Location Photography Workshops with Corey Hilz

Program President’s Message

Corey Hilz will present: Thanks to Sunny Reynolds for showing her great photos from her travels Photo Trips: Planning, Executing and in India. Very colorful subjects and locations, and nice to see the Taj Improvising Mahal from different vantage points. Several of her photos from India (and Wednesday, April 9th, 7:30 p.m. other destinations) can be seen at http://www.biotrektours.com/Dest_galleries/india_gallery/India_gallery.html. McLean Community Center I believe she is already off to another exotic destination with her travel workshop students. Last fall Corey Hilz spent a week photographing in the White Mountains area of New Hampshire. In It Cherry Blossom time. Peak time is predicted to start March 28 the program he'll use this trip as the basis for (about the time you’ll be getting this) and the peak time will last only into discussing how to prepare for a trip and make it a early April. There will be great photo opportunities as soon as we get a success once you're there. Using his photographs as break in the rain that’s falling at the moment. illustrations, Corey will discuss how he decided where, when and what to photograph. In addition to More kudos for Bill Prosser. Bill was Runner-Up in AAA World’s 2007 addressing the logistics of where to photograph, Photo Contest! His photo of a Tuscany spring landscape in 2000 is B&W Corey will talk about the challenges he faced and shot with an infrared filter. You can see the photo on p. 65 of AAA’s share tips for how to capture stunning images of the March/April issue of AAA World. nature. This presentation will look at how you can combine your photographic skills with knowledge ------of a location to come away with excellent pictures under various conditions. Upcoming area events include:

Location Photography Workshops with Corey Hilz Corey Hilz focuses his photography on the natural Bill Folsom classes at Meadowlark world. The diversity in nature offers boundless National Wildlife Magazine photo contest (July 1 submission deadline) opportunities for fresh images. From mountains and Washington School of Photography – open house Sat. April 5, 11 am to 1 trees to water and flowers, Corey approaches his Christine K Bowles – nature photography workshops subjects with an artistic eye looking for rhythm, Biotrek Adventure Travels (Sunny Reynolds) texture and pattern. He goes beyond the Horizon Creativity Workshops documentary image to show a unique perspective Virginia Photo Safaris -- http://www.vasafaris.com using colors, shapes and lines. He strives to share Frank Van Riper Master Classes and Field Trips the beauty of a destination you’ve never seen and provide a new perspective of a place you know well. See the details for these events and more on pages 2 thru 5. Corey has built his stock of photographs from travel and extensive exploration of local areas, believing And, as always, be sure to check out the Northern Virginia Association of some of the most interesting subjects are found Camera Clubs events, field trips, and workshops listed on p. 6. close to home. He has a variety of publication credits, which include magazines, calendars, brochures and catalogues. Corey’s work is seen Corey has a passion for teaching photography. He particularly enjoys working frequently in exhibits throughout the Washington with students in the field, so they may learn to improve their images as they create DC area. His prints are also found in private them. His instruction enables photographers to improve their photographs collections. technically and artistically. Corey teaches workshops and provides private >>>> instruction for those looking to focus their learning. Upcoming exhibitions, workshops, events

Join Corey Hilz to photograph in a great location at a beautiful time of year, receive personal attention in the field and learn how you can make your photographs even better. Location workshops allow Corey to spend more time assisting participants and answering questions while out photographing. The workshops also include critiques and presentations on composition, creative techniques, image evaluation and editing, software and more.

2008 Workshop Schedule: Ireland: March 10-20 Charleston, South Carolina: April 3-6 St. Michael’s, Maryland: June 5-8 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee: September 18-21 Fall Foliage in West Virginia: October 9-12

Details about each workshop (and photo galleries) can be found at www.CoreyHilz.com in the “Instruction” section. Feel free to contact Corey Hilz with any questions: [email protected] or 703.473.4618

Bill Folsom workshops at Meadowlark

Goto http://www.wfolsom.com/LESSONS/classes.html to see Bill Folsom classes dealing with the key elements of photography. Introductory classes are offered aimed at beginners; those classes provide a very gentle overview of all aspects of photography in a 1 to 2 hour lecture. Intermediate classes help beginners to understand the basics of photography (lighting, equipment, composition) and are also helpful to those who wish to become better photographers. Some of the advanced classes can also be taken by beginners once they have some experience in photography. Advanced techniques, such as understanding aperture, shutter speed, and exposure are useful for those who wish to advance beyond the "point-and-shoot" style of photography. If the weather cooperates, classes frequently head outside to photograph in the Gardens for an hour or so after each class.

William B. Folsom Photography, Inc. 7600 Tremayne Place, #104 McLean, VA 22102 www.wfolsom.com [email protected] cell: 571-213-8696

National Wildlife Magazine photo contest:

 $18,000 in Cash Prizes  $5,000 Grand Prize  Pro, Amateur and Youth Divisions  Submit up to 20 Photos  6 Categories  One-Year NWF Membership and Subscription to National Wildlife*

$15 entry fee Deadline for all submissions: July 1, 2008 http://www.nwf.org/photozone for more details.

Washington School of Photography

4850 Rugby Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 301-654-1998 www.wsp-photo.com

Open House Sat. April 5, 11 am to 1 See the Web site for details or call 301-654-1998.

WSP has workshops and professional programs in nature photography, digital specialties (like Photoshop), film photography, studio lighting, fine art photography, gallery events, and more.

Christine K Bowles - nature photography workshops in Howard County, MD:

Water Photography on April 12 Macro Photography on May 17 Backyard and Trail Standard on June 14. 10% discount for students who register by February 29, 2008 www.ckbphotography.com

Biotrek Adventure Travels

Sunny Reynolds, Director 81 Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 USA * (540) 349-0040 E-mail: [email protected] www.biotrektours.com

Horizon Creativity Workshops: http://www.horizonworkshops.com/schedule.html

Steve Gottlieb, Director

Virginia Photo Safaris www.vasafaris.com

Trips to Meadowloark, Smoky Mt. National Park, Shenandoah Nat. Park, LilyPons Gardens in Gaithersburg, MD, and more. Exhibiting opportunities for MPC members: Arlington Library:

Their art staff (under auspices of Friends of the Public Library) is always on the lookout for artists and photographers especially given additional new branches with lots of walls. They are more disposed to individuals or to group shows that have a theme. Shirlington Branch displayed about 15 of Gloria Freund’s photos in mid- Dec through Feb. They also asked if Gloria would hang several at the central branch in June. They are interested in hearing from more prospective artists. Individuals should apply for this great opportunity. Photographers must prepare & frame their work for a gallery-hanging format. If accepted, photographers also are invited to offer works for sale; the library keeps 20% for anything that sells. Submission are juried on a quarterly basis through the year. Here is the web site, there is a pdf download with instructions for applying:

www.co.arlington.va.us/departments/Libraries/events/LibrariesEventsCentralLibraryArtProgram.aspx

The Sona Bank:

The manager of the Sonabank at 6830 Old Dominion Drive (corner of Old Dominion and Beverly Road) would like us to exhibit some of our pictures at the bank. There are approximately 28 linear feet of wall space spread throughout the lobby available for display. We can also make use of another 32 linear feet in an open office and behind the teller stations (which we might or might not want to utilize.)

Requirements: Any print accepted into Meadowlark as well as any print which has received a 1st, 2nd 3rd, or honorable mention in any MPC competition (or any other NVACC competition.) Pictures must be framed and matted with wire on the backs. (No restrictions on mats or frames as to type or color.)

Subject Matter: Open

Installation: Easy, no fishline! We can hammer into the walls small picture hangers. Each exhibitor must hang his/her own pictures. I hope there will be enough interest so that we can have a rotating exhibit within the club.

Sale: Pictures can be for sale. I will prepare labels and price sheets. We will need to sign a waiver releasing the bank from liability in case a picture is stolen or damaged.

Schedule: First exhibit: Saturday April 5 to Saturday June 1.

If you are interested please get back to Tony Hathaway for a first come first serve for this first exhibit. He will get back to those who are interested with more details. If you can give me a rough idea of how many images you would like to show that would be helpful.

Anthony Hathaway -- [email protected]

Other venues to exhibit:

La Grand Cafe -- This lovely and friendly venue in middle of McLean is open daily 'till 5 pm except Sundays. It offers wall space for about 6 - 8 framed works, depending on size. The owner, Hilaire, also offers counter space for an artist statement and business cards. If interested, please contact Bill Prosser who is coordinating the exhibit schedule. A word to the wise: Le Grand Cafe also offers delicious light French fare, so time your photographic display missions or trips to check-out the venue to occur at mealtime. A few club members have already displayed there, and others will be exhibiting in coming weeks. (Bill, Gloria Freund, Minnie Gallman, Jan Ponder.)

Unitarian Church in Reston, VA -- Check with Bill, Gloria, Tony Hathaway, or call Bruce Copping at 703-725-9331.

Joe Miller critiques via e-mail:

1) Be sure your image is no more than 8-bits per channel (In PS: Image > Mode & check 8 bits/channel) 2) Change the resolution to 72, change the long side to 500 pixels (Click on Image > Image Size) 3) If you have Photoshop, go to File > Save for Web and set the quality to High and 60 and save. Or, if you don't use Photoshop 3a) After step 2 save as a JPEG. 4) E-mail it/them to Joe at: [email protected] One restriction: Please don't send him more than 3 images at a time.

Photographers' Reproduction Center www.photos.BEA-Enterprises.com 12019 Nebel Street Rockville, MD 20854 301-299-7900 [email protected]

Frank Van Riper Master Classes and Field Trips, Spring, 2008

For details contact registrar, Glen Echo Park: www.glenechopark.org (“classes & workshops,” “photography”) or [email protected]

Flash classes: from one-morning Flash Photography Demystified class to 5-week Master Class with Dr. Flash that concentrates on the use of big studio strobes.

Master Class with Dr. Flash First Class Meeting: 4/3/08 Last Class Meeting: 5/1/08 Location: Photoworks, Glen Echo Park, Md. Description: Five-week hands-on studio class (an outgrowth of Frank's popular one-evening flash workshop) helps you master small flash units and studio strobes. Students will learn still life, tabletop and portraiture techniques in step-by-step demonstrations and individual exercises with professional flash gear.

Field Trip, National Gallery of Art East Wing Date: 4/27/08 Description: A three-meeting National Gallery of Art workshop. A brief organizational meeting will be held one week prior to the trip at Photoworks and a follow-up critique potluck at Frank's house. You will find endless opportunities for shooting - people, architecture, abstracts in beautiful light. Lunch and discussion at the gallery. A fun and educational trip. For additional info, contact instructor at [email protected] or 202-362-8103

Basic Flash Workshop First Class Meeting: 5/15/08 Last Class Meeting: 6/5/08 Location: Photoworks, Glen Echo Park, Md. Description: Four weeks hands-on workshop will help students get the most out of their small flash units to mimic results obtained with much larger professional gear. Similar to Frank Van Riper's more advanced "Master Class with Dr. Flash," this workshop concentrates on the basics, with surprising results.

Field Trip, National Building Museum Meeting Date: 5/18/08 Description: Join Frank Van Riper for a photo excursion to one of Washington's most unusual interior spaces - the ornate Italian Renaissance building that now houses the National Building Museum - and some of the tallest interior columns in the world. Tripods permitted for great architectural shooting. Briefing meeting approximately one week prior to trip followed by post-trip potluck at Frank's house. For additional info contact instructor at [email protected] or 202-362-8103 Northern Virginia Alliance of Camera Clubs (NOVACC) April 2008 programs of the affiliated clubs (As a member of the McLean Photography Club you may attend any of the listed activities

Loudoun Photography Club Contact: Mary Austin-Keller at [email protected] Website: www.loudounphotoclub.com Yahoo group: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/LoudounPhotographyClub/join Meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7:00 pm at the Cascades Library or as indicated. Program: WEDNESDAY, April 9th - Ian Plant, Photographing the Chesapeake Bay Competition: Thurs, April 24th - Theme: Nature Field Trip: See our Yahoo Group

Manassas Warrenton Camera Club Contact: Gene Wells (703) 330-5835 or [email protected] Website: www.mwcc-photo.org . Meetings: Held on the 1st and 3rd Thur. at 7:30 pm, Manassas City Hall, Old Town Manassas, or as indicated. Program: April 3 - TBA Competition: April 17 - Reflections

McLean Photography Club Contact: Bruce Copping at (703) 725-9331 or [email protected] Website: www.mcleanphoto.org. Meetings: Held on the 2nd Wed. at 7:30 pm (meet & greet at 7:15 pm), at the McLean Community Center, or as indicated.

Northern Virginia Photographic Society Contact: Scott Musson at 703-278-2828 or [email protected] Website: www.nvps.org Meetings: Held at 7:45 pm at Dunn Loring Fire Station, 2148 Gallows Rd., Dunn Loring, Va.

Reston Photographic Society Contact: Ellis Rosenberg at 703-855-4008 or [email protected] Website: www.leagueofrestonartists.org Meetings: Held the 3rd Monday of the month 7:30-9:30 pm at the Reston Community Center – Lake Anne Program: Digital and print competition see below. Competition: On Monday April 21st 7:30 - 9:30 at RCC Lake Anne we will have our first monthly competition with Scott Musson the president of NVPS as our judge. The theme will be architecture. More info. will be in the RPS April Newsletter

Vienna Photographic Society Contact: Mary Jane Fish at (703) 281-9743 or [email protected] or Warren Standley at (540) 635-6721 or editor@vps- va.org . Website: www.vps-va.org Meetings: Held on the 1st and 3rd Wed. at 7:30 pm in the main lecture hall of the Thoreau Middle School, 2505 Cedar Lane, Vienna, VA. Program: Wed (4/2), 7:30pm, speaker Don Johnson will present "Zoo Photography". Competition: Wed (4/16), 7:30pm, with judge Frank Van Riper. Field Trip: Saturday, April 19th at 6:00am, Virginia Bluebells at Stone Bridge, the Manassas Battlefield… for more information, contact Martin Fish ([email protected] or cell phone 703-969-8907) or Terry Goplerud ([email protected]). Self-Improvement Outing: Sat (4/12) at 8:00am… Green Springs Park… topic is “Proportion”.