Were down to the home stretch for the Portfolio Project, just 1 more week to go.  Your portfolios must be emailed to me (scottmusson@nospam!#*&^#)type address - don't copy spam protection(*@.@nospamscottmusson.com) by April 27th @nospam!#*&^#)type address - don't copy spam protection(*@.@nospam 5:00 PM.  At that time I'll take all the portfolios I've received and deliver them to our esteemed critic Sherwin Kaplan for his review. I've already received 3 portfolios, thank you for those of you who are not waiting to the last minute.

You can either email me your slide show or instruct me to take the images from the portfolio website.  In order for me to take the images from the website, the files must named using the naming convention below:

·         The Slide Show Portfolio is a not-to-exceed 12 images. If you have more than 12 printed images, you should include your 12 best.

·         Follow NVPS competition guidelines for preparing your slides

o    File Type: All images will be submitted as jpeg files. (not jpeg2000)

o    Image Size Limitations: no larger than 1024 pixels horizontal and 768 pixels vertical. If your image is smaller than 1024 x 768, fill the background with black for optimal presentation

o    Color Space: for optimal viewing, the file workspace should be sRGB. (In Adobe Photoshop, use the "Convert to Profile" command under the Edit menu).

o    Naming Convention: number you images in the order you want them to appear (Ex: SCOTTMUSSON01, SCOTTMUSSON02, SCOTTMUSSON03, etc.) and please include the zero!

o    Your artist statement: include this as your first image

§  If you need help with creating a slide for your artist statement, just send the text for your artist statement and Scott Musson will create one for you.

The final printed portfolios will not be collected, but each participant will bring their printed Portfolio the May 11th meeting.

In summary, the May 11th workshop will be devoted entirely to the Portfolio Project. At this meeting each portfolio will be available in printed form for NVPS members to view and discuss with the artist. Also, each portfolio will be presented in slideshow form and Sherwin Kaplan will make observations during the slideshow about each and all portfolios.

If you have questions or need help with your portfolio, feel free to ask Scott Musson or Bill Prosser your Portfolio Coordinators.

Scott Musson smusson@nospam!#*&^#)type address - don't copy spam protection(*@.@nospammiindspring.com 703-278-2828
Bill Prosser prosserwm@nospam!#*&^#)type address - don't copy spam protection(*@.@nospamaol.com 703-821-2670

Happy shooting!
Scott and Bill