New Haven Camera Club celebrates 100 years!! Film to Digital...WOW! As part of this celebration, please join us for an all day seminar. Details to follow.
Save the Date: "Through the Lens of Adam Jones"
Date: Saturday, April 9, 2011
Where: Holiday Inn, North Haven, CT
Please join the New Haven Camera Club as it celebrates its 100 year anniversary with an all day seminar by Adam Jones. Mr. Jones has been shooting professionally for over twenty years. He is a member of the Canon Explorers of Light Program.
"My general approach for an all day seminar is to present two shows: The day is kicked off with a Nature and Wildlife show. A second show is presented during the afternoon session, featuring Travel destinations. Both shows are presented without music, so audience participation is encouraged during all programs. The program is entitled "Through the Lens of Adam Jones." During the Nature program I discuss strategies and techniques for outstanding nature and wildlife images."
Over the day, I'll present at least three additional programs, these include the following:
1) Taking Control
2) Lighting & Composition
3) Extending the Limits
4) Travel Show
5) Photoshop
Visit Adam's Blog: http://www.adamjonesphoto.com/
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
Saturday, November 6, 2010
NHCC's Centennial celectration -- Paul's Judging workshop was a resounding success!
Kudos to Paul Peterson for setting up and presenting the judging workshop that was held today in Branford, CT. It was a resounding success! This workshop was part of the New Haven Camera Club's Centennial celebration.
62 photographers (camera club judges, potential judges and interested parties) attended to learn about the strengths and weakness of judging photographs. It was an enlightening experience. We did not solve the world's problems (or should I say the world of camera club's problems) but we all came away with a better understanding of what makes a photograph less like a snapshot and more like Fine Art (technical aspects, the composition, the overall interest and the impact). We also learned about the inherent subjective nature of photography and how to make better comments (start with something positive and then move to a constructive criticism). After the mock judging portion of the program we split into four groups of 15. My group was only consistent with regard to their scores on 2 or 3 images, for many we were scoring 6 or 7 to 9 or 10, with impact (that "wow" factor) being the largest variable (and the hardest to make consistent)
We got to meet a lot of camera club members from across CT; some from as far away as Canton, Harwinton and Tolland, CT. Needless to say it was well received and we hope we can do it again next year. Someone suggested that we make this an annual event, with a different Connecticut camera club hosting each year. I think that would be awesome. I also learned that Bridegport meets an hour before their meeting to talk about aspects that make a photograph good and about judging and that Norwalk has a monthly judging forum.
Immense gratitude to Paul! Thanks to Linda Thomas, Bob and Laura Parisi for their help purchasing and setting up the food. A special thanks for Carmel for her hard work and the great coffee cake!
62 photographers (camera club judges, potential judges and interested parties) attended to learn about the strengths and weakness of judging photographs. It was an enlightening experience. We did not solve the world's problems (or should I say the world of camera club's problems) but we all came away with a better understanding of what makes a photograph less like a snapshot and more like Fine Art (technical aspects, the composition, the overall interest and the impact). We also learned about the inherent subjective nature of photography and how to make better comments (start with something positive and then move to a constructive criticism). After the mock judging portion of the program we split into four groups of 15. My group was only consistent with regard to their scores on 2 or 3 images, for many we were scoring 6 or 7 to 9 or 10, with impact (that "wow" factor) being the largest variable (and the hardest to make consistent)
We got to meet a lot of camera club members from across CT; some from as far away as Canton, Harwinton and Tolland, CT. Needless to say it was well received and we hope we can do it again next year. Someone suggested that we make this an annual event, with a different Connecticut camera club hosting each year. I think that would be awesome. I also learned that Bridegport meets an hour before their meeting to talk about aspects that make a photograph good and about judging and that Norwalk has a monthly judging forum.
Immense gratitude to Paul! Thanks to Linda Thomas, Bob and Laura Parisi for their help purchasing and setting up the food. A special thanks for Carmel for her hard work and the great coffee cake!
Friday, September 5, 2008
NHCC First Program Sept 8th
Waterways of the Czars Kathy Katz and Sandy Sanderson will present this ProShow Gold digital program of their fantastic 14 day journey on the Waterways of the Czars—in which they cruised from St. Petersburg to Moscow. Between them, they took over 4,000 images, but you can relax, as they have worked hard and you will only get to see about 350 of the best! Each of the cities could be a show in itself. For this presentation, a combination of dialogue and music will enhance the photography as a travelogue sampler showing highlights of their journey.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
NEW HAVEN CAMERA CLUB 2008-09
The 08-09 NHCC season is almost upon us and I am looking forward to seeing all of you on Sept 8th for our first program.
The New Haven Camera Club website has been updated:
The membership form is available. In order to compete, join us on field trips, attend workshops, etc. you must be a paid member. Guests are always welcome to attend meetings.
Please fill out the membership form and send Harold your membership dues: http://www.newhavencameraclub.org/membership.htm
The assigned subjects were posted back in June: http://www.newhavencameraclub.org/assigned_subjects.htm
The programs are now listed: http://www.newhavencameraclub.org/NHCC%20files/NEW_HAVEN_CAMERA_CLUB_PROGRAMS_08-09.pdf
Please review the NHCC handbook for competition rules (and changes for the 08-09 season)http://www.newhavencameraclub.org/images/NHCC_HandBook_8-08.pdf
The most dramatic changes that will take place this season:
(1) a new email adress for competitions NHCCwin@comcast.net Deadline midnight Sept 19th for our first competition and
(2) the changes to the assigned subject competition (blogged here in July)
http://nhccphotoblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/nhcc-changes-to-category-competition.html
NEW HAVEN CAMERA CLUB PROGRAMS -- 2008-09
September 8, 2008
"Waterways of the Czars"
by Kathy Katz and Sandy Sanderson
A photo journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow
September 22, 2008
Open Competition, plus a Special Category "Children"
October 13, 2008
"Magic Moments at Mohonk" & "Quabbin - For the Joy of It"
by Les Campbell
Two of Les' favorite places to capture beautiful pictures
October 27, 2008
Open Competition, plus a Special Category "Railroads"
November 10, 2008
New England Camera Club Council Interclub Color Print Competition 2008-09
Judging of color prints from clubs in New England
November 24, 2008
Open Competition, plus a Special Category "Sunset/Sunrise"
December 8, 2008 Annual Holiday Party and Mini Digital Shows by Members
January 12, 2009
"What You See is What You Get!"
by Victor Krasenics
Exploring how to get your film & digital photos to look the way you saw the scene
January 26, 2009
Open Competition, plus a Special Category "Boats/Ships"
February 9, 2009
"Image Enhancement & Optimization: Photoshop CS3 Workflow"
by George Fellner
A power point presentation as well as a demonstration using Photoshop CS3 focusing on basis adjustments made to all images to enhance the quality of the photo
February 23, 2009
Open Competition, Special Category "Abstracts"
March 9, 2009
"New Haven Camera Club Goes Out West"
by NHCC members
A show combining the work of NHCC members who traveled to Death Valley, Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon and Sedona.
March 23, 2009
Open Competition, plus a Special Category "Motion/Blur"
April 13, 2009
"White Reveals, Black Conceals: Masking Your Way to a Better Photograph"
by Lisa and Tom Cuchara
Learn how to use layers & masks in Photoshop to enhance your images (exposure, dodging & burning, blurring the background, selective coloring & selective focus)
April 27, 2009
Open Competition, plus a Special Category "Patterns/Textures"
May 11, 2009
Open Competition, plus a Special Category "Architecture"
June 8, 2009
End of the Year Competition; Annual Year End Awards Banquet
The New Haven Camera Club website has been updated:
The membership form is available. In order to compete, join us on field trips, attend workshops, etc. you must be a paid member. Guests are always welcome to attend meetings.
Please fill out the membership form and send Harold your membership dues: http://www.newhavencameraclub.org/membership.htm
The assigned subjects were posted back in June: http://www.newhavencameraclub.org/assigned_subjects.htm
The programs are now listed: http://www.newhavencameraclub.org/NHCC%20files/NEW_HAVEN_CAMERA_CLUB_PROGRAMS_08-09.pdf
Please review the NHCC handbook for competition rules (and changes for the 08-09 season)http://www.newhavencameraclub.org/images/NHCC_HandBook_8-08.pdf
The most dramatic changes that will take place this season:
(1) a new email adress for competitions NHCCwin@comcast.net Deadline midnight Sept 19th for our first competition and
(2) the changes to the assigned subject competition (blogged here in July)
http://nhccphotoblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/nhcc-changes-to-category-competition.html
NEW HAVEN CAMERA CLUB PROGRAMS -- 2008-09
September 8, 2008
"Waterways of the Czars"
by Kathy Katz and Sandy Sanderson
A photo journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow
September 22, 2008
Open Competition, plus a Special Category "Children"
October 13, 2008
"Magic Moments at Mohonk" & "Quabbin - For the Joy of It"
by Les Campbell
Two of Les' favorite places to capture beautiful pictures
October 27, 2008
Open Competition, plus a Special Category "Railroads"
November 10, 2008
New England Camera Club Council Interclub Color Print Competition 2008-09
Judging of color prints from clubs in New England
November 24, 2008
Open Competition, plus a Special Category "Sunset/Sunrise"
December 8, 2008 Annual Holiday Party and Mini Digital Shows by Members
January 12, 2009
"What You See is What You Get!"
by Victor Krasenics
Exploring how to get your film & digital photos to look the way you saw the scene
January 26, 2009
Open Competition, plus a Special Category "Boats/Ships"
February 9, 2009
"Image Enhancement & Optimization: Photoshop CS3 Workflow"
by George Fellner
A power point presentation as well as a demonstration using Photoshop CS3 focusing on basis adjustments made to all images to enhance the quality of the photo
February 23, 2009
Open Competition, Special Category "Abstracts"
March 9, 2009
"New Haven Camera Club Goes Out West"
by NHCC members
A show combining the work of NHCC members who traveled to Death Valley, Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon and Sedona.
March 23, 2009
Open Competition, plus a Special Category "Motion/Blur"
April 13, 2009
"White Reveals, Black Conceals: Masking Your Way to a Better Photograph"
by Lisa and Tom Cuchara
Learn how to use layers & masks in Photoshop to enhance your images (exposure, dodging & burning, blurring the background, selective coloring & selective focus)
April 27, 2009
Open Competition, plus a Special Category "Patterns/Textures"
May 11, 2009
Open Competition, plus a Special Category "Architecture"
June 8, 2009
End of the Year Competition; Annual Year End Awards Banquet
Monday, July 28, 2008
Upcoming NHCC Field Trips
Upcoming New Haven Camera Club Trips Fall 2008
Hold the dates:
Fall Trip to Vermont:
Hold the dates:
Fall Trip to Vermont:
Friday, September 26th, Saturday the 27th, & Sunday the 28th
We will be staying in central Vermont near Woodstock and Quechee Gorge.
We have held a block of rooms ($79-$99 per night) at the Ramada Inn in Rutland, so please hold your place as soon as possible by contacting one of the following:
Linda Thomas 203-239-9341 humbrd001@yahoo.com
Gerri Mahon 203-265-2579 gerrimahon@sbcglobal.net
Ann Yost 203-931-9943 anny43@comcast.net
Bob Parisi 203-484-2400 raparisi@hotmail.com
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Day Trip to New York City:
Saturday, September 6th, and the rain date is Sunday, September 7
We will be leaving the Milford Train Station on the 8:42 express train to NYC. We will purchase a $20 all day pass for unlimited use of the water taxis which stop at 10 key locations from 11AM to 7PM. Bring jackets…it is a very breezy ride.
Contact Art Yost at 203-931-9943, AYost4@aol.com or Arty43@comcast.net before September 1st if you are interested.
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Day Trip to New York Aquarium:
Saturday, October 25, 2008
A sign up sheet will be available at the NHCC Meetings prior to the trip or you can contact Linda Thomas at 203-239-9341 or humbrd001@yahoo.com if you cannot attend the meetings.
West Trip:
In 2010, we are looking at going to Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, & possibly Glacier National Park.
If you are interested, please contact one of the following:
Linda Thomas 203-239-9341 humbrd001@yahoo.com
Gerri Mahon 203-265-2579 gerrimahon@sbcglobal.net
Ann Yost 203-931-9943 anny43@comcast.net
Bob Parisi 203-484-2400 raparisi@hotmail.com
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Event you may be interested in, but there will be not an organized trip:
Shemitzen: August 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th Call 1-800-CORN for more info.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
NHCC Changes to Category Competition for 2008-09
Changes to NHCC Category Competition for 2008-09
At the Executive Committee meeting in July several changes were made to the Category Competition (sometimes referred to as the assignment competition) for next season. This rest of the rules as stated in the NHC handbook http://www.newhavencameraclub.org/handbook.htm still apply. For example, Category images still must not be older than 5 years old.
The changes will make the Category Competition more like the Open Competitions, will make the Category Competition more meaningful, and will increase the opportunity for more members to have their photographs selected as ribbon winning photographs. The winning images are those who show the best interpretation of the category title which adheres to definition.
As was true last year, there will be a Category Competition only for electronic (digital) photographs.
The rule changes are:
1. The Category Competition will be scored by the judges using the SAME numerical scoring system that is used to score the Open Competitions. The in and out scoring system will be eliminated.
2. Ties will not be broken, again like the Open Competitions.
3. The number of photographs that may be entered by a member into a given Category Competition is reduced to 2 from the current 3, again like the Open Competitions.
4. Unlike the Open Competitions, no make-up photographs will be permitted.
5. To qualify for the High Cumulative Score in the Category Competition, a member must submit at least 10 photographs of the possible 16 photographs. A member who submits more than 10 photographs will have his/her cumulative score determined by summing the highest scoring 10 photographs. Thus, it is to your advantage to enter as many photographs as possible since the 10 highest scoring photographs will be used to determine the final score.
The assigned subjects for the 2008-09 season are:
Sept: Children
Oct: Railroad
Nov: Sunrise/Sunset
Jan: Boats or ships
Feb: Abstraction(s)
March: Motion and Blur
April: Patterns or Textures
May: Architecture
Check out the NHCC website for more information... http://www.newhavencameraclub.org/assigned_subjects.htm
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