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October 2020 Vol. XXX #1 In Wisconsin Chapter of the PhotographicFocus Society of America Photo By Rick Vollbrecht What's Inside This Issue Calendar of Events...................................................2 Chapter Newsletter Information................................8 Snapshots from the Chair..........................................3 BYOI’s Information..................................................8 Chapter Meeting Goes Virtual....................................3 Milwaukee Youth Showcase Update............................8 Afternoon Program: Lisa Langell........................4 – 5 PSA Youth Showcase Help .......................................9 Dues Notice............................................................6 WACCO Digital Forum Meeting................................9 Meeting Info and Dates............................................6 Chapter Member Gallery – Rick Vollbrecht.............10 – 13 Chapter Virtual Meeting Info.....................................7 Wisconsin State Membership Committee Report.........14 New Members.........................................................7 Crossword Puzzle..................................................15 Member Milestones..................................................7 Last Months Word Puzzle Answers...........................16 Chapter Website Information....................................8 Virtual Chapter Meeting Information.........................17 www.psawisconsin.org Vol. XXX #1 – October 2020 Page 2 MEETING AGENDA Sunday – November 1, 2020 Sunday – January 24, 2021 Virtual Meeting (see page 5) Virtual Meeting (see page 5) 9 AM to Noon, 1PM to 3 PM 9 AM to Noon, 1PM to 3 PM Morning Session (9 AM to Noon) Morning Session (9 AM to Noon) Business Business 2020 Spring Outing Update 2020 Spring Outing Update Bring Your Own Images Bring Your Own Images (Due October 25, 2020 to J Klug) (Due January 17, 2021 to J Klug) Showcase Showcase How To’s How To’s Marty Welter Jeffrey Klug Tips on using Luminar 4 ???? Break for Lunch Break for Lunch Program (1 PM to 3 PM) Program (1 PM to 3 PM) Lisa Langell: The Artist Photographer Lies in All of Us Keith French: Photographing Ruins (A separate Zoom meeting link will be sent for the af- ternoon program) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-artistic-photogra- pher-lies-in-all-of-us-psa-wisconsin-chapter-tick- ets-114305125708 Photo By Rick Vollbrecht www.psawisconsin.org Vol. XXX #1 – October 2020 Page 3 Snapshots from the Chair PSA-WI Executive Committee Gerry Hying, Chairman [email protected] The crops in the fi elds are drying out, and the leaves (262) 332-1005 are starting to drop off the trees. Soon farmers will be starting harvest, and the trees will be changing colors, Kathy Brand, Vice-Chair which can only mean fall is here and winter is just [email protected] 262-657-3823 around the corner. Despite the pandemic still hanging around, I am seeing wonderful images on social media Trish McCoy, Secretary and elsewhere on the internet that have been taken by [email protected] the many photographers that are out and about. It is (262) 942-0182 always nice to see what other photographers have been Ramona Lenger, Treasurer shooting for subjects. Seeing all these beautiful images [email protected] makes me forget the challenges the pandemic has placed (414) 651-9801 upon us all. “Thank you” for sharing your images with everyone. Directors Jeffrey Klug, APSA - Webmaster There will be changes coming to the Battle-of-the-Sexes [email protected] competition. Details will be announced in upcoming (262) 893-3500 newsletters. Jeffrey Klug, APSA, Editor - InFocus Newsletter Uncertainty continues around the Covid-19 virus. The [email protected] (262) 893-3500 health and well-being of our Chapter members are the top priority. A decision regarding the Chapter’s spring Marty Welter photo outing in May of 2021 has been made. For now, State Membership Director it is a go. We will again look at having the outing in the wi- state@psa- photo.org (715) 254-7139 Superior/Duluth area since we did not go there in May of 2020. Details regarding the outing will come in future Chapter Membership, newsletters. Signe Emmerich, HonPSA, EPSA Stay healthy. Historian Gerry Emmerich, Jr., HonFPSA, GMPSA/B Hospitality, Nancy Klemp, Susie Bigham Gerry Hying Showcases, Gerry Emmerich, Jr., HonFPSA, WI Chapter Chairperson GMPSA/B PS; NOTICE TO ALL CHAPTER MEMBERS… Milwaukee Youth Showcase, Susie Bigham [email protected] In order to participate in the afternoon programs, you must be a member in good standing with the Chapter. That simply means because we are not having in-person meetings, you will need to have InFocus, offi cial newsletter your Chapter dues paid up before the November 1, 2020 meeting of the PSA-Wisconsin date. When you pay your dues, you are also preregistered for all the Chapter, is published fi ve afternoon programs for that year. Please see the renewal notice and times a year, and is included in the Chapter membership renewal form on page 4. dues paid by PSA members who join the PSA-Wisconsin Chapter. InFocus and its contents are © 2020 by the Photographic Society of America and the PSA-Wisconsin Chapter. Material may not be reproduced without permission. www.psawisconsin.org Vol. XXX #1 – October 2020 Page 4 Afternoon Program The Artist Photographer Lies in ALL of Us By Lisa Langell We as photographers often want to be more innovative and creative, but our own mental barriers can “prevent” the creative process from happening. One of the biggest mental blocks is simply believing, “I’m not a very creative person.” I hear this most often from engineers, accountants, and those in technical fields who have struggled to discover the creative style they desire. This session breaks down creative barriers in a really fun and logical way! I take an interactive, “myth-busters-style approach!” You’ll learn how to apply the creative process and develop patterns that will bring more joy, innovation, success, creativity and happiness to your photography! You will learn: • How even those who feel they “are not artistic” can actually become artistic and creative • Understand “imaginative skill” and how it develops • About my “Mash up” formula for producing creativity • How you can debunk your own myths about artistic and creative ability • How to exercise your creativity through real-world examples and activities we will complete during the session • Inspirations to take with you Lisa Langell is a full-time, award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in numerous prestigious publications including the cover of Outdoor Photographer magazine, plus numerous images in Arizona Highways, Ranger Rick, art galleries and more. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the North American Nature Photography Association. She is also a proud ambassador for Tamron, FotoPro, and H&Y filters. Whether it was working as a master floral designer, a licensed psychologist, university faculty, an international consultant in K-12 education, the Chief Business Development Officer of an education technology company, a researcher, a writer, or an artist—she enjoyed meeting each challenge. Still, her strongest calling was photography--ever since childhood--when bird watching ignited her lifelong love of nature and the camera. In 2010, she turned her passion for photography into a business—and in 2015 she successfully transitioned to photography full-time and left the corporate and consulting world behind. The journey with photography has definitely been Lisa’s favorite – she loves combining her diverse background and skills into her photographic art and instruction. Bringing joy to others brings joy to her! She thrives on creating innovative learning experiences and pushing photographic boundaries. She equally enjoys enriching, stimulating and expanding fellow photographers’ minds emotionally, creatively and intellectually. You may read more about her or see her work at http://www.langellphotography.com You must register in advance for this program using this link (This is a different link than the meeting link): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-artistic-photographer-lies-in-all-of-us-psa-wisconsin-chapter-tickets-114305125708 www.psawisconsin.org Vol. XXX #1 – October 2020 Page 5 Lisa Langell Photos www.psawisconsin.org Vol. XXX #1 – October 2020 Page 6 NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS: It is time to renew your Chapter membership. The membership year is from July 2020 through June 2021. As of July 1, 2020, your Chapter dues are due. You need to send a check to the Treasurer by October 25, 2020. Use the form below. 2020 - 2021 PSA WISCONSIN CHAPTER DUES Remember, you must be a member of the Photographic Society of America to be a Chapter member. The membership year is from July 2020 through June 2021. The Chapter membership fee per person is: $5.00 Make your check payable to PSA Wisconsin Chapter and mail to: Ramona Lenger, 12045 W. Holt Ave. – West Allis WI 53227 Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________ Zip: _____________ My email address is: __________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________ Meeting Info and Due Dates Meeting Articles Due Publish Date BYOI’s Due November 1, 2020 September 20, 2020 October 14, 2020 October 25, 2020 January 24, 2021 December 13, 2020 January 3, 2021 January 17, 2021