Members to Present Favorite Images at Audubon Photo Club April 29, 2013
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Jamestown, NY – Three members sharing their favorite images will be the program at the next Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting.
On Thursday, May 9, Barbara Garfield, Jean Voltmann, and Bruce Isaacson will present and talk about some of their favorite photographs and how they were taken. At the 6:30 p.m. meeting, they will describe how the shots were approached and techniques used.
Barbara Garfield bought her first camera when she was a teenager and has loved taking pictures ever since. She has displayed her photos at various places in Chautauqua County. Her favorite images include animals, flowers, clouds, people, macro and landscapes.
Jean Voltmann’s first love was the dark room and alternative photography, and for years she audited classes at Jamestown Community College. Now she is a digital photographer with an interest in the landscape and architecture. She had a one-woman show at the Prendergast Library in 2000.
Bruce Isaacson travels widely, is interested in all subjects, and has done darkroom work for many years. While embracing digital, he still shoots film with larger format cameras and enjoys the wonderment that comes with film development.
“Waterfalls and Moving Water” is the theme for the Project Time that follows the speakers, building on last month’s long exposure tips camera corner presentation.
F-stops and slow shutter speeds is the technical “Camera Corner” part of the meeting furthering last month’s presentation. Showing motion in subjects can put life into otherwise static images.
A social time follows the program and will include some members’ photography books to peruse.
Visitors are asked to pay $5 that can be applied toward the annual membership of $30 if application is made by the next meeting. Among the benefits of membership are discounts on photography classes, special gifts and giveaways from sponsors, field trips, and the right to show photos at Club exhibits.
The Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meets at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren.
Contact Club president Suzette Paduano at (716) 763-9492 or suzettepaduano@yahoo.com for more information, or visit the Club blog at http://jasphotoclub.wordpress.com.
Photo caption: “Members’ Favorite Images” will be the topic at the Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Shown here is Barbara Garfield’s photograph of the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota.
“Panorama Photos” is Topic of Audubon Photo Club Meeting April 6, 2013
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Jamestown, NY – “All About & Stitching Panorama Photos” will be the subject of the program at the next Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting. Benefits of multiple exposures versus a very wide angle lens, stitching exposures together and general tips will be explained and demonstrated.
Member Bill Smith will make the presentation on Thursday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m.
Smith is a self-taught photographer who simply enjoys taking pictures. Photography is a creative expression he does for himself and has been a part of his life since he was young. He exhibits his work at outdoor art shows. For Smith, photography is an excuse to get outdoors, an incredible amount of fun, plus he says he “can’t draw worth a hoot!”
Smith will share some techniques folks can use to make better panoramas. Previewing the subject, qualities of light, camera settings and paying attention to moving scene elements such as clouds are among the issues he will discuss and illustrate.
During the technical “Camera Corner” part of the meeting, member Bruce Isaacson will present tips for long exposures to show motion.
“Rain” is the theme for the Project Time that follows the speakers. The object is to use the rain and make it a feature of the images you take. Rainy days can be moody and present wonderful features like reflections, people dashing about, and water drops on almost every surface.
A social time follows the program.
Visitors are asked to pay $5 that can be applied toward the annual membership of $30 if application is made by the next meeting. Among the benefits of membership are discounts on photography classes, special gifts and giveaways from sponsors, field trips, and the right to show photos at Club exhibits.
The Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meets at the Audubon Center & Sanctuary at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren.
Contact Club president Suzette Paduano at (716) 763-9492 or suzettepaduano@yahoo.com for more information, or visit the Club blog at http://jasphotoclub.wordpress.com.
“Indoor Home Portraits” Topic of Audubon Photo Club Meeting March 5, 2013
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Jamestown, NY – “Better Indoor Home Portrait Photos” will be the subject of the program at the next Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting.
Local portrait, wedding and commercial photographer Jon Elder will make the presentation on Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Elder has been a mainstay in the Jamestown area since 1988. His full-time photography studio features expertly executed artistic images of weddings, events, and portraiture. His strong technical excellence and a keen creative eye combine for captivating results.
Elder will share some techniques folks can use to improve their own informal at-home portraits. Directing the subject, qualities of home lights, camera settings and paying attention to the background are among the issues he will discuss and illustrate.
During the technical “Camera Corner” part of the meeting member Marcus Edwards will present tips for foul weather shooting: Don’t let the weather stop you from getting great shots!
“Clouds” is the theme for the Project Time that follows the speakers. While clouds are in most outdoor shots, using them as the main subject requires more consideration on the part of the photographer.
A social time follows the program.
Visitors are asked to pay $5 that can be applied toward the annual membership of $30 if application is made by the next meeting. Among the benefits of membership are discounts on photography classes, special gifts and giveaways from sponsors, field trips, and the right to show photos at Club exhibits.
The Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meets at the Audubon Center & Sanctuary at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren.
Contact Club president Suzette Paduano at (716) 763-9492 or suzettepaduano@yahoo.com for more information, or visit the Club blog at http://jasphotoclub.wordpress.com.
” width=”460″ height=”306″ class=”size-full wp-image-777″ /> “Indoor Home Portraits” will be the subject of Jon Elder’s presentation at the Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting on Thursday, March 14. The professional photographer normally takes people’s portraits but enjoys getting creative, too, as seen in this photograph of a train engine.“Members’ Favorite Images” to be Topic of Audubon Photo Club Meeting February 13, 2013
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Photo caption: “Members’ Favorite Images” will be the subject at the Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting on Thursday, February 21. Shown here is Laurel Austin-Smith’s photograph of a glimpse of spring to come.
Jamestown, NY – Three members presenting their favorite images will be the program at the next Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting.
On Thursday, February 21, members Bonnie Bowen, Laurel Austin-Smith, and Bob Gibbon will present and talk about some of their favorite photographs and how they were taken. At the 6:30 p.m. meeting, they will describe how the shots were approached, techniques used and any post-shot treatment in the digital darkroom.
These three members have been shooting for years; all enjoy exploring the great outdoors and have different directions in outdoor photography. Their favorite images range from flowers and macro work to landscape and long telephoto bird photography.
“Negative Space” is the theme for the Project Time that follows the speakers, building on last month’s camera tech presentation. Negative space is everything but the subject in a picture. How this non-subject material is handled can either help to bring the subject out or confuse the viewer as to what is the subject.
Tips for foul weather shooting is the technical “Camera Corner” part of the meeting: don’t let the weather stop you from getting great shots.
A social time follows the program and will include some recent photography books to peruse that have arrived in the county library.
Visitors are asked to pay $5 that can be applied toward the annual membership of $30 if application is made by the next meeting. Among the benefits of membership are discounts on photography classes, special gifts and giveaways from sponsors, field trips, and the right to show photos at Club exhibits.
The Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meets at the Audubon Center & Sanctuary at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. Meetings are usually the second Thursday of the month; the February meeting was moved in recognition of Valentine’s Day.
Contact Club president Suzette Paduano at (716) 763-9492 or suzettepaduano@yahoo.com for more information, or visit the Club blog at http://jasphotoclub.wordpress.com.
Meeting rescheduled! February 7, 2013
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The February Meeting is rescheduled to February 21st…all in the name of love! Happy Valentine’s Day and see you all a week later.
“Selling Your Photos” is Topic of Audubon Photo Club Meeting November 5, 2012
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“Selling Your Photos” will be the subject at the Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting on Thursday, November 8. Shown here is Cathleen Abers-Kimball’s photograph of a honey bee on a Globe Thistle.
Jamestown, NY – Members presenting various avenues for selling photographs will be the program at the next Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting.
On Thursday, November 8, member Cathleen Abers-Kimball will lead a varied discussion on ways to make some money from your photo hobby. At the 6:30 p.m. meeting, she will discuss the aspects of selling photos online through microstock photo bank sites. Abers-Kimball is the primary graphic designer at 2ndLook Graphic Design in Jamestown, New York, offering graphic and website design services, business identity and advertising art.
Several other members will add their experiences with selling photos in venues such as consignment shops, restaurant and gallery exhibits, outdoor street fairs and even an at-home portrait studio. They know that just getting your work on display somewhere is exhilarating; having someone appreciate the effect your photo had on them enough to purchase one is icing on the cake.
“Diamond crop” is the theme for the Project Time that follows the speakers, building on last month’s how to do this crop in imaging programs. This unconventional crop can create quite lively compositions.
Panoramic cropping is the technical “Camera Corner” part of the meeting. This continues a series of ideas to get members to think imaginatively.
A social time follows the program and will include a previewing device for better seeing of picture cropping effects on one’s computer monitor.
Visitors are asked to pay $5 that can be applied toward the annual membership of $30 if application is made by the next meeting. Among the benefits of membership are discounts on photography classes, special gifts and giveaways from sponsors, field trips, and the right to show photos at Club exhibits.
The Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meets at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary at 1600 Riverside Road, off Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren.
Contact Club president Suzette Paduano at (716) 763-9492 or suzettepaduano@yahoo.com for more information, or visit the Club blog at http://jasphotoclub.wordpress.com.
“Members’ Favorite Images” is Topic of Audubon Photo Club Meeting October 4, 2012
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Jamestown, NY – Three members presenting their favorite images will be the program at the next Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting.
On Thursday, October 11, members Julie Nelson, Ashley Whitmore, and Leo McCray will present and talk about some of their favorite photographs and how they were taken. At the 6:30 p.m. meeting, they will describe how the shots were approached, techniques used and any post-shot treatment in the digital darkroom.
These three members have been shooting for years; all enjoy exploring the great outdoors and have different directions in outdoor photography. Their favorite images range from flowers and macro work to landscape and long telephoto bird photography.
Julie Nelson was given her first camera at age five and has been taking pictures ever since. She was a yearbook photographer at Southwestern High School and took every photography class offered at Jamestown Community College. Now she enjoys learning new photography techniques with the Jamestown Audubon Photography Club.
Ashley Whitmore, Nelson’s daughter, was given a kids camera early on and also caught the photo bug. Deciding to get into photography, she received a digital camera as a high school graduation present and progressed with photography classes in college. Currently she sells prints of her nature photos and enjoys occasional wedding photography.
Leo McCray’s memories of a camera go back to a Kodak Baby Brownie at the age of five, snapping away at kittens and flowers. His fascination with photography only grew. After retirement, attending workshops and seminars honed his skills. He finds editing and printing his photos make his hobby more exciting.
“Fungi” is the theme for the Project Time that follows the speakers, building on last month’s macro and close-up photography presentation. This subject requires the photographer to deal with small subjects and consider how the background is rendered while keeping the subject sharp.
Creative Cropping Tips is the technical “Camera Corner” part of the meeting. These are unconventional ideas to get members to think imaginatively.
A social time follows the program and will include a show-off of various styles of members’ tripods.
Visitors are asked to pay $5 that can be applied toward the annual membership of $30 if application is made by the next meeting. Among the benefits of membership are discounts on photography classes, special gifts and giveaways from sponsors, field trips, and the right to show photos at Club exhibits.
The Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meets at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary at 1600 Riverside Road, off Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren.
Contact Club president Suzette Paduano at (716) 763-9492 or suzettepaduano@yahoo.com for more information, or visit the Club blog at http://jasphotoclub.wordpress.com.
“Macro Photography” is Topic of Audubon Photo Club Meeting September 10, 2012
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Jamestown, NY – “Macro Photography” is the topic at this week’s Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting.
On Thursday, September 13, at 6:30 p.m. Club member Skip Park will talk about macro or close-up photography with a point and shoot camera. He will show a variety of very close-up images of insects, snowflakes and other tiny things that caught his eye. He will discuss how the images were taken and how you can do it yourself.
Skip Park has been shooting macro photographs for many years. Since he was very young, he has been fascinated by nature. For the last 30 years he has worked in the gas and oil industry. His job as a gas well tender has allowed him ample opportunity to observe this part of nature, which became his subject matter when he got involved with photography. Through macro photography and microscopy he has been able to record and share with others the small wonders of nature.
There will also be additional short presentations on macro lenses for DSLR cameras and using telephoto lenses for near macro work.
“Rows in Nature” is the topic for the image critique that begins after the speaker. This topic was intended to get members out into the field and to think about all the different types of images that appear in rows, from farmer-planted fields to tree bark and close-ups of grass veins. Clearly, the more you look, the more you see.
A social time follows the program.
Visitors are asked to pay $5 that can be applied toward the annual membership of $25 if application is made by the next meeting. Among the benefits of membership are discounts on photography classes, special gifts and giveaways from sponsors, field trips, and the right to show photos at Club exhibits.
The Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meets at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary at 1600 Riverside Road, off Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren.
Contact Club president Suzette Paduano at (716) 763-9492 or suzettepaduano@yahoo.com for more information, or visit the Club blog at http://jasphotoclub.wordpress.com.
