In this presentation, Sarah will talk about how to see beyond the grand scenes to expand your photographic opportunities, improve your observation skills, work with any kind of light, and bring diversity to your photo portfolio. She will share many examples, plus a few in-depth case studies, of intimate landscapes, abstract renditions of natural subjects, and portraits of plants and trees to inspire you to seek out small scenes next time you are outside with your camera. With a mix of inspiration and practical advice, Sarah will help you see the landscape in a new way with an eye toward slowing down, embracing experimentation, connecting more deeply with nature, and sharing more personal interpretations of the places you visit.

 Sarah Marino is a nature photographer, photography educator, and writer based in southwestern Colorado. In addition to photographing grand landscapes, she is a highly regarded photography teacher, focusing on personal expression, seeing opportunities in any landscape, photographing nature’s small scenes, and a slow style of photography focused on exploration and connecting with nature.  Sarah is best known for her photographs of a diverse range of smaller subjects including intimate landscapes, abstract renditions of natural subjects, and creative portraits of plants and trees.

 Learn more about Sarah and her work:

Website: https://smallscenes.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmarinophoto/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahMarinoPhoto

The Art and Beauty of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) Photography

In her presentation, Stephanie will share her passion for ICM and talk about her journey from traditional landscape photographer to focusing primarily on ICM photography.  She has a deep love and joy for the individually expressive nature of ICM and encourages photographers to ‘see things differently’ through the lens of their cameras, as well as through the lens of their inner creative selves. 

 She will cover basic and advanced principles and techniques of ICM, along with sample images to show the effects of various camera movements and the camera settings for each. Some time will be dedicated to mobile ICMS for the growing trend towards creating with mobile devices.  

 Stephanie is a self-taught creative photographer, who is primarily focused on ICM and creative photography techniques as a form of artistic expression. She has honed her skill and evolved her artistry by getting out to ‘do the work’ as often as possible. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and is the Founder, Creator, and Publisher of ICM Photography Magazine (ICMPhotoMag), a first-of-its-kind e-magazine dedicated solely to featuring ICM photography. 

 Stephanie also leads on-location ICM workshops in the US and the UK in collaboration with various creative photographers and as an instructor for Santa Fe Workshops where she leads ICM workshops online and on-location.

 For more about Stephanie:

www.stephjohnphoto.com

www.facebook.com/stephjohnphoto

www.instagram.com/stephjohnphoto

From Monitor to Print

Award-winning photographer and naturalist Jerry Dodrill will discuss printing at home versus sending out to a printing service, how to create test prints and proofs, and will demonstrate how he prepares files for output and printing.  He will share his strategies for processing and printing as well as compare the pros and cons of different printing papers and devices with examples of photogenic, inkjet and metal prints.

Jerry's work has been featured in ad campaigns, books, and publications.  He is dedicated to helping protect our planet and works with conservation organizations, including The Nature Conservancy, Sonoma Land Trust, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, and the Access Fund.

Learn more about Jerry and his work at his website.

Andrew Richardson

Thursday evening, Sept. 19th

Waterfall Photography                    

CVPS member, Bob Davis, will share his extensive experience with waterfall photography and creating panoramic images of moving water.  Bob has been photographing waterfalls for several years throughout Ohio and neighboring states, and anywhere he can find them while traveling further afield.  He is also a moderator of and frequent contributor to the Ohio Waterfalls Facebook page - the largest Facebook group in the United States devoted exclusively to waterfalls, with over 200,000 members.

 NOTE: Bob’s presentation on October 9th is at Hines Hill Conference Center at 7:00 p.m., with a follow-up photo walk Saturday, October 12^th at a waterfall site and time to be determined, and a photo review on October 16th at Hines Hill Conference Center at 7:00 p.m.. 

Awards will be presented on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, live at Happy Days Lodge. The slideshow of all the entries will start about 6:45 and the Awards Program will begin at 7:00 p.m. We hope all CVPS members will participate in the contest and attend to see the presentation and discussion of the winning images. See the Photo Contest tab above for submission details.