Member’s Gallery (In-Person): Historic Cape May, New Jersey with Janice Kane

Cape May, New Jersey is a quaint, historic town located at the southern tip of New Jersey.  It was founded in 1609, originallyas hunting grounds. It soon became a hub for the East Coast whaling industry. In 1761, it became the first seashore resort in our country.  After a fire swept through the town in the late 1800’s, new buildings were constructed in the “modern” Victorian Style.  It is those homes that are the center of this presentation. Preservation efforts have allowed Cape May to retain much of the architecture constructed during that time and that has resulted in its present-day charm.

Janice and her husband Jake have three daughters and three grandchildren.  Her daughters and grandchildren are her favorite subjects to photograph!

Hailing from a large Philly family, Janice loved to take photos of their many family events.  She especially enjoyed taking family photos at the beach, particularly a small town just North of Cape May.  When comparing her images to others she had seen, Janice realized she needed to learn more about her camera, photo composition, and editing. Upon retirement, she finally had more time to dedicate to improving her photography.  Her education began with taking an Introduction to Photography course at Northern Virginia Community College. She also tookseminars from local photography centers along with reviewing online tutorials.  All came up short in addressing Janice’s growing interest and desire to improve.  By searching the internet for photography clubs, Janice learned of NVPS.  Janice became a member of NVPS in January of 2019.

Early on, Janice signed up for the mentorship program.  Shesigned up for the portfolio project and attended as many field trips as possible.  Each provided much-needed guidance in the various aspects of photography. These activities also allowed her to interact with very knowledgeable members from whomshe continues to learn.

Shooting family functions and portraits continues to be her main focus.  As a beach lover, she particularly enjoys taking surfers, boaters, and water fowl.