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April 2018

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Cell Phone Photography, Part 2

Special Note: We’re sorry we were forced to cancel the April meeting and program.

An event at Brookdale prevented us from using their facility. We hope that never happens again, but always check your email or Facebook before heading to a meeting. It was not possible to call everyone.

We were able to reschedule our meeting for May 10th, and hope your will be able to come.

We will continue our previous program on Cell Phone Photography.

Naturescapes Kick-off – Come see the new postcard, and take some home with you to share in your community. We need to get the word out to as many people as possible.

Agenda:

7:00 – 7:25  Welcome, Introductions, and Member News

7:30 – 8:15  Program: Cell Phone Photography, Part 2 – Carol Serur

8:20 – 9:00  Critiques: Pet or Animal Photography

Program: Cell Phone Photography, Part 2 with Carol Serur

We spent so much time going over basics in the first program, that we didn’t have much time to discuss some of the creative apps. I’ll demonstrate more of that with you, and have another “handy” handout for you to take home. Please bring the last one with you for reference. I’ll have a few extras if you missed the first program.

***Have your cell phones charged and ready to use for the program.

In addition, Rose Epps will share some good information about how to organize the icons/folders on your iPhone/iPad using iTools.

Also, if YOU would like to share some info with the group, please let me know ahead of time (or not…) that you would like to share with the group. We learn together, and I appreciate your input, as always.

Critiques: Pet or Animal Photography

In response to our last program, please submit 2 images with a pet or animal theme (or other if you wish). Please resize them to be 2000 pixels on the long side, and a resolution of 72. Rename your images as follows:  1FirstName_LastName.jpg, 2FirstName_LastName.jpg.

Email your images to hcphotoclub@gmail.com no later than Tuesday, April 17th. Please put April Critiques in your Subject Line.

Remember, when showing your images, you may ask for a critique or suggestions for improvement from members, or simply “show and tell” your image.

Dues for 2018 are $12.

New members joining after the first of the year will pay a prorated amount. You may pay by check at the next meeting or mail to our treasurer, Winifred Simon, at 600 Red Hawk Road, Wimberley, TX 78676, or pay using PayPal.

Reminders

  • If you have a Facebook account, you may join our club’s Closed Group page and keep up with current member news as well as postings of Calls for Entry that you may wish to enter, or share other important or interesting information with our group. Go to HCPC Members. You must be a paid member to post and use this account. It is the easiest and best way to keep current on photo opps and member news. Carolyn Whiteside is the administrator of this page – thank you Carolyn!
  • You may also send a write-up of Accomplishments and Awards information that you would like to share on our website by submitting your information in a concise manner, and email to Art Arizpe at webmaster@hcphotoclub.org.

March 2018

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Unique Aspects of Pet Photography

Our next meeting on March 15th will be a lot of fun, and of interest to all who have pets they love.

Our guest speaker, Janet Deltuva, is a pet photographer, and she will let you in on some secrets to getting better shots of your own pets, or perhaps take photos of other people with their furry friends. Get here early – or at least by 7. We will begin the evening with Janet’s program, followed by a short business meeting, and ending with Critiques.

Agenda:

7:00 – 8:00  Program: Unique Aspects of Pet Photography with Janet Deltuva

8:10 – 8:25  Business (we have a short survey for you to take concerning programming)

8:20 – 9:00  Critiques: Cell Phone Photos Before and Afters

Program: Unique Aspects of Pet Photography with Janet Deltuva

Janet Deltuva is a pet photographer and the owner of Ares & Emzy Photography, located in Boerne, Texas. She works with pets & their people primarily on location, with her K9 models, farm friends, or adventurous cats. She offers in-home sessions for indoor pets, as well as Limited Edition Studio Sessions, primarily as fund-raising events for animal charities.

Janet has been “owned” by a multitude of animals in her life to include: parakeets, cats, dogs, ferrets, Guinea Pigs, gerbils and more. She states that she is, “Currently owned by a retired Military Working dog named Ares and two cats named Pixie & Boudreux”. Her military working dog photographs have been featured on the cover and within the book, “Warrior Pups: True Stories of America’s K9 Heroes”, written by Jeff Kamen and published by Lyons Press.

Janet is a volunteer photographer for the families who foster military working dog puppies, The Guide Dogs of Texas, US War Dogs, Mission K9 Rescue and the Mal-FFunctions Dog Rescue. Janet is a United States Air Force veteran.

She earned her Bachelors of Fine Art in Digital Photography, with Honors from The Art Institute of San Antonio. Member: Hearts Speak Global Community of Artists Working for the Advocacy of All Shelter Animals PPA | Professional Photographers of America PPSA | The Professional Photographers of San Antonio.

Critiques: Cell Phone Photos Before and Afters

Note: If cell phone photography is not your “thing,” please submit before and afters on any topic.

Please resize your images to 2,000 pixels on the long side and a resolution of 72. Rename as follows: 1FirstName_LastName_Before, 1FirstName_LastName_Edit, etc.

Email your 2 sets of images to hcphotoclub@gmail.com no later than Tuesday, March 13th. Please put March Critiques in your Subject Line.

Remember, when showing your images, you may ask for a critique or suggestions for improvement from members, or simply “show and tell” your image.

Dues for 2018 are $12.

New members joining after the first of the year will pay a prorated amount. You may pay by check at the next meeting or mail to our treasurer, Winifred Simon, at 600 Red Hawk Road, Wimberley, TX 78676, or pay using PayPal.

Reminders

  • If you have a Facebook account, you may join our club’s Closed Group page and keep up with current member news as well as postings of Calls for Entry that you may wish to enter, or share other important or interesting information with our group. Go to HCPC Members. You must be a paid member to post and use this account. It is the easiest and best way to keep current on photo opps and member news. Carolyn Whiteside is the administrator of this page – thank you Carolyn!
  • You may also send a write-up of Accomplishments and Awards information that you would like to share on our website by submitting your information in a concise manner, and email to Art Arizpe at webmaster@hcphotoclub.org.

February 2018

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Making the Most of Your Cell Phone Photos

Please join me for our next meeting on February 15th.

Our program will be aimed at helping you get the most out of your cell phone images, whether it’s fine art you are trying to accomplish, or simply make your cell phone photos much more interesting to save and share, in addition to amazing your friends at what you can do with one finger!

Agenda:

7:00 – 7:25  Welcome, Introductions, and Member News

7:30 – 8:15  Program: Making the Most of Your Cell Phone Photos with Carol Serur

8:20 – 9:00  Critiques: Humor

Program: Making the Most of Your Cell Phone Photos with Carol Serur

In order to get the most out of this month’s program, you will be working along with me as I go through some basic editing software, and then take it to the next level with textures, BIRDS, and other fun elements.

Here are some apps you should download to your phone before our meeting. You will need to have an iTunes account in order to make purchases on your iPhone, or to even download free apps. If you think you might want to download some during the meeting, be sure you know your password.

Here are the most important ones to have on your phone for this tutorial program: (If you have an Android phone, some may not be available. Snapseed and Repix are definitely available for you.)

NOTE: If you prefer to edit photos on your iPad rather than cell phone, be sure to download apps FOR iPad onto your iPad. You will not get the best results if you are using apps meant for cell phones.

  1. Snapseed (a Google app – free)
  2. DistressedFX – $0.99 (you may purchase more options later if you want)

 

Optional apps: I’ll touch on these briefly, as time allows

  1. Squaready – Great free app for Instagram posting which allows full landscape or panoramas fit into IG’s square format.
  2. Repix – Free with in-app purchases (bokeh, raindrops, smoke,
  3. Stackables – $2.99 (many textures and looks with blending mode options)
  4. VividHDR – optional – wonderful app for landscapes (I’m not sure about pricing on this)
  5. Krop Circle – Just like the name says – cropping an image with a circle
  6. PhotoFunia – like the app says, for FUN!

 

Also, please have a few of your photos that you would like to edit, easy to find on your phone, or iPad. Landscape images with a gray, uncluttered background make excellent choices for an edit using textures, birds, etc.

Critiques: Humor

Please resize 2 images to 2,000 pixels on the long side and a resolution of 72. Rename them 1FirstName_LastName.jpg, 2FirstName_LastName.jpg.

Remember, when showing your images, you may ask for a critique or suggestions for improvement from members, or simply “show and tell” your image.

Please email them to hcphotoclub@gmail.com by Tuesday, February 13th, so Eric will have time to prepare them for the meeting.

Dues for 2018 are $12.

New members joining after the first of the year will pay a prorated amount. You may pay by check at the next meeting or mail to our treasurer, Winifred Simon, at 600 Red Hawk Road, Wimberley, TX 78676, or pay using PayPal.

Reminders

  • If you have a Facebook account, you may join our club’s Closed Group page and keep up with current member news as well as postings of Calls for Entry that you may wish to enter, or share other important or interesting information with our group. Go to HCPC Members. You must be a paid member to post and use this account. It is the easiest and best way to keep current on photo opps and member news. Carolyn Whiteside is the administrator of this page – thank you Carolyn!
  • You may also send a write-up of Accomplishments and Awards information that you would like to share on our website by submitting your information in a concise manner, and email to Art Arizpe at webmaster@hcphotoclub.org.

January 2018

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Happy New Year!

Please join us for our first meeting of 2018 on Thursday, January 18th at 7:00 PM. Come a little early if you want to visit with friends.

We will have a business meeting, and vote on officers. Additionally, we will be recruiting members to serve on a few committees.

Dues for 2018 are now payable – $12.00 per person for the whole year!! You can pay at the meeting, or use the convenient link to PayPal on this website.

Show and Tell: “Look what I got for Christmas!!” If you got some photographic gear for Christmas that you want to show off, bring it, or share with us what you got (yourself).

Critiques: You are invited to share 3 images which can be “Blizzard of 2017” or Favorite Photos of 2017. It can be a combination of topics, but 3 images total.

Reminders

  • If you have a Facebook account, you may join our club’s Closed Group page and keep up with current member news as well as postings of Calls for Entry that you may wish to enter, or share other important or interesting information with our group. Go to HCPC Members. You must be a paid member to post and use this account. It is the easiest and best way to keep current on photo opps and member news. Carolyn Whiteside is the administrator of this page – thank you Carolyn!
  • You may also send a write-up of Accomplishments and Awards information that you would like to share on our website by submitting your information in a concise manner, and email to Art Arizpe at webmaster@hcphotoclub.org.

December 2017

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There will be no regular club meeting in December.

We want to  wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season, and hope to see you at our next regular meeting on January 18th!  We will conduct officer elections and discuss our plans for 2018, followed by a Critique Session. Check back in early January to see what the topic will be.

Also, please take a look at the outstanding images that were selected for this year’s Naturescapes Photography Contest by juror Brian Loflin, along with special awards and recognition given to some.

Reminders

  • If you have a Facebook account, you may join our club’s Closed Group page and keep up with current member news as well as postings of Calls for Entry that you may wish to enter, or share other important or interesting information with our group. Go to HCPC Members. You must be a paid member to post and use this account. It is the easiest and best way to keep current on photo opps and member news. Carolyn Whiteside is the administrator of this page – thank you Carolyn!
  • You may also send a write-up of Accomplishments and Awards information that you would like to share on our website by submitting your information in a concise manner, and email to Art Arizpe at webmaster@hcphotoclub.org.

2017 Naturescapes Exhibition

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These are the 60 photographs chosen by the 2017 Naturescapes Photography Contest Juror, Brian Loflin.

Congratulations to all!

November 2017 Program

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Member Share

Please join us for our next meeting on Thursday, November 16th at 7pm. Our next meeting will feature YOUR work.

Agenda:

7:00 – 7:25  Welcome, Introductions, and Member News

7:30 – 9:00  Program: Member Share

About Our Program: Member Share

Your choice: either share 4 images of any topic you want (from recent field trips or anything else), OR send 2 sets of Before and After images, and tell us what you did to the edited version.

Please resize your images to 2,000 pixels on the long side, a resolution of 72, and rename 1FirstName_LastName.jpg, etc.

For Before and After sets, please name as follows: 1FirstName_LastName_Before.jpg, 1First_Name_LastName_Edit.jpg, etc.

Please email to hcphotoclub@gmail.com by Tuesday, November 14th. 

Dues for 2017 are $12.

 New members joining after the first of the year will pay a prorated amount. You may pay by check at the next meeting or mail to our treasurer, Winifred Simon, at 600 Red Hawk Road, Wimberley, TX 78676, or pay using PayPal.

Reminders

  • If you have a Facebook account, you may join our club’s Closed Group page and keep up with current member news as well as postings of Calls for Entry that you may wish to enter, or share other important or interesting information with our group. Go to HCPC Members. You must be a paid member to post and use this account. It is the easiest and best way to keep current on photo opps and member news. Carolyn Whiteside is the administrator of this page – thank you Carolyn!
  • You may also send a write-up of Accomplishments and Awards information that you would like to share on our website by submitting your information in a concise manner, and email to Art Arizpe at webmaster@hcphotoclub.org.

October 2017 Program

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S t r e t c h i n g Time

Please join us for our next meeting on Thursday, October 19th at 7pm. Andy Heatwole (aka San Marcos Photos) will be our guest speaker, and share with us long exposure photography – something he does almost every single day! If you aren’t following him already on Facebook, take a look at his amazing work here.

Agenda:

7:00 – 7:25  Welcome, Introductions, and Member News

7:30 – 8:15  Program: S t r e t c h i n g Time with Andy Heatwole

8:20 – 9:00  Critiques: Weather

About Our Program: S t r e t c h i n g Time with Andy Heatwole

Andy Heatwole is a nature and landscape photographer who’s spent the last 15 years photographing the natural wonders of the Central Texas area.

 

Night photography inspired him to pick up his first camera and still inspires him today.

 

His latest project features the diverse beauty of his hometown of San Marcos and the surrounding area. His work can be found at www.smtxphotos.com and www.localtexas.com.

Dues for 2017 are $12.

 New members joining after the first of the year will pay a prorated amount. You may pay by check at the next meeting or mail to our treasurer, Winifred Simon, at 600 Red Hawk Road, Wimberley, TX 78676, or pay using PayPal.

Critiques: Weather

You may submit up to 2 images. Please resize them to 2,000 pixels on the long side, with a resolution of 72, and name them 1FirstName_LastName.jpg, 2FirstName_LastName.jpg.

Remember, when showing your images, you may ask for a critique or suggestions for improvement from members, or simply “show and tell” your image.

Please email them to hcphotoclub@gmail.com by Tuesday, October 17th, so Jørgen will have time to prepare them for the meeting.

Reminders

  • If you have a Facebook account, you may join our club’s Closed Group page and keep up with current member news as well as postings of Calls for Entry that you may wish to enter, or share other important or interesting information with our group. Go to HCPC Members. You must be a paid member to post and use this account. It is the easiest and best way to keep current on photo opps and member news. Carolyn Whiteside is the administrator of this page – thank you Carolyn!
  • You may also send a write-up of Accomplishments and Awards information that you would like to share on our website by submitting your information in a concise manner, and email to Art Arizpe at webmaster@hcphotoclub.org.

September 2017 Program

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Big Cats in the Americas

You won’t want to miss our next meeting on Thursday, September 21st, at 7pm. Nature and wildlife photographer Jeff Parker will present a program he calls, “Big Cats in the Americas.” Once you take a look at the attached images, you know you won’t be disappointed.

Agenda:

7:00 – 7:25  Welcome, Introductions, and Member News

7:30 – 8:15  Program: Big Cats in the Americas with Jeff Parker

8:20 – 9:00  Critiques: Water

About Our Program: Big Cats in the Americas with Jeff Parker

Jeff Parker leads photo tours throughout Central, South, and North America.

He especially loves creating images in Patagonia, the Brazilian Pantanal, and Texas. Jeff holds workshops on a variety of nature photography topics at his Red Belly Ranch in central Texas. In 2016, Jeff and his wife, nature writer Mary O. Parker, released their book, Explore Texas: A Nature Travel Guide (Texas A&M University Press).

Jeff enjoys encouraging others in their photographic pursuits.

He regularly speaks to camera clubs, nature centers, and Audubon groups about the power nature photography has to bring deeper awareness to issues of conservation.

Dues for 2017 are $12.

New members joining after the first of the year will pay a prorated amount. You may pay by check at the next meeting or mail to our treasurer, Winifred Simon, at 600 Red Hawk Road, Wimberley, TX 78676, or pay using PayPal.

Critiques: Water

You may submit up to 2 images. Please resize them to 2,000 pixels on the long side, with a resolution of 72, and name them 1FirstName_LastName.jpg, 2FirstName_LastName.jpg.

Remember, when showing your images, you may ask for a critique or suggestions for improvement from members, or simply “show and tell” your image.

Please email them to hcphotoclub@gmail.com by Tuesday, September 19th, so Jørgen will have time to prepare them for the meeting.

Reminders

  • If you have a Facebook account, you may join our club’s Closed Group page and keep up with current member news as well as postings of Calls for Entry that you may wish to enter, or share other important or interesting information with our group. Go to HCPC Members. You must be a paid member to post and use this account. It is the easiest and best way to keep current on photo opps and member news. Carolyn Whiteside is the administrator of this page – thank you Carolyn!
  • You may also send a write-up of Accomplishments and Awards information that you would like to share on our website by submitting your information in a concise manner, and email to Art Arizpe at webmaster@hcphotoclub.org.

August 2017 Program

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Member Share

Please join us for our August meeting on Thursday, August 17th, at 7pm. It is all about YOU! In lieu of a guest speaker, this month we will share, share, share. Please come with great questions, or useful information to share with your fellow club members.

Things you may want to share:

  1. Your favorite book publishing company – since My Publisher has closed its operations, I am looking for a quality substitute for travel books. You may even want to bring a sample and tell us why you like it.
  2. What is your “go-to” photo editing software for laptops and desktops. Photoshop or Lightroom, On1, On1Raw, Topaz, MacPhun, etc.
  3. What is your favorite cell phone app or apps – what do you know that we don’t??
  4. Can you print your cell phone images? What about quality?
  5. If you have your work printed, who do you use?
  6. If you do your own printing, where do you get your paper, and why?
  7. Do you have a website that offers good tutorials on editing?
  8. How do you share your images? Do you have a website? Do you need a website?
  9. Do you have a project your are working on, and need backers to help fund your cause? Come and share your project with us!

Please come ready to share and ask questions. We have a wealth of informed photographers who are happy to share what they know, and eager to learn more from you!

Agenda:

7:00 – 7:20  Welcome, Introductions, and Member News

7:25 – 8:15  Program: Member Share

8:20 – 9:00  Critiques: Black & White – Before & After

Dues for 2017 are $12.

New members joining after the first of the year will pay a prorated amount. You may pay by check at the next meeting or mail to our treasurer, Winifred Simon, at 600 Red Hawk Road, Wimberley, TX 78676, or pay using PayPal.

Critiques: Black & White – Before & After

This month’s theme is Black and White. Since we have extra time for sharing our images, we will combine the theme with Before & Afters. If you prefer not to show your before, that is fine.

You may submit up to 2 pairs of images. Prepare your files as follows: Resize your image to 2,000 pixels on the long side, and a resolution of 72, and rename your files 1FirstName_LastName_Before, 1FirstName_LastName_Edit, 2FirstName_LastName_Before, etc.

Please email them to hcphotoclub@gmail.com by Tuesday, August 15th, so Jørgen will have time to prepare them for the meeting.

Reminders

  • If you have a Facebook account, you may join our club’s Closed Group page and keep up with current member news as well as postings of Calls for Entry that you may wish to enter, or share other important or interesting information with our group. Go to HCPC Members. You must be a paid member to post and use this account. It is the easiest and best way to keep current on photo opps and member news. Carolyn Whiteside is the administrator of this page – thank you Carolyn!
  • You may also send a write-up of Accomplishments and Awards information that you would like to share on our website by submitting your information in a concise manner, and email to Art Arizpe at webmaster@hcphotoclub.org.