Note:
Monthly Presentations on the day and time listed below may be in-person
or by Zoom, depending on the presenter’s location or schedule.
Send an email to
cvpsphotos@gmail.com to get the link for any
Zoom presentation.
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| January 17, 2024 7:00 p.m. in person at Happy Days |
Chris Coffey |
Abstracts found along the way Award-winning fine art photographer Chris Coffey will share his abstract images at the Photo Society’s first presentation of the new year. Chris recognized a seismic change occurred in his work in 2000. Instead of concentrating on single images, he changed his approach. Sifting through more than 30 years of work, he identified a previously hidden body of abstract images—different in subject and some a departure in palette from his normal work. A museum director responded favorably to the new work and so began the journey of his project, Extracts: Found by Walking. “It has been said that it is not possible to make abstract photographs, nature having already made every pattern possible,” Chris says. “[W]here we stand, how we place the subject in the viewfinder, and the emotions assigned in the exposure and printing reveal endless possibilities even if we are just extracting from the visible.” Chris’ work is included in numerous public and private collections. He lectures in the National Parks and was the artist in residence at the Grand Canyon North Rim. He serves as juror for several nationally recognized art festivals. He is a founding instructor of the Appalachian Center for Photography’s Black and White in the Blue Ridge. Chris lives in Akron, grows beets, and makes prints in a traditional darkroom. For more about Chris, go to https://www.chriscoffey.com/ |
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February 21, 2024 7:00 p.m. in person at Happy Days |
Members Show & Critique |
Member Show & Critique |
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| March 20, 2024, 7:00 p.m. by Zoom |
Sarah Marino |
Beyond the Grand Landscape: Photographing Nature's
Smaller Scenes 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.
Website: https://smallscenes.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmarinophoto/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahMarinoPhoto
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| April 17, 2024 7:00 p.m. in person at Happy Days |
Jerry Jelinek |
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May 15, 2024
7:00 p.m. by Zoom |
Stephanie Johnson |
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: |
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| June 19 2024, 7:00 p.m. | Jerry Dodrill |
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. |
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| July 17 2024, 7:00 p.m. in person at Happy Days | PechaKucha |
PechaKucha Night Returns
Join us as CVPS
members use a 20-by-20 format (20 slides, 20 seconds per slide)
to share multiple, fast-paced, themed portfolios. |
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| August 22, 2024 7:00 p.m. in person at Hines Hill Conferene Center | Member Show & Critique |
Members of the Cuyahoga Valley Photo Society are invited to submit up to three images to be critiqued by expert photographers for a members show. There is no restriction on the date or location of the photographs. Please email your images to cvpsmemberphotos@gmail.com by Wednesday August 14th, 11:59 pm to be included in the critique on August 21st. To view the requirements for images submitted, visit the Photo Society’s gallery web page. |
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| Thursday September 19, 2024 |
Andrew Richardson
Thursday evening, Sept.
19th
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Evening Light Painting
Experience
Our September 19th meeting will provide an
on-location opportunity to experience light painting after
sunset. Members and
guests will gather at the Green Public Library for an
instructional lecture by Andrew.
Following the lecture, we will drive a short distance to
Nimisila Reservoir for shooting.
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October 9, 2024 in person at Hines Hill Conference
Center Photo walk Oct 12 Critique Oct 16 |
Bob Davis |
Waterfall Photography
CVPS member, Bob Davis, will share his experience and expertise
on waterfall photography. NOTE: his presentation on October 9th
is at
Hines Hill Conference Center,
with a follow-up photo walk Saturday, October 12th, and a
critique on October 16th at Hines Hill Conference
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| November 20, 2024 | 2024 Contest awards |
2024 Contest awards
Awards will be presented on Wednesday, November
15, 2023, live
at Hines Hill Conference Center 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 attend to see the presentation and
discussion of the winning images. |
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| December 11, 2024 | Holiday Party | ||||
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Program Committee: Steve Ash - ash@uakron.edu Kris Brown - kwbrown@neo.rr.com Bob Davis - davisrcmj@msn.com Jean Krusinski - jlkphotog@gmail.com If you have ideas for future programs, please pass them on to one of the committee members. |
