October Speaker - Gary Coppage, a retired combat photojournalist, Wednesday, October 12, 7 pm

The speaker for our October meeting at the Delaplaine will be Gary Coppage, a retired combat photojournalist for the U.S. Air Force. Gary’s photography has received many awards. The most notable was being selected as the Department of Defense’s Military Photographer of the Year for 1997. His photography (both military and civilian) has been published in books, magazines and newspapers world wide. He is a member of the Senate Press Photographers Gallery, He has covered photo assignments from Caption Hill to Tokyo Japan.

Now in retirement, Gary is an equestrian photographer, working at various horse shows in the region. He sells prints and products of his work to the show participants and their families.

Gary will speak about his work in the military, along with the current equestrian photography he does. You can see some of his current work at his website, grcphoto.com.

Note: This meeting will not be hybrid. It will be in person only, but the talk will be recorded for later viewing.

Gary Coppage

Butterfly walk on the morning of Friday, August 12

Cam Miller will lead a FREE butterfly walk on the morning of Friday, August 12, at the Audrey Carroll Audubon Sanctuary, beginning at 9:30 am. Friends and family are welcome to come, too. Consider this event as a definite, unless it is actively raining that morning. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes (preferrably waterproof), a bug net for your head (for the gnats), and bring water and a long lens. The purple thistle and ironweed should be in bloom. The address of the sanctuary is 13030 Old Annapolis Road, Mt. Airy, MD. You are welcome to go there at any time. If you have not been there before and would like to follow me, meet me in the parking lot of the Food Lion in New Market at 9:00 am. I have a white Subaru Outback and my cell number is 410-845-8205. No need to RSVP for this event, unless you are meeting me at the Food Lion. I won't wait there if no one needs me to lead them to the sanctuary.

September Meeting - Lightpad Photography

First, we will have Lori Lankford give us a Zoom presentation on lightpad photography on Wednesday, September 7, which is actually a week BEFORE our usual meeting date. Then, on Wednesday, September 14, we will use our meeting room at the Delaplaine to set up numerous light pad stations with flowers, thinly sliced veggies and fruit, old keys, leaves, etc., for people to photograph, then watch a demo as several are edited on the screen. There are several members who already own lightpads that can bring theirs, so there is no need to purchase a lightpad in order to attend the workshop. This way, we can have a Zoom speaker meeting that most will feel comfortable attending, as well as a workshop opportunity that some will attend in person. However, after Lori's talk, those who may want to purchase a light pad and try it out at home can do so without needing to attend the workshop.
Both the speaker meeting with Lori on the 7th and the editing session on the 14th will be recorded.

May Meeting -- Stephen Greenberg will present Photo Poetry: History and Practice Wednesday, May 11, 7 pm

Our May Meeting -- Stephen Greenberg will present Photo Poetry: History and Practice Wednesday, May 11, 7 pm

The invention of photography in Europe largely coincided with the mechanization of printing, with the concurrent drop in the cost of books and periodicals. The need for new content to feed to public appetite would seem to lead to a natural marriage of photography and poetry, but the attempted union was uneasy. Should photography illustrate existing poems? Should poetry explicate existing photographs? Could one creator (or a collaboration) produce both simultaneously?

This presentation will explore the odd relationship between photography and poetry, and how it grew, with cameo appearances by Sir Walter Scott; Alfred, Lord Tennyson; Julia Margaret Cameron; Walt Whitman; Edward Weston and Charis Wilson; James Agee and Walker Evans; and a sampling of more recent practitioners. [Photo note: Photograph taken by Julia Margaret Cameron in 1874 for a photographically-illustrated edition of Tennyson’s “Idylls of the King.” Tennyson is not the sitter, but he helped pose the pictures to match the poem.]

This will again be a hybrid meeting, and for those in person, Steve will have some items he will be passing around for us to look at. Visitors are welcome to attend the meeting at 7 pm at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll Street, Frederick. A Zoom link will be sent all members via the email blast for those who will attend virtually; visitors who want to attend virtually may request the link via email: info@frederickcameraclique.org.

April Meeting is Wednesday, April 13, at 7 pm at the Delaplaine (and on Zoom) Creative close-up

Spring has arrived! Join Photographer Lori Lankford to learn all about creative close-up photography. Lori will share technical and creative tips to help you capture the smallest details in nature. She will demonstrate simple creative techniques that will help you create a stronger image, break through creative boundaries, and create images that showcase the fine details of your subject.

Lori Lankford is an established nature photographer, digital artist, and instructor. Her passion for photography began as a way to capture her personal travel adventures. Over the years she dived into the fine details of macro and flower photography. She loves to escape so deeply into the details of a tiny object. Lori spends her free time in local gardens across the country shooting in the natural light and capturing its beauty. Lori’s work has been exhibited in local and national gallery exhibits as well as in a variety of printed publications.

Lori has a love for teaching and sharing her passion for nature. She leads workshops in the Virginia/DC area. You can learn more about Lori on her website, www.lorilankford.com.

This will be a hybrid meeting. Non-members are welcome to attend in person at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St, Frederick, MD. Non-members may also request a link to attend via Zoom by sending email to info@frederickcameraclique.org. American Sign Language interpretation is available only to visitors who attend by Zoom.

March Meeting: A Photo Critique on Wednesday, March 9, at 7 pm.

March Meeting: A Photo Critique on Wednesday, March 9, at 7 pm.

Traditionally, our March meeting is a critique. All of us learn from a critique, beginners and experienced photographers alike. Sometimes, a good crop is suggested by the reviewer, and it makes all the difference. Sometimes a photo might work better in black and white than it does in color, and vice versa.

On Wednesday, March 9, at 7 pm, Mike Donovan will be doing our annual critique of images. The purpose of a critique is to have an independent, objective review of the strengths and weaknesses of an image. Comments may include remarks about composition, focus, intent of the photographer, creativity, technical expertise, emotion, etc. Suggestions may include a different crop, turning the photo to black and white, dialing back on the use of an artistic filter, clarifying the subject intended by the photographer, etc. All comments are intended for everyone viewing the critique to learn more about what strengthens an image.

Mike Donovan has been photographing for over 40 years. He takes part in local arts and crafts shows and has had work accepted in various shops, galleries, and contests in his local area of South Central Pennsylvania. He is a photography judge for local camera clubs and civic groups. He has taught classes for his local library and has taught summer classes for kids.

Mike's photography education consists of various workshops, seminars, and he has an Associate Degree in Photography from the Harrisburg Community College. He loves line, shape, color, and composition, and he makes every effort to incorporate as many of those things in his work as possible. Mike was an elementary school teacher for over 33 years and he now devotes time to various hobbies, with photography chief among them. You can see Mike's work at https://www.mikedonovanphotography.com/.

A Zoom link will be sent via the email blast to all members and to non-members/guests who request it by sending an email to info@frederickcameraclique.org.

To submit images for our March 9 critique meeting, send up to three images as an attachment to cam.miller@comcast.net. These images should be different from the ones you may have submitted for the Monday Night Chat on February 28. Please prepare the images as you would for the Member Showcase (details are below on how to prepare.) Please ask for help if you are not sure of what to do. The deadline for submitting images for the March 9 critique meeting is Sunday, March 6. All images will be placed on a secure website so that Mike Donovan, our reviewer, will have time to see them in advance and make notes.

February Meeting - Capturing Motion

February Meeting on Wednesday, February 9, 7 pm: "Capturing Motion" - Virtual via Zoom

Betsy Wilson

Betsy Wilson will explore the world of motion photography through her unique perspective. A combination of traditional techniques of controlling shutter speed with some non-traditional concepts using camera motion and light-painting, Betsy's images will inform and inspire us to try new ideas. Using your camera to capture motion in ways beyond what we see with our eyes results in endless creative possibilities.

Betsy began learning photography after retiring from a career as a newspaper publisher. Her husband Jim gave her his hand-me-down camera and a lot of encouragement, and she has never looked back. Her passion for photography includes a wide variety of types including macro, landscape and nature photography. In addition to being honored as Photographer of the Year Award at the Chester County Camera Club in Pennsylvania, she has received numerous recognitions for her artistic photography including a Silver Medal awarded at the Wilmington International Exhibition of Photography, and First Place Award in Photography at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Betsy is an active member of the Chester County Camera Club, and has given numerous presentations and led workshops for area camera clubs.

Club members will be sent the meeting link via the email blast. Guests are welcome to attend this meeting by sending email to info@frederickcameraclique.org and requesting the link.

January Meeting - Studio Photography

January Speaking Meeting on Wednesday, January 12, 7 pm, via Zoom

Have you wanted to branch into studio photography, but there were several things holding you back? Maybe you don't have the space; perhaps you don't want to invest in lights and backdrops if you're not sure that studio photography is something you'll want to stick with. Maybe you just don't know where to start. There is a lot to learn, from natural light to artificial light, setting up props and backdrops, and working with people or shooting various products/items for sale or documentation. Luckily, we now have a great resource in downtown Frederick that you can rent and use for your photographic purposes.

With all of the above in mind, studio lighting is the subject of our January meeting. The partners in UmbraLux Studio will talk about the tools they offer and how they can be used for some of their favorite lighting schemes.

As a followup to the meeting, the studio is offering a sample workshop on Sunday, January 16, from 1 - 3 pm, where up to 15 Clique members can explore the studio and gain some hands-on experience with various lighting schemes. Registration information is below.

The studio is located at 112 East Patrick Street, above the entrance to Emporium Antiques. You can find more information about the studio at shootatumbralux.com. Please note that the studio requires its visitors to be vaccinated and to use masks.

Topic: January Meeting

Time: Jan 12, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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November 10th Meeting, 7 pm Loren Ybarrondo

Loren Ybarrondo will be speaking to the club about virtual tours. Loren has an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. His graduate work involved Computer-aided Geometric Design. He has enjoyed a fulfilling engineering career with the highlight being employed by the U.S. Navy, where he was introduced to high-speed and immersive photography.

He currently works as a freelance artist/programmer building virtual tours for clients including the Smithsonian, Google, Supreme Court, and Arlington National Cemetery. Being raised in Idaho near Yellowstone instilled in him a strong affinity for nature and its many wonders. His technical background combines with this to create photography revealing the elegant moments in nature at grand or intimate scales. It may be a panorama of a mountain range stitched together from multiple photographs, or perhaps the close-up of a bee gently walking across a flower. In all of his work he strives to achieve technical excellence in the clarity and quality of the image data, whilst hiding that technical aspect behind an artful composition.

You can visit some of his virtual tours currently on exhibit at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. Virtual Tours

This meeting will be a hybrid meeting. You may choose to come in person to the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll Street, Frederick MD, at 7pm. Or you may choose to attend virtually. Guests are welcome to attend our monthly meetings. All Frederick Camera Clique members will receive a Zoom link in the email blast; guests who wish to attend virtually may request a link by email: info@frederickcameraclique.org

October Meeting, Wednesday, October 13 - Chris Haugh, the historian for Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Our October Meeting, Wednesday, October 13, at 7 pm

It is still not clear if we will meet in person at the Delaplaine for our October meeting, or if it will be a hybrid meeting (some in person on site and some via Zoom), or an all Zoom meeting. But we do have a speaker lined up!

Chris Haugh, the historian for Mt. Olivet Cemetery, will be our speaker for the evening. He will give us an overview of the cemetery and some of its famous denizens, plus he'll give it a photography slant. On a date (TBD) after the meeting, we will have a "field trip" tour of the cemetery, seeking out some of the most interesting and photogenic areas. More information will be in the next email blast, after we iron out some of those details. Guests are always welcome to attend our meetings, but only paid members in good standing will be able to attend the field trip.

Check out the intriguing "Stories in Stone" articles that Chris shares regularly on his blog: Stories in Stone

August Meeting -Textures

For the August meeting, Cam Miller will show how to add a texture(s) to your images to improve an otherwise bland background and/or how to use it to help obscure an imperfect background. After and Before examples are included here. You can add a texture to your images using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, without needing to purchase any plugins or additional software. You can find textures free on the Internet, purchase pre-made ones, or make your own. Downloadable handouts will be made available during the meeting. The meeting will be at 7 pm on Wednesday, August 11, via Zoom. Club members will be sent the meeting link via the email blast. Guests are welcome to attend this meeting by sending email to info@frederickcameraclique.org and requesting the link.

June 9th Meeting, 7 pm via Zoom - Therapeutic Photography

Judy Weiser, the director of the PhotoTherapy Centre in Gambier Island, BC, Canada, will speak to us about Therapeutic Photography.

Therapeutic Photography techniques are photographic practices done by people themselves (or their helpers) in situations where the skills of a trained therapist or counselor are not needed — for example, where photo-interactive activities are used to increase people’s own self-knowledge, awareness, and well-being, improve their relationships with family and others, activate positive social change, reduce social exclusion, assist rehabilitation, strengthen communities, deepen intercultural relations, lessen conflict, bring attention to issues of social injustice, sharpen visual literacy skills, enhance education, expand qualitative research and prevention methodologies, and produce other kinds of photo-based personal/emotional healing and learning.

Therapeutic Photography does not mean just only photo-taking. It also includes other photo-interactive activities, such as photo-viewing, -posing, -planning, -discussing, or even just only remembering or imagining photographs.

To learn more about Judy and the work of the PhotoTherapy Centre, visit her bio and the homepage for the PhotoTherapy Centre. All Frederick Camera Clique members will receive the Zoom link for this meeting in the June email blast; guests are welcome to attend by requesting the link via email: info@frederickcameraclique.org.

May 12 Meeting, 7:00, "Now and Then: A Look at Today's Photography and the Foundations on Which It Was Built."

On Wednesday, May 12, at 7pm, Mike Donovan (West Shore Photography Club) will present "Now and Then: A Look at Today's Photography and the Foundations on Which It Was Built." Mike will be showing the work of some modern photographers and then going back in time to those who did it first. He will not say much about the modern photographers, but will concentrate the information on the historical photographers. He is hoping to reveal the personalities as well as the photography of those who came before us.

Mike suggests that you keep a paper and pencil handy--to write down some names to research later--as he will be covering a lot of ground! More info will be in the next email blast.

Mike Donovan is a retired elementary school teacher who has been photographing for about 40 years. He started with a black and white photography course in college and never stopped. He uses his art to share the things he finds beautiful, important, or meaningful.

Mike’s photography education includes an Associate Degree in Photography from HACC and various workshops, seminars, and lectures. He’s a member of the Art Association of Harrisburg, The Carlisle Arts Learning Center, and The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. Mike has judged a number of photography competitions and has offered a number of photo critiques. He has also taught photography classes for The East Pennsboro Library educational program and summer photography classes for elementary school students.

His work has been displayed in the WITF atrium, the Art Association of Harrisburg, Whitaker Center, Oyster Mill Playhouse, The Mechanicsburg Art Center and other venues. Additionally, he participates in about six craft shows per year. You can see Mike’s work at his website, www.mikedonovanphotography.com.

April 14 Meeting, 7 pm "Printing Photos at Home" with David Blecman

Noted photographer and educator David Blecman will cover the basics of choosing a quality printer for making prints at home, the basics of printing from both Photoshop and Lightroom, and tips for ensuring a good print.

David Blecman, a member of the Professional Photographers of America, started his photographic career back in 1978 fresh out of high school.

He is now an award winning, internationally recognized photographer and instructor, having taught on three continents and in over a dozen countries. David teaches and mentors photographers, models, and makeup artists. His personal mentoring programs for photographers and commercial models continues to grow in popularity.

David has photographed projects for such clientele as 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.

David has also been hired to photograph such celebrities as President George W. Bush, Christina Aguilera, Jimmy Buffett, Steely Dan, Moody Blues, Beyonce and Destiny’s Child, Celine Dion, Gene Simmons and KISS, and numerous others.

David currently shoots for magazines, clothiers, fashion designers, and numerous other print and commercial accounts, as well as for models, actors, and their agencies.

He has been published hundreds of times, and his specialties include, but are not limited to; child and adult models, architectural, food, fashion, swimwear, location and studio work, products, headshots, wildlife, fine art, etc.

David continues to speak at modeling and photography venues, judges at beauty pageants, judges photography competitions, and continues to teach and mentor photographers, models, and makeup artists internationally.

Visit David's website at posneg.com.

A Zoom link will be sent via the weekly email blast to all members and to non-members/guests who request it by sending an email to info@frederickcameraclique.org.

March 10th Meeting , at 7 pm, Martin Heavner

On Wednesday, March 10, at 7 pm, Martin Heavner will be doing a "twist" on our annual critique of images. Traditionally, the March meeting has been devoted to a critique of member images, primarily because in April, we open up the entry period for our annual Frederick Camera Clique juried exhibition; but there were always so many images and so much to say, that it tended to be a bit overwhelming. Hence the "twist." The photos that members are encouraged to submit for critique are those that you may be considering for entering into a juried exhibit or competition. By hearing a review of your images with this purpose in mind, you will have time to do some new edits, consider some alternative images, or be assured that your image is ready for entry. Before the critique, will Martin will tell us about a few “lessons learned" before opening the topic up for discussion and Q&A, and then go right into the critique session.

Martin Heavner has won dozens of awards at local, regional, and national photo exhibits. He also has exhibited his work at galleries throughout the region, most recently with three prints juried into the 2021 Cumberland Valley Photo Show in Hagerstown and a two-artist show at Frostburg State University in September 2020. He frequently judges photography competitions, including monthly and year-end competitions at the North Bethesda Camera Club, Baltimore Camera Club, Rossmoor Camera Club, Gaithersburg Camera Club, and Silver Spring Camera Club. He is a member and past president of the Frederick Camera Clique and currently is chairman of the Photography Committee of the Allegany Arts Council in Cumberland, MD, where he helps to organize the annual Allegany National Photography Competition and Exhibition. His work can be seen at his website, www.HeavnerPhoto.com, and at his Instagram account.

A Zoom link will be sent via the weekly email blast to all members and to non-members/guests who request it by sending an email to info@frederickcameraclique.org.

February 10th Meeting, 7pm - Photographing Waterfalls Day & Night - Kevin Adams

Kevin Adams has always loved nature and the outdoors. He received his first camera as a birthday present in the mid 1980s. In 1994, Kevin wrote North Carolina Waterfalls, his first book. Since then, he’s written and photographed nine additional books. He’s had well over a thousand images published in books, calendars, magazines, and all sorts of other venues. Today, his photography business consists mainly of teaching and leading photo tours. He also runs an online store where he sells his books and a few other products. Kevin has been called the MacGyver of photography because he’s always tinkering in the shop making new photo gear. He sells a few products he invented in his online store.

Kevin and his wife, Patricia, live on a small farm in western North Carolina that is home to a variety of critters that regularly pop in for a visit. It wouldn’t be a farm without farm animals, so they have the requisite chickens. Some are named after women on Star Trek and the others after women on Game of Thrones. They also have two cats, Lucy and Titan. Patricia has plans for adding goats, horses, guineas, honey bees and who knows what else to our farm. Kevin fears that soon, he’ll never be able to leave the house.

Kevin loves to hike, paddle his kayak, and gaze at the night sky. He especially loves to travel, to see new worlds and experience new cultures. A Zoom link will be made available just prior to the meeting.

Learn more about Kevin Adams at his website: Kevin Adams Photography

365 Photo Project Discussion

Wednesday, January 13, 7 pm: In lieu of our regular meeting, we will have a discussion about the new 365 Photo Project, Clique 365. During this session, the project will be discussed in some detail, including the benefits of engaging with photography on a daily basis, variations on a 365 photo project (it doesn't have to be daily), resources for ideas to keep it fresh, and demonstrations of how to add photos to the Zenfolio site using both the computer and a phone app. Other ideas for personal photography projects will be offered.

The meeting is at 7 pm, but feel free to drop in a little earlier. As always, it will be recorded.

Link is in the lastest email blast

365 Project

Studies have shown that there are positive mental health benefits to engaging in a creative medium each day, whether it is painting or stitching or writing. But particularly with photography, taking camera in hand (or phone camera, for sure) and making an effort to see outside of ourselves for a little while, to "get in the zone" either indoors or out, can make a big difference in outlook. Couple that with the encouragement and inspiration from a group (namely us, the members of this club) and some outside accountability (posting the photo for all to see), and your engagement with this type of project will increase.

Now I know that not everyone will get outside for a photo walk every day, nor are you expected to. Just engaging with photography frequently, whether through photographing the interesting shadow patterns created on your wall on a sunny day, taking a selfie and using a new filter on your phone to give yourself a painted look, or sitting down at the computer to edit those photos from a trip you took back when we were able to travel -- whatever you choose to do, you are engaging with photography and getting out of your own head for a few minutes.

So, here goes. In order to make this project as accessible as possible, I have created a Zenfolio site just for it. Each day, you can upload a photo that you either took that day or that you edited on that day. That's it. Those are the photo "rules."

It's OK if you took a photo on January 5 and don't get around to uploading it to the January 5 folder until January 7. You won't turn into a pumpkin if it's not there by midnight. The point is that you did something with photography that day. Your "proof" to yourself and to others is the photo in the January 5 folder, regardless of when it shows up there.

It's OK to post the photos on the Click Facebook page, too, and we'll work out all the details of how we're going to post and present photos as the month progresses, but by the end of the month, we should be on a roll.

The January 13 meeting will be all about this project. Each week there will be new inspiration in the email blast to help you with ideas. It doesn't matter if you are late to the party or only participate once a week. Life is hard and complicated, so there are no penalties; just encouragement and hopefully motivation and inspiration.

Ready to Roll?

Here are the directions to the page of instructions for uploading your photo via a computer.

Here are the directions to the page of instructions for uploading your photo via a mobile device.

If you want to participate and just feel daunted about uploading the photos yourself, Carol Gregoire has offered to receive them from you. Just be sure she knows your name, the date you took the photo, and give a brief description, if desired. carolgregoire@yahoo.com

The website is clique365.zenfolio.com so you can take a look at the lone test cat sitting there now, waiting for company to fill up January 1.

December Speakers - Kimo Williams Postponed

Normally in December, we do not have a meeting, but have instead our holiday party with a great dinner and a photo swap. This year, well, you know.... So instead of our holiday party, we will have TWO speakers in December, both the same week as our usual meeting date.

For Club Members only: Monday, December 7, at 7 pm: David duChemin, arranged by the West Shore Photography Club, and we are helping to sponsor this speaker. It will be recorded by the duChemin team and the recording available upon request for a limited time only to our deaf members, per agreement with duChemin's agent. Therefore, most of our members will need to see this presentation "live," so mark it on your calendar. A Zoom link to this presentation will be sent to you next weekend.

Illustrated by inspiring photographs from around the world, The Heart of the Photograph Virtual Lecture with David duChemin is a 90-minute conversation (including Q&A time) exploring ten powerful ideas about the creation of more engaging photographs. This webinar will discuss techniques and ways of thinking about the creation of images designed to engage human imagination and emotion, including questions of vision and intent, the use of space and time, the creation of depth, and the use of point of view. David will also discuss mood and mystery, storytelling, and what this all means for our choices of moments as well as more practical considerations, like the more creative use of exposure tools, composition, and more. This will be a compelling lecture with (and about) heart that your club will remember for a long time.

David duChemin is a best-selling author, award-winning photographer, and leading expert in the field of creativity. With over 35 years experience making photographs, his calling is to help photographers make photographs that are more than just sharp and well-exposed. David teaches how to make photographs that light a spark in people, that communicate clearly, that captivate imaginations and grab the attention and hearts of the people who will see them. As an international workshop leader and author of best-selling books like Within The Frame and The Soul of the Camera ( both published in over a dozen languages), he’s taught students this incredible craft on all seven continents.

If you want more, you can get a sense of his teaching on his blog at davidduchemin.com.

You can see his portfolio at portfolio.davidduchemin.com.

And you can listen to his sultry radio voice by listening to his podcast about the joys and challenges of everyday creativity at aBeautifulAnarchy.com.

Open for all members and guests/visitors: Wednesday, December 9, at 7 pm, Kimo Williams Postponed!

Marshall Dupuie and I first met J. Kimo Williams when we walked by his gallery in downtown Shepherdstown, WV. He had a selection of antique cameras in the window, and upon further inspection, we wandered into his shop and met this intriguing man. He is a musician, a composer, a photographer, a proud Vietnam veteran, and so much more. He's hard to describe in a few words, so here are three biographies to choose from: long, medium, and short! A Zoom link to this meeting will be sent to you the weekend before.

In his talk, Williams will discuss:

1. Finding the Light
2. Adding your personal narrative (cropping, effects, presentation, mounting etc.)
3. The shot - What it is and what it will be
4. Understanding the Home Run (a metaphoric approach to understanding your camera)

You can visit some of Williams' galleries here, including his current "Counties of the Potomac River" series.

Instead of an honorarium, Williams has requested that our club make a donation to his "The Names of Those..." project, to support an art installation that will include a video monitor to scroll the names and dates of death of every US military member who died as a result of their service in Vietnam.

November 11th meeting - David Wolanski

Although domestic violence is a harsh reality, it is a reality that many face, and that fortunately, some survive. Dover photographer David Wolanski first encountered this reality when he learned that someone he thought he knew fairly well was regularly assaulted by her husband, and she honestly thought that this was how all relationships worked, because it was the life she and others she knew were living. David decided to use his portrait photography skills to help share the stories of survivors of domestic violence by encouraging them to share their stories.

David writes, "For the last several years, I’ve been using my experience doing portraits to do a photo and story project against Domestic Violence and think it’s the most important work I’ve ever done. This presentation is about the 1:4 Project on my website at domesticviolencearoundus.com."

In this presentation, you will see how a personal photography project can truly have an impact on both the photographer and on those who are photographed. Here is a video in which David explains how he was inspired to begin. The Zoom link for this meeting will be shared closer to the date. Club meeting date is Wednesday, November 11, at 7 pm.