May 4, 2025 Sunday, 10:00 to 11:15 AM
Educational Materials
MARCH EVENING COLLEGE: BUILDING YOUR PORTFOLIO WORKSHOP
July 12 @ 3:58 am
For anyone who may someday want to exhibit some of their prints, this is a must-have experience training program. Valuable tips for approaching a gallery or exhibition. Will clarify as to what you are doing as a photographer.
How often have you been asked for an artist’s bio or a portfolio (or both)? Was doing it a form of hell on earth, or an easy cruise down the Danube? Come to Eric’s talk and learn about the process, contents, and organization of your portfolio/ bio.
If you want to impress a gallerist or a curator, there are some do’s and don’ts. The bare facts of your accomplishments are not enough and writing too much is also a turn-off … gallerists just do not have the time.
I am going to walk you through my actual portfolio and then YOU are going to vote thumbs up or down — and will have to explain your reasons.
PRESENTER: ERIC HATCH
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS: There are two exercises. First, you are to shorten the original portfolio by two images. Which two do you remove, and why? Second, you are to replace the empty spaces with two new photos from the set below. Allow 20 minutes to remove and replace. Discussion: Why did you choose these particular images?
Then: Consider what your choices say about you as a photographer? Do they increase or diminish the unity of the portfolio? Will they catch the eye of a gallery owner or a curator?
If time permits, vote on the best portfolio. Vote by scoring each portfolio with one to five points. Again if time permits, justify your choices. Criteria are coherence, impact, storytelling, color palette.
BIO: Eric Hatch has been a writer, teacher, business consultant, and for the past 22 years a fine art photographer.
hatchphotoartistry@gmail.com
MAJOR EXHIBITS:
GLACIERS IN RETREAT 3 SHOWINGS, ONE AT HOOD MUSEUM, DARTMOTH COLLEGE.
FACES OF ADDICTION 5 SHOWINGS INCLUDING IN OHIO STATE OFFICE BUILDING, ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE CAPITOL BUILDING’. 6 PIECES ARE ON PERMANENT DISPLAY AT HOOD MUSEUM.
HARD TIMES FOR THESE TIMES ARCHITECTURE EXPRESING THE MOOD OF THE American POST INDUSTRIAL EXISTENCE.
THIS SPRING: GENEVA SWITZERLAND AT INVITATION BY FORMER AMBASSADOR TO NORWAY. NO TITLED YET, BUT A PORTRAIT OF A PHOTOGRAPHER AT AGE 79
“I stand on the brink. My work explores the fragility of the world we
live in and is the result of what I have seen, felt, and experienced. I
gravitate to wild outdoor places where the earth is actively changing. I
intuitively find patterns and relationships in the rocks, glaciers, valleys
and the life that clings to them. I see patterns everywhere and
photograph them. Having defective eyesight since birth, I’m unable to
see much detail, and that in turn attracts me to dynamic compositions.”
EVENING COLLEGE CLASSES ARE ONLINE
For our members current on dues, guests’ new members.
MARCH 11TH 6:30 – 7:45 PM EST
Cost: TONIGHT’S CLASS IS OFFERED WITHOUT A FEE. SOME CLASSES WILL HAVE A FEE.
Copying any classroom content in any format is prohibited by copyright law.
Registration: EVENT REGISTRATION IS NOW AT https://www.Ohio Valley Camera Club First, JOIN UNDER MEMBERSHIP. Navigate to Events Calendar. If having difficulties write ovccrs@gmail.com providing the class name, your name, your email, and # of guests. and names.
Link to attend: will be sent the day before. Check for it after 4:00 PM. Did not receive it: write: ovccrs@gmail.com and provide your membership status: member current on dues; guest, new member.
EXPOSURE MONTGOMERY – Longest Running Amateur Photo Competition in Area. Entries Due March 3 through 28.
Now in its 37th year – takes place on Sunday, April 6, starting at 1:00 p.m. (awards presentation at 2:30 p.m.) in Montgomery. The event is presented by the Montgomery Arts Commission and is open to beginners and serious amateurs alike.
The event is sponsored by Pella Windows and Doors!
Get your photos ready!
Photographers may submit up to three photos from March 3 – 28.
Entry Form at https://www.montgomeryohio.gov/exposure-montgomery-photo-competition/
2025 Judges are:
- Allie Blankenship Cincinnati Art Museum
- Arabeth Balasko Cincinnati Museum Center
- H. Michael Sanders Professor Emeritus UC Blue Ash
The judges look for photos that capture technical brilliance, originality, or a unique point of view and are chosen from both adult and student (high school or below) categories.
Up to 10 winners in the student category and up to 10 winners in the adult category are awarded $100 each.
In addition to the exhibit and awards presentation on Sunday, April 6, the public is invited to a preview reception on Saturday, April 5 from 12 to 4 p.m.
The Montgomery Arts Commission is a group of citizen volunteers who support and foster an appreciation of the visual and performing arts by producing community-wide arts events offered year-round for all ages, most of which are free.
Please join us! We would love to see your works of art!
Julie Machon,
Staff Liaison to the Montgomery Arts Commission
July 12 @ 3:58 am
Entry Information
- Each entry must be an original photograph of the competitor’s own creation.
- Entries must be in photographic medium: black and white, color or experimental.
- Each entry must be securely mounted on a stiff backing suitable for hanging.
- Matting/mounting is required for a photograph to be exhibited. Unmatted/unmounted photographs will be judged but are ineligible for exhibition.
- Dimensions of each entry, including the matting, must be at least 8” x 10” but not more than 16” x 20”.
- The entry form must be clearly visible and affixed securely to the entry’s backing material signifying the proper direction to hang the photo.
- Entries in frames and/or under glass will not be accepted.
- Entries signed or otherwise identified on the photograph’s front will be eliminated from consideration.
- No more than 3 entries per competitor will be accepted.
- Any entry displaying subject matter deemed by the judging panel or the Arts Commission as unsuitable for public display to an audience of all ages shall be rejected for all purposes of the competition.
Entry Fee
A non-refundable entry fee of $5.00 (student) or $10.00 (adult) is required for EACH entry. Cash, checks (payable to the City of Montgomery) and Visa/MC, American Express or Discover are all accepted.
Payment can be made when the photo is dropped off at City Hall.
For additional information, call 513-891-2424.
OVCC MARCH MEETING: Program: Botswana Competition: Leading Lines
July 12 @ 3:58 am
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE, IF AWAY.
TO ATTEND IN PERSON CLICK ATTEND BELOW. IF YOU LIVE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AWAY YOU MAY CHOOSE TO VIEW ONLINE, OR COME AND SOCIALIZE. WRITE ME AT OVCCRS@GMAIL.COM BEFORE 3:00 PM ON MEETING DATE. INDICATION OF ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT SITE WILL NOT GET YOU THE LINK.
Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 3PM ON OUR MEETING DATE.
PRESENTATION: BOTSWANA: FRED HAASER
Botswana is every photographers dream photo shoot for a Safari. While on safari you will be in a modified Toyota truck with full view of animals such an elephants, giraffes, hippopotamus, crocodiles, lions, gazelle, baboons, 500 species of colorful birds, and many other animals. From the top of the bed of the truck you will be within 20 to 30 feet of full grown lions with nothing between the animals and your camera lens. Out in the bush you’ll spend the night in canvas tents and travel perhaps 750 km during your journey. Photographing in Botswana is the trip of a lifetime.
COMPETITION-CRITIQUE: LEADING LINES RICH SEARS, JUDGE. Leading Lines can be natural or human-made. where human-made or natural lines. They lead the viewer’s eyes through a photograph to the subject or the heart of the image. Leading lines are a compositional element that can be used across all kinds of photography, from portraits to landscape shots.
SUBMIT UP TO THREE IMAGES – LANDSCAPE: 2800 X 1800p/ PORTRAIT 1800 X 1200p IN JPEG FORMAT TO: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/Hmcnv6/12345
FINE PRINT: RENAME FILE: as an example: #1 #2 #3 Tom Brown Landscape Grandeur.
DEADLINE : SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH AT MIDNIGHT
LOCATION: EVENDALE BELL TOWER ARTS PAVILION -LOWER LEVEL. Located at 3270 Glendale Milford Rd (TURN ONTO KINGSPORT DRIVE} near Reading Rd (US 42)
BIOS:
FRED HAASER started out in Photography as a young teenager using a Polaroid Swinger, moved to full 35 mm film kit in 1980, and then digital in 2000. Today he is a serious amateur photographer using pro equipment traveling on-location in search of the best images possible.
Fred retired in 2016 after a 36-year career as an engineering manager developing 3 gas turbines for GE Aviation in Cincinnati. He is now Co-Organizer of the Ohio Valley Camera Club (OVCC), and working to capture images at all 62 US National Parks having completed 42 currently, and with 12 more planned for 2020. See more of Fred’s work at: https://500px.com/fredhaaser
RICH SEARS As Organizer I maintain an exceptionally active club, emphasizing strong educational options, activities and socializing. I seek varying photographic opportunities and learning. I enjoy nature photography, landscape, wildlife, macro, infrared and existing light.
I worked for the Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, NY. Later in the Cincinnati area I opened and managed a popular photofinishing lab and a portrait studio. Portraiture, High School Seniors and Weddings,
SESSION 6: IMAGE STORAGE, WORKFLOW AND BACKING UP YOUR IMAGES
May 18th 1:30 to 4:00 PM
Introduction to and Understanding Photography Series
July 12 @ 3:58 am
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 backing up your images. 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/Photo Files
- Processing Workflow
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 & Backing Up Your Photos
The class will be conducted on-line. An email with Zoom link information will be sent out a few days prior to the session. Join the Zoom session 15 minutes early, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This extra time will allow you time to resolve most software issues or figure out the controls for your camera and mic.
TUITION Watch our entire series of six comprehensive (Really) classes for only $30. Or select which individual classes you wish to watch for only $10 per class. Series purchase includes previous recordings and pdf copy of scripts.
Download the Zoom app and be ready when the meeting starts to avoid any delays in attending.
SESSION 5: CAMERA SETTINGS FOR SPECIFIC IMAGES, PART 2 OF 2
MAY 11TH 1:30 TO 4:OO PM
Introduction to and Understanding Photography Series
July 12 @ 3:58 am
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 & Backing Up Your Photos
The class will be conducted on-line. An email with Zoom link information will be sent out a few days prior to the session. Join the Zoom session 15 minutes early, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This extra time will allow you time to resolve most software issues or figure out the controls for your camera and mic.
TUITION: Watch our entire series of six comprehensive classes for only $30. Or select which individual classes you wish to watch for only $10 per class. Series purchase includes previous recordings and pdf copies of scripts.
Download the Zoom app and be ready when the meeting starts to avoid any delays in attending.
SESSION 4: COMPOSITION AND CAMERA SETTINGS FOR SPECIFIC SETUPS, PART 1 OF 2
APRIL 27TH 1:30 TO 4:00 PM
Introduction to and Understanding Photography Series
July 12 @ 3:58 am
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 & Backing Up Your Photos
The class will be conducted on-line. An email with Zoom link information will be sent out a few days prior to the session. Join the Zoom session 15 minutes early, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This extra time will allow you time to resolve most software issues or figure out the controls for your camera and mic.
TUITION Watch our entire series of six comprehensive (Really) classes for only $30. Or select which individual classes you wish to watch for only $10 per class. Series purchase includes previous recordings and pdf copys of scripts.
Download the Zoom app and be ready when the meeting starts to avoid any delays in attending.
SESSION 3: EXPOSURE, PART 2
Sunday, April 6th, 1:30 to 4:00 PM ONLINE
Introduction to and Understanding Photography
July 12 @ 3:58 am
Following Parts all starting at 1:30 PM: April 27th May 11th May 18th
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 (Part 1)
- Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
- Image Storage Workflow & Backing Up Your Photos
TUITION Watch our entire series of six comprehensive classes for only $30. Or select which individual classes you wish to watch for only $10 per class. Series purchase includes links to view previously recorded parts and pdf copies of scripts.
The class will be conducted on-line. An email with Zoom link information will be sent out a few days prior to the session. Join the Zoom session 15 minutes early, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This extra time will allow you time to resolve most software issues or figure out the controls for your camera and mic.
Download the Zoom app and be ready when the meeting starts to avoid any delays in attending.
SESSION 2: EXPOSURE, PART 1
Sunday, March 23rd 1:30 to 4:00 PM ONLINE
Introduction to and Understanding Photography Series
July 12 @ 3:58 am
This is the second of six classes on 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:
- Exposure
- Aperture (Depth of Field, Bokeh & Hyperfocal Distance)
- ISO (Noise)
- Shutter Speed (and being Artistic)
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 & Backing Up Your Photos
TUITION Watch our entire series of six comprehensive classes for only $30. Or select which individual classes you wish to watch for only $10 per class. Series package includes link to view previous recordings and pdf copy of scripts.
The class will be conducted on-line. An email with Zoom link information will be sent out a few days prior to the session. Join the Zoom session 15 minutes early, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This extra time will allow you time to resolve most software issues or figure out the controls for your camera and mic.
Download the Zoom app and be ready when the meeting starts to avoid any delays in attending.
SIXTH ANNUAL INTRODUCTION TO AND UNDERSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHY SIX PART SERIES – SESSION 1
Our popular Sixth Annual Presentation. Part 1 Sunday, MARCH 16, 2025 1:30 TO 4:00 PM EST. Following Parts all starting at 1:30 PM: March 23rd April 6th April 27th May 11th May 18th
This is the first of six comprehensive classes on An Introduction to and Understanding of Photography. A total of 14 to 15 hours. 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 how to backup images. 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 Photography?
- A Short History of Photography
- Why Photography? Why Do It At All?
- A Few Words About Equipment
- It’s All About the Light! Really!
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 & Backing Up Your Photos
TUITION Watch our entire series of six comprehensive (Really) classes for only $30. Or select which individual classes you wish to watch for only $10 per class.
The class will be conducted on-line.
An email with Zoom link information will be sent out a few days prior to the session. Join the Zoom session 15 minutes early, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This extra time will allow you time to resolve most software issues or figure out the controls for your camera and mic.
Download the Zoom app and be ready when the meeting starts to avoid any delays in attending.