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January 2017 Program

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Officer Elections & Club Business Meeting

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a great holiday, and is looking forward to our photo club’s plans for 2017.

Here is the agenda for this month’s meeting:

7:00 – Welcome & Member Share

7:15 – Officer Elections and Club Business

8:00 – Critiques or Show and Tell

Theme: My Favorite 2 Photos of 2016
(see instructions for submitting below)

As is tradition, January is our meeting for officer elections, and general business that we need to discuss. First of all, each of last year’s officers have agreed to continue serving our group through 2017. 

Here is your slate of officers for your review:

President:  Carol Serur 
Vice-President: Jørgen Høg 
Treasurer:  Winifred Simon 
Secretary:  Rose Epps 
Naturescapes Chairman:  Art Arizpe 
Webmaster:  Art Arizpe 
Facebook Administrator:  Carolyn Whiteside
In addition, we have added committees to assist with programming, field trips, receptions, etc.  PLEASE consider signing up to help on one of the committees. It’s a great way to meet others in our club, and also promote your ideas.
Here are those committees, and those who have already signed up on them:
 
Program Committee (2 people to secure programs for the next year – 5 or 6 outside speakers, and 4-5 “in house” members programs)
1. Mary Hulett
2. ____________________
 
Field Trip Committee: (Research and coordinate at least 2 field trips in 2017, and present other photo opps for the group)
1. Charlie Kreitler
2. Alice Le Duc
3. Bob Currie
4._____________________
 
Exhibitions Committee (find venues to show members’ work) 
1. Larry Alford, Chair
2.___________________
3.___________________
 
Naturescapes Committee – Art Arizpe, Chair 
Juror – 2 people to identify candidates, contact, and confirm
1._______________________
2._______________________
 
Postcard – 1 person to design and made postcard (Art can assist you with this – he has done them the past 6+ years) 
1. Tom Delaney
 
Publicity – 2-3 people to make press releases and distribute postcards.
1. (distibute cards) – Carolyn Whiteside
2. Robert Currie
3. ______________________
 
Reception (help with setting up our table, make name tags, and greet guests) 
1. Anne Duncan
2. Winifred Simon
3. Linda Avitt
4. Rose Epps

DUES:  $12 for one-year membership (best deal around!!) 

If you are renewing, you may go online and pay with PayPal. It will charge you a small convenience fee. Here is this link.
You may also pay your dues at the meeting, or mail to our treasurer, Winifred Simon, 600 Red Hawk Road, Wimberley, TX 78676.
New this year: Membership has its perks – come to the meeting and see what’s new!

Critiques: My Favorite 2 Photos of 2016

You may send 2 images to share in the Critique portion of the meeting. Please re-size your files to 2000 pixels on the long side, and name them FirstName_LastName_1.jpg, etc. Email them to hcphotoclub@gmail.com by Tuesday, January 17th.

You may ask for a critique, or simply “show and tell.”

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 2016

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There is no regular club meeting in December.

Please join us in wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season.

We hope to see everyone at our next regular meeting on January 19th! We will mainly conduct officer elections and discuss our plans for 2017.

November 2016 Program

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Adventure Photography

We were all disappointed when our September presenter became ill and had to cancel. But the good news is, Jason is looking forward to coming to our November meeting, and will share his awesome images, and tell us how he was able to capture some of them.

Jason Weingart, an Austin freelance photograher, specializes in landscape photography, including severe weather (tornadoes, lightning, etc) and night time photography (Milky Way). You will be amazed at his dramatic images.

You won’t want to miss our next meeting on Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 pm.  Jason Weingart, an Austin freelance photographer specializing in landscape photography including severe weather (tornadoes, lightning, etc) and night time photography (Milky Way), will share his dramatic images and tell you about them, and how YOU might get the same results. 

Agenda:

7:00 – 7:25  Welcome, Member Share, and Announcements. Discuss Officer Elections – we are looking for someone to consider the role of President for 2017 – please let me know if you would consider this “opportunity” or let me know if you would like to know more about what is involved. 

7:30 – 8:20   Adventure Photography with Jason Weingart

8:25 – 9:00  Critiques: Holidays

About Our Program: Adventure Photography with Jason Weingart

Jason Weingart is a freelance photographer from Austin, Texas. He specializes in photographing nature including, severe weather, bluebonnets and the night sky.Jason_Weingart_Collage

Jason graduated from the Southeast Center for Photographic Studies in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in photography. His photographic and timelapse work has been featured by educational and media outlets across the globe including National Geographic, AP, ABC World News, Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, and many more.

Jason is the co-author of The Anatomy of Severe Weather. The comprehensive visual guide to understanding severe thunderstorms hit the shelves in January 2016. He also recently led a lightning research project for the BBC series Wild Weather with Richard Hammond.

Jason hosts photographic workshops and adventures. Whether you would like to shoot fields of wildflowers, chase violent storms, photograph the night sky, explore ghost towns, or simply improve your shooting or editing, there is a workshop to fit your needs.

Critiques: Holidays

You may send 2 images to share in the Critique portion of the meeting. Please re-size your files to 2000 pixels on the long side, and name them FirstName_LastName_1.jpg, etc. Email them to hcphotoclub@gmail.com by Tuesday, November 15th.

You may ask for a critique, or simply “show and tell.”

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 2016 Program

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How Did You Do That?

We have a special meeting planned for Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 pm. Club members will share their vision, techniques, and tools as we review their images. You don’t want to miss it!

Agenda:

7:00 – 7:25   Welcome, Member Share, and Announcements

7:30 – 9:00   How did you do that? – Club particpants

About Our Program: How did you do that?

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When I first started coming to the photo club meetings, one of the most helpful activities for me, was seeing other club members’ “before and after” images. It was then that I realized I was taking pretty good pictures, but didn’t have a clue how to edit them in a way that brought out the best in my image. Hearing other members share the various ways they chose to improve their images was a game changer for me. I think it will be a fun exercise whether you are a seasoned photographer, or a beginner.

For this month’s meeting, we are going to ask you to submit one (or two) “Before and After” sets of images. We want to know HOW you arrived at your final image, by sharing some of the following information:

  1. Was the image taken with a digital camera, or a phone camera?
  2. How did you make your edits – with Photoshop, Lightroom, Picasa, phone apps (which ones) or other programs?
  3. If you used some Plug-in filters, please (try to) tell us what you used…. the name of the plug-ins (On1, Topaz, Nik, etc.), plus any specifics you want to share beyond that.

 

Please come prepared to share more specific details of your editing workflow. It does not need to be a drastic edit, but something that shows where you started, and how you chose to make your final image. This will NOT be a critique session, unless you specifically request suggestions for your particular image.

To prepare your images, please resize them to 2,000 pixels on the long side, and label them 1FirstName_LastName_BF, and 1FirstName_LastName_Edit, and 2FirstName_Last Name, etc. Please try to get these submitted to hcphotoclub@gmail.com by October 18.

Please Note:

Since we will be talking about our images in more detail than our normal “Critiques”, we will show at least one set of images from each person who chooses to send one, and then look at additional sets as time and interest allow.

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 2016 Program

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Adventure Photography

You won’t want to miss our next meeting on Thursday, September 15th at 7:00 pm.  Jason Weingart, an Austin freelance photographer specializing in landscape photography including severe weather (tornadoes, lightning, etc) and night time photography (Milky Way), will share his dramatic images and tell you about them, and how YOU might get the same results. 

Agenda:

7:00 – 7:25   Welcome, Member Share, and Announcements

7:30 – 8:20   Adventure Photography with Jason Weingart

8:25 – 9:00  Critiques: Recent Work

About Our Program: Adventure Photography with Jason Weingart

Jason Weingart is a freelance photographer from Austin, Texas. He specializes in photographing nature including, severe weather, bluebonnets and the night sky.Jason_Weingart_Collage

Jason graduated from the Southeast Center for Photographic Studies in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in photography. His photographic and timelapse work has been featured by educational and media outlets across the globe including National Geographic, AP, ABC World News, Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, and many more.

Jason is the co-author of The Anatomy of Severe Weather. The comprehensive visual guide to understanding severe thunderstorms hit the shelves in January 2016. He also recently led a lightning research project for the BBC series Wild Weather with Richard Hammond.

Jason hosts photographic workshops and adventures. Whether you would like to shoot fields of wildflowers, chase violent storms, photograph the night sky, explore ghost towns, or simply improve your shooting or editing, there is a workshop to fit your needs.

Critiques: Recent Work

You may send 2 images to share in the Critique portion of the meeting. Please re-size your files to 2000 pixels on the long side, and name them FirstName_LastName_1.jpg, etc. Email them to hcphotoclub@gmail.com by Tuesday, September 13th.

You may ask for a critique, or simply “show and tell.”

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 2016 Program

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Closeup/Macro Photography

We hope you join us at our photo club meeting on Thursday, August 18th, 7:00 pm at Brookdale San Marcos North (formerly Horizon Bay). Come a little early if you want to visit with your friends, and find your name tag.

Club member Linda Avitt will share her knowledge for making beautiful macro images. You don’t want to miss hearing how she captures such amazing images … indoors!

“One of my greatest joys is linda_avitt_programspending time in our pollinator garden. I love the vibrant colors, earthy smells, and how it feels in my hands. Looking beyond the obvious, many tiny treasures patiently wait to be discovered, and over the years I’ve come to know each little garden visitor and plant as an individual. Capturing those individuals in macro images presents unique challenges and rewards.

In this presentation I’ll share some of the tips and techniques I’ve learned (mostly the hard way!) for making interesting, beautiful macro images.” – Linda Avitt

Critiques: Recent Work

You may send 2 images to share in the Critique portion of the meeting. Please re-size your files to 2000 pixels on the long side, and name them FirstName_LastName_1.jpg, etc. Email them to hcphotoclub@gmail.com by Tuesday, August 16th.

You may ask for a critique, or simply “show and tell.”

Reminders

  • Accepted entries for Naturescapes and “Takin’ it to the Street” are due at the San Marcos Activity Center on Saturday, August 20th from 10:00 to 5:00. Also, remember to send your high-res file and title and price of your print if you have not done so already.
  • 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.

July 2016 Program

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Walk in My Shoes

We hope you join us at our next photo club meeting on Thursday, July 21st, 7:00 pm at Brookdale San Marcos North (formerly Horizon Bay). Come a little early if you want to visit with your friends, and find your name tag.

Tom Bender will present “Walk in My Shoes”.

Tom is a Native Texan who transitioned to Maine, and back to Texas. He also transitioned from film to digital during that time. He returns many times to the places and objects he has photographed; to observe the time lapse – a couple of minutes or several days – and reflect changes in light and the mood as he captures the images. When he moved to Wimberley, he also moved more into digital photo art, some of it is surreal.

This move is evident in his phone booth series, the violin series, and many more of his recent works. While some of his surreal Bender_1images invoke questions, they are never dark. Tongue in cheek would be the better description.

Tom is a “self taught photographer” whose training was due to a fortuitous collection of mentors. His first mentor, the most influential, taught him to see the details in reflections and in the shadows. Perhaps more importantly, he taught Tom how to capture those details on film. That profound experience shaped the next 45 years of Tom’s artistic journey and resulted in a true love of art. He is active in the Art Guild of the Kennebunks, the Wimberley Valley Art League, and the New Braunfels Art League.

Critiques: Your Natural World

You may send 2 images to share in the Critique portion of the meeting. Please re-size your files to 1000 pixels on the long side, and name them FirstName_LastName_1.jpg, etc. Email them to hcphotoclub@gmail.com by Tuesday, July 19th.

You may ask for a critique, or simply “show and tell.”

June 2016 Program

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Photography: Design and Connection

We hope you join us at our next photo club meeting on Thursday, June 16th, 7:00 pm at Brookdale San Marcos North (formerly Horizon Bay). Come a little early if you want to visit with your friends, and find your name tag.

Kevin Tully will present “Photography: Design and Connection”.

Shirley 2

Shirley 2

Design (composition) is a practice that embodies the learned and the instinctive. We are surrounded by design in our everyday lives. Photography, a family member with the other arts, depends on design to succeed. Kevin believes “that to truly make good art, be it photography or sculpture, requires finding and making connections: personal and aesthetic. Finding and pursuing one’s personal aesthetic becomes a force that drives the creative process.”

Kevin is the Other Gallery Director at A Smith Gallery in Johnson City Texas. He has been a practicing Artist, Builder and Designer for over thirty-five years. He has designed and constructed buildings, landscapes and furniture as well as produced fine art, graphic design and photography.

Critiques: Recent Work

You may send 2 images to share in the Critique portion of the meeting. Please re-size them and name your files as follows, and email to hcphotoclub@gmail.com by Tuesday, June 14th.

To prepare your images:

Please re-size your files to 1000 pixels on the long side, and name them 1FirstName_LastName.jpg. You may ask for help with editing your image, or simply “show and tell.”

May 2016 Program

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The Modern Darkroom

We hope you join us at our next photo club meeting on Thursday, May 19th, 7:00 pm at Brookdale San Marcos North (formerly Horizon Bay). Come a little early if you want to visit with your friends, and find your name tag.

If you are a Photoshop user, or want to learn more about how to use Photoshop, you don’t want to miss this meeting. Mark Heaps will share some useful techniques in Photoshop. He will address the areas of interest you shared in response to the recent email enlisting your help in directing this program. Mark is highly qualified as an Adobe Community Professional certified in Photoshop.

Mark snapped his first picture at the age of four. His grandmother provided him with a camera and film so he could explore the world around him. As he got older he picked up a guitar, a skateboard, and a can of spray paint and skated his way into the world of art and design.

Spaceman

Spaceman

Today he’s an Adobe Community Professional certified in Photoshop. He’s the former Executive Director for Houndstooth Studio and has held lead positions with Duarte, Google, and more. Mark’s images, and design solutions, have been utilized by such brands as Apple, Nokia, Google, and more. He’s recently been helping National Geographic photographer Merlin Tuttle with his images of bats and also maintains a studio in South East Austin where he supports the growing community of photographers in central Texas. He is an author, instructor, teacher, and most importantly husband and father.

Critiques: Topic: Street Photography

You may send 2 images to share in the Critique portion of the meeting. Please re-size them and name your files as follows, and email to hcphotoclub@gmail.com by Tuesday, May 17th.

To prepare your images:

Please re-size your files to 1000 pixels on the long side, and name them 1FirstName_LastName.jpg. You may ask for help with editing your image, or simply “show and tell.”

April 2016 Program

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Collecting Evidence – Thoughts on Travel Photography

We hope you join us at our next photo club meeting on Thursday, April 21st, 7:00 pm at Brookdale San Marcos North (formerly Horizon Bay). Come a little early if you want to visit with your friends, and find your name tag.

Our guest speaker this month is Jim Nix. About Jim: “I’m an Austin-based traveler, photographer and wanderlust sufferer. I love to go new places and capture expressive and colorful photos. I am inspired by traveIreland-Dublin-River-Liffey-Four-Courts-sunset-HDRl, photography, discovery and just wandering around with my camera – even if it’s close to home. I share my photos, experiences and learnings on my blog at http://nomadicpursuits.com/ and in turn, hope to inspire the same in others. I happily post-process my photos to capture not just how the scene looked, but how it felt to me. Thus I utilize techniques such as HDR, split-toning and more. There’s a kind of magic that happens when you get out there and create something. It’s a beautiful world, and I invite you to see it through my eyes.”

Critiques: Topic: Before and After

Many members find doing “Before and After” images to be helpful in learning from others how they achieve certain end results. Please send your 2 pairs of images for this month’s meeting by Tuesday, April 19th, to hcphotoclub@gmail.com:

Please re-size your images to 1000 pixels on the long side, and label as follows:

1FirstName_LastName_Before.jpg
1FirstName_LastName_After.jpg
2FirstName_LastName_Before.jpg
2FirstName_LastName_After.jpg