Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society Spring Show Photographers are welcome: Best time is 10-11:00am on Sunday April 10. Tripods are okay.
“How to Take Better Orchid Photos” including Smartphone cameras: 1:00pm on Sunday march 26.
See many award-winning, beautiful, and exotic orchids Buy a wide variety of orchids and supplies on-site Get orchid information and advice from experts – renowned growers & American Orchid Society accredited Orchid Judges.
Location: The Boy Scouts of America Achievement Building, 10078 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 BY ENTRANCE TO GORMAN HERITAGE FARM
Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues. This class is a bit longer than previous classes in order to cover Lightroom usage.
This is the sixth of six classes of An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will be presented over the six sessions will cover the early history of photography, exposure, composition, camera settings for specific images, and an introduction to Lightroom. The class is intended for beginners to intermediate level photographers. Even if you have been around photography for years you will learn something new in these sessions.
Today’s session will cover:
Image Storage System
Some Words on Backing Up Data Files
Processing Work Flow
Intro to Adobe Lightroom
The six session series will cover:
Introduction to Photography
Exposure, Part 1
Exposure, Part 2
Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups (Part 1)
Limited to our Event Members current on dues, their Guest (2x) and to our New Trial Members. Four Years Running: Over 60 Events Annually. For more information Contact Rich Sears at: [email protected]
Meeting Location: MASON, OHIO. Mason United Methodist Church, 6315 S. Mason Montgomery Rd. Easy Access off I-71 and I-75. Near North-West corner of Tylersville and Mason-Montgomery Roads.
ENTRANCE: Enter church property off Tylersville Road -Driveway with yard signs 400 ft. west of Mason-Montgomery Rd. Church Entrance is on North Side of their building. ENTER DOOR 2A, JUST LEFT OF MAIN ENTRANCE, INSIDE, FIRST DOOR ON LEFT.
ATTENDEES: ALL ATTENDEES SHOULD PLAN ON SUBMITTING IMAGES.
SPEAKER: SUSAN MILINKOVICH
CRITIQUE: ELEMENTS OF SEPARATION Knowing how to lead the viewer’s eye in and around your image with post-production techniques is powerful. The visual impact of what you change should be realistic and subtle, not over-powering. Using the knowledge that the eye will look first to the brightest area or the most stark, then, after assuring the subject is the brightest or most stark, consider leading the viewer by adjusting the brightness toward the subject. Other elements that can be applied are: contrast, focus/blur and texture – eyes are attracted to detail.
PRESENTATION: IMPROVING YOUR CREATIVITY THROUGH SELF EXPRESSION “Creative self-expression in art is not about what one may have in common with others. It is about what makes one unique and different from others”. ~Guy Tal
We do not make our best work looking at what others are doing, but rather by following whatever thread of curiosity is ours and ours alone. Creativity gives you the freedom to pursue any subject, create in any style, and do anything that you want. Learn how to tune in to what you connect with in the landscape and how to translate that photographically to visually communicate that experience with others.
SUSAN MILINKOVICH BIO: Susan Milinkovich began photographing with her father when she got her first Brownie camera in elementary school. Her dad gave her the gift of “seeing” a photograph and both parents gave her a love of nature and an appreciation for the beauty to be found in our everyday world. While Susan enjoys capturing the larger landscapes, it is the intimate details of a landscape, structure or flower that draws her attention. Susan has participated in exhibits at Pop Revolution, Middletown Art Center, the Cincinnati Nature Center and Mohawk Gallery as part of Cincinnati’s PhotoFocus. Susan teaches classes and workshops on composition, light, macro and close-up photography, abstract photography, color theory, still life, and focus stacking.
FINE PRINT: We can only guarantee critiquing your first image IF You Rename Your File Accordingly: it includes FIRST, your priority number 1, 2 or 3. Then your NAME, and Title of your image. NAME is required only for administrative Purposes. For Example: “1 Jones D Shadows” Deadline for submitting images will be 10:00 PM of the Friday prior to our meeting.
IMAGE SIZING: reduce all images to Resolution of seventy-two, and, for horizontal images 1440 pixels wide. For vertical images 930 pixels high. • OFF TOPIC IMAGES will be deleted at the request of several members
Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues. Once you sign up the link will show up at the right side of this announcement under the on-line notice.
This weekend is the start of Daylight Savings Time, we Spring Forward on our clocks one hour. Remember to do so or you won’t be on-time!
This is the fifth of six classes of An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will be presented over the six sessions will cover the early history of photography, exposure, composition, camera settings for specific images, and an introduction to Lightroom. The class is intended for beginners to intermediate level photographers. Even if you have been around photography for years you will learn something new in these sessions.
Today’s session will cover:
Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
The six session series will cover:
Introduction to Photography
Exposure, Part 1
Exposure, Part 2
Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups (Part 1)
Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
Image Storage Workflow & Intro to Lightroom
Attend any or all of the classes!
The class will be conducted on-line with each session following one week after the prior session. A link to a pdf copy of the presentation will be emailed after each session to attendees.
Upon entering give everyone time to take a shot from the back, before proceeding into the Sanctuary.
Bring a tripod and cable release for higher quality images.
Please give consideration to making a donation to Mother of God Church for their hospitality.
JOIN US FOR LUNCH AFTERWARDS AT Cock and Bull Restaurant near by. Mention your interest in Comment Section.
Historic 19th-century church with dramatic architecture, twin towers, stained glass & murals. Timing chosen to take advantage of Christmas decorations which will still be present.
Mother of God Parish is a parish church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington, Kentucky. Italian Renaissance Revival structure. The building was dedicated on September 10, 1871. This, their third building, sported a large portico supported by four Corinthian columns, two large towers and a central dome topped with a lantern and cupola. In 1875 a magnificent Koehnken Organ was installed in the church balcony. The official title of the parish is The Assumption of Mary, Mother of God, Parish. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography six-part program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues.
This is the fourth of six classes of An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will be presented over the six sessions will cover the early history of photography, exposure, composition, camera settings for specific images, and an introduction to Lightroom. The class is intended for beginners to intermediate level photographers. Even if you have been around photography for years you will learn something new in these sessions.
Today’s session will cover:
What is Composition
Composition Rules & Elements
More Rules of Photography
Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 1)
The six session series will cover:
Introduction to Photography
Exposure, Part 1
Exposure, Part 2
Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups (Part 1)
Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
Image Storage Workflow & Intro to Lightroom
Attend any or all of the classes!
The class will be conducted on-line. A link to a pdf copy of the presentation will be emailed after each session to attendees.
Please join my meeting 15 minutes early, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This extra time will allow you time to resolve most software issues or figuring out the controls for your camera and mic.
“LIMITED TO DUES PAYING MEMBERS OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY” JOIN TODAY, SEE BELOW.
Thursday, February 23rd , 6:30 to 7:45 DEBRIEF SESSION ONLINE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Day of Event 4:00 PM. Sorry there will be no one available afterwards to assist you.
HOST: RICH SEARS.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE Tuesday, February 21st, AT MIDNIGHT
THEME: LEADING THE VIEWER’S EYES BY SPECIFIC STEPS Images in which you lead the viewer’s eye into your photograph along a pre-planned path through how you composed it and/or steps you took in processing. Excluded are images that simply separate the subject (for instance, brighten the subject only).
Those participating are asked to review all photos in the album, and formulate questions for the photo creator. Those registered for the event will receive an e-mail from RICH SEARS with a link to join the meeting from 6:30 – 7:45 PM.
The meeting will be an open-mic group discussion about the photos captured with the goal of encouraging and helping improve our work. **PLEASE BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS YOUR IMAGES ( where were they taken, camera settings, post processes and why you chose the specific image )
SUBMITTING YOUR IMAGES: Submit up to 3 images. Resize photo: · Resolution 72 · Horizontal Images 1440 pixels wide OR · Vertical Images 930 pixels high To upload your photos, · Rename your file: · #1 for first priority, #2 for second priority and #3 for third priority.
Based on the number of participants we may need to limit the number of photos shown during the debrief. #3 would be dropped for all participants in this case. First Name, then last Initial (for example – Joel , B. )
· Title Your Images · Enter Your Camera Setting Information Upon Uploading in ‘ CAPTIONS” · Upload your images by navigating to EVENT LISTING, then go to ‘ PHOTOS · And click on “Add Photos” · Lens used (for example 70-200mm) AND focal length of shot (90mm) · ISO · aperture · shutter speed · exposure compensation, if used · filters, if used · post processing techniques of note
The meeting will be an open-mic group discussion about the photos captured with the goal of encouraging and helping improve our work. **PLEASE BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS YOUR IMAGES ( where were they taken, camera settings, post processes and why you chose the specific image )**
This is a Dues Paying Members and Trial Members Only Event. Questions on membership should be directed to Rich Sears – [email protected] SEE BELOW
LOCATION: Mason United Methodist Church, 6315 Mason Montgomery Rd. Can enter off Tylersville Rd. first driveway west of Mason Montgomery Rd. Enter through first door to left of Portico, then first door inside on your left.
PRESENTOR: DAVID SHAW – a full-time professional outdoor photographer, writer, and workshop leader based in Fairbanks Alaska and Denver Co. SEE BIO BELOW
PRESENTATION: In this live web presentation, professional photographer and workshop leader David W. Shaw will discuss how knowledge of your subject can play a vital role in creating a successful image. Drawing on his years as a wildlife biologist, Dave will explain how a deep understanding of the wildlife and landscapes you photograph will help you create more compelling images.
FINE PRINT: We can only guarantee critiquing your first image IF You Rename Your File Accordingly: it includes FIRST, your priority number 1, 2 or 3. Then your NAME, and Title of your image. NAME is required only for administrative Purposes. For Example: “1 Jones D Shadows” Deadline for submitting images will be 10:00 PM of the Friday prior to our meeting.
IMAGE SIZING: reduce all images to Resolution of seventy-two, and, for horizontal images 1440 pixels wide. For vertical images 930 pixels high. • OFF TOPIC IMAGES will be deleted at the request of several members
DAVID SHAW BIO: David W. Shaw is a full-time professional outdoor photographer, writer, and workshop leader. His images and articles have been published in hundreds of magazines and books around the world. Dave leads a series of popular photography workshops and tours in Alaska, Africa, South America, and the lower 48. He is fortunate to split his time between Alaska and Colorado, two states with abundant photo opportunities. www.david-w-shaw.com www.explore.david-w-shaw.com Curiously exploring the world through photography, natural history, and adventure.
**Why become an Event Member of Ohio Valley Club? Answer: Over 22 hours Educational programming by mid-April; Your images positively critiqued monthly by professionals; OVCC arranges opportunities to exhibit and sell your art; Arrange over 60 events annually, Meet together and socialize. 2nd Half Year Dues: $17
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH AT 2:30 PM DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IMAGES FOR JUDGING, SATURDAY, FEB 18TH AT MIDNIGHT.
We are especially pleased to have received an invitation from Mapleknoll Retirement Village in Springdale to resume our Exhibition, post Covid, including a nine week Spring Exhibition/Sale and a six week Fall Exhibition of OVCC photographs.
While participating in the Exhibition is limited to our Event dues paying Members and current Trial Members (dues are just $17 through June, and $30, July to June. GESH, Sell a Print, and come out ahead after dues, let alone the value of education and activities). Another of several reasons to become an Event Member. Write Rich at [email protected] for more information.
EVENT/TRIAL MEMBERS – REGISTRATION. Send a note you are intending to enter artwork, your name, phone # and email address to: rich at [email protected] Also acknowledge your images will be titled. THEN YOU WILL RECEIVE LINK TO UPLOAD YOUR IMAGES.
IMAGES MUST BE TITLED, “YOUR NAME AND TITLE OF PRINT”
Event/Trial members may submit up to five digital images for judging. JPEG or JPG, 72 dpi, landscape 1440 wide or vertical 930 high. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IMAGES IS FEBRUARY 18 MIDNIGHT. IMAGES ACCEPTED TO BE ANNOUNCED FEBRUARY 28.
As one of your prints sales, you may elect to bring in a duplicate print for sale.
“As a pioneering community for 170 years, Maple Knoll continues to enjoy a reputation of excellence, serving older adults with innovation, integrity, respect, security, and choice. Through Maple Knoll Village, The Knolls of Oxford, and Maple Knoll Outreach Services for Seniors, we assist 33,415 individuals.”
Our multi-theme exhibit this Spring consists of: Artistic Imagery or Landscapes or and any subject matter that has to do with Cincinnati landmarks, people, history, etc. will be acceptable. Crossing the river is permitted as long as it says Cincinnati in the overall theme.
Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography six-part program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues.
This is the third of six classes of An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will be presented over the six sessions will cover the early history of photography, exposure, composition, camera settings for specific images, and an introduction to Lightroom. The class is intended for beginners to intermediate level photographers. Even if you have been around photography for years you will learn something new in these sessions.
Today’s session will cover:
Auto, Program, Aperture, Shutter, & Manual Camera Modes
Equivalent Exposure Values
Using the Different Exposure Metering Modes
Setting White Balance, What is 18% Gray?
Exposure Compensation
Understanding Focusing
Histograms
Different Exposure Techniques(ETTR)
Putting It Altogether
The six session series will cover:
Introduction to Photography
Exposure, Part 1
Exposure, Part 2
Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups
Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
Image Storage Workflow & Intro to Lightroom
Attend any or all of the classes!
The class will be conducted on-line with each session following one week after the prior session. A pdf copy of the presentation will be emailed after each session to attendees.
Please note that Sessions 4, 5, and 6 will be held in March as I will be traveling in February.
Please join my meeting 15 minutes early, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This extra time will allow you time to resolve most software issues or figuring out the controls for your camera and mic.
