Silas Cheeseman April's Guest Speaker

Silas Cheeseman has been been shooting photographs since the early 80's.
His  first SLR was a Minolta X-700.
Switched to dSLR (Canon) about 5 years
ago.
Silas's editing software is Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS4 Extended (soon purchasing CS5).
He will shoot anything... but his fav subject is people.
One of his lastest project was a 365 project
that ran from 1st Oct 2009 to 30th Sep 2010.
.. and  no,he didn't cheat even once. :-)

Couple of photographic of statements that he beleives in...

Better gear doesn't make you a better photographer.

All digital photographs require some digital post processing; it's not over once the shutter trips.

Web-Site Trial - Announcement

Over the next few days, we will be importing current membership information into the new "trial" web-site.  You will receive an email with a link to the new web-site along with a userid and password.  Please login and take a look around, create a gallery and post a couple of pictures into your gallery.  If you have any problems or even just general questions, please don't hesitate to send me a note or give me a call.

Current plans would see membership voting on moving forward with this site in the next meeting so please give it the once through.


Cheers

Bob D.

Meeting Location Change Notice

Due to a viewing taking place at the funeral home tomorrow evening, the club's meeting will be taking place at another location.

The meeting will be held at Saint Mark's Church, 171 Pettingill Road, in Quispamsis. This alternate location is in close proximity to the funeral home where we usually hold our meetings.

Use the parking lot, and the entrance, at the back of the church.

If you are aware of non-members who were planning to attend this meeting, please advice them of the change of location for tomorrow evening's meeting.


www.kvcameraclub.com

Phyllis Holmes
Secretary

February's Guest Speaker

David Connell - Saint John Sea Dogs / Saint John Mill Rats Photographer

He works for the Telegraph Journal as a freelancer photographer. David is published in The Hockey News, Prospects Hockey Magazine, In The Game Cards, and other various sports related publications.

David has also worked for Hockey Canada, IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation), Czech Ice Hockey, CHL (Canadian Hockey League), QMJHL (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League), and HHOF (Hockey Hall of Fame). His work has been used numerous website/internet sites: NHL.com, QMJHL.com, WHL.com, and others. His work has also shown up in EA Sports of PS3 and XBox360 systems for the game NHL '11.

FotoExpo 2010 October 28-31

FotoExpo is Atlantic Canada’s annual photographic arts festival. The Festival, held in the Greater Moncton, is designed to showcase professional and amateur photography through workshops, seminars, galleries and contests.
This year’s Festival will again feature renowned Canadian photographers from across our great country. Centred out of the fabulous Crowne Plaza located in beautiful Downtown Moncton this will be an action packed four days of creativity.
If you’re looking for some additional hands-on training to improve your techniques, why not try out a pre-festival, all-inclusive workshop excursion throughout Southeast New Brunswick with one of our guest photographers. This exciting new addition to the Festival agenda includes small group instruction over three days, meals and accommodations.
Whatever your skill level, or artistic direction we look forward to welcoming you to the second edition of this growing Festival. Be sure to browse the rest of the website and register today for this year’ events. Whether you can stay for one day or four we are happy to host you and share our vision.
If you are interested in sponsoring FotoExpo please contact us for a copy of our marketing sponsorship package and we will be happy to discuss your options.
© FotoExpo 2010

Covered Bridges Photo Outing

Saturday September 25th 830 to 2-3PM

http://www.coveredbridgevic.com/festival/Bridges.htm

We are out to visit 4 local covered bridges and the areas immediately around them. There is lots of fall scenic even some informal people-portrait chances.

Please respond to Frank Loomer floomer@nbnet.nb.ca if you hope to participate.

Cell Phone Contact on outing with co-ordinator, Frank Loomer: 663-0345

Cancellation: email advisement on severe weather conditions or lack of participants.


PHOTO PRACTICES AND TIPS
Guideline Suggestion: When we approach bridges, suggest that apart from getting to “either side” at beginning, we stay clear of bridge itself for distance/setting shots etc first 15 minutes, and then allow various close ups etc afterward.
Photo Challenges from High contrast between sky, light surrounding and bridge below/interiors. Either compromise with spot metering in between, or take 2-3 shots on tripod and use photoshop layers or High Dynamic Range software to extend effective contrast range.
Opportunity to pick up some shots for club Scavenger Hunt.
Junior shooters / new to club: buddy up with a more experienced shooter/s. Maybe we can do a tally at Tim Hortons before start up. Tips and ideas can come from all corners.
Bring along clothing appropriate for the weather/temperature.
Bring along some snacking / water. We won’t have lunch to about 2.

OUTCOMES:
Selection of images from participants for 15 minute slide slow at a future monthly meeting. Email up to 15 images to Frank Loomer at floomer@nbnet.nb.ca within 3 weeks following outing.

September's Events

September Meeting :
This months guest speaker speaker is Rob Martell speaking on Developing Your Photographic Eye, Rob is a member of the KV Camera Club, and a talented photographer.
He has attended the Freeman Patterson Workshop and graduated from the New York Institute of Photography.