This is a Dues Paying Members and Trial Members Only Event. Questions on membership should be directed to Rich Sears – [email protected]
EVENT REGISTRATION WILL END ONE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT TO ELIMINATE LAST MINUTE REQUESTS & THE POTENTIAL CONFUSION REGARDING SESSION LINKS, ETC.
On the day before and the day of the workshop you will receive an email with Bert’s ZOOM link from Fred for the workshop.
WHAT: Shooting at night opens a whole new world of photography. In this workshop Bert will teach you how to shoot the moon, stars, milky way and the aurora. He’ll cover the techniques you need to know about shooting, light-painting and post processing. This workshop teaches you everything you need to know to take night-sky images, including how to take and process your images. No special equipment is required other than a camera, lens, tripod and post-processing software.
Post-processing for night-sky images has some unique requirements, and this workshop will teach you the tricks to easily get spectacular night-sky images using Lightroom or Photoshop.
WHO IS THIS FOR? This workshop is for anyone who wants to improve their night sky photography.
WILL THIS WORKSHOP BE RECORDED? Yes, the workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available for you to review whenever you like.
WHAT’S INCLUDED? The online interactive session workshop will be via ZOOM. You will be able to ask questions and benefit from other attendee questions. In addition, you will be provided with the online workshop slides in PDF form and a link to an online video copy of the workshop that you can view as often as you like.
WHAT SOFTWARE IS COVERED? Bert will show how to process your night photography images in Lightroom and Photoshop.
February SHOOT AND DEBRIEF – Music Hall PLUS OTHER MUSIC VENUES
Details “LIMITED TO EVENT MEMBERS (DUES PAYING) OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY** “ Since we hope to encourage as many members as possible to participate in our Shoot and Debrief Sessions we are modifying the event to include Musical Venue photos beyond Music Hall, especially since OVCC has quite a few members who don’t live in the Cincinnati Area.
Welcome to the February SHOOT AND DEBRIEF – MUSIC HALL!
This session will be an opportunity to share your photos from the November 2021 OVCC Tour of Music Hall or previous visits to Music Hall – photos could have been taken with OVCC or at any time.
Between now and Tuesday, February 22nd – determine what photos of Music Hall you would like to share. Consider photos outside, inside, behind the scenes, close and personal details, a live concert, etc…
Tuesday, February 22nd, by midnight, upload a maximum of 3 images.
Thursday, February 24th, 6:30 to 7:30 DEBRIEF SESSION Online
Up to 3 Images to be posted by midnight Tuesday, February 22, per the following instructions:
Resize photo:
Resolution 72
Horizontal Images 1440 pixels wide OR
Vertical Images 930 pixels highTo 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.
Last Name, then First Initial (for example – Bader, H)
Title of image
Give camera setting information:
Lens used (for example 70-200mm) AND focal length of shot (90mm)
ISO
aperture
shutter speed
exposure compensation, if used
filters, if use
post processing techniques of note
Upload your images by navigating to EVENT LISTING, then go to PHOTO LINK near the bottom, click and upload images.
Wednesday, February 23 and Thursday, February 24 those participating are asked to review all photos in the album, and formulate questions for the photo creator.
Early afternoon of Thursday, February 24, those registered for the event will receive an e-mail with a link to join the meeting from 6:30 – 7:30.
The meeting will be an open-mic group discussion about the photos captured with the goal of encouraging and helping improve our work.
Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography 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 join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. per the code at right.
FEBRUARY MEETING IN PERSON: Susan Milinkovich: Winter / Still Life Photography
{READ ONLY IF you are not current on Dues: Our Monthly Meetings are for OVCC EVENT members only. SEE INFO AT BOTTOM.}*
WE ARE MEETING IN PERSON AT OUR NEW HOME IN BLUE ASH – BLUE ASH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SE CORNER REED HARTMAN HWY AND COOPER ROAD. Enter 3rd double door at the back for Hospitality Room.
REGISTRATION CLOSES 4PM day of our monthly meeting.
AS REQUESTED: MASK ARE REQUIRED AND SOCIAL DISTANCE.
PRESENTER: SUSAN MILINKOVICH
CRITIQUE THEME: Winter
PROGRAM: STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Still life photography typically refers to photographs that feature an arrangement of inanimate objects. The most common types of still life photography are food, product, tabletop, flat-lay, and flowers. The major advantage of still life photography is the freedom to arrange the objects any way you want, and your ability to control every aspect of the scene. It’s also a great way to master your photography techniques while utilizing your creative and artistic skills. Join us as we learn about the different types of still life photography, how to set up a scene, tips on lighting , ideas for still life scenes, suggested camera gear and equipment, and tips for post processing.
To Register: https://www.meetup.com/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club/
INSTRUCTIONS FOR 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 last name, first initial 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 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
SUSAN MILINKOVICH BIO: Susan 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 FotoFocus. Susan teaches classes and workshops on a variety of photography topics.
Susan will be teaching at the Great Smokey Mountain Institute at Tremont, April 22 – 25, 2022.
See her gallery at: https://susanmilinkovich.photoshelter.com/index
NOT YET AN EVENT MEMBER: Event members share in the costs of running a highly active club (Speaker Fees, Facility Rentals, Web Based Expenses) and have already paid our annual dues or are Trial Members. If you are a member, and wish to participate in club events write me at [email protected].
Introduction to and Understanding Photography – Session 2 of 6
Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues.
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
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 join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/RichSears/introduction-to-photography-six-part-course
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
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:
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.
Introduction to Photography – Session 1 of 6 Sun, Feb 06, 2022 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (EST)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/RichSears/introduction-to-photography-six-part-course
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
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.
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.
Introduction to and Understanding Photography – Session 1 of 6
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:
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.
Introduction to Photography – Session 1 of 6 Sun, Feb 21, 2021 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM (EST)
Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/374868397
You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
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FEBRUARY MEETING: Critique Intimate Nature / Program: Intimate Nature
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].}
