February

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Our Introduction to and Understanding of Photography six part 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 of 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 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:

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 & Backing Up Your Photos
   Attend any or all of the classes!

The class will be conducted on-line with each session following one week after the prior session.

Please join my Zoom session 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.

Zoom Link is on this page visible to those who RSVP.

Get the Zoom app now and be ready when your first meeting starts to avoid any delays in attending. Click on the Registration Link below to signup now and receive the session link back to your email.

Zoom Registration Info
Registration Linkhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqdu2qrjsiGNfKSd0_IegdCM509AX_a8gz#/registration

Zoom Meeting Link is provided elsewhere on this page

Meeting Id: 987 1420 0823
Passcode: 840603

Note: the Intro to Adobe Lightroom will a separate two-part course this year

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We experienced failure four times yesterday attempting to communicate the Zoom Link to attendees. Instead we used two other methods. If you did not receive our link, and are a paid dues member or trial member TEXT Rich at (513)324-5643), No Calls will be accepted during our seminar, but text messages will.

Intro – The next full solar eclipse visible in the United States occurs on April 8, 2024 mid-afternoon, with the path passing amazing through Ohio! The next total solar eclipse in the US will not occur until 2044 & 2045, when most of us may be gone! This presentation will provide the information you need to get ready and photograph this rare event.

Availability – Attending this on-line presentation will be available to paid dues members, trial members, and their guests.

Presentation Outline

• April 8, 2024, North American Solar Eclipse – Some Facts
• Path Across the United States
• Where to Photograph the 2024 Solar Eclipse
• What Causes a Solar Eclipse & Different Types
• Protecting your Camera and Eyes
• Solar glasses & filters
• Different Elements of a Solar Eclipse to Photograph
• How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse
• Recommended lens sizes
• Exposure Guide
• Resources

On-Line Zoom Session – this presentation will be provided using a Zoom Session. The session Zoom Link information for attendees who have RSVP is on this page!

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OUR CLUB HAS BEEN APPROVED TO BRING OUR SINGLE LENS REFLEX AND MIRRORLESS CAMERAS. BUT OBVIOUSLY NO STUDIO LIGHTING OR MODELS.

Limited to our Event Members, Trial Members and up to 2 Guests.

The American Sign Museum is dedicated to the art and history of signs and sign making. The Museum is proud to be the largest public museum dedicated to signs in the United States! Covering more than 100 years of American sign history in 20,000 square feet of indoor space, the museum is a walk through the ages of sign technologies and designs. Some signs, still in their original shipping crates, remain pristine. Others proudly retain a weathered look. The storefront-laden Signs on Main Street display recreates a typical Main Street Any-Town USA, with shop windows full of sign-related artifacts. Current sign artisans have added to Main Street’s aesthetic by creating “distressed” signs to reflect the time period. See if you can tell which time period the signs fit into! Look for the revolving sign with an actual bullet hole. And don’t miss the Burma Shave sign sequence up above. Enjoy a full-size, reassembled, Mail Pouch barn sign in a room filled with local Cincinnati signs.

Public Tour: Join an ASM staff member for an enjoyable 45-minute look at the collection.

Fee: Adults $15
Seniors (65+) $10

We normally schedule a private tour for OVCC members and will do so if we have enough people.

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NEW LOCATION: Maplewood Kitchen and Bar, 5065 Deerfield Blvd., Deerfield Towne Center. 3 Doors (end of first bldg) to South of The Rusty Bucket. Huge monitor and less noise. Upon entering, head right to the meeting room.

NEW: For showing before our meeting and during dinner everyone submit any number of images to our meetup site – Photo Section – February Folder (any topic).

TOPIC: “FUNNY” Can be people, animal, events, etc.

OUR CRITIQUE: Our own Fred Haaser

Fred started out in photography before age 10 using a B&W Polaroid swinger, moved to a full film kit in 1980, and then switching to digital starting in 2000. Today he is a serious amateur photographer using Pro equipment traveling on location in search of the best images possible. Fred retired from GE in 2016 after a 36-year career as an engineering manager developing 3 gas turbines for GE Aviation in Cincinnati. He is now working to capture images from all 60 US National Parks having completed 26 through 2018, and with a dozen or more planned for 2019.

PART 2: 2018 Burning Man Presentation – Everything You Want to Know

Burning Man is an annual festival that is a celebration of artistic self-expression held each year in Northwest Nevada in the Black Rock Desert. Selfless giving of one’s unique talents for the enjoyment of all is encouraged and actively reinforced. Some of these generous outpourings of creativity include experimental and interactive sculptures, buildings, performances, and art cars (‘mutant vehicles’).

These contributions are inspired by the yearly theme, which is chosen in advance by the organizers. Fred attended the 2018 Burning Man whose theme was “I Robot.” His goal will be to share with you the background of Burning Man, images, and a video to give you a full appreciation of this truly amazing American phenomenon. And Burning Man art is coming to the Cincinnati Art Museum in late April, so you will be able to see for yourself some of that self-expression.

OVCC will schedule a Meetup to visit the Burning Man at the Cincinnati Art Museum in April.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Prepare your file for upload to the OVCC Critique site by following these procedures: Members may submit up to three images in JPEG FORMAT. • Depending on quantity of images submitted we may not be able to review all second images. FINE PRINT: WE CAN ONLY GUARANTEE CRITIQUING YOUR FIRST IMAGE SUBMITTED, AND IF IT INCLUDES YOUR FULL NAME WITHIN THE TITLE 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 1026 pixels wide. For vertical images 736 pixels high. • Rename your file: Last Name, First Initial, Image Title, followed by #1 for first image and #2 for second image. Example: Sears, R. – My Image #1 Off Topic images will be deleted at the request of several members.
TO SUBMIT YOUR IMAGES on or after the FIRST OF THE MONTH
https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/q6jM3G/critique

We are asking all to chip in to help defray the cost of our appreciation gifting to our speakers. A great way for all photography levels to learn how to improve, along with having a great time.

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PLEASE NOTE: THE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED FOR THIS MEET-UP. Also there are a few minor changes, found in the description below. If you had planned to attend on the 9th and are unable to attend on the 16th, please know that the cathedral will be open until noon on the 9th, and you are encouraged to stop by and view the exhibit, although Eric will not be present to chat with you about it.

One of our professional OVCC members, Eric Hatch, has been working for the past year on a project called “Faces of Addiction.” (Read more about it here: https://facesofaddiction.net/)

His work is on exhibit at Christ Church Cathedral’s Gallery South. Because the opening reception conflicted with the January OVCC meeting, we have arranged a special time for OVCC members to view the exhibit and chat with Eric about the project.

You may drop in and view the exhibit, beginning at 10:30, in Gallery South. Eric will be present from 10:30 until noon to chat with you and answer questions.

Parking is available in the Queen City Tower, just across the street from 318 East Fourth, or there is metered parking on the street. Inexpensive parking is available in the P&G garage, a couple blocks up on 6th Street, between Broadway and Sycamore. My recommendation is to use a meter, if you can find one close by, and add time as needed. I would start with 30 minutes and go from there.

The gallery is just inside the 318 East Fourth Street entrance, to your left.

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It’s Cold Outside … so let’s shoot indoors! It’s already been 3 years since our last still life photo event!

We’ll set up a number of still life tables to display what everyone brings, so everybody bring something to contribute. We’ll have 4, 5, or more stations for shooting. At the start we’ll gather into groups of several photographers. Each group will select a set of objects to display at their station, collaborate on the arrangement, and decide on a lighting scheme. Then all will take turns shooting this set up. After that some may want to adjust the lighting and shoot some more. When done, the group will move onto another station and either adjust the station or start over.

YOUR HELP – For lighting, we want everyone to volunteer some sort of lighting, if you can. It can be as small as a desk lamp to a full-sized studio light. Last time, table and desk lamps ruled. So, if you have a nice brass lamp or something cool to photograph, that will work. Please don’t bring priceless or antique items, as there may be a danger of mishandling or damage.

PLEASE bring a backdrop stand and/or cloth backdrop if you have one. Black and other dark colors seem to be the best, though, we do want a diversity of colors.

Everyone should post here what sort of backdrops, supports, and lighting they can bring, so that we make sure we have sufficient supply in that department.

As far as props goes, in the past, we had great success with food products (fruit, flowers, veggies, pasta, etc.), and wine with glasses. We did several interesting desktop type setups with books, spectacles, lamp, and assorted accoutrements (French for “stuff”). There was one interesting idea with maps, books, globe, telescope, old cameras, etc. Anything of interest like old bottles, utensils, unique bowls and other dishes, oriental items, curios.

There were also some interesting dayglow objects set up with dark background as well.

The sky is the limit. Be creative. Bring off-the-wall stuff and bring typical stuff. Old stuff is cool and adds interest.

The room/table setup will be from 8:30-9:00 am if a few volunteers will help with that (indicate in the comments if you can help with the room setup). Bring a few extension cords for the lighting. We have to be done cleaning up by 12:00 pm.

Here’s a link to some of the shots from a prior still life shoot.
https://www.meetup.com/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club/photos/20406622/

Directions: https://www.lm.doe.gov/Fernald/Visitors_Center/Directions.pdf

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“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 )**

” **MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: write Rich at [email protected]”

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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

CRITIQUE: DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES

Here are a couple links for tips: Digital Photography School
Adobe: Landscape Photography Tips For the Beginner
Northland Scapes: How to Capture Dramatic B&W Landscape Photos
Create Dramatic Landscape Images, by Nature Photography Central.com

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.

SUBMITTING 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 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

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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.

Closing: May 25, 2023

You can post questions here.

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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:

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.

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.