September 28th, 2010 - Members Gallery: Prints by Sandi Croan & Digital by Bob & Willa Friedman

Members Gallery on September 28th, 2010 will include Prints by Sandi Croan and Digital Projection by Bob & Willa Friedman. Join us for their presentations immediately followed by September's Forum presentation.

The following are the biographies of the members presenting on September 28th:

Sandi Croan

Sandi has been taking pictures since she was young with a point and shoot. In 2003, she decided to embrace her artistic side by taking her first photography course through the county with Wayne Wolfersberger. Shortly after, Sandi joined NVPS in March 2004 and immersed herself in all aspects of digital photography including numerous workshops in photography and Photoshop. Her most memorable and educational experience came in 2007 at a one week workshop in Canada with Freeman Patterson/Andre Gallant.

She enjoys photographing landscapes, nature, travel, informal portraits of children in natural light, and macro work. She particularly looks for color and texture and takes pleasure in creating images that are artistic in nature. She shoots with a Nikon D300 mostly using her 18-200, 105 macro and 12-24 (wide angle) lenses. Recently, she purchased an Olympus EPL1 for more mobility and fun.

Sandi enjoys the entire process of photography from capture to processing, printing, matting and framing. For this work she uses the Epson 4800 and 1800 printers while experimenting with different textured paper.

Her images have been selected for permanent display at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and the Joe Miller Photographic Center for the Arts. She has been juried into numerous art shows including VisArts of Rockville Exhibitions, Fairfax County Council of the Arts Show (Unlocked) and The Fraser Gallery International Photography Exhibition. Many of her photographs have been sold to private, corporate and government clients. Currently, her work is on display in local galleries and restaurants as well as published in a number of magazines.

Since joining NVPS, Sandi was named Photographer of the Year (2007-2008) in Advanced Color Prints and won both 1st and 2nd place at the Meadowlark Photo Expo in 2008. Additionally, she has held the following positions at NVPS: Members Gallery (2 years), Co-VP of Competition and presently, second term President. In Sandi's words, "I have learned so much from being a member of NVPS and have been inspired and mentored by wonderful people and photographers. The programs, camaraderie, inspiration and amazing people have become a major part of my life. I consider it a privilege to be a part of this terrific club."

Sandi is still married to her college sweetheart, Jerry. Together they have two children--a daughter who recently married and a soon-to-be-married son. Both live in the San Francisco Bay area.

Sandi's work can be viewed at www.sandicroanphotography.com

Bob and Willa Friedman

Bob and Willa Friedman have been members of the Northern Virginia Photography Society since the fall of 2004.

Growing up, Bob and his brother had a darkroom in their home while Willa came to photography shortly after marrying Bob. After graduating from college, Willa became an instructor at the American Museum of Natural History in New York where she was given a choice of assignments--one of which was to photograph wildlife in city parks. After choosing the photography project, she was handed an SLR camera and a light meter. Over a weekend, Bob taught her enough to have her work published. So much for formal training!

With a dark room in their home, Bob continued to pursue his hobby by photographing weddings and Bar Mitzvahs. Yet, with the pressures of work and children, the darkroom became a storage closet.

As they approached retirement and had more spare time, Bob and Willa drifted back into photography taking courses in the basics with NVPS members Corey Hilz and Ed Funk. As well, they took Photoshop classes and workshops with Eliot Cohen and Freeman Patterson.

Before retiring, Bob spent his career in computers, much of which was spent in the basement of the Pentagon doing "stuff." While, Willa was involved in teaching, retail management and sales.

Bob and Willa both use Nikon equipment. Bob shoots scenery, wildlife and their grandchildren. Willa tends to shoot architecture, city life and flowers.

Bob and Willa are waiting for the Pulitzer Prize winning photo (or, at least, for most of their photos to be properly exposed and in focus).

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In 2003, she decided to embrace her artistic side by taking her first photography course through the county with Wayne Wolfersberger. Shortly after, Sandi joined NVPS in March 2004 and immersed herself in all aspects of digital photography including numerous workshops in photography and Photoshop. Her most memorable and educational experience came in 2007 at a one week workshop in Canada with Freeman Patterson/Andre Gallant. She enjoys photographing landscapes, nature, travel, informal portraits of children in natural light, and macro work. She particularly looks for color and texture and takes pleasure in creating images that are artistic in nature. She shoots with a Nikon D300 mostly using her 18-200, 105 macro and 12-24 (wide angle) lenses. Recently, she purchased an Olympus EPL1 for more mobility and fun. Sandi enjoys the entire process of photography from capture to processing, printing, matting and framing. For this work she uses the Epson 4800 and 1800 printers while experimenting with different textured paper. Her images have been selected for permanent display at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and the Joe Miller Photographic Center for the Arts. She has been juried into numerous art shows including VisArts of Rockville Exhibitions, Fairfax County Council of the Arts Show (Unlocked) and The Fraser Gallery International Photography Exhibition. Many of her photographs have been sold to private, corporate and government clients. Currently, her work is on display in local galleries and restaurants as well as published in a number of magazines. Since joining NVPS, Sandi was named Photographer of the Year (2007-2008) in Advanced Color Prints and won both 1st and 2nd place at the Meadowlark Photo Expo in 2008. Additionally, she has held the following positions at NVPS: Members Gallery (2 years), Co-VP of Competition and presently, second term President. In Sandi's words, "I have learned so much from being a member of NVPS and have been inspired and mentored by wonderful people and photographers. The programs, camaraderie, inspiration and amazing people have become a major part of my life. I consider it a privilege to be a part of this terrific club." Sandi is still married to her college sweetheart, Jerry. Together they have two children--a daughter who recently married and a soon-to-be-married son. Both live in the San Francisco Bay area. Sandi's work can be viewed at www.sandicroanphotography.com Bob and Willa Friedman Bob and Willa Friedman have been members of the Northern Virginia Photography Society since the fall of 2004. Growing up, Bob and his brother had a darkroom in their home while Willa came to photography shortly after marrying Bob. After graduating from college, Willa became an instructor at the American Museum of Natural History in New York where she was given a choice of assignments--one of which was to photograph wildlife in city parks. After choosing the photography project, she was handed an SLR camera and a light meter. Over a weekend, Bob taught her enough to have her work published. So much for formal training! With a dark room in their home, Bob continued to pursue his hobby by photographing weddings and Bar Mitzvahs. Yet, with the pressures of work and children, the darkroom became a storage closet. As they approached retirement and had more spare time, Bob and Willa drifted back into photography taking courses in the basics with NVPS members Corey Hilz and Ed Funk. As well, they took Photoshop classes and workshops with Eliot Cohen and Freeman Patterson. Before retiring, Bob spent his career in computers, much of which was spent in the basement of the Pentagon doing "stuff." While, Willa was involved in teaching, retail management and sales. Bob and Willa both use Nikon equipment. Bob shoots scenery, wildlife and their grandchildren. Willa tends to shoot architecture, city life and flowers. Bob and Willa are waiting for the Pulitzer Prize winning photo (or, at least, for most of their photos to be properly exposed and in focus). Click here to see more "Member's Gallery and Forum" information
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