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SUMMARY:Program - (Zoom) Diptychs and Triptychs with Kai McBride
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n\n\n\nThere is something deceptively simple about the creation of a diptych: just put any two photographs next to each other. Add a third photograph and you can call it a triptych. But is that all there is? If you take one photograph and cut it into three parts and present it together\, is that a triptych? What’s happening for the viewer when they are presented with multiple photographs that they are asked to digest all at once? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this presentation Kai picks apart the photo-to-photo dynamics that can be used in making compelling multiples. He shows how you can explore themes\, tell stories\, and present a visually cohesive narrative in a diptych or triptych. Grounded in the visual language of historical religious art\, the contemporary photographer can express symbolic relationships in their work that are not possible in a single photograph.Following this talk you will want to explore your own archive to create new sophisticated pairings–even from different bodies of work. In addition to helping you think in multiples\, these techniques are useful when editing and sequencing photographs for an exhibition or book. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBio:\n\n\n\nKai McBride\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKai McBride is a photographer\, teacher\, musician\, and maker based in Santa Fe\, NM. After receiving his MFA in Visual Arts in 2008 he has been teaching photography courses at the College and University level\, including ten years at Columbia University in New York. Since relocating to Santa Fe\, Kai splits his time between teaching online photography courses for StrudelMediaLive and building and expanding his off-grid cabin on the Glorieta Mesa. His full bio and examples of his work can be seen on his website: https://kaimcbride.com
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/program-zoom-diptychs-and-triptychs-with-kai-mcbride/
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SUMMARY:Education & Training: Preliminary Portfolio Review—Group 1 (Changed to Zoom from In-Person owing to weather conditions)
DESCRIPTION:SCHEDULE CHANGE — E&T will be held over Zoom this evening due to the weather conditions.  See the Tuesday eBlast for the Zoom link.  Dinner and a Meeting is also cancelled. \n\n\n\nDuring this review the portfolio co–chairs\, Ginger Werz–Petrick\, Willa Friedman\, and Fred Krebs\, will offer suggestions on the draft copies of portfolios for half of this year’s participants. They will look at the Artist Statements and images to see how they fit and represent the premise as laid out in the Artist Statement. \n\n\n\nSelf–analysis is a valuable tool for photographers to learn as they develop their personal photography projects and learn how to view their work with a critical eye. The Preliminary Review for Group 2 will be held on March 11. Final reviews will be April 8 for the first group and May 20 for the second group.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-preliminary-portfolio-review-group-1-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Education & Training,Portfolio Project
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SUMMARY:Competition - (Zoom) - Theme: Self Portrait with Judge David Blecman
DESCRIPTION:David Blecman is an award–winning\, internationally recognized photographer and instructor\, having taught on four continents and in over a dozen countries. His one on–one mentoring programs for photographers and commercial models continue to grow in popularity. David has photographed projects for such clientele as Maggianos Little Italy\, Sears\, Color Me Beautiful\, JCPenney\, Bath & Body Works\, Foot Action\, Kaybee Toys\, Littman Jewelers\, Seagrams Americas\, Holiday Inn\, Wyndham Hotels\, Days Inn\, Hilton Hotels\, The White House\, Black Market\, Water Water Everywhere\, Cornell University\, etc. \n\n\n\nHe has also been hired to photograph such celebrities as President George W. Bush\, Christina Aguilera\, Jimmy Buffett\, Steely Dan\, Moody Blues\, Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child\, Celine Dion\, Gene Simmons and KISS\, and numerous others. \n\n\n\nDavid also speaks at photography venues\, judges at beauty pageants and photography competitions\, and also continues to teach and mentor photographers and models internationally. \n\n\n\nDavid Blecman owns Positive Negatives\, a photography studio based in Arnold\, MD\, as well as The Annapolis Photography Workshop Group\, which is comprised of over 1\,400 photographers\, and is free to join. Not only does he teach workshops internationally\, but he also produces the Free Weekend Wisdom photography training videos every weekend\, as well as the Terrific Tuesday Tip newsletter every \n\n\n\nTuesday to help educate the photography community. Currently David has his fine art photography on display in several art galleries.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-zoom-theme-texture-with-judge-david-blecman/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Washington DC’s National Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:NVPS February 2025 Field Trip \n\n\n\nWashington DC’s National Cathedral is a great destination at any time of year.  The building’s Gothic revival architecture and nearby garden offer a variety of subjects.  On a sunny morning in the Winter\, when the sun is low in the sky\, the cathedral’s nave and arcade light up in a dazzling array of colors.  The South arcade will be the most brilliant in the early morning.  The North arcade doesn’t get as much light\, but the other sides more than make up for that.  You will also find the rose windows light up over the North\, South\, and West entrances.  The light shining through the stained glass windows lasts well into the early afternoon and is constantly moving. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll meet on a sunny Saturday morning to tour the facility.  After paying our admission\, we’ll explore the nave\, high altar\, and Southern arcade where most of the light will shine.  Our group will hunt down compositions for a few hours and then take a break at the Open City at the National Cathedral cafe (https://www.opencitycathedraldc.com/).  Inside\, we can relax and enjoy a warm beverage or snack as we chat and share what we’ve  witnessed.  (Be sure to keep your ticket stub for re-entry.) \n\n\n\nAs this is a working church\, please be respectful to others who may be there on business. Shy your camera away from parishioners to respect their privacy. Sometimes\, the cathedral offers a noontime service. If there is a 30-45 minute service and you are in the nave\, you may be asked to stop taking pictures.  This is normal. Try exploring the crypt downstairs. Take the elevator up to explore the South and North towers.  Explore the architecture outside\, or have a beverage or snack at the cafe. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission tickets cost $15 if purchased in advance and $18 if purchased onsite. Advance tickets can be purchased online through the following link: https://cathedral.org/calendar/?filters%5Bmodality%5D=&query=&filters%5Bdate%5D=2025-02-22#events_results \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEquipment: \n\n\n\n• A 24-70mm should easily capture most indoor shots\, however\, a telephoto (300mm) can be useful to reach the finer details higher up. \n\n\n\n• Tripods are allowed\, but caution is recommended.  The church asks you not to place your tripod in doorways\, stairways\, or any other location that blocks traffic. \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 22\, 2025 from 10am – 12pm (rain\, snow\, or shine) \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at 9:45am outside the northwest corner of the cathedral near Wisconsin Ave. next to the elevator to the underground parking. \n\n\n\nIf you don’t find free parking along Wisconsin Ave.\, you can pay $9 for underground parking at the cathedral.  (https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/garage-rates-mar24.pdf) \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRena Schild and Steven GlintzField Trip Coordinators 2024-2025 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-washington-dcs-national-cathedral/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Member's Gallery -  Print (In Person):  Nature and Theater with George Bradshaw
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo themes\, similar from a certain perspective — though some may call theater mere artifice\, it also serves as our meager attempt to grasp the nature of Nature. And as the photographer attempts to capture the natural beauty of a perched bird or a lone tree or a rippling river reflection\, he also attempts to capture the actor’s\, choreographer’s and scene designer’s representation of human nature.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio:\n\n\n\nGeorge Bradshaw\n\n\n\nGeorge Bradshaw inherited a photo gene from his father who freelanced in the ‘30s and ‘40s. But the gene did not express itself until 2015 when\, in retirement\, he bought a Canon 70D; and has been having a blast with photography ever since. George caught the bug to photograph theatrical performances during an OLLI class at George Mason University\, where he observed actors “getting into character” at a moment’s notice\, transitioning to unmistakably separate personae – George wanted to capture these otherwise fleeting moments of nature and art. \n\n\n\nIn 2018 George joined the NVPS and now volunteers on the editorial staff. He especially enjoys the NVPS Education & Training programs\, which\, along with all the other NVPS activities\, continually drive him forward to “see” his world and discover meaningful compositions.  
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-print-in-person-nature-and-theater-with-george-bradshaw/
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SUMMARY:Member's Gallery (In Person):  Judy’s Travels from Above the Arctic Circle to Mars and In-Between with Judy Graham
DESCRIPTION:Judy Graham\n\n\n\nDescription \n\n\n\nJudy has been fortunate to travel to some amazing places in her pursuit of landscape photography\, and occasionally she transforms into a wildlife photographer. Her member’s gallery consists of images from Norway\, New England\, Isle of Skye in Scotland\, the Northwest\, Caddo Lake in Texas\, and the Badlands in South Dakota and Utah. \n\n\n\nBio \n\n\n\nJudy has lived in the Washington\, D.C. area most of her life.  She retired March 1\, 2018 after a long career in the field of human resources management for corporate America. Judy joined NVPS in January 2011 and has served in numerous positions\, including as President. Her goal for joining was to meet local photographers\, do more local photography\, and learn more about the art of photography. Her goals have been met 10 times over! \n\n\n\nJudy loves to travel and is primarily drawn to photographing dramatic landscapes\, often remote and difficult to get to. Initially her interest was in the desert southwest; however\, in more recent years she has expanded her travel to even include some very occasional wildlife photography. \n\n\n\nJudy currently shoots with a Canon R5 mirrorless system. \n\n\n\nAs for the future\, she has several trips planned\, including her 5th trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon\, Ireland\, Slovenia\, Italy and Hawaii.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-landscapes-from-judys-travels-with-judy-graham/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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SUMMARY:Member’s Forum (In-Person): Brief Introduction to Infrared Photography with George Hogeman
DESCRIPTION:George was inspired by a colleague to take up infrared photography in 2017 while they were both in India. They took black & images of Indian landmarks and scenery.  Such images feature dark skies and bright trees and shrubs. Unseen detail comes out of clouds.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorge will demonstrate how infrared images may be created with a regular camera or even a cell phone using a simple infrared filter.  The next step up is using a converted camera with an internal infrared filter.  In a converted camera\, the internal filter that blocks infrared light which would otherwise blur the image and is replaced by a new filter that allows infrared light as well as part of the visible spectrum to pass to the sensor.  One advantage of a converted camera with an internal filter is that one can use a variety of lenses without worrying about external filters.  \n\n\n\nA full spectrum conversion entails removing the internal infrared filter without replacing it.  Instead one must use an external filter to block a portion of the visible spectrum.  Such images look bizarre as if from another planet\, but a red-blue channel swap using Photoshop or other software can make the colors more aesthetically pleasing. George will demonstrate making a such a channel swap. Yet other filters such as a chrome IR filter can make pleasing images without requiring a channel swap.  \n\n\n\nMost flexible is a full spectrum conversion which requires using one of a variety of external filters. That can be limiting in that your choice of lens may be limited by the availability of filters to fit different lenses.  \n\n\n\nGeorge will bring in a variety of converted camera and filters and has a variety of images to share.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-forum-in-person-brief-introduction-to-infrared-photography-with-george-hogeman/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Forum
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