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The Ohio Valley Camera Club considers ourselves very fortunate in being able to bring to our members and the public in greater Cincinnati, northern Kentucky, Indiana, Dayton and Columbus and areas in between a fine educational opportunity presented by an acclaimed photographer and educator, BLAKE RUDIS, f. 64 Academy.
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Won’t you join us from your home on Monday June 29, 2020 – 6:00 – 8:30PM

TWO STEP REGISTRATION PROCESS – MEMBERS Steps 1 & 2
NON-MEMBERS Step 2 Only

1. First Indicate Below Your Attending So OVCC Knows.
2. Actual REGISTRATON: https://www.bigmarker.com/f64-academy/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club-Presentation

Blake Rudis Will Critique and Demonstrate Adjustments In Photo Shop see below.

ABOUT THIS WEBINAR:
Have you ever wondered what makes the viewer’s jaw drop when they see a photo they like? A few answers that come to mind are probably Composition, Color, Subject Matter, or even Shape & Form.

But, what if I told you the answer is you. Yes, you! As simple as that sounds it makes all the difference.

In this Live Event, we will dive deep into the emotive side of photography. We will discuss how to find yourself in your work so you can harness your passion while making your best images ever. We will then look at user-submitted photos and transform them with subliminal artistic decisions that will help take them to the next level.

It doesn’t matter if you are an absolute beginner, or if you’ve been into photography for decades. There will be something for everyone! Come with an open mind and a notebook of questions!

► TO SUBMIT A PHOTO FOR CONSIDERATION FOR SECOND HALF OF THIS PRESENTATION, please use this link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/9dva8MZh80x5myVKDl2U

***PLEASE HAVE ALL SUBMISIONS IN BY JUNE 24TH.
AGENDA:
• Session 1: Finding You In Your Work: ~40 minutes
• Session 1 Q & A ~15 Minutes
• 10 Minute Break
• Session 2: Member Critique/Edit Sessions: ~40 minutes
• Session 2 Q & A ~15 Minutes
• Conclusion and Closing Remarks
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BLAKE RUDIS
Creator of f.64 Academy and f.64 Elite
Blake Rudis is a classically trained artist who started as a painter, transitioned into printmaking and sculpture, and finally decided to double down on his love for photography. He incorporates his knowledge of aesthetics and color theory in his photography courses and is known for his acclaimed Photoshop® workflow.

Blake is a self-published author and is an independent photo educator. His past partnerships include Creative Live, Topaz Labs, Plotagraph Pro, and ON1.

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Pamela will be re-presenting her Macro Presentation she gave at our meeting in May 2020. This is definitely worth watching.

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://www.gotomeet.me/PamelaDeCamp/macro-photography

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412

Access Code: 569-758-253

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GoToMeeting Download Macro Photography: Getting Up Close and Personal!
Thu, Jun 18, 2020 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (EDT)

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VIA WEB CONFERENCING. LINK WILL BE SENT MORNING OF MEETING.

READ If Not a Dues Paying OVCC Member: This ONLINE presentation is for OVCC participating members only. Participating members have already paid our annual dues of $20 or are Trial Members. Join our club at: https://www.meetup.com/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club SEE LINK at upper right corner of landing page. THEN REGISTER Your Attendance Below and Send YOUR MEETUP NAME (e.g. Jane Smith) and mention June 17th Meeting to: [email protected] to be able to participate.

CHECK YOUR OVCC EMAIL THE MORNING OF THE PRESENTATION FOR LOGIN INFORMATION.

CRITIQUE: Nature Closeups or Macro in Your Backyard. I would like to see all attendees submit images.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM by Mark Kraus

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING IMAGES: Submit up to three images TO: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/Hmcnv6/12345

Members may submit up to three images in JPEG format. 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 last name, first initial and Title of your image. For Example: “1 Jones D Shadows” Deadline for submitting images will be 10:00 PM of the Friday prior to our meeting. • Sizing: reduce all images to Resolution of 72, 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.

MARKS KRAUS BIO: I am a Nature Photographer living in Cincinnati, Ohio. My passion is photographing wildlife indigenous to the Southern Ohio area. I have always loved doing things outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Now I bring many of those skills to my photography. I like to show views of wildlife many have not seen before. A good portion of my photos are taken at local parks around the greater Cincinnati area.

I have been photographing on and off for about 30 years. About 15 years ago I made photography a serious hobby, almost an addiction. Changed totally to digital 8 years ago and never looked back.

Mark has always loved Macro Photography Mark explains, “When I was starting out years ago, I couldn’t get enough of John Shaw books. I think his book Close-ups in Nature is what started my addiction. I also
like photographing any type of wildlife especially birds and small animals. If it gets me outdoors or in the woods, I will find something to photograph. And even if I do not get a shot, it will still be a
great day.”

Mark has won several awards over the years and have had images picked as top photos on the Nikonians web site for Macro and wildlife subjects. Link to Nikonians web Interview with Mark Kraus.

MARK’S WEBSITE: www.markkraus.us

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If you want to participate in this event, you should get your spot sooner than later to guarantee a spot. Cost is $22 per attendee. Preferably pay be check, we loose $2 if cc is used. Does your name on your check match your name with OVCC – if not change in your Profile – See Coment. Payment holds your spot. To pay by check attempt to register, ignore request to pay by cc, then mail your check per instructions below.

All non photographer guests are required to pay, simply because of the space limitations and Raptor, Inc. policy.

RAPTOR INC. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of local birds of prey via rehabilitation, education and research.

Visit the Raptor, Inc. complex, where their educational birds will be displayed for your photographic pleasure. Birds are perched and hand held by the handlers. Photographers are as close as 10-15 feet from the birds and have lots of time to shoot. Tripods and telephoto lenses of 200-400mm are recommended, however, not necessary. NO FLASH.

You need not me be a member to attend and you may bring a guest, but all attendees, including guests, must pay the fee. All monies are for the benefit of Raptor, Inc. to help them continue their great efforts.

Preferably pay by check made out to Ohio Valley Camera Club, mailed to 6691 Fox Hunt Ct. West Chester, Ohio 45069. Specify Date and Provide Email for possible contact.

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In 2020 the OVCC is planning to provide a host of training sessions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced photographers. Session 6 of 6 will be for beginners on the topics of

Image Storage & Workflow
Introduction to Lightroom

A link to the PDF file of the presentation will be emailed afterwards to those who signed up for this session.

This will be an on-line meeting using the GoToMeeting Application. If you missed our training session for this application you watch this 40 minute video recorded from that session at this link (yes, I know it is not Academy Award material, but you will get the basics).

WHEN YOU LOGIN TO GOTOMEETING PLEASE USE YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME (MIN FIRST LETTER) SO WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE, and KEEP YOUR MICS MUTED DURING THE SESSION TO REDUCE BACKGROUND NOISE AND FEEDBACK LOOPS.

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Intro to Photography Session 6 – Image Storage/Workflow & Introduction to Lightroom
Sat, Jun 13, 2020 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EDT)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/991664789

You can also dial in using your phone.
(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)

United States: +1 (224) 501-3412

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Meeting Access Code: 991-664-789

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Photo by Rich
IGNORE THE TIME ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED. THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED UNTIL SAID TIME SUFFICIENT FACILITIES WILL BE OPENED.

Background – We live just south of the Aviation Heritage region centered around Dayton, where Orville and Wilbur Wright made controlled powered flight a reality, and started their own commercial business to sell airplanes.

ITINERARY:

1. WRIGHT MODEL B FLYER FLIGHT – we will visit the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport hanger museum in Miamisburg south of Dayton and view a working reconstructed Model B Flyer – built to modern standards with modern materials and components. which visitors can arrange to fly in!

The Airport is also home to Wright “B” Flyer, Inc., a non-profit organization that maintains a hangar museum honoring the accomplishments of the Wright Brothers and operates growing fleet of “lookalike” reproductions, including a historically accurate and beautifully crafted replica of the Wright Brothers’ Model B airplane.

Last time here two of us arranged to fly. It was an absolute thrill. For $100 you can purchase membership and can reserve a short flight (more of a hop along the runway that will reach about 70 feet in altitude). INDICATE in the RSVP Comments if you also want to pay for a flight I will contact you once reservations can be made. It would be nice to get at least 2-3 persons in the air to allow ample photo opportunities for everyone. Call me for reservation information.

2. Huffman Prairie Interpretative Center (WPAFB Property) – the National Park Service operates a museum center dedicated to the brothers and their accomplishments. A Park Ranger will (hopefully) greet our group, and take us into a 30 minute video to provide background on the Wright Bros showing captured video of their early flights. After the video we will spend another 60 minutes viewing the other exhibits in the center, and then going outside to photograph the monument to the brothers and overlook to Huffman Prairie.

ADMISSION: FREE

Participants/Carpooling – this meetup will cover 90 miles round-trip with three stops. We will meet at the West Chester Mid-Pointe Library parking lot to arrange carpooling and then take off. Up to 2 guests are permitted.

INDICATE Below if you are willing to drive. If you elect to ride with someone here is the fair share price for riding (1 rider $13, 2 riders $9 each, 3 riders $7 each). Link to the maps Here.

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: As with all events posted on the OVCC Meetup board, in behalf of you, your family and all your other stakeholders, you understand the risks of such an event and accept entire responsibility and liability for your safety, welfare and losses, as well as those you register, indemnifying and holding OVCC organizers harmless. Your RSVP signifies you agree if you don’t, don’t participate.