June 12, 2012 Meeting – Philip Sun

May 15, 2012 by Catherine Starr | Leave a comment

Work the Light with Philip Sun

Philip is a member of the Toronto Photo Club – Masters’ Division and has been photographing for many years having received multiple gold medal awards.  One of Philip’s most coveted awards is the PSA Gold from the Royal Photographic Society and scoring a perfect 10-10-10 for a creative digital entry from CAPA.

  • How to look for light
  • Quality of light
  • How to enhance one’s photographs using nature’s elements
  • Post processing

Team presentations (time permitting)

 

Reminder!  Get your tickets for the Durham Creative Social

Chuck Newton, President of NDPA is speaking.  If you are interested in taking event photos for the club, email info@ndpa.ca

When:  Thursday, May 31, 2012

Where:  Rotary Room (Library), Water Street, Port Perry

Cost:  $10 \ Tickets available online at www.creativesocial.ca 

 

Nominations!

Take an active role in the NDPA by standing for a nomination on the NDPA Board of Directors.  We welcome your enthusiasm in making our club the best it can be.  Several board members have served the club since the beginning and are stepping down at the end of June.  We thank them for their dedication and hard work in making our club a success.

If you are interested, send us an email at info@ndpa.ca

 

 

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April 2012 Meeting Topics and Presenters

April 3, 2012 by NDPA | Leave a comment

Here are the meeting topics and presenters for the member meeting on April 10, 2012:

- “Getting Close to Creepy Crawlies” – James Kamstra, ecologist/environmental consultant

- “Adding audio to your team presentation” – Kent Talyor

See you there!

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Volunteers Needed!

February 26, 2012 by NDPA | Leave a comment

Heritage Oshawa is looking for volunteers to assist with inventory of the city’s historical legacy.  If anyone has an interest in architecture photography and would like to volunteer, contact Student Volunteer, Madelyne Shangraw at madelyne.shangraw@utoronto.ca or Laura Davis, City of Oshawa at ldavis@oshawa.ca.

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Want to take better pictures? Then this is for you…

February 11, 2012 by NDPA | Leave a comment

The Port Perry Library, in conjunction with local photographer Jonathan van Bilsen, is pleased to announce their 8th annual photography course, every Tuesday night for six weeks, starting February 21st at 6:30PM. The course is not intended for advanced photographers, instead it focusses on people who have an interest in photography and wish to improve their skill level.

During each 2 hour weekly seminar we will cover an important aspect related to photography:

FEBRUARY 21 - Camera Functions: such as sensors, megapixels, camera controls, memory cards, etc.

FEBRUARY 28 – Composition: what to put in front of the camera and where to place it

MARCH 6 – Photographic Techniques: such as panorama, dynamic range, photo manipulation

MARCH 13 – Lighting: people and landscapes, both indoor and outdoor

MARCH 20 – Travel Photography: what to photograph, when to take pictures, what to carry with you and global rules

MARCH 27 – The Digital Darkroom: including software, computer requirements, storage and what to do with your photos

The course will begin on Tuesday, February 21 and will run for 6 consecutive weeks starting at 6:30 until 8:30PM. Registration must be done in advance. The cost of $120 includes all six seminars, as well as Jonathan van Bilsen’s ‘Aspects of Lighting’ book (retail $19.95) and can be paid at the library or on line at www.Jonathanvanbilsen.com. For more information please contact the library at 905.985.7686 or Jonathan van Bilsen at 905.925.1343

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Landscape Photography Primer

January 19, 2012 by NDPA | Leave a comment

Landscape photography is among the more enticing genres among enthusiasts. Many draw inspiration from twentieth century giants like Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, American photogaphers who saw the continent’s vast spaces as opportunities for artistic expression. Yet the roots of their work go back even further to those who took on the decidedly unglamorous and backbreaking survey work of the American West. This was performed by unsung heroes like William Henry Jackson and Timothy H. O’Sulllivan, who were skilled in wilderness survival and able to endure the hardship required to map and photograph the new frontier.

Being a landscape photographer today no longer means trekking through unmapped terrain with pack mules hauling 50 pounds of camera gear and darkroom equipment. Yet there remain both technical and logistical hurdles in photographing the great outdoors. In this article, we’ll explore equipment options for the landscape specialist, discuss the logistics involved in planning a shooting trip and look at techniques that allow you to capture the essence of the scene unfolding in front of your camera.

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