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Photography spans a broad spectrum from casual snapshots to profoundly moving images. At one end are snaps that are taken largely to capture and preserve memories. At the other end are works of art.

The goal of this class is for you to:
Learn the concepts and techniques used to create beautiful
landscape photography.

How and when to use these concepts to create expressive
photographs.

Gain a better understanding of when and where to find fantastic light
and how to use it to use light to create mood.

Exploring Composition with a fresh approach, emphasizing concepts
of visual weight, balance, and Visual tension.

How to apply principles of graphic design.

Digital Processing: learn how to best use tonalities and color, for
every topic covered and Learn to understand the impact on your
viewers.

In this class we will take an intensive look both into creating a photograph and processing it in the digital darkroom. The goal of this class is to introduce you to concepts and techniques that may be new to you. And in so doing, the hope is to give you the opportunity to take the next steps in your photographic journey. Whether you think of yourself as an artist or not, my hope is that, if nothing else, you will start to think of your photographs as a means of personal expression. This is an exciting journey upon which to embark, a journey with abundant rewards.

Participants may forward three images for potential processing by Ralph. Images must be in RAW format. Deadline: Friday, February 19th.

BIO: Ralph Nordstrom California
At the start of a journey, one never knows where it will take you. For me, being an artist is the compass of my trek. By invitation from the Joshua Tree Institute for many years Ralph Nordstrom teaches two classes,” Mastering Landscape Photography and Fine Art Photography. But these two classes have completely transformed my photography. Now my approach to a photograph is not just to share a beautiful landscape but to express what I’m feeling. In an effort to share what I have discovered along the way I am now writing a book based primarily on the Mastering Landscape Photography class but also including elements from the Fine Arts… class. Ralph leads photography workshops in California, Oregon, and Utah.

Website: http://ralphnordstromphotography.com/
Individual Admission: $35. Couple: $49
REGISTRATION:

FIRST: BECOME A CURRENT MEMBER
New to Ohio Valley Camera Club: to participate simply join our club on a trial basis at no membership charge. Visit us at: https://www.meetup.com/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club/ and click on “Sign Up” in the upper right corner. Answer a few questions about your interests and skill level. Then to Register scroll down to this event and click on “Attend.”

OVCC has been one of the leading photography clubs in the southwestern Ohio region since 2005.

Already an OVCC Member: Need to be current on dues. Send note to Rich at [email protected].

SECOND: Before noon Wednesday, February 25th Send email indicating your name(s) and interest in attending to: [email protected]. In Subject line enter: “OVCC Seminar” Your will receive an invoice, then payment via credit card. Payment will need to be received as outlined below to officially register. Sorry it is now too late to pay by check.

Attendees may submit with your email up to 3 images. Ralph will select a few RAW, siz 1MB, images for his processing and instruction at this time. Deadline to submit images is Friday, February 19th

Paying by CC: Call Ralph Nordstrom Photography at: (949) 589-0958 latest Thursday. February 25th.

ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH THOSE MEMBERS REGISTERED WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL FROM OVCC WITH A LINK TO ATTEND ON SATURDAY, THE 27TH AT 9:00 AM EST.

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Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues.

This is the first 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:

• 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:

1. Introduction to Photography
2. Exposure, Part 1
3. Exposure, Part 2
4. Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups
5. Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
6. 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.

Introduction to Photography – Session 1 of 6
Sun, Feb 21, 2021 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM (EST)

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NEW: REGISTRATION FOR OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS GOING FORWARD CLOSES 5 PM Day Of Meeting. Necessary to get webinar link out to folks attending.

{READ ONLY IF you are not current on Dues: This ONLINE presentation is for OVCC participating members only. SEE INFO AT BOTTOM.}*

CRITIQUE: INTIMATE NATURE
The term “intimate landscape” can be attributed to American photographer Eliot Porter. An intimate landscape puts a frame around a small part of the world around us and draws our attention to something we might not otherwise notice. It’s about the smaller details vs. the big scenic landscape. It might focus on shapes, lines, colors, textures or patterns. It can tell a part of the story. It can be crafted to convey a particular mood, emotion or observation with a degree of intimacy, understanding or closeness.
One reason for pursuing the intimate landscape is that you’ll create images that are uniquely your own. It allows your vision to shine through in ways that photographing grand scenic landscapes cannot. Intimate landscapes can include nature scenes, abstract photographs, portraits of flowers, plants or trees, or small scenes from buildings and other structures. Join us as we learn to explore, observe, distill and craft intimate photographs. An entire universe of possibilities opens up when a photographer learns to see the smaller scenes.

PRESENTATION: INTIMATE NATURE

Instructions For Submiting Images: Submit up to three images in JPEG FORMAT TO: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/Hmcnv6/12345
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.

Image 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.

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 does photowalks for the MetroParks of Butler County, and teaches classes and workshops on composition, light, macro and close-up photography, abstract photography, color theory, and focus stacking.

View her wonderful images at: https://susanmilinkovich.photoshelter.com/index

Next Smokey Mountain Institute Program April 23rd – 26th https://gsmit.org/event/springtime-in-the-smokies-photography-workshop-2021/ Lead Instructor Steve Zigler, Four Assistant Photographers including Susan Millinkovich $750.

• NOT YET A PARTICIPATNG MEMBER: Participating members have already paid our annual dues or are Trial Members. If you are a member, and wish to participate in club events, our current 2nd Half Year Dues of $10 should be mailed to OVCC, 6691 Fox Hunt Ct., West Chester, Ohio 45069. Make check out to “Ohio Valley Camera Club. THEN REGISTER Your Attendance Below and Send YOUR MEETUP NAME (e.g. Jane Smith) and mention the February meeting to: [email protected].}