekin
January 12, 2010, 09:55
B&W photography gained more interest after the advent of digital photography as more photographers realized that it offered unique expressive and…
- Northern Ligths by: acekin
August 3, 2010, 14:36
I am posting a message I got from Steve Tierney, you may be interested to know. (article from Aug 2nd (yesterday) … so tomorrow means today) Sky…
- Now Open for Entries by: Dennis Goulet
December 6, 2011, 09:24
One of the most, if not THE most, prestigious nature photography competitions, the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition,…
- O'Reilly Media joins PSRI Sponsors by: Dennis Goulet
May 20, 2010, 09:13
O'Reilly Media joins the growing list of sponsors who offer discounts for PSRI members. A leading book publisher of technical subjects, including computers,…
- On Birds and Bees, a TED Talk by: acekin
February 3, 2012, 17:47
Although a fragment of this file was shared on YouTube, I thought the entire video was more important to share. The opening message is important to hear,…
- On Color by: acekin
November 9, 2010, 23:22
Color representation and accuracy is one of the most important subjects in photography. Lately, we have had a series of conversations regarding color, more…
- Over Retouching Shunned in UK by: acekin
July 27, 2011, 20:48
UK Advertising Standards Authority banned an ad featuring Julia Roberts on the grounds that the photograph was "Over Photoshopped". I have been writing about…
- Passage to India by: acekin
March 4, 2011, 11:40
This is from Shiv Verma, see the post for details. After many months of planning, I am really excited to announce this fantastic trip to India. A photo…
- Perterson Bird Identification App on sale (.99) by: Dennis Goulet
June 23, 2012, 15:02
The Perterson Birds of North America guide app is currently on sale for 99 cents at iTunes. This app is normally .99 and I have no information…
- Photo Meet Up -- Gallilee / Point Judith by: Dennis Goulet
September 15, 2012, 13:42
Saturday, 22 September 2012 We’re planning a late afternoon and early evening photo shoot in Galilee. There’s a lot to see and shoot here- fishing docks,…
- Photo Op - Hot Rods, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Trucks and ??? by: Dennis Goulet
July 1, 2012, 10:58
This is a great opportunity to photographs cars, parts of cars, old cars, new cars, one-of-a-kind cars. The members of the Mass Cruisers Auto Club is an orgnai…
- Photo Op – New England Revolution Soccer by: Dennis Goulet
July 1, 2012, 10:18
The New England Revolution soccer team has organized a photography night with special access to the field for photographers prior to the game with special…
- Photo Opportunity -- Beavertail Lighthouse by: Dennis Goulet
October 19, 2010, 15:52
The time of low tide and sunset coincide on the evenings of 28 October. Even better, on Friday 29 October, low tide is one hour after sunset, which…
- Photo Opportunity -- Longfellow’s Wayside Inn by: Dennis Goulet
October 19, 2010, 15:49
Sudbury, MA A National Historic Site, this is America’s oldest operating inn and continues to offer lodging and dining, which is a good thing after a…
- Photo Ops by: acekin
January 25, 2012, 23:49
Got the winter blahs? Cure them by spending the Saturday, February 11, at GLPA taking advantage of the photo opportunities (AKA Photo Ops) available to you.…
- Photographer Jailed for Baiting Wildlife by: acekin
March 24, 2011, 16:34
For nature photographers, beware of the local laws when photographing. One photographer found out the hard way in Montana and got sentenced for 10 days in jail…
- Photographic Opportunity #1 Budweiser Clydesdales by: Dennis Goulet
December 20, 2012, 09:06
Saturday Dec. 22, 2012 The Anheuser-Busch Merrimack, NH brewery is offering guests the opportunity to bring a camera and pose for photos with the world famous…
- Photographic Opportunity #2 Steam in the Snow by: Dennis Goulet
December 20, 2012, 09:16
Saturday, January 5, 2013 The Massachusetts Bay Rail Road Enthusiasts are sponsoring their annual “Steam in the Snow” departing from North Conway, New…
- Photographing Children by: acekin
May 31, 2011, 22:05
Christina Beth made a very interesting presentation on photographing children this past Tuesday with many tips and tricks to deal with different aged subjects.…
- Photographs for the Front Page by: acekin
May 25, 2011, 23:25
Featuring members' photography on the front page is a new addition to the PSRI Web with its new clothing. The current method is a self running slide show. You…
- Photographs Wanted by: acekin
July 2, 2011, 18:43
The Pawtuxet Village Association will be publishing a calendar for 2012 and is looking for submissions for consideration. The photographs should be of and…
- Photography Exhibit at Newport Art Museum by: Dennis Goulet
October 31, 2009, 08:29
Through Four Pairs of Eyes The Newport Arts Museum presents "Focus on Four," an exhibit of four American photographers who worked in Rhode Island at different…
- Photography Exhibit by PSRI Member Steve Tierney by: Dennis Goulet
May 2, 2012, 07:41
PSRI Member Steve Tierney invites you to a reception of his exhibition, Birds, Butterflies and Insects of Our Natural World, being held at the Rhode Island…
- Photoshop CS 6 Quick Review, and ... by: acekin
March 23, 2012, 08:03
I have written a post about Photoshop CS6 public beta release on Kept Light Photography. It picks my highlights from the updated software and even provides a…
- Photoshop CS5 feature set, around the corner by: acekin
March 25, 2010, 18:47
Adobe Photoshop CS5 feature set will be announced on April 12
- Photoshop CS5 processed photographs by: acekin
March 27, 2010, 18:51
Photoshop CS5 is around the corner, here are some photographs processed using the beta version of Photoshop CS5
- Photoshop CS5 Unveiled Today by: acekin
April 12, 2010, 07:26
Adobe takes the wraps off its CS5 suite today. Register for the live event
- Photoshop CS6 Beta by: acekin
March 22, 2012, 09:48
Many PSRI members use Photoshop to work on their photographs and the software keeps getting better with each revision. The latest, CS6 is available for public…
- Photoshop Lightroom 3 is Out by: acekin
June 8, 2010, 19:11
After a long public beta, Adobe opened the doors on Lightroom 3. It offers a new RAW engine and many other refined tools.
- Photoshop Print Size Display by: acekin
March 20, 2011, 22:49
If you want to view accurate print size image in Photoshop, you may want to read a new post I created recently.
- Photoshop Turns 20 by: acekin
February 19, 2010, 08:38
Four men who started the software that has become the standard talk about the "good old days."
- Photoshop Upgrade Discount by: acekin
March 29, 2011, 21:35
Thanks to Jim Fraser, I am passing on another discount from Adobe. This one is for upgrades, Photoshop upgrade from CS2-CS4 and it comes at a terrific price of…
- Pic Of The Day by: acekin
January 24, 2012, 10:53
From Alan August Hunt’s Photo is sponsoring WPRI’s “Pic of the Day” contest. Details at WPRI Pic Of The Day Whether it’s on a hike, at the…
- Pixel Genius Sharpener by: acekin
February 12, 2011, 17:21
I have been using the PixelGenius sharpening workflow filter for quite some time now. All of my exhibit photographs have been sharpened using the same PG…
- Point Judith Fishing Community by: acekin
May 6, 2009, 09:42
Received the following announcement from Jessica Wilson. A visit to the photographer's website will show you the promise of a full print exhibit. Looks very…
- Poor Man's Lighting by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 23:32
PSRI had a couple of guests who shared their knowledge and experience on lighting on a small budget. Small budget does not mean the results have to suffer, as…
- Portfolio Publishing in LensWork by: acekin
November 7, 2011, 00:30
I am very pleased to inform my friends at PSRI that my Infrared Earthscapes portfolio has been accepted for inclusion in the LensWork Extended Edition. Being a…
- Portrait Photography Session by: acekin
July 26, 2010, 15:10
I am sharing information that I received from Printmakers, Inc.; one of our sponsors. Clay Blackmore How to Photograph Everyone Fun and engaging, Blackmore…
- Portraits In The Park by: Mike Dooley
May 5, 2013, 16:48
On Saturday ten PSRI members participated in a portrait photography workshop with John Pitocco of John Pitocco Photography. John led the class through the use…
- Post notifications flurry by: acekin
June 19, 2010, 13:53
In an attempt to improve the membership registration and payment system I have been working with a pair of plugins. Since I neglected to disable the notificatio…
- Presentation on Bird Photography by: Dennis Goulet
January 27, 2012, 20:32
The Making of Avian Awakening: A PRESENTATION ON BIRD AND WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Tuesday, February 7 7:00 p.m. Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St,…
- Printing Workflow Presentation by: acekin
February 23, 2010, 23:02
Printing remains the last mystery in photographic art for many. This presentation demystifies some of the concepts and recommends a printing workflow with good…
- Printmakers BIG Print Sale by: Dennis Goulet
February 2, 2012, 16:19
Printmakers, Inc has announced a BIG print sale for sizes ranging from 16 x 20 to 24 x 36 inches, each at or less. You can see all the details for the…
- Proshow New Release by: acekin
September 23, 2010, 07:45
As a Photodex Proshow beta tester, I would like to inform users of Proshow, Producer or Gold, that a new version of the software has been released. The new…
- Proshow Producer Demo by: acekin
October 4, 2010, 18:30
A little while ago I posted a notice that Photodex updated Proshow series software with new features. I received a few questions related to its new features. I…
- Proshow Producer Version 5 by: acekin
January 17, 2012, 13:55
Photodex has just released the new version of Producer and Gold, they are both now in version 5. If you qualify for the free upgrade, you should get it as it…
- PSReye Focus Final Call 50% Off Sale by: acekin
July 20, 2010, 17:32
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…
- PSReye Focus Magazine on Sale by: acekin
June 9, 2010, 16:58
In case anyone interested, Magclud is running a sale for fathers' day and the price of the PSReye Focus Magazine becomes .20 instead of with the…
- PSReye Focus on Sale until March 21, 2010 by: acekin
March 17, 2010, 10:12
Featuring the photographs of PSRI members, PSReye Focus has been a success in many ways. The magazine is now on sale 25% off until March 21, 2010.
- PSRI Has Lost A Dear Friend by: acekin
August 12, 2010, 08:18
The following is a message from our president Dennis Gignac Dear Friends: It is with my deepest regret and sorrow that I must inform you of the passing…
- PSRI & Flickr by: Mike Dooley
October 13, 2012, 17:55
As you may have noticed, when you first arrive at the PSRI web site one of the first things that you see is a slideshow of photographs. Makes sense, right? A…
- PSRI accepts payments via PayPal by: Mike Dooley
April 10, 2013, 10:36
Hello PSRI, Many of you have asked recently if you can use PayPal for more then just renewing your membership at PSRI! And the answer is a resounding…
- PSRI Awards Banquet by: acekin
June 26, 2011, 19:41
Every year members of PSRI gather at an annual banquet to socialize and also to award the members whose work has gained them recognition. This year's winners…
- PSRI Competition Scores by: Dennis Goulet
February 3, 2010, 14:40
Scores from the third PSRI competition are now posted.
- PSRI flickr Stream by: acekin
August 3, 2011, 16:27
We have been viewing photographs coming from the PSRI flickr group pool, thank you all who have joined flicker and PSRI and shared photographs with the PSRI…
- PSRI Looses Longtime Member by: Dennis Goulet
October 22, 2010, 07:56
Marcia M. (Morris) Long, 89, of Barrington, passed away Monday, October. 4, 2010. She was a very long-time member, friend, and contributor to PSRI. A…
- PSRI Lost a Friend by: acekin
April 15, 2010, 09:24
It is with great sadness I remind you of the death of Shing Tak Doo, Mary Doo's husband, a kind and gentle man, a good man, a talented man. He will surely be…
- PSRI Magazine in Providence College News by: acekin
March 16, 2010, 12:00
The PSReye Focus magazine that was created by Emma and John made it to the college news. Take a look at it on the PC Web site.
- PSRI Magazine is Out by: acekin
December 1, 2009, 23:30
The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
- PSRI Magazine Sale - Very limited time by: acekin
July 20, 2010, 08:54
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…
- PSRI Member A. Cemal Ekin Collaborating with Festival Ballet Providence by: Dennis Goulet
July 24, 2012, 10:37
Copyright A. Cemal Ekin Our own Cemal Ekin has announced that a joint project he proposed with the Festival Ballet Providence to combine several…
- PSRI Member Public Galleries by: Dennis Goulet
November 1, 2009, 09:33
Ted and Louise Haley will exhibit their prints from 2 to 31 November 2009 at the Hope Library Rt 116 Hope Village, Scituate, RI . Sandra Gaumont will…
- PSRI Member Wins Professional Award (third year in a row) by: Dennis Goulet
February 10, 2012, 12:54
A member and past president of PSRI, Dennis Gignac, and his wife Xien have been named a winner in the 2012 Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Awards. This is the…
- PSRI Presentation: Making Dynamic Landscape Images by: Dennis Goulet
January 2, 2013, 15:28
Hurricane Hill Sunrise, Olympic National Park, WAby Joe LeFevre Tuesday, 8 January 2013 7:30 PM Joe LeFevre is a talented landscape…
- PSRI Workshop by: acekin
December 18, 2009, 10:30
Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom are common tools in the arsenal of most of our members. Continuing on with the series of workshops I…
- PSRI Workshop with Jeff Foott by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 23:15
Jeff Foott, a tour leader with the Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris will hold a 4-day workshop at PSRI Thursday, May 14, through Sunday, May 17, 2009. The workshop…
- PSRI's results from the Greater Lynn Photographic Associations 2013 International Exhibition by: Mike Dooley
March 29, 2013, 18:32
On the weekend of February 23 & 24, the Greater Lynn Photographic Association held its 37th Annual Greater Lynn International Color Exhibition. This is a…
- Raptor Photo Session by: acekin
July 22, 2010, 19:22
Raptor Preview Photo Session September 4, 2010 Calling all photographers – Audubon offers a rare photo session with birds of prey on September 4. Take…
- Raptor Preview Photo Session by: acekin
August 3, 2011, 09:40
(This message is a copy of the e-mail I received from Bora Lee of Audubon. Please direct your questions to him at the phone or e-mail below) Calling all…
- Renew Membership by: acekin
July 7, 2003, 10:41
This page is for existing PSRI member to renew their memberships for another year. If you are not a member of PSRI and would like to join us, this is not the…
- Resources by: acekin
November 6, 2011, 10:58
Ted Haley sent me a link that offered useful information about exposure. I added that link to the others in the "Resources" page and thought I would post a…
- Richard Avedon at Boston MFA by: acekin
August 10, 2010, 13:37
Richard Avedon's name has been inextricably tied to fashion photography for many decades. His iconic images of celebrities, ordinary people, towns, villages,…
- Rick Sammon in Boston by: acekin
February 17, 2012, 22:54
One of Canon Explorers of Light photographers, Rick Sammon will be in Boston at the end of March. Although the program details are scant, it will likely be…
- Roaming with Roman Comes to PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
March 31, 2013, 09:32
Roman Kurywczak will be giving his Photographing the Night Sky presentation to PSRI this coming Tuesday, April 2 at 7:30 PM. This presentation is sure to be…
- Robert Doisneau on Google by: acekin
April 14, 2012, 15:35
Google search engine is honoring the great French photographer Robert Doisneau, who would have been 100 on Monday. His photography explored the streets of…
- Rolling Iceberg by: acekin
September 28, 2011, 11:32
An award winning and widely published photographer, Camille Seaman photographs her environment as she travels to Arctic regions of Svalbard, Greenland, and…
- RW Botanical Center Greenhouse Rules by: acekin
June 13, 2011, 14:51
From Christina Beth Richardson The Greenhouses at Roger Williams Park is a very nice place to take photographs, however it has been recently learned that…
- Save on Lightroom by: acekin
March 29, 2011, 16:26
Adobe has a sale going on that will drop the price of Adobe Lightroom to 9 for purchase or for upgrade. I got the notification today and wanted to share…
- Seascape Photography Workshop by: Mike Dooley
October 15, 2012, 19:48
It was a brisk morning for the Ed King Seascape Photography workshop at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middleton, Rhode Island. The sky was as dark…
- Sharpening Presentation by: acekin
April 5, 2010, 22:55
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…
- Shiv Verma Workshop by: acekin
January 26, 2012, 15:47
For those interested in Shiv's workshop, details for the the upcoming 2012 photo workshops to Florida and the Smoky Mountains are in the linked documents.…
- Slideshows for the Holidays by: acekin
November 10, 2011, 23:30
Photodex, the maker of the popular Proshow Producer and Gold, and a PSRI sponsor has nice ideas for the holidays. Visit their blog to get some idea seeds and…
- Smoky Mountains Workshop by: acekin
January 26, 2011, 21:10
This message is from Shiv Verma I have just made arrangements for another 5 day photography workshop in the Smoky Mountains and Cades Cove in Tennessee. The…
- Splash - The Video by: acekin
May 17, 2010, 20:50
We all know what our friend Mike "Splash" Marceau can do in his basement with plenty of patience and tons of experience; recently Deb and Holly have also…
- Support A Photographic Cause by: acekin
September 4, 2010, 21:42
Mac Holbert is one of the digital printing pioneers and gurus. I received an e-mail from him today asking for a simple support by voting on a project proposal…
- Tethered Shooting via an Android Device by: acekin
August 6, 2011, 09:23
Although currently available only for Canon DSLR cameras, and only those that support LiveView, a new Android application allows using an Android phone or…
- Thank You by: acekin
July 3, 2003, 12:18
Thank you for paying for your membership. Your membership will be valid for one year, typically September to September. If you are joining PSRI as a new member…
- The Art of Polaroid at Gallery 4 by: acekin
August 10, 2010, 13:52
Polaroid was (it's a shame I even refer to the name in the past tense) one of the leading innovators in the photography field. Although most people may…
- The New Face of PSRI by: acekin
May 17, 2011, 22:43
Welcome to the new face of PSRI. It now has a new, and richer design. You will find the structure easier to navigate and easier to find the information. Our…
- Time-Lapse Photography by: acekin
July 12, 2011, 18:49
Time-lapse photography has been around for quite some time, but new digital technologies are giving creative outlets to photographers interested in this form…
- Tips for Photographing the Jack-o-Lanterns by: Dennis Goulet
October 17, 2010, 13:28
Here are some tips for photographing pumpkins at the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Zoo. Click on this image to access the event website. …
- Tony Sweet Drummin' by: acekin
May 10, 2009, 00:19
Many of you know Tony, and only as a photographer. In this video, he will surprise you with his musical talent. Nice going Tony.
- Topaz Adjust, Photoshop Plugin Review by: acekin
February 17, 2010, 11:38
Topaz Labs makes a series of very interesting plugins for Photoshop. Their software integrates with Lightroom, Aperture, and iPhoto but currently only on…
- Topaz DeNoise 5 Plug-In Review by: Dennis Goulet
September 4, 2010, 16:39
Denoise 5 provides fast noise reduction processing on large images while preserving detail. Added features include debanding and black level processing to…
- Topaz DeNoise, Photoshop Plugin Review by: Dennis Goulet
February 21, 2010, 22:28
This is the second in a series of review of Topaz Labs plugins for Photoshop. I'm not a Photoshop expert, and the tools that I use have to be easy to…
- Topaz Lens Effects by: acekin
June 9, 2011, 16:02
Topaz Labs released a new filter, Lens Effects, for those photographs which could use a little shallower depth of field, or a bit darker background, or many…
- Undersea, Land, and Air by: acekin
July 5, 2010, 21:26
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…
- View RAW Images in Windows Explorer by: Dennis Goulet
August 7, 2011, 19:34
Microsoft has released a Camera Codec Pack that displays thumbnails of RAW image files from over 120 different camera file formats. Once installed, the thumb…
- Viva Viveza! by: acekin
August 22, 2010, 21:44
Additional functionality for Photoshop, and later Lightroom and Aperture seems to come from an eternal fountain. This is in a way a tribute to human imagination…
- Vote for Your Favotire Images by: Dennis Goulet
April 1, 2013, 12:41
Vote for your three favorite images of the ten finalists in the Defenders of Wildlife photography competition. Joe Lefevre,…
- Walker Evans Exhibit by: acekin
September 22, 2011, 14:39
One of the icons of photography, Walker Evans photographed America and American life. As indicated in the exhibit write up linked below "The photographs,…
- We Want to Hear From You! by: Mike Dooley
February 27, 2013, 18:43
Hi Folks, At last nights meeting I talked a little bit about a few surveys that we currently have going on at the club. The first was about the Spring…
- Webinars by: acekin
February 2, 2012, 23:00
The Web is full of useful information and many of the photography equipment and software companies provide extensive programs as Webinars. One of our sponsors,…
- Welcome to October PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
October 7, 2012, 08:02
Welcome to what promises to be a very busy and exciting month of October PSRI! We have got one heck of an action packed month on the schedule! You can see the…
- When the Frost is on the . . . Window by: Dennis Goulet
January 17, 2012, 07:35
Now that winter has finally kicked in, and the overnight temperatures dip into the single digits, there's a good chance you'll discover frost on your windows…
- Who inspires you PSRI? by: Mike Dooley
September 16, 2012, 18:30
A recent article I read somewhere got me thinking about who the photographers are that I admire, and why? What makes their photography enjoyable to me? What…
- Windland Smith Rice International Competition Open by: Dennis Goulet
January 29, 2012, 10:46
The 2012 Windland Smith Rice International Awards are now open for entries. The entry period ends 7 May 2012. This is one of the two or three high profile…
- Workshop Notes on Sharpening by: acekin
January 11, 2010, 00:26
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…
- Workshop with Onne van der Wal by: Mike Dooley
April 10, 2013, 10:37
PSRI is very excited to announce an upcoming workshop with Newport's very own Onne van der Wal! NARRAGANSETT BAY SUNSET CRUISE featuring ONNE…
- Writings on Close-up Photography by PSRI Members by: acekin
April 24, 2009, 22:01
Close-up and macro photography can be enchanting, while taking it and surely when viewing it. We present a couple of articles that you may enjoy reading. They…
- Writings on Digital Workflow and Techniques by PSRI Members by: acekin
April 24, 2009, 22:11
Digital photography has liberated the photographers but also added a new set of tools and rules to learn. The writings here are meant to provide some tools and…
- Writings on Gear by PSRI Members by: acekin
April 24, 2009, 21:43
A photographer's bag is filled with gear, even after leaving most of it back home. Learning what these tools do and using them effectively reauires patience…
- Writings on Nature Photography by PSRI Members by: acekin
April 24, 2009, 21:54
Landscape is an attractive and popular subject, not only to photograph but also to write ideas about it and share with others. Here are a few that you may…
- Writings on Photography by PSRI Members by: acekin
April 24, 2009, 21:35
Over the years, we have accumulated a good number of reading material produced by our members and guest presenters. On this page you will find several that…
- Writings on Software by PSRI Members by: acekin
April 24, 2009, 22:18
Computer hardware and software have become a standard part of the toolchest of most photographers. There are many to choose and use for a myriad of purposes.…
- Yellowstone in Winter by: Dennis Goulet
March 3, 2011, 20:16
In early February I traveled to Yellowstone National Park to photograph the wildlife and landscape. Much of the park is closed to automobile traffic…
- Yet another exhibit ... by: acekin
November 7, 2011, 17:58
This is the month of the exhibits! Here is the information for another by way of Mike Marceau. Enjoy them all. "The Museum of Work and Culture located at…
- Yet another white balance tool by: acekin
October 28, 2009, 20:54
White balance has become a well-known issue and benefit to digital photographers. There are several different products in the market from simple to more…
- Your digital camera and the Nobel Prize by: acekin
October 17, 2009, 08:28
This year, the Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to two American physicists "for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit – the CCD…
- Yousuf Karsh: Portraits of Artists by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 23:21
The RISD Museum in Providence has an exhibit of Yousuf Karsh portraits. If you missed the opportunity to see his photographs at the Boston MFA, this is your…
- ... and his drawings by: acekin
- Category: Digital (60)
All about digital workflow and related tools
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
December 18, 2011, 21:50
... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- Canon 120 MegaPixel Sensor! by: acekin
August 24, 2010, 15:39
Yep, you read it right one-hundred-twenty megapixels, and on an APS-C size 1.6x crop factor format. That means, it will be a camera that may be called 89D!!…
- Discounted Items at Hunt's by: acekin
November 2, 2010, 13:50
You might have received personal notifications that Hunt's is having a weekend show and there are many specials. One I would like to bring to your attention is…
- Discounts for PSRI Members by: acekin
February 20, 2010, 18:39
As the punch line from an old commercial goes "Membership has its privileges!" Our sponsors, in addition to their generous contribution to our fund raising…
- Enhance Proshow by: acekin
June 16, 2010, 16:04
Proshow offers a rich set of tools with which top quality video shows can be produced. Style packs and other elements make the experience that much better
- Expo 2010 - Canon Wonder Camera by: acekin
July 12, 2010, 08:37
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- Gallery to flickr by: acekin
May 25, 2011, 22:36
An account on the PSRI Gallery has been a membership benefits for quite some time. A few devout "Gallerians" kept a collection of their photographs there, and…
- Good Source of Reading by: acekin
February 21, 2012, 11:32
I have accidentally stumbled upon a rich source of photographic resource online, and more about how I got there in a later post. While previewing a book…
- HDR Imaging by: acekin
October 21, 2009, 08:40
On October 20, 2009 Cemal Ekin made a presentation on HDR imaging explaining the concept of HDR, its tools, and he demonstrated how to use his tool of choice,…
- Lightroom 3 Resources by: acekin
June 9, 2010, 12:24
In case you did not get a chance to explore the available resources elsewhere, here is a short list that will give you a kick-start with the new release of…
- Mac Attack by: acekin
December 27, 2011, 11:19
... no, not that kind! This information came to me by way of Ted Haley who got it from Dennis Ryan. It informs the Mac users against a phishing attack. It is…
- Manipulated Photographs - Adams' Take by: acekin
July 20, 2010, 13:56
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…
- Nik Silver Efex Pro Review by: acekin
January 12, 2010, 09:55
B&W photography gained more interest after the advent of digital photography as more photographers realized that it offered unique expressive and…
- On Color by: acekin
November 9, 2010, 23:22
Color representation and accuracy is one of the most important subjects in photography. Lately, we have had a series of conversations regarding color, more…
- Pixel Genius Sharpener by: acekin
February 12, 2011, 17:21
I have been using the PixelGenius sharpening workflow filter for quite some time now. All of my exhibit photographs have been sharpened using the same PG…
- Proshow New Release by: acekin
September 23, 2010, 07:45
As a Photodex Proshow beta tester, I would like to inform users of Proshow, Producer or Gold, that a new version of the software has been released. The new…
- Proshow Producer Demo by: acekin
October 4, 2010, 18:30
A little while ago I posted a notice that Photodex updated Proshow series software with new features. I received a few questions related to its new features. I…
- Slideshows for the Holidays by: acekin
November 10, 2011, 23:30
Photodex, the maker of the popular Proshow Producer and Gold, and a PSRI sponsor has nice ideas for the holidays. Visit their blog to get some idea seeds and…
- Time-Lapse Photography by: acekin
July 12, 2011, 18:49
Time-lapse photography has been around for quite some time, but new digital technologies are giving creative outlets to photographers interested in this form…
- Topaz Adjust, Photoshop Plugin Review by: acekin
February 17, 2010, 11:38
Topaz Labs makes a series of very interesting plugins for Photoshop. Their software integrates with Lightroom, Aperture, and iPhoto but currently only on…
- Topaz DeNoise 5 Plug-In Review by: Dennis Goulet
September 4, 2010, 16:39
Denoise 5 provides fast noise reduction processing on large images while preserving detail. Added features include debanding and black level processing to…
- Topaz DeNoise, Photoshop Plugin Review by: Dennis Goulet
February 21, 2010, 22:28
This is the second in a series of review of Topaz Labs plugins for Photoshop. I'm not a Photoshop expert, and the tools that I use have to be easy to…
- View RAW Images in Windows Explorer by: Dennis Goulet
August 7, 2011, 19:34
Microsoft has released a Camera Codec Pack that displays thumbnails of RAW image files from over 120 different camera file formats. Once installed, the thumb…
- Workshop Notes on Sharpening by: acekin
January 11, 2010, 00:26
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…
- Yet another white balance tool by: acekin
October 28, 2009, 20:54
White balance has become a well-known issue and benefit to digital photographers. There are several different products in the market from simple to more…
- Your digital camera and the Nobel Prize by: acekin
October 17, 2009, 08:28
This year, the Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to two American physicists "for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit – the CCD…
- Category: Lightroom (26)
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
December 18, 2011, 21:50
... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- A new public beta by: acekin
October 23, 2009, 09:49
Look at the image below, you will see version "3" of Adobe Lightroom. Yes, it is on the horizon with new and/or improved feature set including better noise…
- Adobe Lighroom 3 Public Beta 2 Available by: acekin
March 26, 2010, 17:25
Beta software will give you a feel for what may be coming down the pike. Lightroom 3 public beta 2 is available for download
- Color to B&W by: acekin
February 7, 2012, 22:54
Here is a quick synopsis of this evening's presentation on converting color photographs to B&W: This was a program on converting color photographs…
- Create Output From Lightroom for Printmakers by: acekin
January 13, 2012, 23:38
Our local print lab, Printmakers, Inc. does a great job producing excellent quality output. However, the third-party software used as the intermediary, E-FTP…
- Exploring Lightroom 3 by: acekin
January 6, 2011, 22:59
Lightroom 3 Overview January 18, 2011 7:30PM Approximately 75 minutes Presenter: A. Cemal Ekin Lightroom and similar products introduced a new way of…
- Exploring Lightroom 3 by: acekin
March 2, 2011, 09:39
Lightroom 3 Overview (Rescheduled in May) April 12, 2011 7:30PM Approximately 75 minutes Presenter: A. Cemal Ekin Lightroom and similar products…
- Exploring Lightroom 3 - Rescheduled from April by: acekin
March 8, 2011, 16:35
This presentation was originally scheduled for April 12, 2011 but postmponed to the new date shown due to a guest speaker arriving on April 12, 2011. Lightroom…
- For Lightroom or Aperture Users by: acekin
April 23, 2011, 15:51
A new software is on the horizon for Lightroom or Aperture users. It is from onOne Software. Read more about it.
- Free eMags and Expert Advice by: Dennis Goulet
September 4, 2012, 08:09
PSRI member Cemal Ekin is offering a limitted number of of free downloads of three PDF eMagazines he created using a new feature in Lightroom 4. You can…
- Free Software by: acekin
May 5, 2010, 14:57
onOne Software, makers of popular add ons to Photoshop and Lightroom offers some of their products for free
- Good Source of Reading by: acekin
February 21, 2012, 11:32
I have accidentally stumbled upon a rich source of photographic resource online, and more about how I got there in a later post. While previewing a book…
- Lightroom 4 by: acekin
March 9, 2012, 10:08
If you are a Lightroom user, you probably have heard that version 4 is out. I have written a post that looks at the salient features of the new product. It is…
- Lightroom 4 Public Beta by: acekin
January 11, 2012, 16:26
Adobe announced yesterday the availability of Lightroom 4 public beta which anyone can download and use free of charge (download link at the bottom). It is…
- Lightroom On Sale by: acekin
October 3, 2011, 22:06
I got the heads up from Ken Zirkel that B&H has Lightroom at 50% off, 9.99. This is a very attractive price if you were holding for a good time to…
- Nik Silver Efex Pro Review by: acekin
January 12, 2010, 09:55
B&W photography gained more interest after the advent of digital photography as more photographers realized that it offered unique expressive and…
- Photoshop Lightroom 3 is Out by: acekin
June 8, 2010, 19:11
After a long public beta, Adobe opened the doors on Lightroom 3. It offers a new RAW engine and many other refined tools.
- Photoshop Upgrade Discount by: acekin
March 29, 2011, 21:35
Thanks to Jim Fraser, I am passing on another discount from Adobe. This one is for upgrades, Photoshop upgrade from CS2-CS4 and it comes at a terrific price of…
- PSRI Workshop by: acekin
December 18, 2009, 10:30
Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom are common tools in the arsenal of most of our members. Continuing on with the series of workshops I…
- Save on Lightroom by: acekin
March 29, 2011, 16:26
Adobe has a sale going on that will drop the price of Adobe Lightroom to 9 for purchase or for upgrade. I got the notification today and wanted to share…
- Topaz DeNoise 5 Plug-In Review by: Dennis Goulet
September 4, 2010, 16:39
Denoise 5 provides fast noise reduction processing on large images while preserving detail. Added features include debanding and black level processing to…
- Topaz Lens Effects by: acekin
June 9, 2011, 16:02
Topaz Labs released a new filter, Lens Effects, for those photographs which could use a little shallower depth of field, or a bit darker background, or many…
- View RAW Images in Windows Explorer by: Dennis Goulet
August 7, 2011, 19:34
Microsoft has released a Camera Codec Pack that displays thumbnails of RAW image files from over 120 different camera file formats. Once installed, the thumb…
- Viva Viveza! by: acekin
August 22, 2010, 21:44
Additional functionality for Photoshop, and later Lightroom and Aperture seems to come from an eternal fountain. This is in a way a tribute to human imagination…
- Workshop Notes on Sharpening by: acekin
January 11, 2010, 00:26
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…
- Yet another white balance tool by: acekin
October 28, 2009, 20:54
White balance has become a well-known issue and benefit to digital photographers. There are several different products in the market from simple to more…
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
- Category: Photoshop (29)
- A few useful resources by: acekin
May 1, 2011, 22:04
A new post on KeptLight may be of interest to see, about Canon, and Photoshop.
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
December 18, 2011, 21:50
... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- Color to B&W by: acekin
February 7, 2012, 22:54
Here is a quick synopsis of this evening's presentation on converting color photographs to B&W: This was a program on converting color photographs…
- Don't Bruise the Pixels by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 23:40
On January 20, 2009, Cemal Ekin made a presentation titled "Don't Bruise the Pixels: Nondestrucitve Editing Strategies in Photoshop". The main message was to…
- Editing Photographs Presentation by: acekin
January 18, 2012, 17:12
The presentation titled "Editing Photographs: Train Your Eyes to Pick the Right Tool" slides are below. They are viewable on screen. Editing Photographs &…
- Free Software by: acekin
May 5, 2010, 14:57
onOne Software, makers of popular add ons to Photoshop and Lightroom offers some of their products for free
- Good Source of Reading by: acekin
February 21, 2012, 11:32
I have accidentally stumbled upon a rich source of photographic resource online, and more about how I got there in a later post. While previewing a book…
- HDR Imaging by: acekin
October 21, 2009, 08:40
On October 20, 2009 Cemal Ekin made a presentation on HDR imaging explaining the concept of HDR, its tools, and he demonstrated how to use his tool of choice,…
- Multiple Image Composites by: acekin
March 2, 2012, 18:21
Last Tuesday our guest speaker Andre Gallant presented several different techniques for capturing movement and passage of time (my terms). One technique that…
- Nik Silver Efex Pro Review by: acekin
January 12, 2010, 09:55
B&W photography gained more interest after the advent of digital photography as more photographers realized that it offered unique expressive and…
- Over Retouching Shunned in UK by: acekin
July 27, 2011, 20:48
UK Advertising Standards Authority banned an ad featuring Julia Roberts on the grounds that the photograph was "Over Photoshopped". I have been writing about…
- Photoshop CS 6 Quick Review, and ... by: acekin
March 23, 2012, 08:03
I have written a post about Photoshop CS6 public beta release on Kept Light Photography. It picks my highlights from the updated software and even provides a…
- Photoshop CS5 feature set, around the corner by: acekin
March 25, 2010, 18:47
Adobe Photoshop CS5 feature set will be announced on April 12
- Photoshop CS5 processed photographs by: acekin
March 27, 2010, 18:51
Photoshop CS5 is around the corner, here are some photographs processed using the beta version of Photoshop CS5
- Photoshop CS5 Unveiled Today by: acekin
April 12, 2010, 07:26
Adobe takes the wraps off its CS5 suite today. Register for the live event
- Photoshop CS6 Beta by: acekin
March 22, 2012, 09:48
Many PSRI members use Photoshop to work on their photographs and the software keeps getting better with each revision. The latest, CS6 is available for public…
- Photoshop Print Size Display by: acekin
March 20, 2011, 22:49
If you want to view accurate print size image in Photoshop, you may want to read a new post I created recently.
- Photoshop Turns 20 by: acekin
February 19, 2010, 08:38
Four men who started the software that has become the standard talk about the "good old days."
- Printing Workflow Presentation by: acekin
February 23, 2010, 23:02
Printing remains the last mystery in photographic art for many. This presentation demystifies some of the concepts and recommends a printing workflow with good…
- PSRI Workshop by: acekin
December 18, 2009, 10:30
Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom are common tools in the arsenal of most of our members. Continuing on with the series of workshops I…
- Topaz DeNoise 5 Plug-In Review by: Dennis Goulet
September 4, 2010, 16:39
Denoise 5 provides fast noise reduction processing on large images while preserving detail. Added features include debanding and black level processing to…
- Topaz DeNoise, Photoshop Plugin Review by: Dennis Goulet
February 21, 2010, 22:28
This is the second in a series of review of Topaz Labs plugins for Photoshop. I'm not a Photoshop expert, and the tools that I use have to be easy to…
- Topaz Lens Effects by: acekin
June 9, 2011, 16:02
Topaz Labs released a new filter, Lens Effects, for those photographs which could use a little shallower depth of field, or a bit darker background, or many…
- View RAW Images in Windows Explorer by: Dennis Goulet
August 7, 2011, 19:34
Microsoft has released a Camera Codec Pack that displays thumbnails of RAW image files from over 120 different camera file formats. Once installed, the thumb…
- Viva Viveza! by: acekin
August 22, 2010, 21:44
Additional functionality for Photoshop, and later Lightroom and Aperture seems to come from an eternal fountain. This is in a way a tribute to human imagination…
- When the Frost is on the . . . Window by: Dennis Goulet
January 17, 2012, 07:35
Now that winter has finally kicked in, and the overnight temperatures dip into the single digits, there's a good chance you'll discover frost on your windows…
- Workshop Notes on Sharpening by: acekin
January 11, 2010, 00:26
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…
- Writings on Digital Workflow and Techniques by PSRI Members by: acekin
April 24, 2009, 22:11
Digital photography has liberated the photographers but also added a new set of tools and rules to learn. The writings here are meant to provide some tools and…
- Yet another white balance tool by: acekin
October 28, 2009, 20:54
White balance has become a well-known issue and benefit to digital photographers. There are several different products in the market from simple to more…
- A few useful resources by: acekin
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
- Category: Events (98)
- A Day With Joe McNally by: acekin
November 16, 2011, 09:24
Kelby Training is hosting a 3-hour live Webcast program "A Day With Joe McNally" today, November 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM. It is free to anyone who wants to watch…
- A Few Mini Workshops with PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
April 2, 2013, 07:34
Hello PSRI! During the month of April, PSRI will be conducting 2 "mini" workshops! These short, hands on sessions are meant to introduce you to new…
- A Great Night of Mentoring! by: Mike Dooley
January 26, 2013, 09:56
Mentor night at the Photographic Society of Rhode Island is when experienced and trusted advisers in the club, teach other members who are eager to make…
- A New Exhibit by: acekin
April 25, 2010, 16:04
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…
- A Special Waterfire Event by: acekin
October 1, 2010, 16:42
October 8-9, 2010 events organized by Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation will attract many. WaterFire, lighting, special events, procession
- Competition Readiness this Tuesday Night! by: Mike Dooley
September 16, 2012, 08:41
This Tuesday nights PSRI meeting is shaping up to be a great night to help you prepare for competition this year at PSRI! Each photography season PSRI hosts 5…
- Exhibit Announcement by: acekin
July 26, 2010, 08:24
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…
- Exhibit in Newport by: acekin
November 7, 2011, 15:00
Newport Art Museum has an exhibit titled 2011 Photo Guild's Members' Show. One of PSRI members, Janice Borodezt is one of the exhibiting artists. The photograph…
- Exhibit Invitation by: acekin
November 6, 2011, 21:47
I received the following from Angelnook Gallery in Cranston, an interesting photography exhibit. Dear Members of PSRI, I am writing to you from Angelnook…
- Exhibit Opening by: acekin
September 17, 2010, 08:37
I would like to thank my friends from PSRI for visiting the opening reception of my exhibit, "Touching the History" at Hunt-Cavanagh Art Gallery of Providence…
- Free Monitor Calibration Webinar by: Dennis Goulet
April 13, 2012, 09:20
X-Rite is offering a free webinar on 17 April 2012. You are invited to this FREE Webinar to see for yourself how to easily have your…
- Gallery Visit by: acekin
September 23, 2010, 22:27
This Sunday I will be giving a private tour of my photography exhibit, Touching The History: Photographs From The Dome Of Hagia Sophia, between 4:00 - 5:00…
- Girl Scouts and PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
September 30, 2012, 09:14
A few common themes at the Photographic Society of Rhode Island are mentoring & education. All year long our photography "season" is filled with events…
- Griffin Museum of Photography by: acekin
January 22, 2012, 18:39
Steve Tierney sent me an e-mail about the programs at the Griffin Museum of Photography. There are several interesting exhibits, presentations that will…
- Jack Reznicki -- Featured Speaker by: Dennis Goulet
March 3, 2012, 16:33
Visual Perception and Lighting Jack Reznicki Sponsored by Canon Tuesday, March 27, 7:30 P.M. Our final presentation for March will be very special…
- Local Photography Seminar by: Dennis Goulet
July 25, 2010, 12:46
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…
- Member Exhibit by: acekin
May 6, 2011, 08:16
Mark your calendars to visit the photography exhibit of Steve Tierney. RI Historical Society will have the exhibit between June 19, 2011 - August 28, 2011 at…
- Member Exhibit by: acekin
November 6, 2011, 22:51
One of our members, Leo van Dijk is one of the exhibitors in "Let the Light In" exhibit between November 1- 26, 2011 at the Norfolk Public Library. Described…
- Member Exhibit by: acekin
December 6, 2011, 20:14
Our member Don Fife has his photographs on display in the Warwick Public Library. The show will be hanging during the month of December and the entry is free…
- Member Photo on Times Square Display by: acekin
December 21, 2011, 10:36
Our president Christina Richardson has received a significant recognition from Kodak. Her image (on the left) recently received recognition by Kodak and will…
- MFA Boston: Herb Ritts (1952-2002)
Photographic Figures by: acekinApril 15, 2009, 23:17
The first permanently dedicated gallery to photography at the Boston MFA, with an exhibition exploring the enormous and stimulating diversity of these…
- Mike Moats Boston Area Macro Boot Camp by: Dennis Goulet
July 28, 2012, 15:30
Mike Moats was very well received at the NECCC Photography Conference two weeks ago. To answer the requests he received to run a Marco Boot Camp in the…
- MultiScreen Competition Update by: Mike Dooley
April 3, 2013, 20:12
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to give a brief update as to how we are making out with getting prepared for the annual Multi Screen competition. We have a date…
- NECCC 68th Annual Photography Conference Preview Available by: Dennis Goulet
March 14, 2013, 13:44
Click on the link below to find out more about what is being offered at the NECCC conference this year. There will be 31 speakers over the three day…
- New Log-in System for Digital Competition by: Mike Dooley
October 8, 2012, 13:15
This year PSRI is very excited to be rolling out a brand new system for submitting digital images for our internal club competitions. It has been a long…
- Now Open for Entries by: Dennis Goulet
December 6, 2011, 09:24
One of the most, if not THE most, prestigious nature photography competitions, the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition,…
- Photo Op - Hot Rods, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Trucks and ??? by: Dennis Goulet
July 1, 2012, 10:58
This is a great opportunity to photographs cars, parts of cars, old cars, new cars, one-of-a-kind cars. The members of the Mass Cruisers Auto Club is an orgnai…
- Photo Op – New England Revolution Soccer by: Dennis Goulet
July 1, 2012, 10:18
The New England Revolution soccer team has organized a photography night with special access to the field for photographers prior to the game with special…
- Photographs Wanted by: acekin
July 2, 2011, 18:43
The Pawtuxet Village Association will be publishing a calendar for 2012 and is looking for submissions for consideration. The photographs should be of and…
- Photography Exhibit at Newport Art Museum by: Dennis Goulet
October 31, 2009, 08:29
Through Four Pairs of Eyes The Newport Arts Museum presents "Focus on Four," an exhibit of four American photographers who worked in Rhode Island at different…
- Point Judith Fishing Community by: acekin
May 6, 2009, 09:42
Received the following announcement from Jessica Wilson. A visit to the photographer's website will show you the promise of a full print exhibit. Looks very…
- Portfolio Publishing in LensWork by: acekin
November 7, 2011, 00:30
I am very pleased to inform my friends at PSRI that my Infrared Earthscapes portfolio has been accepted for inclusion in the LensWork Extended Edition. Being a…
- PSRI Magazine is Out by: acekin
December 1, 2009, 23:30
The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
- PSRI Member Public Galleries by: Dennis Goulet
November 1, 2009, 09:33
Ted and Louise Haley will exhibit their prints from 2 to 31 November 2009 at the Hope Library Rt 116 Hope Village, Scituate, RI . Sandra Gaumont will…
- Raptor Photo Session by: acekin
July 22, 2010, 19:22
Raptor Preview Photo Session September 4, 2010 Calling all photographers – Audubon offers a rare photo session with birds of prey on September 4. Take…
- Richard Avedon at Boston MFA by: acekin
August 10, 2010, 13:37
Richard Avedon's name has been inextricably tied to fashion photography for many decades. His iconic images of celebrities, ordinary people, towns, villages,…
- Roaming with Roman Comes to PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
March 31, 2013, 09:32
Roman Kurywczak will be giving his Photographing the Night Sky presentation to PSRI this coming Tuesday, April 2 at 7:30 PM. This presentation is sure to be…
- Seascape Photography Workshop by: Mike Dooley
October 15, 2012, 19:48
It was a brisk morning for the Ed King Seascape Photography workshop at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middleton, Rhode Island. The sky was as dark…
- Sharpening Presentation by: acekin
April 5, 2010, 22:55
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…
- The Art of Polaroid at Gallery 4 by: acekin
August 10, 2010, 13:52
Polaroid was (it's a shame I even refer to the name in the past tense) one of the leading innovators in the photography field. Although most people may…
- Undersea, Land, and Air by: acekin
July 5, 2010, 21:26
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…
- Walker Evans Exhibit by: acekin
September 22, 2011, 14:39
One of the icons of photography, Walker Evans photographed America and American life. As indicated in the exhibit write up linked below "The photographs,…
- Workshop with Onne van der Wal by: Mike Dooley
April 10, 2013, 10:37
PSRI is very excited to announce an upcoming workshop with Newport's very own Onne van der Wal! NARRAGANSETT BAY SUNSET CRUISE featuring ONNE…
- Yet another exhibit ... by: acekin
November 7, 2011, 17:58
This is the month of the exhibits! Here is the information for another by way of Mike Marceau. Enjoy them all. "The Museum of Work and Culture located at…
- Yousuf Karsh: Portraits of Artists by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 23:21
The RISD Museum in Providence has an exhibit of Yousuf Karsh portraits. If you missed the opportunity to see his photographs at the Boston MFA, this is your…
- Category: Competition (25)
- 2010 Ocean State International Catalog by: acekin
December 21, 2010, 15:10
The digital catalog of the 2010 Ocean State Color Dual Projection Exhibition is ready for viewing. The presentation of all the accepted entries will be ready…
- 2010 Ocean State International Scores by: acekin
November 14, 2010, 11:49
The judging of the 2010 Ocean State International Exhibition has completed. Although the catalog is under construction, we would like to share the score card…
- A Contest at the Chateau by: acekin
September 9, 2011, 21:11
I received the following information from Bonnie Palmer of Chateau Charmant about a contest they are holding. It has a short deadline if anyone might be…
- A Contest Winner by: acekin
July 6, 2011, 09:18
One of the two photographs I submitted to World Wide Gala Awards: Portraits & People was selected for inclusion in the upcoming book with the same title.…
- Another NECCC Winner by: acekin
September 1, 2010, 09:38
A short while ago I posted several images by our members that won awards at NECCC. One was omitted due to incomplete information. This post should complete the…
- Canon Contest by: acekin
May 31, 2011, 22:08
No, it’s not a typo. That’s the name of the new Canon contest in collaboration with Ron Howard, kind of “multi-screen” on a grand scale. You can…
- Competition Readiness this Tuesday Night! by: Mike Dooley
September 16, 2012, 08:41
This Tuesday nights PSRI meeting is shaping up to be a great night to help you prepare for competition this year at PSRI! Each photography season PSRI hosts 5…
- Glennie Nature Salon Results by: Dennis Goulet
April 1, 2013, 13:01
The results of the George W. Glennie Memorial Nature Salon are published and PSRI did very well. With 91 clubs entering ten images each, PSRI was ranked 17th…
- Greater Lynn International Reminder by: acekin
January 29, 2012, 10:11
Mike Di Stefano would like to remind all that the Greater Lynn International submission deadline is fast approaching. If you wish to compete in this exhibition,…
- It Gets Better! by: acekin
January 25, 2012, 12:20
I have just learned that another PSRI member, Syed Rizvi also placed in top 250 in 2011 “Share the View” International Nature Photography juried competition…
- It is Time to Multi-Screen PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
February 10, 2013, 15:59
Hello PSRI! As many of you may know the annual Multi-Screen competition is getting closer and closer! Before we get into the details of when, how and where,…
- Juried Exhibition by: acekin
January 24, 2012, 10:21
Plymouth Center for the Arts invites entries to "The Fine Art of Photography, 2nd Annual Juried Photography Exhibition." The submissions will be accepted…
- Juried Photography Competition by: acekin
March 1, 2012, 20:31
The Louisville Art Association Presents the 21st Annual National Juried Photography Show 2012 Call for Entries Last year we had entries from 21 states and…
- Login Night by: acekin
January 8, 2012, 12:10
I mistakenly marked the January 10 meeting as the login night after the last BoD meeting. After checking with Dennis, it has been corrected (thanks Dennis) as…
- MagCloud Contest Result by: acekin
January 24, 2012, 10:47
As the followers of this site probably know, I had submitted my publication "The Hagia Sophia Experience" to a contest run by MagCloud on facebook. I thank all…
- Member Photo in Top 250 by: acekin
January 25, 2012, 09:56
I have the pleasure of announcing another member achievement. One of Steve Tierney's photographs, Cedar Waxwings, was placed among the top 250 in 2011 "Share…
- MultiScreen Competition Update by: Mike Dooley
April 3, 2013, 20:12
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to give a brief update as to how we are making out with getting prepared for the annual Multi Screen competition. We have a date…
- Multiscreen Images Needed by: acekin
March 16, 2011, 16:39
This message is from Christina Richardson, chair of Multiscreen Competition Wanted! Images for the MultiScreen Competition! PSRI will be holding the…
- National Wildlife Federation Photography Contest by: Dennis Goulet
February 5, 2010, 08:34
Today I received notice of the annual photography contest organized by the National Wildlife Federation. Prizes total ,000 in three divisions: Professional,…
- New Log-in System for Digital Competition by: Mike Dooley
October 8, 2012, 13:15
This year PSRI is very excited to be rolling out a brand new system for submitting digital images for our internal club competitions. It has been a long…
- Now Open for Entries by: Dennis Goulet
December 6, 2011, 09:24
One of the most, if not THE most, prestigious nature photography competitions, the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition,…
- Portfolio Publishing in LensWork by: acekin
November 7, 2011, 00:30
I am very pleased to inform my friends at PSRI that my Infrared Earthscapes portfolio has been accepted for inclusion in the LensWork Extended Edition. Being a…
- PSRI Awards Banquet by: acekin
June 26, 2011, 19:41
Every year members of PSRI gather at an annual banquet to socialize and also to award the members whose work has gained them recognition. This year's winners…
- PSRI's results from the Greater Lynn Photographic Associations 2013 International Exhibition by: Mike Dooley
March 29, 2013, 18:32
On the weekend of February 23 & 24, the Greater Lynn Photographic Association held its 37th Annual Greater Lynn International Color Exhibition. This is a…
- Windland Smith Rice International Competition Open by: Dennis Goulet
January 29, 2012, 10:46
The 2012 Windland Smith Rice International Awards are now open for entries. The entry period ends 7 May 2012. This is one of the two or three high profile…
- 2010 Ocean State International Catalog by: acekin
- Category: Exhibits (23)
- A New Exhibit by: acekin
April 25, 2010, 16:04
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…
- Exhibit Announcement by: acekin
July 26, 2010, 08:24
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…
- Exhibit in Newport by: acekin
November 7, 2011, 15:00
Newport Art Museum has an exhibit titled 2011 Photo Guild's Members' Show. One of PSRI members, Janice Borodezt is one of the exhibiting artists. The photograph…
- Exhibit Invitation by: acekin
November 6, 2011, 21:47
I received the following from Angelnook Gallery in Cranston, an interesting photography exhibit. Dear Members of PSRI, I am writing to you from Angelnook…
- Exhibit Opening by: acekin
September 17, 2010, 08:37
I would like to thank my friends from PSRI for visiting the opening reception of my exhibit, "Touching the History" at Hunt-Cavanagh Art Gallery of Providence…
- Gallery Visit by: acekin
September 23, 2010, 22:27
This Sunday I will be giving a private tour of my photography exhibit, Touching The History: Photographs From The Dome Of Hagia Sophia, between 4:00 - 5:00…
- Griffin Museum of Photography by: acekin
January 22, 2012, 18:39
Steve Tierney sent me an e-mail about the programs at the Griffin Museum of Photography. There are several interesting exhibits, presentations that will…
- Member Exhibit by: acekin
May 6, 2011, 08:16
Mark your calendars to visit the photography exhibit of Steve Tierney. RI Historical Society will have the exhibit between June 19, 2011 - August 28, 2011 at…
- Member Exhibit by: acekin
November 6, 2011, 22:51
One of our members, Leo van Dijk is one of the exhibitors in "Let the Light In" exhibit between November 1- 26, 2011 at the Norfolk Public Library. Described…
- Member Exhibit by: acekin
December 6, 2011, 20:14
Our member Don Fife has his photographs on display in the Warwick Public Library. The show will be hanging during the month of December and the entry is free…
- Member Photo on Times Square Display by: acekin
December 21, 2011, 10:36
Our president Christina Richardson has received a significant recognition from Kodak. Her image (on the left) recently received recognition by Kodak and will…
- MFA Boston: Herb Ritts (1952-2002)
Photographic Figures by: acekinApril 15, 2009, 23:17
The first permanently dedicated gallery to photography at the Boston MFA, with an exhibition exploring the enormous and stimulating diversity of these…
- Photography Exhibit at Newport Art Museum by: Dennis Goulet
October 31, 2009, 08:29
Through Four Pairs of Eyes The Newport Arts Museum presents "Focus on Four," an exhibit of four American photographers who worked in Rhode Island at different…
- Point Judith Fishing Community by: acekin
May 6, 2009, 09:42
Received the following announcement from Jessica Wilson. A visit to the photographer's website will show you the promise of a full print exhibit. Looks very…
- Portfolio Publishing in LensWork by: acekin
November 7, 2011, 00:30
I am very pleased to inform my friends at PSRI that my Infrared Earthscapes portfolio has been accepted for inclusion in the LensWork Extended Edition. Being a…
- PSRI Magazine is Out by: acekin
December 1, 2009, 23:30
The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
- PSRI Member Public Galleries by: Dennis Goulet
November 1, 2009, 09:33
Ted and Louise Haley will exhibit their prints from 2 to 31 November 2009 at the Hope Library Rt 116 Hope Village, Scituate, RI . Sandra Gaumont will…
- Richard Avedon at Boston MFA by: acekin
August 10, 2010, 13:37
Richard Avedon's name has been inextricably tied to fashion photography for many decades. His iconic images of celebrities, ordinary people, towns, villages,…
- The Art of Polaroid at Gallery 4 by: acekin
August 10, 2010, 13:52
Polaroid was (it's a shame I even refer to the name in the past tense) one of the leading innovators in the photography field. Although most people may…
- Undersea, Land, and Air by: acekin
July 5, 2010, 21:26
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…
- Walker Evans Exhibit by: acekin
September 22, 2011, 14:39
One of the icons of photography, Walker Evans photographed America and American life. As indicated in the exhibit write up linked below "The photographs,…
- Yet another exhibit ... by: acekin
November 7, 2011, 17:58
This is the month of the exhibits! Here is the information for another by way of Mike Marceau. Enjoy them all. "The Museum of Work and Culture located at…
- Yousuf Karsh: Portraits of Artists by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 23:21
The RISD Museum in Providence has an exhibit of Yousuf Karsh portraits. If you missed the opportunity to see his photographs at the Boston MFA, this is your…
- A New Exhibit by: acekin
- Category: Field trips (6)
- Griffin Museum of Photography by: acekin
January 22, 2012, 18:39
Steve Tierney sent me an e-mail about the programs at the Griffin Museum of Photography. There are several interesting exhibits, presentations that will…
- Photo Meet Up -- Gallilee / Point Judith by: Dennis Goulet
September 15, 2012, 13:42
Saturday, 22 September 2012 We’re planning a late afternoon and early evening photo shoot in Galilee. There’s a lot to see and shoot here- fishing docks,…
- Photo Ops by: acekin
January 25, 2012, 23:49
Got the winter blahs? Cure them by spending the Saturday, February 11, at GLPA taking advantage of the photo opportunities (AKA Photo Ops) available to you.…
- Raptor Preview Photo Session by: acekin
August 3, 2011, 09:40
(This message is a copy of the e-mail I received from Bora Lee of Audubon. Please direct your questions to him at the phone or e-mail below) Calling all…
- RW Botanical Center Greenhouse Rules by: acekin
June 13, 2011, 14:51
From Christina Beth Richardson The Greenhouses at Roger Williams Park is a very nice place to take photographs, however it has been recently learned that…
- Seascape Photography Workshop by: Mike Dooley
October 15, 2012, 19:48
It was a brisk morning for the Ed King Seascape Photography workshop at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middleton, Rhode Island. The sky was as dark…
- Griffin Museum of Photography by: acekin
- Category: Presentations (21)
- A Day With Joe McNally by: acekin
November 16, 2011, 09:24
Kelby Training is hosting a 3-hour live Webcast program "A Day With Joe McNally" today, November 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM. It is free to anyone who wants to watch…
- A Promising Webcast by: acekin
June 3, 2011, 17:12
KelbyTraining.com is offering a special program, "Another Day With Jay Maisel" on June 6, 2011 at 6 PM. This live event is free and will give the viewers a…
- An Afternoon with Robert O’Toole by: Dennis Goulet
December 29, 2009, 09:57
Hosted by Nashoba Valley Photo Club Sponsored by Sigma and Hunt’s Photo and Video Saturday, February 6, 2010 1 to 4 PM Seminar Info: http://nvp…
- An Oldie Made Available Again by: acekin
January 9, 2010, 14:17
I moderated two panel discussions on the meaning, practice, and art of photography in the past. One of them was recorded and a streaming video of the program…
- Andre Gallant -- Featured Speaker by: Dennis Goulet
February 15, 2012, 12:17
"Expressive Photography” Andre Gallant, ANEC Tuesday, February 28, 7:30 PM This presentation is one you do not want to miss. Professional photographer…
- Annual Photographic Conference by: Dennis Goulet
November 23, 2009, 13:29
NECCC 65th Annual Photographic Conference JULY 16, 17 & 18, 2010 The New England Camera Club Council is once again orgainzing its annual…
- Discounted Items at Hunt's by: acekin
November 2, 2010, 13:50
You might have received personal notifications that Hunt's is having a weekend show and there are many specials. One I would like to bring to your attention is…
- Don't Bruise the Pixels by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 23:40
On January 20, 2009, Cemal Ekin made a presentation titled "Don't Bruise the Pixels: Nondestrucitve Editing Strategies in Photoshop". The main message was to…
- Eddie Tapp on Creating a Gallery Quality Print by: Dennis Goulet
May 2, 2012, 07:14
A Live Video Broadcast Presented together with Joe Brady! http://www.macgroupus.com/e-blast/xrite-ilford-050312-webinar/index.html There are a handful of…
- Griffin Museum of Photography by: acekin
January 22, 2012, 18:39
Steve Tierney sent me an e-mail about the programs at the Griffin Museum of Photography. There are several interesting exhibits, presentations that will…
- Jack Reznicki -- Featured Speaker by: Dennis Goulet
March 3, 2012, 16:33
Visual Perception and Lighting Jack Reznicki Sponsored by Canon Tuesday, March 27, 7:30 P.M. Our final presentation for March will be very special…
- John Paul Caponigro at PSRI by: acekin
August 18, 2010, 08:17
OK, let's let the cat out of the bag! You might have seen the small teaser on the sidebar "JPC", now the full announcement. The noted fine art photographer,…
- John Paul Caponigro Presentation by: acekin
October 6, 2010, 10:46
Yesterday evening we had a great presentation by one of the cerebral photographers working today. John Paul shared with us his approach to creativity,…
- NECCC 68th Annual Photography Conference Preview Available by: Dennis Goulet
March 14, 2013, 13:44
Click on the link below to find out more about what is being offered at the NECCC conference this year. There will be 31 speakers over the three day…
- Portrait Photography Session by: acekin
July 26, 2010, 15:10
I am sharing information that I received from Printmakers, Inc.; one of our sponsors. Clay Blackmore How to Photograph Everyone Fun and engaging, Blackmore…
- Printing Workflow Presentation by: acekin
February 23, 2010, 23:02
Printing remains the last mystery in photographic art for many. This presentation demystifies some of the concepts and recommends a printing workflow with good…
- PSRI Magazine is Out by: acekin
December 1, 2009, 23:30
The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
- Rick Sammon in Boston by: acekin
February 17, 2012, 22:54
One of Canon Explorers of Light photographers, Rick Sammon will be in Boston at the end of March. Although the program details are scant, it will likely be…
- Roaming with Roman Comes to PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
March 31, 2013, 09:32
Roman Kurywczak will be giving his Photographing the Night Sky presentation to PSRI this coming Tuesday, April 2 at 7:30 PM. This presentation is sure to be…
- Rolling Iceberg by: acekin
September 28, 2011, 11:32
An award winning and widely published photographer, Camille Seaman photographs her environment as she travels to Arctic regions of Svalbard, Greenland, and…
- Webinars by: acekin
February 2, 2012, 23:00
The Web is full of useful information and many of the photography equipment and software companies provide extensive programs as Webinars. One of our sponsors,…
- A Day With Joe McNally by: acekin
- Category: Workshops (22)
- A Few Mini Workshops with PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
April 2, 2013, 07:34
Hello PSRI! During the month of April, PSRI will be conducting 2 "mini" workshops! These short, hands on sessions are meant to introduce you to new…
- American Photo Model Shoot Workshop by: acekin
September 13, 2011, 21:42
I have received the following information from the Workshop Coordinator for American Photo Magazine. It sounds like a very promising event, all day long, 15…
- David Middleton Workshop by: acekin
March 16, 2011, 21:38
PSRI Annual Photo Workshop & Seminar - 2011 Featuring David Middleton David Middleton is a nationally recognized professional nature photographer,…
- Digital Days Photo Workshop by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 23:43
A highly respected program is coming near us. Digital Days Workshop which presents programs all around the country will hold a workshop in Boston on April…
- Florida Workshop by: acekin
January 21, 2011, 16:10
The following is from Shiv Verma, see attachments for more details I have just made arrangements for a 5 day fun filled photography workshop in South Western…
- Hi-Jink Day at GLPA by: acekin
January 21, 2011, 16:11
The following is from Susan Moser, an invitation to all Please Join Us The Greater Lynn Photo Assoc. would like to invite you all to join us at GLPA…
- Hunt's Seminars by: acekin
October 31, 2011, 19:29
Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
- Introduction to Rainforest Photography by: Dennis Goulet
November 27, 2011, 19:47
Costa Rica Workshop July 28 - 6 August 2012 Unlike the typical photographic tour, this brand new workshop is designed for those starting out…
- Local Photography Seminar by: Dennis Goulet
July 25, 2010, 12:46
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…
- Mike Moats Boston Area Macro Boot Camp by: Dennis Goulet
July 28, 2012, 15:30
Mike Moats was very well received at the NECCC Photography Conference two weeks ago. To answer the requests he received to run a Marco Boot Camp in the…
- NECCC 68th Annual Photography Conference Preview Available by: Dennis Goulet
March 14, 2013, 13:44
Click on the link below to find out more about what is being offered at the NECCC conference this year. There will be 31 speakers over the three day…
- Passage to India by: acekin
March 4, 2011, 11:40
This is from Shiv Verma, see the post for details. After many months of planning, I am really excited to announce this fantastic trip to India. A photo…
- Photo Ops by: acekin
January 25, 2012, 23:49
Got the winter blahs? Cure them by spending the Saturday, February 11, at GLPA taking advantage of the photo opportunities (AKA Photo Ops) available to you.…
- Portraits In The Park by: Mike Dooley
May 5, 2013, 16:48
On Saturday ten PSRI members participated in a portrait photography workshop with John Pitocco of John Pitocco Photography. John led the class through the use…
- PSRI Workshop by: acekin
December 18, 2009, 10:30
Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom are common tools in the arsenal of most of our members. Continuing on with the series of workshops I…
- PSRI Workshop with Jeff Foott by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 23:15
Jeff Foott, a tour leader with the Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris will hold a 4-day workshop at PSRI Thursday, May 14, through Sunday, May 17, 2009. The workshop…
- Seascape Photography Workshop by: Mike Dooley
October 15, 2012, 19:48
It was a brisk morning for the Ed King Seascape Photography workshop at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middleton, Rhode Island. The sky was as dark…
- Sharpening Presentation by: acekin
April 5, 2010, 22:55
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…
- Shiv Verma Workshop by: acekin
January 26, 2012, 15:47
For those interested in Shiv's workshop, details for the the upcoming 2012 photo workshops to Florida and the Smoky Mountains are in the linked documents.…
- Smoky Mountains Workshop by: acekin
January 26, 2011, 21:10
This message is from Shiv Verma I have just made arrangements for another 5 day photography workshop in the Smoky Mountains and Cades Cove in Tennessee. The…
- Workshop Notes on Sharpening by: acekin
January 11, 2010, 00:26
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…
- Workshop with Onne van der Wal by: Mike Dooley
April 10, 2013, 10:37
PSRI is very excited to announce an upcoming workshop with Newport's very own Onne van der Wal! NARRAGANSETT BAY SUNSET CRUISE featuring ONNE…
- A Few Mini Workshops with PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
- A Day With Joe McNally by: acekin
- Category: Featured (23)
Group of featured items, events, people, etc.
- Girl Scouts and PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
September 30, 2012, 09:14
A few common themes at the Photographic Society of Rhode Island are mentoring & education. All year long our photography "season" is filled with events…
- Jack Reznicki -- Featured Speaker by: Dennis Goulet
March 3, 2012, 16:33
Visual Perception and Lighting Jack Reznicki Sponsored by Canon Tuesday, March 27, 7:30 P.M. Our final presentation for March will be very special…
- NECCC 68th Annual Photography Conference Preview Available by: Dennis Goulet
March 14, 2013, 13:44
Click on the link below to find out more about what is being offered at the NECCC conference this year. There will be 31 speakers over the three day…
- Your digital camera and the Nobel Prize by: acekin
October 17, 2009, 08:28
This year, the Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to two American physicists "for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit – the CCD…
- Category: Featured Events (14)
Special events worth remembering
- A Rich Collection Of Photographs by: acekin
June 13, 2010, 21:52
I have a new post about a rich collection of photographs. I am placing a link to it here to avoid duplication. View the post at KeptLight.com
- A Special Waterfire Event by: acekin
October 1, 2010, 16:42
October 8-9, 2010 events organized by Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation will attract many. WaterFire, lighting, special events, procession
- Andre Gallant -- Featured Speaker by: Dennis Goulet
February 15, 2012, 12:17
"Expressive Photography” Andre Gallant, ANEC Tuesday, February 28, 7:30 PM This presentation is one you do not want to miss. Professional photographer…
- Girl Scouts and PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
September 30, 2012, 09:14
A few common themes at the Photographic Society of Rhode Island are mentoring & education. All year long our photography "season" is filled with events…
- Hunt's Show Deals by: acekin
November 6, 2010, 19:33
I was at Hunt's Melrose store today, my first trip there. It was jammed with people who all seemed to have a grand time. After making my presentation I…
- Jack Reznicki -- Featured Speaker by: Dennis Goulet
March 3, 2012, 16:33
Visual Perception and Lighting Jack Reznicki Sponsored by Canon Tuesday, March 27, 7:30 P.M. Our final presentation for March will be very special…
- Multiscreen Images Needed by: acekin
March 16, 2011, 16:39
This message is from Christina Richardson, chair of Multiscreen Competition Wanted! Images for the MultiScreen Competition! PSRI will be holding the…
- Northern Ligths by: acekin
August 3, 2010, 14:36
I am posting a message I got from Steve Tierney, you may be interested to know. (article from Aug 2nd (yesterday) … so tomorrow means today) Sky…
- Point Judith Fishing Community by: acekin
May 6, 2009, 09:42
Received the following announcement from Jessica Wilson. A visit to the photographer's website will show you the promise of a full print exhibit. Looks very…
- PSReye Focus on Sale until March 21, 2010 by: acekin
March 17, 2010, 10:12
Featuring the photographs of PSRI members, PSReye Focus has been a success in many ways. The magazine is now on sale 25% off until March 21, 2010.
- PSRI Awards Banquet by: acekin
June 26, 2011, 19:41
Every year members of PSRI gather at an annual banquet to socialize and also to award the members whose work has gained them recognition. This year's winners…
- PSRI Magazine in Providence College News by: acekin
March 16, 2010, 12:00
The PSReye Focus magazine that was created by Emma and John made it to the college news. Take a look at it on the PC Web site.
- PSRI Magazine is Out by: acekin
December 1, 2009, 23:30
The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
- PSRI Workshop with Jeff Foott by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 23:15
Jeff Foott, a tour leader with the Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris will hold a 4-day workshop at PSRI Thursday, May 14, through Sunday, May 17, 2009. The workshop…
- A Rich Collection Of Photographs by: acekin
- Category: Featured Photographer (10)
Featured photographers
- ... and his drawings by: acekin
February 14, 2010, 09:36
If you liked Michael Paul Smith's time-travel photographs from the past, take a look at his drawings and paintings. They are rendered with great technical…
- Audubon Grand Prize Winner Dennis Goulet by: acekin
December 25, 2010, 22:37
Dennis Goulet Wins Audubon Magazine Grand Prize It is finally announced! I have been waiting to break this news for almost two months now. Dennis…
- John Paul Caponigro Presentation by: acekin
October 6, 2010, 10:46
Yesterday evening we had a great presentation by one of the cerebral photographers working today. John Paul shared with us his approach to creativity,…
- Member Photo on Times Square Display by: acekin
December 21, 2011, 10:36
Our president Christina Richardson has received a significant recognition from Kodak. Her image (on the left) recently received recognition by Kodak and will…
- PSRI Awards Banquet by: acekin
June 26, 2011, 19:41
Every year members of PSRI gather at an annual banquet to socialize and also to award the members whose work has gained them recognition. This year's winners…
- PSRI Magazine is Out by: acekin
December 1, 2009, 23:30
The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
- Robert Doisneau on Google by: acekin
April 14, 2012, 15:35
Google search engine is honoring the great French photographer Robert Doisneau, who would have been 100 on Monday. His photography explored the streets of…
- Tony Sweet Drummin' by: acekin
May 10, 2009, 00:19
Many of you know Tony, and only as a photographer. In this video, he will surprise you with his musical talent. Nice going Tony.
- Who inspires you PSRI? by: Mike Dooley
September 16, 2012, 18:30
A recent article I read somewhere got me thinking about who the photographers are that I admire, and why? What makes their photography enjoyable to me? What…
- Your digital camera and the Nobel Prize by: acekin
October 17, 2009, 08:28
This year, the Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to two American physicists "for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit – the CCD…
- ... and his drawings by: acekin
- Girl Scouts and PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
- Category: Gear (68)
- A new color tool by: acekin
September 28, 2009, 22:32
Designed to be portable and used anywhere, X-Rite ColorChecker® Passport and the included Adobe Lightroom Plugin promises to make color correction,…
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
December 18, 2011, 21:50
... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- Analog Photography by: acekin
August 25, 2011, 10:15
The medium, the methods, tools, techniques do not matter in photography. What matters is the final photograph, does it convey the intended essence to the…
- Discounted Items at Hunt's by: acekin
November 2, 2010, 13:50
You might have received personal notifications that Hunt's is having a weekend show and there are many specials. One I would like to bring to your attention is…
- Free Monitor Calibration Webinar by: Dennis Goulet
April 13, 2012, 09:20
X-Rite is offering a free webinar on 17 April 2012. You are invited to this FREE Webinar to see for yourself how to easily have your…
- Good Books at Deep Discounts by: acekin
January 24, 2012, 15:59
One of our sponsors, O'Reilley Media has renewed the discount code for our members. If you are a dues paying member you can login to your account and see the…
- Good Source of Reading by: acekin
February 21, 2012, 11:32
I have accidentally stumbled upon a rich source of photographic resource online, and more about how I got there in a later post. While previewing a book…
- GPS Marking for Everyone by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 22:49
Some new cameras have a built in or optional GPS that will mark the images with location data. For the rest of the photographers, ATP Electronics offers an…
- Hunt's Show Deals by: acekin
November 6, 2010, 19:33
I was at Hunt's Melrose store today, my first trip there. It was jammed with people who all seemed to have a grand time. After making my presentation I…
- On Color by: acekin
November 9, 2010, 23:22
Color representation and accuracy is one of the most important subjects in photography. Lately, we have had a series of conversations regarding color, more…
- Webinars by: acekin
February 2, 2012, 23:00
The Web is full of useful information and many of the photography equipment and software companies provide extensive programs as Webinars. One of our sponsors,…
- Yet another white balance tool by: acekin
October 28, 2009, 20:54
White balance has become a well-known issue and benefit to digital photographers. There are several different products in the market from simple to more…
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- A Day With Joe McNally by: acekin
November 16, 2011, 09:24
Kelby Training is hosting a 3-hour live Webcast program "A Day With Joe McNally" today, November 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM. It is free to anyone who wants to watch…
- A few useful resources by: acekin
May 1, 2011, 22:04
A new post on KeptLight may be of interest to see, about Canon, and Photoshop.
- A New Canon G by: acekin
January 11, 2012, 17:00
Canon announced a more evolved, and refined rangefinder-style camera with very attractive features. The most notable feature is its very large sensor for such…
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
December 18, 2011, 21:50
... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- Canon 120 MegaPixel Sensor! by: acekin
August 24, 2010, 15:39
Yep, you read it right one-hundred-twenty megapixels, and on an APS-C size 1.6x crop factor format. That means, it will be a camera that may be called 89D!!…
- Canon Introduces EOS 1Dx by: acekin
October 19, 2011, 11:13
After speculations and expectations, Canon announced the new flagship camera, EOS 1Dx. The new body combines the best of 1D and 1Ds with an 18.1 MP newly…
- Expo 2010 - Canon Wonder Camera by: acekin
July 12, 2010, 08:37
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- Good Source of Reading by: acekin
February 21, 2012, 11:32
I have accidentally stumbled upon a rich source of photographic resource online, and more about how I got there in a later post. While previewing a book…
- Hunt's Seminars by: acekin
October 31, 2011, 19:29
Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
- Hunt's Show Deals by: acekin
November 6, 2010, 19:33
I was at Hunt's Melrose store today, my first trip there. It was jammed with people who all seemed to have a grand time. After making my presentation I…
- Making of a Canon Lens by: acekin
June 7, 2011, 15:29
Canon has enjoyed a well-deserved reputation for their L-series lenses. But have you ever wondered what goes into making one of these lenses? Here is a…
- Writings on Gear by PSRI Members by: acekin
April 24, 2009, 21:43
A photographer's bag is filled with gear, even after leaving most of it back home. Learning what these tools do and using them effectively reauires patience…
- Your digital camera and the Nobel Prize by: acekin
October 17, 2009, 08:28
This year, the Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to two American physicists "for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit – the CCD…
- A Day With Joe McNally by: acekin
- Category: Computer (4)
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
December 18, 2011, 21:50
... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- Hunt's Seminars by: acekin
October 31, 2011, 19:29
Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
- Improve Your Digital Workflow with A.Cemal Ekin by: Dennis Goulet
July 5, 2012, 18:18
PSRI has been blessed to have Cemal Ekin as a member who shares his in depth knowledge of digital workflow, Lightroom and Photoshop by virtue of presentation…
- On Color by: acekin
November 9, 2010, 23:22
Color representation and accuracy is one of the most important subjects in photography. Lately, we have had a series of conversations regarding color, more…
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
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- A Day With Joe McNally by: acekin
November 16, 2011, 09:24
Kelby Training is hosting a 3-hour live Webcast program "A Day With Joe McNally" today, November 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM. It is free to anyone who wants to watch…
- A new color tool by: acekin
September 28, 2009, 22:32
Designed to be portable and used anywhere, X-Rite ColorChecker® Passport and the included Adobe Lightroom Plugin promises to make color correction,…
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
December 18, 2011, 21:50
... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- Good Source of Reading by: acekin
February 21, 2012, 11:32
I have accidentally stumbled upon a rich source of photographic resource online, and more about how I got there in a later post. While previewing a book…
- Hunt's Seminars by: acekin
October 31, 2011, 19:29
Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
- Hunt's Show Deals by: acekin
November 6, 2010, 19:33
I was at Hunt's Melrose store today, my first trip there. It was jammed with people who all seemed to have a grand time. After making my presentation I…
- Multiple Image Composites, Part 2 by: acekin
March 3, 2012, 15:54
Yesterday, I posted an tutorial explaining how to create multiple image composites using Photoshop. In that post, I promised to have the second part to show…
- Music and Canon 60D (250 of them) by: acekin
July 27, 2011, 21:35
A Japanese group created an interesting music video using 250 Canon 60D cameras and hot-shoe mounted flash units as their animation engine. Each unit acted…
- Poor Man's Lighting by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 23:32
PSRI had a couple of guests who shared their knowledge and experience on lighting on a small budget. Small budget does not mean the results have to suffer, as…
- Splash - The Video by: acekin
May 17, 2010, 20:50
We all know what our friend Mike "Splash" Marceau can do in his basement with plenty of patience and tons of experience; recently Deb and Holly have also…
- Webinars by: acekin
February 2, 2012, 23:00
The Web is full of useful information and many of the photography equipment and software companies provide extensive programs as Webinars. One of our sponsors,…
- Yet another white balance tool by: acekin
October 28, 2009, 20:54
White balance has become a well-known issue and benefit to digital photographers. There are several different products in the market from simple to more…
- A Day With Joe McNally by: acekin
- Category: Printer (4)
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
December 18, 2011, 21:50
... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- Discounts for PSRI Members by: acekin
February 20, 2010, 18:39
As the punch line from an old commercial goes "Membership has its privileges!" Our sponsors, in addition to their generous contribution to our fund raising…
- Epson Introduces Exhibition Fiber Paper by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 10:10
The presence of a silver gelatin print has eluded the digital printers since the advent of digital photography. Although excellent quality prints, the digital…
- Hunt's Seminars by: acekin
October 31, 2011, 19:29
Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
- Category: Software (46)
- A few useful resources by: acekin
May 1, 2011, 22:04
A new post on KeptLight may be of interest to see, about Canon, and Photoshop.
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
December 18, 2011, 21:50
... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- A new site feature by: acekin
November 26, 2009, 23:52
If you like to be alerted when there is a new post on the site, you can subscribe to the alert service by entering your e-mail address in the field on the…
- A New Web Service From Photodex by: acekin
December 7, 2010, 22:39
Photodex, one of our continuing sponsors and makers of the popular ProShow Producer and Gold series has just announced a new product: ProShow Web. I have been…
- Adobe Introduces CS4 by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 22:48
As expected, Adobe introduced Creative Suite 4 in several different bundles. The part that is most relevant to photographers, Photoshop CS4 brings some truly…
- Adobe Lighroom 3 Public Beta 2 Available by: acekin
March 26, 2010, 17:25
Beta software will give you a feel for what may be coming down the pike. Lightroom 3 public beta 2 is available for download
- Color to B&W by: acekin
February 7, 2012, 22:54
Here is a quick synopsis of this evening's presentation on converting color photographs to B&W: This was a program on converting color photographs…
- Create Output From Lightroom for Printmakers by: acekin
January 13, 2012, 23:38
Our local print lab, Printmakers, Inc. does a great job producing excellent quality output. However, the third-party software used as the intermediary, E-FTP…
- Discounts for PSRI Members by: acekin
February 20, 2010, 18:39
As the punch line from an old commercial goes "Membership has its privileges!" Our sponsors, in addition to their generous contribution to our fund raising…
- Editing Photographs Presentation by: acekin
January 18, 2012, 17:12
The presentation titled "Editing Photographs: Train Your Eyes to Pick the Right Tool" slides are below. They are viewable on screen. Editing Photographs &…
- Electronic Book Sale by: acekin
November 25, 2011, 11:03
An affordable source of good ebooks is Craft & Vision. They offer PDF format books at very reasonable prices and I have purchased quite a few from them.…
- Enhance Proshow by: acekin
June 16, 2010, 16:04
Proshow offers a rich set of tools with which top quality video shows can be produced. Style packs and other elements make the experience that much better
- Exploring Lightroom 3 by: acekin
March 2, 2011, 09:39
Lightroom 3 Overview (Rescheduled in May) April 12, 2011 7:30PM Approximately 75 minutes Presenter: A. Cemal Ekin Lightroom and similar products…
- For Lightroom or Aperture Users by: acekin
April 23, 2011, 15:51
A new software is on the horizon for Lightroom or Aperture users. It is from onOne Software. Read more about it.
- Free Software by: acekin
May 5, 2010, 14:57
onOne Software, makers of popular add ons to Photoshop and Lightroom offers some of their products for free
- Good Source of Reading by: acekin
February 21, 2012, 11:32
I have accidentally stumbled upon a rich source of photographic resource online, and more about how I got there in a later post. While previewing a book…
- HDR Imaging by: acekin
October 21, 2009, 08:40
On October 20, 2009 Cemal Ekin made a presentation on HDR imaging explaining the concept of HDR, its tools, and he demonstrated how to use his tool of choice,…
- Hunt's Seminars by: acekin
October 31, 2011, 19:29
Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
- Improve Your Digital Workflow with A.Cemal Ekin by: Dennis Goulet
July 5, 2012, 18:18
PSRI has been blessed to have Cemal Ekin as a member who shares his in depth knowledge of digital workflow, Lightroom and Photoshop by virtue of presentation…
- Lightroom 3 Resources by: acekin
June 9, 2010, 12:24
In case you did not get a chance to explore the available resources elsewhere, here is a short list that will give you a kick-start with the new release of…
- Lightroom 4 by: acekin
March 9, 2012, 10:08
If you are a Lightroom user, you probably have heard that version 4 is out. I have written a post that looks at the salient features of the new product. It is…
- Lightroom On Sale by: acekin
October 3, 2011, 22:06
I got the heads up from Ken Zirkel that B&H has Lightroom at 50% off, 9.99. This is a very attractive price if you were holding for a good time to…
- MS Office 2010 Public Beta by: acekin
November 25, 2009, 20:40
OK, this is not exactly photography related. But, it is a chance to try the next generation of Microsoft Office 2010 for almost one year. If you want to see…
- Nik Silver Efex Pro Review by: acekin
January 12, 2010, 09:55
B&W photography gained more interest after the advent of digital photography as more photographers realized that it offered unique expressive and…
- Photoshop CS5 feature set, around the corner by: acekin
March 25, 2010, 18:47
Adobe Photoshop CS5 feature set will be announced on April 12
- Photoshop CS5 processed photographs by: acekin
March 27, 2010, 18:51
Photoshop CS5 is around the corner, here are some photographs processed using the beta version of Photoshop CS5
- Photoshop CS5 Unveiled Today by: acekin
April 12, 2010, 07:26
Adobe takes the wraps off its CS5 suite today. Register for the live event
- Photoshop CS6 Beta by: acekin
March 22, 2012, 09:48
Many PSRI members use Photoshop to work on their photographs and the software keeps getting better with each revision. The latest, CS6 is available for public…
- Photoshop Lightroom 3 is Out by: acekin
June 8, 2010, 19:11
After a long public beta, Adobe opened the doors on Lightroom 3. It offers a new RAW engine and many other refined tools.
- Photoshop Turns 20 by: acekin
February 19, 2010, 08:38
Four men who started the software that has become the standard talk about the "good old days."
- Photoshop Upgrade Discount by: acekin
March 29, 2011, 21:35
Thanks to Jim Fraser, I am passing on another discount from Adobe. This one is for upgrades, Photoshop upgrade from CS2-CS4 and it comes at a terrific price of…
- Printing Workflow Presentation by: acekin
February 23, 2010, 23:02
Printing remains the last mystery in photographic art for many. This presentation demystifies some of the concepts and recommends a printing workflow with good…
- Proshow New Release by: acekin
September 23, 2010, 07:45
As a Photodex Proshow beta tester, I would like to inform users of Proshow, Producer or Gold, that a new version of the software has been released. The new…
- Proshow Producer Demo by: acekin
October 4, 2010, 18:30
A little while ago I posted a notice that Photodex updated Proshow series software with new features. I received a few questions related to its new features. I…
- Proshow Producer Version 5 by: acekin
January 17, 2012, 13:55
Photodex has just released the new version of Producer and Gold, they are both now in version 5. If you qualify for the free upgrade, you should get it as it…
- PSRI Workshop by: acekin
December 18, 2009, 10:30
Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom are common tools in the arsenal of most of our members. Continuing on with the series of workshops I…
- Save on Lightroom by: acekin
March 29, 2011, 16:26
Adobe has a sale going on that will drop the price of Adobe Lightroom to 9 for purchase or for upgrade. I got the notification today and wanted to share…
- Slideshows for the Holidays by: acekin
November 10, 2011, 23:30
Photodex, the maker of the popular Proshow Producer and Gold, and a PSRI sponsor has nice ideas for the holidays. Visit their blog to get some idea seeds and…
- Tethered Shooting via an Android Device by: acekin
August 6, 2011, 09:23
Although currently available only for Canon DSLR cameras, and only those that support LiveView, a new Android application allows using an Android phone or…
- Topaz Adjust, Photoshop Plugin Review by: acekin
February 17, 2010, 11:38
Topaz Labs makes a series of very interesting plugins for Photoshop. Their software integrates with Lightroom, Aperture, and iPhoto but currently only on…
- Topaz DeNoise, Photoshop Plugin Review by: Dennis Goulet
February 21, 2010, 22:28
This is the second in a series of review of Topaz Labs plugins for Photoshop. I'm not a Photoshop expert, and the tools that I use have to be easy to…
- Topaz Lens Effects by: acekin
June 9, 2011, 16:02
Topaz Labs released a new filter, Lens Effects, for those photographs which could use a little shallower depth of field, or a bit darker background, or many…
- View RAW Images in Windows Explorer by: Dennis Goulet
August 7, 2011, 19:34
Microsoft has released a Camera Codec Pack that displays thumbnails of RAW image files from over 120 different camera file formats. Once installed, the thumb…
- Viva Viveza! by: acekin
August 22, 2010, 21:44
Additional functionality for Photoshop, and later Lightroom and Aperture seems to come from an eternal fountain. This is in a way a tribute to human imagination…
- Webinars by: acekin
February 2, 2012, 23:00
The Web is full of useful information and many of the photography equipment and software companies provide extensive programs as Webinars. One of our sponsors,…
- Writings on Software by PSRI Members by: acekin
April 24, 2009, 22:18
Computer hardware and software have become a standard part of the toolchest of most photographers. There are many to choose and use for a myriad of purposes.…
- A few useful resources by: acekin
- A new color tool by: acekin
- Category: Members Only (12)
- Discount Codes by: acekin
July 12, 2010, 09:51
PSRI members receive discounts from our sponsors. You can find the discount amounts and codes below. Sponsors offering discounts include Photodex, Nik…
- Field Trip -- Castle Hill Lighthouse sunset by: Dennis Goulet
September 8, 2010, 19:00
Details of the Castle Hill Lighthouse field trip restricted to PSRI members. Date: 22 September 2010. Sunset is at 6:30 PM so it is best if you…
- Leaf Peeping Field Trip - Saturday October 20 by: Dennis Goulet
October 10, 2012, 07:46
Meet at 9:30 am at the Warwick Park and Ride pp Sign up on October 9th or 16th at the PSRI meeting. We will rent a van and go on a day trip to…
- Photo Shoot in the Park by: acekin
January 21, 2012, 16:45
From Christina Richardson PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - ROGER WILLIAMS PARK Grab your camera, snow boots and hot cocoa and join me at 6:30 a.m. at Roger Williams…
- Photo Trip by: acekin
July 7, 2011, 20:06
A photo trip to Buttonwoods Farm in Connecticut is being planned. This is a “meet there” kind of trip for interested members. See the details in the…
- Presentation Notes -- Attracting Wildlife for Nature Photography by: Dennis Goulet
October 31, 2011, 08:48
Gail Hansche Godin has provided a resource list that includes websites as well as the types of vegetation and other attractants to encourage bird and wildlife…
- PSRI Favorite Places to Photograph by: Dennis Goulet
May 14, 2011, 19:24
The directions for the form are found here: Favorite_Places_Form_Instructions The form is in WORD format. PSRI_Favorite_Places_Form
- Category: Discount Codes (1)
- Discount Codes by: acekin
July 12, 2010, 09:51
PSRI members receive discounts from our sponsors. You can find the discount amounts and codes below. Sponsors offering discounts include Photodex, Nik…
- Discount Codes by: acekin
- Category: Information (8)
Information of value to membes
- American Photo Model Shoot Workshop Discount by: acekin
September 13, 2011, 21:41
American Photo Model Shoot Workshop is offering PSRI members very deep discounts, see details below and the workshop information on the main post about the…
- Beavertail Lighthouse Sunset by: Dennis Goulet
October 25, 2010, 19:23
Details of the Beavertail Lighthouse Sunset photo opportunity are restricted to PSRI members. Date: Friday 29 October 2010. Beavertail Lighthouse is…
- Favorite Places to Photograph Worksheet by: Dennis Goulet
September 14, 2011, 19:31
As promised, the blank form and instructions are now available in the members only information section. We are planning to make this information availalbe to…
- Field Trip -- Castle Hill Lighthouse sunset by: Dennis Goulet
September 8, 2010, 19:00
Details of the Castle Hill Lighthouse field trip restricted to PSRI members. Date: 22 September 2010. Sunset is at 6:30 PM so it is best if you…
- HDR Photo Opportunity by: Dennis Goulet
April 11, 2012, 10:46
Cemal Ekin conducted a fabulous presentation on HDR photography at the PSRI meeting last night. Thank you Cemal! Now, it’s time to apply the techniques we…
- Longfellow's Wayside Inn Photo Opportunity by: Dennis Goulet
October 20, 2010, 18:44
Details of the Wayside Inn photo opportunity are restricted to PSRI members. Date: 23 October 2010. Saturday may be a busy time later in the…
- Photo Trip by: acekin
July 7, 2011, 20:06
A photo trip to Buttonwoods Farm in Connecticut is being planned. This is a “meet there” kind of trip for interested members. See the details in the…
- Presentation Notes -- Attracting Wildlife for Nature Photography by: Dennis Goulet
October 31, 2011, 08:48
Gail Hansche Godin has provided a resource list that includes websites as well as the types of vegetation and other attractants to encourage bird and wildlife…
- American Photo Model Shoot Workshop Discount by: acekin
- Discount Codes by: acekin
- Category: News (73)
- ... and his drawings by: acekin
February 14, 2010, 09:36
If you liked Michael Paul Smith's time-travel photographs from the past, take a look at his drawings and paintings. They are rendered with great technical…
- A Different Kind of Photography by: acekin
February 14, 2010, 00:22
Flickr has millions of photographs; now I don't know the exact number but it seems to house a huge volume of photographs. Many, obviously not all by any…
- A new blog and a new book by: acekin
September 20, 2009, 16:21
Boston based photographer Lou Jones has started writing a blog that is directed at camera clubs and related organizations. Some of you will remember Lou from…
- A new color tool by: acekin
September 28, 2009, 22:32
Designed to be portable and used anywhere, X-Rite ColorChecker® Passport and the included Adobe Lightroom Plugin promises to make color correction,…
- A New Magazine ... by: acekin
December 18, 2011, 21:50
... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- A new public beta by: acekin
October 23, 2009, 09:49
Look at the image below, you will see version "3" of Adobe Lightroom. Yes, it is on the horizon with new and/or improved feature set including better noise…
- A new site feature by: acekin
November 26, 2009, 23:52
If you like to be alerted when there is a new post on the site, you can subscribe to the alert service by entering your e-mail address in the field on the…
- A New Web Service From Photodex by: acekin
December 7, 2010, 22:39
Photodex, one of our continuing sponsors and makers of the popular ProShow Producer and Gold series has just announced a new product: ProShow Web. I have been…
- A Promising Webcast by: acekin
June 3, 2011, 17:12
KelbyTraining.com is offering a special program, "Another Day With Jay Maisel" on June 6, 2011 at 6 PM. This live event is free and will give the viewers a…
- A twitter contest by: acekin
July 8, 2011, 11:29
You will remember our friend in Boston, Lou Jones, who visited PSRI a couple of years ago and made a very interesting presentation on using speedlights (or…
- Adobe Lighroom 3 Public Beta 2 Available by: acekin
March 26, 2010, 17:25
Beta software will give you a feel for what may be coming down the pike. Lightroom 3 public beta 2 is available for download
- An Update from the President by: Mike Dooley
February 23, 2013, 09:27
Hello PSRI! It has been a fun and exciting year so far at PSRI. We have had some great presentations and mentoring nights, and I have been blown away by…
- Another NECCC Winner by: acekin
September 1, 2010, 09:38
A short while ago I posted several images by our members that won awards at NECCC. One was omitted due to incomplete information. This post should complete the…
- Audubon Grand Prize Winner Dennis Goulet by: acekin
December 25, 2010, 22:37
Dennis Goulet Wins Audubon Magazine Grand Prize It is finally announced! I have been waiting to break this news for almost two months now. Dennis…
- Be Inspired by: Dennis Goulet
November 22, 2011, 16:39
We’ve spent much of the last five weeks learning about nature photography and how to make better nature images. Here are the winning images of two…
- Benefits of flickr by: acekin
May 31, 2011, 22:09
As more members join flickr and add photographs to the PSRI pool, we will be able to display them in a slideshow on our site. This may actually make image…
- Benefits of PSRI Membership by: Dennis Goulet
September 2, 2012, 16:23
Of all the questions about photography that I have been asked over the course of this summer, one question has challenged me far more than any other. That…
- Canon 120 MegaPixel Sensor! by: acekin
August 24, 2010, 15:39
Yep, you read it right one-hundred-twenty megapixels, and on an APS-C size 1.6x crop factor format. That means, it will be a camera that may be called 89D!!…
- Canon Contest by: acekin
May 31, 2011, 22:08
No, it’s not a typo. That’s the name of the new Canon contest in collaboration with Ron Howard, kind of “multi-screen” on a grand scale. You can…
- Canon Introduces EOS 1Dx by: acekin
October 19, 2011, 11:13
After speculations and expectations, Canon announced the new flagship camera, EOS 1Dx. The new body combines the best of 1D and 1Ds with an 18.1 MP newly…
- Discount on Photographs and Related Products by: acekin
December 1, 2011, 10:16
As many of you know, I am retiring very soon. To celebrate my retirement, I am offering a healthy discount to PSRI members on products offered at Kept Light…
- Discounted Items at Hunt's by: acekin
November 2, 2010, 13:50
You might have received personal notifications that Hunt's is having a weekend show and there are many specials. One I would like to bring to your attention is…
- Discounts for PSRI Members by: acekin
February 20, 2010, 18:39
As the punch line from an old commercial goes "Membership has its privileges!" Our sponsors, in addition to their generous contribution to our fund raising…
- Dolphins and Bubbles by: acekin
September 12, 2010, 16:35
I smoked for many years and like many smokers I used to blow smoke rings, big heavy ones. They would sometimes settle on my desk surface and I used to think…
- Epson Introduces Exhibition Fiber Paper by: acekin
April 15, 2009, 10:10
The presence of a silver gelatin print has eluded the digital printers since the advent of digital photography. Although excellent quality prints, the digital…
- Exhibit Opening by: acekin
September 17, 2010, 08:37
I would like to thank my friends from PSRI for visiting the opening reception of my exhibit, "Touching the History" at Hunt-Cavanagh Art Gallery of Providence…
- Expo 2010 - Canon Wonder Camera by: acekin
July 12, 2010, 08:37
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- Fair Warning for Amazon Prime Members by: acekin
August 15, 2010, 09:57
Like many users, I have been shopping at Amazon for quite some time and for things well beyond books. Recently I have discovered some questionable practices at…
- Fair Warning, No Alarm by: acekin
May 15, 2011, 09:54
The PSRI Web site has been undergoing some changes behind the scenes and more to come. In the next day or so, you may see some broken links, or missing images…
- Framing Deal by: acekin
March 10, 2012, 10:16
From Christina Richardson Preservation Framer in North Attleboro is offering a Groupon deal, 0 towards custom framing for . If you are interested take a…
- Gallery to flickr by: acekin
May 25, 2011, 22:36
An account on the PSRI Gallery has been a membership benefits for quite some time. A few devout "Gallerians" kept a collection of their photographs there, and…
- Girl Scouts and PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
September 30, 2012, 09:14
A few common themes at the Photographic Society of Rhode Island are mentoring & education. All year long our photography "season" is filled with events…
- HUNT's Annual Digital Days Sale by: Dennis Goulet
May 6, 2010, 14:12
Hunt's Photo and Video is having its big weekend sale 7-8 May 2010, but prices are good until 3 PM on Monday 9 May. If you can't make it to one of their…
- Hunt's Photo and Video Annual Digital Sale by: Dennis Goulet
May 11, 2012, 15:48
Friday May 11th and Saturday May 12th Only! Show hours to call in are: Friday 9:00AM-8:00PM Saturday 9:00AM-8:00PM Please check out this link for…
- Hunt's Seminars by: acekin
October 31, 2011, 19:29
Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
- Hunt's Show Deals by: acekin
November 6, 2010, 19:33
I was at Hunt's Melrose store today, my first trip there. It was jammed with people who all seemed to have a grand time. After making my presentation I…
- Jack Reznicki -- Featured Speaker by: Dennis Goulet
March 3, 2012, 16:33
Visual Perception and Lighting Jack Reznicki Sponsored by Canon Tuesday, March 27, 7:30 P.M. Our final presentation for March will be very special…
- John Paul Caponigro at PSRI by: acekin
August 18, 2010, 08:17
OK, let's let the cat out of the bag! You might have seen the small teaser on the sidebar "JPC", now the full announcement. The noted fine art photographer,…
- Juried Exhibition by: acekin
January 24, 2012, 10:21
Plymouth Center for the Arts invites entries to "The Fine Art of Photography, 2nd Annual Juried Photography Exhibition." The submissions will be accepted…
- Lightroom 3 Resources by: acekin
June 9, 2010, 12:24
In case you did not get a chance to explore the available resources elsewhere, here is a short list that will give you a kick-start with the new release of…
- MagCloud Contest Result by: acekin
January 24, 2012, 10:47
As the followers of this site probably know, I had submitted my publication "The Hagia Sophia Experience" to a contest run by MagCloud on facebook. I thank all…
- Member Exhibit by: acekin
May 6, 2011, 08:16
Mark your calendars to visit the photography exhibit of Steve Tierney. RI Historical Society will have the exhibit between June 19, 2011 - August 28, 2011 at…
- Member Photo in NY Time Square by: acekin
January 1, 2012, 13:51
As reported earlier, one of the photographs of Christina Richardson was selected to be in the Kodak display in NY Times Square. here is the actual view.…
- Member Photo in Top 250 by: acekin
January 25, 2012, 09:56
I have the pleasure of announcing another member achievement. One of Steve Tierney's photographs, Cedar Waxwings, was placed among the top 250 in 2011 "Share…
- Member Photo on Times Square Display by: acekin
December 21, 2011, 10:36
Our president Christina Richardson has received a significant recognition from Kodak. Her image (on the left) recently received recognition by Kodak and will…
- Member Wins HM in Contest by: acekin
January 22, 2012, 13:34
PSRI member Dennis Goulet’s image was selected as one of 75 honorable mentions in the 2011 National Wildlife Federation’s photography contest. The annual…
- NECCC 2010 Award Winning Photographs by: acekin
August 24, 2010, 16:46
Our NECCC connection, Barbara Houde sent a message to report the top placement of a couple of our members in the photography contest. Her message is below: The…
- NECCC 68th Annual Photography Conference Preview Available by: Dennis Goulet
March 14, 2013, 13:44
Click on the link below to find out more about what is being offered at the NECCC conference this year. There will be 31 speakers over the three day…
- New PSRI Membership System by: acekin
July 11, 2010, 20:02
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…
- O'Reilly Media joins PSRI Sponsors by: Dennis Goulet
May 20, 2010, 09:13
O'Reilly Media joins the growing list of sponsors who offer discounts for PSRI members. A leading book publisher of technical subjects, including computers,…
- Photographs for the Front Page by: acekin
May 25, 2011, 23:25
Featuring members' photography on the front page is a new addition to the PSRI Web with its new clothing. The current method is a self running slide show. You…
- Photographs Wanted by: acekin
July 2, 2011, 18:43
The Pawtuxet Village Association will be publishing a calendar for 2012 and is looking for submissions for consideration. The photographs should be of and…
- Photoshop CS5 feature set, around the corner by: acekin
March 25, 2010, 18:47
Adobe Photoshop CS5 feature set will be announced on April 12
- Photoshop CS5 Unveiled Today by: acekin
April 12, 2010, 07:26
Adobe takes the wraps off its CS5 suite today. Register for the live event
- Photoshop Lightroom 3 is Out by: acekin
June 8, 2010, 19:11
After a long public beta, Adobe opened the doors on Lightroom 3. It offers a new RAW engine and many other refined tools.
- Photoshop Turns 20 by: acekin
February 19, 2010, 08:38
Four men who started the software that has become the standard talk about the "good old days."
- Pic Of The Day by: acekin
January 24, 2012, 10:53
From Alan August Hunt’s Photo is sponsoring WPRI’s “Pic of the Day” contest. Details at WPRI Pic Of The Day Whether it’s on a hike, at the…
- Point Judith Fishing Community by: acekin
May 6, 2009, 09:42
Received the following announcement from Jessica Wilson. A visit to the photographer's website will show you the promise of a full print exhibit. Looks very…
- Proshow New Release by: acekin
September 23, 2010, 07:45
As a Photodex Proshow beta tester, I would like to inform users of Proshow, Producer or Gold, that a new version of the software has been released. The new…
- PSReye Focus Final Call 50% Off Sale by: acekin
July 20, 2010, 17:32
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…
- PSReye Focus Magazine on Sale by: acekin
June 9, 2010, 16:58
In case anyone interested, Magclud is running a sale for fathers' day and the price of the PSReye Focus Magazine becomes .20 instead of with the…
- PSReye Focus on Sale until March 21, 2010 by: acekin
March 17, 2010, 10:12
Featuring the photographs of PSRI members, PSReye Focus has been a success in many ways. The magazine is now on sale 25% off until March 21, 2010.
- PSRI Has Lost A Dear Friend by: acekin
August 12, 2010, 08:18
The following is a message from our president Dennis Gignac Dear Friends: It is with my deepest regret and sorrow that I must inform you of the passing…
- PSRI Awards Banquet by: acekin
June 26, 2011, 19:41
Every year members of PSRI gather at an annual banquet to socialize and also to award the members whose work has gained them recognition. This year's winners…
- PSRI Lost a Friend by: acekin
April 15, 2010, 09:24
It is with great sadness I remind you of the death of Shing Tak Doo, Mary Doo's husband, a kind and gentle man, a good man, a talented man. He will surely be…
- PSRI Magazine is Out by: acekin
December 1, 2009, 23:30
The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
- PSRI Magazine Sale - Very limited time by: acekin
July 20, 2010, 08:54
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…
- PSRI Member Wins Professional Award (third year in a row) by: Dennis Goulet
February 10, 2012, 12:54
A member and past president of PSRI, Dennis Gignac, and his wife Xien have been named a winner in the 2012 Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Awards. This is the…
- Sharpening Presentation by: acekin
April 5, 2010, 22:55
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…
- Shiv Verma Workshop by: acekin
January 26, 2012, 15:47
For those interested in Shiv's workshop, details for the the upcoming 2012 photo workshops to Florida and the Smoky Mountains are in the linked documents.…
- Tony Sweet Drummin' by: acekin
May 10, 2009, 00:19
Many of you know Tony, and only as a photographer. In this video, he will surprise you with his musical talent. Nice going Tony.
- Welcome to October PSRI! by: Mike Dooley
October 7, 2012, 08:02
Welcome to what promises to be a very busy and exciting month of October PSRI! We have got one heck of an action packed month on the schedule! You can see the…
- Your digital camera and the Nobel Prize by: acekin
October 17, 2009, 08:28
This year, the Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to two American physicists "for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit – the CCD…
- ... and his drawings by: acekin
- Category: Photography (73)
- A Day With Joe McNally by: acekin
November 16, 2011, 09:24
Kelby Training is hosting a 3-hour live Webcast program "A Day With Joe McNally" today, November 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM. It is free to anyone who wants to watch…
- A High School Project by: acekin
March 29, 2012, 19:32
I would like to share with you the publication Zach Dooley has created as part of his senior project. I agreed to be his mentor as he tried to learn the ins…
- A Promising Webcast by: acekin
June 3, 2011, 17:12
KelbyTraining.com is offering a special program, "Another Day With Jay Maisel" on June 6, 2011 at 6 PM. This live event is free and will give the viewers a…
- A Rich Collection Of Photographs by: acekin
June 13, 2010, 21:52
I have a new post about a rich collection of photographs. I am placing a link to it here to avoid duplication. View the post at KeptLight.com
- An Oldie Made Available Again by: acekin
January 9, 2010, 14:17
I moderated two panel discussions on the meaning, practice, and art of photography in the past. One of them was recorded and a streaming video of the program…
- Analog Photography by: acekin
August 25, 2011, 10:15
The medium, the methods, tools, techniques do not matter in photography. What matters is the final photograph, does it convey the intended essence to the…
- Creative Minds by: acekin
September 28, 2011, 15:27
Some photography ideas are made for the digital world, the following stop-motion video would have been probably impossible to create, let alone distribute to…
- David Middleton Workshop by: acekin
March 16, 2011, 21:38
PSRI Annual Photo Workshop & Seminar - 2011 Featuring David Middleton David Middleton is a nationally recognized professional nature photographer,…
- Flash Applets Explain Photographic Concepts by: acekin
March 26, 2012, 16:07
Photography requires an understanding of some fundamental concepts like exposure, aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, and so on. As one experiences these…
- Flickr Slide Show by: acekin
December 16, 2011, 16:56
Although the PSRI home page shows selections from the PSRI flickr group pool, that is limited to 50 photographs at a time. If you want to see more, here is…
- Free eBook by: acekin
January 14, 2012, 19:58
Craft & Vision publishes useful ebooks at very reasonable prices. This one, 11 Ways You Can Improve Your Photography is really reasonable, as in free. The…
- Gallery to flickr by: acekin
May 25, 2011, 22:36
An account on the PSRI Gallery has been a membership benefits for quite some time. A few devout "Gallerians" kept a collection of their photographs there, and…
- Good Books at Deep Discounts by: acekin
January 24, 2012, 15:59
One of our sponsors, O'Reilley Media has renewed the discount code for our members. If you are a dues paying member you can login to your account and see the…
- Griffin Museum of Photography by: acekin
January 22, 2012, 18:39
Steve Tierney sent me an e-mail about the programs at the Griffin Museum of Photography. There are several interesting exhibits, presentations that will…
- How Big Is Your Camera? by: acekin
April 9, 2011, 15:23
For a unique approach to photography, take a look at the post I have just added to my site.
- John Paul Caponigro at PSRI by: acekin
August 18, 2010, 08:17
OK, let's let the cat out of the bag! You might have seen the small teaser on the sidebar "JPC", now the full announcement. The noted fine art photographer,…
- John Paul Caponigro Presentation by: acekin
October 6, 2010, 10:46
Yesterday evening we had a great presentation by one of the cerebral photographers working today. John Paul shared with us his approach to creativity,…
- Juried Exhibition by: acekin
January 24, 2012, 10:21
Plymouth Center for the Arts invites entries to "The Fine Art of Photography, 2nd Annual Juried Photography Exhibition." The submissions will be accepted…
- Juried Photography Competition by: acekin
March 1, 2012, 20:31
The Louisville Art Association Presents the 21st Annual National Juried Photography Show 2012 Call for Entries Last year we had entries from 21 states and…
- MagCloud Contest Result by: acekin
January 24, 2012, 10:47
As the followers of this site probably know, I had submitted my publication "The Hagia Sophia Experience" to a contest run by MagCloud on facebook. I thank all…
- Manipulated Photographs - Adams' Take by: acekin
July 20, 2010, 13:56
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…
- Mike Moats Boston Area Macro Boot Camp by: Dennis Goulet
July 28, 2012, 15:30
Mike Moats was very well received at the NECCC Photography Conference two weeks ago. To answer the requests he received to run a Marco Boot Camp in the…
- Moonrise Illusion by: acekin
March 26, 2012, 10:45
When the moon is near the horizon and recognizable objects, like buildings it creates the famous moonrise illusion. In reality, the size of the moon obviously…
- Multiple Image Composites by: acekin
March 2, 2012, 18:21
Last Tuesday our guest speaker Andre Gallant presented several different techniques for capturing movement and passage of time (my terms). One technique that…
- Multiple Image Composites, Part 2 by: acekin
March 3, 2012, 15:54
Yesterday, I posted an tutorial explaining how to create multiple image composites using Photoshop. In that post, I promised to have the second part to show…
- NECCC 2010 Award Winning Photographs by: acekin
August 24, 2010, 16:46
Our NECCC connection, Barbara Houde sent a message to report the top placement of a couple of our members in the photography contest. Her message is below: The…
- Passage to India by: acekin
March 4, 2011, 11:40
This is from Shiv Verma, see the post for details. After many months of planning, I am really excited to announce this fantastic trip to India. A photo…
- Photo Ops by: acekin
January 25, 2012, 23:49
Got the winter blahs? Cure them by spending the Saturday, February 11, at GLPA taking advantage of the photo opportunities (AKA Photo Ops) available to you.…
- Photographs for the Front Page by: acekin
May 25, 2011, 23:25
Featuring members' photography on the front page is a new addition to the PSRI Web with its new clothing. The current method is a self running slide show. You…
- Photographs Wanted by: acekin
July 2, 2011, 18:43
The Pawtuxet Village Association will be publishing a calendar for 2012 and is looking for submissions for consideration. The photographs should be of and…
- Pic Of The Day by: acekin
January 24, 2012, 10:53
From Alan August Hunt’s Photo is sponsoring WPRI’s “Pic of the Day” contest. Details at WPRI Pic Of The Day Whether it’s on a hike, at the…
- PSReye Focus Final Call 50% Off Sale by: acekin
July 20, 2010, 17:32
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…
- PSReye Focus on Sale until March 21, 2010 by: acekin
March 17, 2010, 10:12
Featuring the photographs of PSRI members, PSReye Focus has been a success in many ways. The magazine is now on sale 25% off until March 21, 2010.
- PSRI Awards Banquet by: acekin
June 26, 2011, 19:41
Every year members of PSRI gather at an annual banquet to socialize and also to award the members whose work has gained them recognition. This year's winners…
- PSRI flickr Stream by: acekin
August 3, 2011, 16:27
We have been viewing photographs coming from the PSRI flickr group pool, thank you all who have joined flicker and PSRI and shared photographs with the PSRI…
- PSRI Magazine Sale - Very limited time by: acekin
July 20, 2010, 08:54
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…
- Resources by: acekin
November 6, 2011, 10:58
Ted Haley sent me a link that offered useful information about exposure. I added that link to the others in the "Resources" page and thought I would post a…
- Robert Doisneau on Google by: acekin
April 14, 2012, 15:35
Google search engine is honoring the great French photographer Robert Doisneau, who would have been 100 on Monday. His photography explored the streets of…
- Shiv Verma Workshop by: acekin
January 26, 2012, 15:47
For those interested in Shiv's workshop, details for the the upcoming 2012 photo workshops to Florida and the Smoky Mountains are in the linked documents.…
- Splash - The Video by: acekin
May 17, 2010, 20:50
We all know what our friend Mike "Splash" Marceau can do in his basement with plenty of patience and tons of experience; recently Deb and Holly have also…
- Support A Photographic Cause by: acekin
September 4, 2010, 21:42
Mac Holbert is one of the digital printing pioneers and gurus. I received an e-mail from him today asking for a simple support by voting on a project proposal…
- Time-Lapse Photography by: acekin
July 12, 2011, 18:49
Time-lapse photography has been around for quite some time, but new digital technologies are giving creative outlets to photographers interested in this form…
- Writings on Photography by PSRI Members by: acekin
April 24, 2009, 21:35
Over the years, we have accumulated a good number of reading material produced by our members and guest presenters. On this page you will find several that…
- Yet another white balance tool by: acekin
October 28, 2009, 20:54
White balance has become a well-known issue and benefit to digital photographers. There are several different products in the market from simple to more…
- Category: Landscape (8)
- Constructed Landscapes by: acekin
December 15, 2011, 23:28
The "constructed" in the title does not refer to making a model of a landscape and then photographing it, although there are photographers who do that. Here,…
- Good Source of Reading by: acekin
February 21, 2012, 11:32
I have accidentally stumbled upon a rich source of photographic resource online, and more about how I got there in a later post. While previewing a book…
- Manipulated Photographs - Adams' Take by: acekin
July 20, 2010, 13:56
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…
- PSRI Magazine is Out by: acekin
December 1, 2009, 23:30
The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
- Rolling Iceberg by: acekin
September 28, 2011, 11:32
An award winning and widely published photographer, Camille Seaman photographs her environment as she travels to Arctic regions of Svalbard, Greenland, and…
- Sharpening Presentation by: acekin
April 5, 2010, 22:55
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…
- Webinars by: acekin
February 2, 2012, 23:00
The Web is full of useful information and many of the photography equipment and software companies provide extensive programs as Webinars. One of our sponsors,…
- Writings on Nature Photography by PSRI Members by: acekin
April 24, 2009, 21:54
Landscape is an attractive and popular subject, not only to photograph but also to write ideas about it and share with others. Here are a few that you may…
- Constructed Landscapes by: acekin
- Category: Macro (8)
All about macro photography
- A Different Kind of Photography by: acekin
February 14, 2010, 00:22
Flickr has millions of photographs; now I don't know the exact number but it seems to house a huge volume of photographs. Many, obviously not all by any…
- Good Source of Reading by: acekin
February 21, 2012, 11:32
I have accidentally stumbled upon a rich source of photographic resource online, and more about how I got there in a later post. While previewing a book…
- Mike Moats Boston Area Macro Boot Camp by: Dennis Goulet
July 28, 2012, 15:30
Mike Moats was very well received at the NECCC Photography Conference two weeks ago. To answer the requests he received to run a Marco Boot Camp in the…
- On Birds and Bees, a TED Talk by: acekin
February 3, 2012, 17:47
Although a fragment of this file was shared on YouTube, I thought the entire video was more important to share. The opening message is important to hear,…
- PSRI Magazine is Out by: acekin
December 1, 2009, 23:30
The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
- Webinars by: acekin
February 2, 2012, 23:00
The Web is full of useful information and many of the photography equipment and software companies provide extensive programs as Webinars. One of our sponsors,…
- When the Frost is on the . . . Window by: Dennis Goulet
January 17, 2012, 07:35
Now that winter has finally kicked in, and the overnight temperatures dip into the single digits, there's a good chance you'll discover frost on your windows…
- Writings on Close-up Photography by PSRI Members by: acekin
April 24, 2009, 22:01
Close-up and macro photography can be enchanting, while taking it and surely when viewing it. We present a couple of articles that you may enjoy reading. They…
- A Different Kind of Photography by: acekin
- Category: Nature (17)
- Audubon Grand Prize Winner Dennis Goulet by: acekin
December 25, 2010, 22:37
Dennis Goulet Wins Audubon Magazine Grand Prize It is finally announced! I have been waiting to break this news for almost two months now. Dennis…
- Be Inspired by: Dennis Goulet
November 22, 2011, 16:39
We’ve spent much of the last five weeks learning about nature photography and how to make better nature images. Here are the winning images of two…
- Camera Settings for Birds in Flight by: Dennis Goulet
June 10, 2012, 18:20
Many members have asked about the camera setting that I discussed during the Birds In Motion presentation. The camera settings differ dependent on if you are…
- Dolphins and Bubbles by: acekin
September 12, 2010, 16:35
I smoked for many years and like many smokers I used to blow smoke rings, big heavy ones. They would sometimes settle on my desk surface and I used to think…
- Glennie Nature Salon Results by: Dennis Goulet
April 1, 2013, 13:01
The results of the George W. Glennie Memorial Nature Salon are published and PSRI did very well. With 91 clubs entering ten images each, PSRI was ranked 17th…
- Good Source of Reading by: acekin
February 21, 2012, 11:32
I have accidentally stumbled upon a rich source of photographic resource online, and more about how I got there in a later post. While previewing a book…
- It Gets Better! by: acekin
January 25, 2012, 12:20
I have just learned that another PSRI member, Syed Rizvi also placed in top 250 in 2011 “Share the View” International Nature Photography juried competition…
- Member Photo in Top 250 by: acekin
January 25, 2012, 09:56
I have the pleasure of announcing another member achievement. One of Steve Tierney's photographs, Cedar Waxwings, was placed among the top 250 in 2011 "Share…
- Member Wins HM in Contest by: acekin
January 22, 2012, 13:34
PSRI member Dennis Goulet’s image was selected as one of 75 honorable mentions in the 2011 National Wildlife Federation’s photography contest. The annual…
- Now Open for Entries by: Dennis Goulet
December 6, 2011, 09:24
One of the most, if not THE most, prestigious nature photography competitions, the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition,…
- On Birds and Bees, a TED Talk by: acekin
February 3, 2012, 17:47
Although a fragment of this file was shared on YouTube, I thought the entire video was more important to share. The opening message is important to hear,…
- Photographer Jailed for Baiting Wildlife by: acekin
March 24, 2011, 16:34
For nature photographers, beware of the local laws when photographing. One photographer found out the hard way in Montana and got sentenced for 10 days in jail…
- PSRI Magazine is Out by: acekin
December 1, 2009, 23:30
The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
- Raptor Photo Session by: acekin
July 22, 2010, 19:22
Raptor Preview Photo Session September 4, 2010 Calling all photographers – Audubon offers a rare photo session with birds of prey on September 4. Take…
- Raptor Preview Photo Session by: acekin
August 3, 2011, 09:40
(This message is a copy of the e-mail I received from Bora Lee of Audubon. Please direct your questions to him at the phone or e-mail below) Calling all…
- Rolling Iceberg by: acekin
September 28, 2011, 11:32
An award winning and widely published photographer, Camille Seaman photographs her environment as she travels to Arctic regions of Svalbard, Greenland, and…
- Webinars by: acekin
February 2, 2012, 23:00
The Web is full of useful information and many of the photography equipment and software companies provide extensive programs as Webinars. One of our sponsors,…
- Audubon Grand Prize Winner Dennis Goulet by: acekin
- Category: Portrait (8)
- A Contest Winner by: acekin
July 6, 2011, 09:18
One of the two photographs I submitted to World Wide Gala Awards: Portraits & People was selected for inclusion in the upcoming book with the same title.…
- American Photo Model Shoot Workshop by: acekin
September 13, 2011, 21:42
I have received the following information from the Workshop Coordinator for American Photo Magazine. It sounds like a very promising event, all day long, 15…
- Good Source of Reading by: acekin
February 21, 2012, 11:32
I have accidentally stumbled upon a rich source of photographic resource online, and more about how I got there in a later post. While previewing a book…
- Member Photo in NY Time Square by: acekin
January 1, 2012, 13:51
As reported earlier, one of the photographs of Christina Richardson was selected to be in the Kodak display in NY Times Square. here is the actual view.…
- Member Photo on Times Square Display by: acekin
December 21, 2011, 10:36
Our president Christina Richardson has received a significant recognition from Kodak. Her image (on the left) recently received recognition by Kodak and will…
- Over Retouching Shunned in UK by: acekin
July 27, 2011, 20:48
UK Advertising Standards Authority banned an ad featuring Julia Roberts on the grounds that the photograph was "Over Photoshopped". I have been writing about…
- Photographing Children by: acekin
May 31, 2011, 22:05
Christina Beth made a very interesting presentation on photographing children this past Tuesday with many tips and tricks to deal with different aged subjects.…
- Webinars by: acekin
February 2, 2012, 23:00
The Web is full of useful information and many of the photography equipment and software companies provide extensive programs as Webinars. One of our sponsors,…
- A Contest Winner by: acekin
- A Day With Joe McNally by: acekin
- Category: Sponsors (11)
PSRI Sponsors
- Canon by: Dennis Goulet
August 11, 2012, 10:01
Canon has been a long time sponsor of PSRI, providing photographic professionals to present at club meetings. Their generosity makes possible high quality…
- Hunt's Photo by: acekin
January 17, 2011, 21:58
Hunt's Photo & Video provides us with financial support for our guest speakers and also offers a great selection of camera equipment at competitive prices…
- Imagenomic by: acekin
January 17, 2011, 22:02
Imagenomic is our newest sponsor, we welcome them to our growing list of fine group of digital imaging prominent companies sponsoring the activities of PSRI.…
- Kelby Training by: acekin
January 17, 2011, 22:00
Kelby Training offers online education on a variety of topics as well as their well known publications, books, DVDs. The online training section of their Web…
- NAPP by: acekin
January 17, 2011, 21:59
The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) has been giving us some of their top notch books and DVDs for raffles and auctions since 2006. We…
- Nik Software by: acekin
January 17, 2011, 22:00
Nik Software joined the fine group of PSRI sponsors. We welcome them and express our thanks for supporting PSRI in its efforts to spread the love of…
- O’Reilly Media by: acekin
January 17, 2011, 22:05
O’Reilly Media joins the growing list of sponsors who offer discounts for PSRI members. A leading book publisher of technical subjects, including…
- Photodex by: acekin
January 17, 2011, 21:56
Photodex makes several products of interest to photographers. Some of us used Compupix before there was Lightroom, a fine product indeed. Since 2006, Photodex…
- Printmakers, Inc. by: acekin
January 17, 2011, 22:04
We welcome our new sponsor, PrintMakers, Inc, a local printing facility with excellent quality output. Their product assortment includes a variety of print…
- Topaz Labs by: acekin
January 17, 2011, 22:01
The world of Photoshop and Lightroom is never complete without the many plugins that make the environment that much richer and the experience of using these…
- X-Rite by: acekin
January 17, 2011, 13:43
The leading manufacturer of color-managed workflow products, X-Rite has joined the list of distinguished sponsors of our club. PSRI is proud to welcome…
- Canon by: Dennis Goulet
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