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SUMMARY:Programs: Psychology of Photography with Nic Stover
DESCRIPTION:Nic Stover created the Psychology of Photography as a way to help photographers think of ways to think beyond the basics of taking pictures and into the world of creating images. The Psychology of Photography explores 5 different areas that encompass the bigger part of the artistic and creative process. \nFirst\, we will look at Sensations and Perceptions which is how do we perceive the world and make order out of it\, we will also look at Beliefs and Creativity\, finding some of what we believe in and how do we create.  But no part of perceptions and beliefs are complete unless we look at Expression and Interpretation the parts of us that is about how do we interpret scenes and develop them (and ourselves) through processing. The final portion is about our Formulation and Evolution where we explore what kind of photographer\, we are\, want to be\, and where we are going. With the final piece being Reflection and Refinement of how we can put ourselves and our processes into a state of constant renewal. \nThrough our time together with Nic we will look at how are we drawn to patterns\, shapes\, lines\, and what do they mean to our subconscious. We will also explore some of the different schools of psychology and how the brain forms thoughts and how you can work with that\, examine some of the models of creativity and how we can look to follow and understand where we are in the creative process and understand that there are definable stages of our growth that we experience as photographers. \nAbout Nic Stover \nNic Stover was raised in the high mountains of Western Colorado on a single magazine subscription to National Geographic and only 5 television channels\, where the only shows his family regularly watched were Nature (PBS) and the Tour De France. It was here that his love for adventure\, the outdoors\, and photography took shape. \nStover is based in San Luis Obispo\, California and focuses on landscape photography classes and workshops encouraging his class participants to Develop their skills\, Explore their capabilities\, and to Create meaningful work. \nNic Stover Photography exists to help photographers understand the unique perspectives that assist in the discovery of their capabilities\, while enabling a deeper connection with themselves and others through creative expression.  Through his classes\, webinars\, tutorials\, and presentations Nic works with people of all ages\, backgrounds\, experiences\, and desires focused around a dialog on how we can thrive in our own unique creative and artistic process. \nHis landscape photography work has taken him across the globe — from the backcountry of Greenland\, to the windswept mountains of Patagonia\, and the frigid extremes of Alaska.  His portfolio of work encompasses desert\, ocean\, night\, and mountain photography.  Nic also enjoys showcasing the amazing the places that are unique to the Central Coast\, from sea caves to sand dunes\, and its dramatic coastal landscapes. \nAdditional information can be found at www.stoverphoto.com
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-april-2021-psychology-of-photography-with-nic-stover/
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Enid A. Haupt Garden / Smithsonian Castle
DESCRIPTION:The Smithsonian’s Enid A. Haupt Garden sits at the center of the city block framed between 12th St. and 7th St. SW and Independence Ave and Jefferson Dr SW.  Included in this block are a number of iconic and unique structures including (but not limited to) the Smithsonian Castle\, Arts and Industries Building\, and Hirshhorn Museum.  Between these structures\, the Smithsonian maintains a variety of gardens and outdoor vignettes including the Haupt Garden\, Moongate Garden\, Mary Livingston Ripley Garden\, and more.  This spot is a gem on The Mall of Washington DC and ideal for our purposes allowing us to spread out. \nYour field trip coordinators have chosen a date in mid-April in hopes of avoiding any potential leftover crowds caused by the cherry blossoms.  At the time of this writing\, all museums are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.  Also in the news are the renovations planned for the Haupt Garden and immediate area.  However\, we have received word\, the construction planned for 2021 will now begin in 2023. \nWhat: \nIn this field trip\, we’ll tip toe through the tulips while gawking at the architecture.  The Smithsonian Castle and the Enid A. Haupt Garden will be the epicenter of this field trip\, but you are welcome and encouraged to explore other vignettes including the Arts and Industries Building\, the Moongate Garden\, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden\, and all the spaces in between.  Each destination offers engaging subject matter. \nPlease note\, tripods are not allowed on Smithsonian grounds (https://gardens.si.edu/plan-your-visit/#photo).  I have been approached by security while carrying a tripod to question my intentions and remind me of their policy.  Most in security are nice about it\, but I recommend for your comfort\, leave the tripod home or in the car trunk. \nSunrise is expected at 6:39 a.m. \nEquipment: \nMost any lens between 24-200 will satisfy your needs.  Consider a macro lens as well if you have steady hands and or electronic stabilization. \n** Remember\, tripods are not allowed on Smithsonian grounds ** \nWhen: \nSaturday\, April 10\, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 9:00 a. m \nRain date on Sunday\, April 11\, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. \nWhere: \nWe’ll meet outside the gate to the Haupt Garden bordering Independence Ave. at 7am for a brief meet and greet. \nOne of my favorite free places to park is outside the US Botanical Garden on Maryland Ave.  However\, you can pay for street parking at the electronic kiosks\, available on Jefferson Dr. in-front of the Smithsonian Castle.  There is typically a three hour maximum. \nWe hope you can join us! \nTammy Tideswell and Steven Glintz \nField Trip Coordinators 2020-2021 \nField Trip Coordinators contact information can be found at Board Contacts. \n* Photographs of the castle and gardens courtesy of NVPS member Steven Glintz.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-enid-a-haupt-garden-smithsonian-castle/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Education & Training – Portfolio Project: 1st Final Review With Brian Zwit
DESCRIPTION:Education & Training – Portfolio Project: First Final Review with Brian Zwit as our guest reviewer.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-portfolio-project-1st-final-review-with-brian-zwit/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Education & Training
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Denise Silva – Theme: Fountains
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: Fountains: A man-made ornamental structure\, that pumps water. No shortage of fountains locally but anywhere in the world is fine. Rain or shine\, day or night\, literal or abstract. \nDENISE SILVA – WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER IN VIRGINIA \nDenise’s interest in photography started when her grandmother would share images from her travels to Egypt and Africa for safari. The evenings watching slideshows set the seed. 35 years later those seeds took root and inspired Denise to embrace photography and more specifically travel photography and Road Runner Photography Tours was born. \nDenise has been recognized one of the Top 200 Women Photographers Who Inspire by Nature Photo Guides and has had multiple articles published in Extraordinary Vision (EV) Magazine\, and is a featured artist in Breakthrough Photography’s Guide to Night Sky Photography. \nHer passion is to share her knowledge of photography\, while introducing people to the amazing landscapes\, wildlife\, and people all over the world. \nShe has contributed multiple articles to Fujifilm X/GFX USA website.  \n\nDenise Silva Discovers the Magic of IBIS\nDenise Silva Gets Creative with Handheld Long Exposures\nDenise Silva’s Guide to Long Exposures\nDenise Silva’s Top Tips for Photographing the Aurora Borealis\nDenise Silva’s Guide to Editing Landscape Photos in Lightroom\n\nDenise was recently interviewed by Peggy Farren\, of Understand Photography\, on Overcoming the Challenges of Street Photography. Check the interview out here. \nDenise embraces the idea that everyday above ground is a good one\, so get out and enjoy! Join her and her team for your next adventure! \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-denise-silva-theme-fountains/
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery – Prints (Virtually): Maine with Mike Kane & Digital: Passion for Architecture with Judy Guenther
DESCRIPTION:Maine with Michael Kane\nMike Kane will present a sampling of images from his explorations of the mid-coast of Maine. \nPhotography started early for Mike\, while in high school he picked up an Argus C3 rangefinder and began teaching himself how to make images. He moved onto using a Minolta SRT-101 during his college years while dabbling in his own darkroom but life soon brought a career and children which left little time for exploring with his camera. \nFollowing a 30 year career in local government\, Mike bought a digital camera to reacquaint himself with photography. He joined NVPS in 2009 to meet other photographers and to learn as much as he could about digital photography. \nHis passion for photography grew\, he graduated from the Washington School of Photography in 2011 and had success selling his fine art prints and instructing introductory classes in digital photography. \nIn 2013 Mike and his wife left Northern Virginia for the mid-coast of Maine where he has a small real estate photography business and ample opportunities for expanding his personal catalog of images and prints. \nWith being able to re-connect with friends on Zoom\, Mike re-joined NVPS in 2020. \n  \n  \n  \nPassion for Architecture with Judy Guenther\nJudy Guenther specifically loves the many opportunities provided by architecture: rotundas\, stairs\, bridges\, cultural icons\, specific architects\, skylines\, cathedrals\, exterior\, interior\, reflections\, details\, abstracts and cultural. She has narrowed down the focus of her presentation tonight to the architects Frank Gehry\, Frank Lloyd Wright\, and Santiago Calatrava\, rotundas\, stairs\, and cultural buildings. \nJudy joined NVPS in the fall of 2015. She is an avid travel photographer and enjoys post-processing and creativity. She has spent this period of Covid isolation without travel by working on photos from past travels. Judy is a member of the Art League at the Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria\, the Maryland Federation for the Arts\, and the F11 Women’s Photography Group. She enjoys a variety of photographic subjects including architecture\, landscapes\, abstracts\, colors\, nature\, wildlife and cultural portraits. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-prints-maine-with-mike-kane-digital-passion-for-architecture-with-judy-guenther/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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SUMMARY:Member’s Forum – The Soul of Southern Spain with Mike Whalen
DESCRIPTION:Program \nIn this presentation\, Mike will show images from his 2017 two-week driving adventure around southern Spain. Photos from the following areas will be shown: \n\nBarcelona: Street photos along La Rambla; Also\, several buildings designed by architect\, Antoni Gaudi\, including his home\, and the Sagrada Familia cathedral will be displayed.\nMalaga: The medieval Moorish palace\, Alcazaba\, and views of the city from the hilltop ruins of Castillo Gibralfaro.\nGrenada: The Alhambra Palace.\nCordoba: The Roman Bridge\, The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba.\nCadiz: Festival of the Virgin of Rosario Coronada\, Cathedral by the Sea.\nSeville: Cathedral of Seville; Royal Alcazar of Seville.\nCosta del Sol: Nerja and Marbella.\n\nExamples of Roman\, Gothic and Moorish influences will be presented. \nBIO \nAs a teen\, Mike learned a few basic photo tips from his father\, an artist and photographer. He dabbled with film cameras in the 80’s and 90’s\, and after that\, played with several digital point-and-shoots.  However\, his interest became more passionate after purchasing a basic DSLR in 2006. \nMike joined NVPS in 2009 after learning about the club from fellow member\, Willa Friedman. He held board positions from 2010 to the present\, including President in 2013. He received several distinguished service awards and multiple competition awards thru the years including image of the year. \nBefore COVID\, Mike volunteered weekly as a pet photographer for the Fairfax County Animal Shelter and\, and as an event photographer for charitable organization’s such as: The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and The Epilepsy Foundation of America. \nMike says that joining NVPS was a significant step in furthering his interest in photography.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-forum-the-soul-of-southern-spain-with-mike-whalen/
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