<p> Program President’s Message</p><p>Sunny Reynolds’ program is “Incredible India”. Ed Knepley did a great job judging last month’s competition. Thanks Ed for your helpful comments for each photo entered! Wednesday, Mar. 12th, 7:30 p.m. The competition results are listed later in this newsletter. McLean Community Center ------The Meadowlark Photo Expo for this year has come and gone. Born in Syracuse, New York, Sunny has lived in the Greater As usual, great tips and techniques from the workshops were Washington area and Northern Virginia for the last 25 years. She was educated at Syracuse University, with classes in there in abundance. And Marty Kendall’s “Sleeping Sea Lions” rd photography at George Washington University in Washington, photo won 3 place overall and Bill Prosser and Tony Hathaway D.C. and Northern Virginia Community College. She has won Sponsor’s Choice awards. Congratulations to all for these continued her artistic and technical education with attendance fine photographic efforts! at professional workshops in the United States and Europe, Marty’s photo can be found on-line at the Meadowlark Web site and was a participant in the Aries International Photographic http://www.meadowlarkphotoexpo.org and The Washington Post Workshop in Aries, France, and Maine photographic Fairfax Extra had published a notice for the show and you can workshops for which intensive portfolio reviews were scroll through and see Marty’s “Sleeping Sea Lions” there as well prerequisite to admission. at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp- She continues to teach photography at all levels, and at dyn/content/article/2008/02/06/AR2008020601835.html present is owner/manager of a photography studio and gallery ------in the historical district of Warrenton, Virginia. She displays her work at Studio 19, Berkley gallery and the Blue Peach gallery Congratulations to Bill Prosser who won 1st Runner Up in the in the Plains, Va. AAA photo contest and had his Tuscany Vineyard photo published in this year's addition of the AAA magazine! Sunny has been a consistent winner of awards for her photography. Nikon’s International Contest, which attracted And congratulations to Jolly Sienda who was one of the winners of more than 38,000 entries from all over the world, honored her the 2007 Ritz Camera, Capture Your World, photo contest! Jolly as one of 35 prize winners. Her photography was selected for placed in the Animal category with her Cats photo. The photo was the Nikon calendar of the year taken at St. Michael's, MD. Sunny leads and organizes adventure travel for small groups ------to Chile, Costa Rica, Peru and Tanzania. The Galapagos Islands, India, Guatemala, and Morocco under her company Upcoming area events include: Biotrek Adventure Travels L.L.C. Conceived in 1994, Biotrek Tours originated from Sunny’s extensive professional travels Bill Folsom class on studio lighting Mar. 15 at Meadowlark & Digipixart worldwide. Committed to ensuring an adventure experience National Wildlife Magazine photo contest unparalleled by other tour groups, she caters to the individual Location Photography Workshops with Corey Hilz traveler’s interests, whether hiking volcanoes, visiting the rain Christine K Bowles – nature photography workshops forests or simply reading a book on a pristine beach. Her aim Bella Vista Photography – “Using your Digital SLR Camera” is not only unparalleled wildlife encounters, but also unique Horizon Creativity Workshops insight and knowledge as to the ways and workings of the Virginia Photo Safaris -- http://www.vasafaris.com land, the people, the culture and the environment. Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Virginia</p><p>See the details for these events and more on pages 2 thru 7.</p><p>And, as always, be sure to check out the Northern Virginia Association of Camera Clubs events, field trips, and workshops listed on p. 10. Upcoming exhibitions, workshops, events</p><p>Bill Folsom workshops at Meadowlark - Saturday, March 15:</p><p>Better People Photography (at Meadowlark) -- $50 Studio Lighting, Posing, and Photography Class (at Digipixart in Fairfax) -- $100</p><p>William B. Folsom Photography, Inc. 7600 Tremayne Place, #104 McLean, VA 22102 www.wfolsom.com [email protected] Cell: 571-213-8696</p><p>National Wildlife Magazine photo contest:</p><p> $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*</p><p>$15 entry fee Deadline for all submissions: July 1, 2008 http://www.nwf.org/photozone for more details.</p><p>Location Photography Workshops with Corey Hilz</p><p>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.</p><p>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</p><p>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 Christine K Bowles - nature photography workshops in Howard County, MD:</p><p>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</p><p>Biotrek Adventure Travels</p><p>Sunny Reynolds, Director 81 Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 USA * (540) 349-0040 E-mail: [email protected] www.biotrektours.com</p><p>Horizon Creativity Workshops: http://www.horizonworkshops.com/schedule.html</p><p>Steve Gottlieb, Director</p><p>Virginia Photo Safaris www.vasafaris.com</p><p>Photographers' Reproduction Center www.photos.BEA-Enterprises.com 12019 Nebel Street Rockville, MD 20854 301-299-7900 [email protected]</p><p>Using your Digital SLR Camera Bella Vista Photography </p><p>Mary Louise Ravese and Chris Vigneri are conducting a one-day workshop aimed at photographers who already know the fundamentals of how to make an exposure (aperture, shutter speed, etc.), but may be relatively new to using a digital camera and need to get up to speed with what digital SLR cameras can offer. I suspect that several MPC members may fall into that category and would find this one-day workshop useful. Chris and I are excited to be doing this workshop because we believe that together we can share the kind of practical knowledge that can't be found in a manual or book, it comes from our first hand experience working in the field.</p><p>Using your Digital SLR Camera with instructors Mary Louise Ravese and Chris Vigneri March 15, 2008: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Mary Louise Ravese Bella Vista Photography (540) 882-9354</p><p>Tuition: (includes lunch) $110 postmark / fax by 2/29/08 $125 postmark / fax after 2/29/08</p><p>Exhibiting opportunities for MPC members:</p><p>Arlington Library:</p><p>Their art staff now seems to be looking for artists and photographers as they have additional new branches with lots of walls. At the new Shirlington Branch they put up about 15 of Gloria Freund’s photos in mid-Dec and want to keep them all there until the end of Feb. They also asked if Gloria would hang several at the central branch in June. They would probably be interested in hearing from more prospective artists. Individuals should apply for this; it’s a great opportunity. Their deal is you can offer things for sale, they keep 20% for anything that sells. Gloria hasn't had time to do anything by way of promoting hers for sales but that is certainly an option for people. Here is the web site, there is a pdf download with instructions for applying: http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/Libraries/events/ LibrariesEventsCentralLibraryArtProgram.aspx</p><p>The Sona Bank:</p><p>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. </p><p>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.)</p><p>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.)</p><p>Subject Matter: Open</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>Schedule: First exhibit: Saturday April 5 to Saturday June 1.</p><p>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.</p><p>Anthony Hathaway [email protected] http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/gallery.asp?memberID=55866</p><p>Other venues to exhibit:</p><p>La Grand Cafe -- Bill Prosser and Jan Ponder</p><p>Also check with Gloria Freund.</p><p>Rocky Mountain School of Photography (RMSP) in Virginia:</p><p>From: Tom McElvy, President of the Virginia Beach Photography Club (http://vbpc.org) I received the email below from the folks at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography, and they asked me to pass it onto other clubs.</p><p>Tom McElvy, President Virginia Beach Photography Club [email protected] http://vbpc.org [email protected] http://imagesbytom.com http://pbase.com/tommc4</p><p>From: Michelle Lousen [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 12:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RMSP Weekend Date Announcement - Viriginia Beach</p><p>Dear Virginia Beach Photography Club Representative, </p><p>Greetings from Rocky Mountain School of Photography (RMSP)! I am excited to inform you we are bringing one of our RMSP Weekend events to Virginia Beach on February 23-24, 2008. At each RMSP Weekend we offer 15 classes to choose from, a professional critique session and great door prizes. At most events you will have the opportunity to visit with industry representatives and check out their display tables. These events are appropriate for photography enthusiasts or curious beginners, beginning through intermediate amateur photographers are welcome. </p><p>In response to requests made by camera club representatives in the past, we are notifying camera club communities as soon as we have confirmed program dates in their area. This early announcement is an effort to avoid conflicts with events that are being planned or sponsored by your camera club or photography group in 2008. Camera clubs continue to be an important part of RMSP Weekends with their participation in our events around the country. We value your participation at our events and hope to see many of your members in 2008!</p><p>In the fall we begin sending brochures and group savings codes to camera clubs so that members can receive the maximum savings available when attending RMSP Weekends. To be sure to receive a group savings code to pass on to your camera club or photography group of five members or more, please email Bob McGowan at [email protected]. Please include your name, camera club or group name, mailing address and number of members in your club or group. Also include your club’s monthly meeting dates so that we can be sure that you receive your packet in time to distribute at a regular meeting (packets are usually distributed 2 to 3 months before the event). </p><p>Detailed information about RMSP’s Weekend event in Virginia Beach, including pricing, location, a schedule of classes and registration options will be available on our Web site, www.rmsp.com in mid September. If you have any questions in the meantime please don’t hesitate to call me at (800) 394-7677. </p><p>Michelle Lousen Weekends Director</p><p>Rocky Mountain School of Photography 210 N. Higgins Ave., Suite 101 Missoula, MT 59802 (800) 394-7677 [email protected] </p><p>Joe Miller critiques via e-mail:</p><p>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.</p><p>Frank Van Riper Master Classes and Field Trips, Spring, 2008</p><p>For details contact registrar, Glen Echo Park: www.glenechopark.org (“classes & workshops,” “photography”) or [email protected]</p><p>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.</p><p>Master Class with Dr. Flash Class Price: $350 Meeting Day: Thursday evenings First Class Meeting: 4/3/08 Last Class Meeting: 5/1/08 Start Time: 7:00:00 PM End Time: 10:30:00 PM 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. Number of Sessions: 5</p><p>Field Trip, National Gallery of Art East Wing Class Price: $150 Meeting Day: Sunday, with before and after sessions Date: 4/27/08 Start Time: 10:30:00 AM End Time: 4:00:00 PM 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 Number of Sessions: 1</p><p>Basic Flash Workshop Class Price: $275 Meeting Day: Thursday evenings First Class Meeting: 5/15/08 Last Class Meeting: 6/5/08 Start Time: 7:00:00 PM End Time: 10:30:00 PM 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. Number of Sessions: 4</p><p>Field Trip, National Building Museum Class Price: $150 Meeting Day: Sunday Meeting Date: 5/18/08 Start Time: 10:30:00 AM End Time: 4:00:00 PM 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</p><p>And there is still room in Frank’s final winter classes: </p><p>Flash Photography Demystified ($95) Stop being intimidated by your flash. Frank's intense, user-friendly one-morning hands-on seminar will help you beat your flash unit into compliant submission. Sunday, February 3, 2008, 9:30am-12:30pm</p><p>Documentary Photography: Digital or Film ($300) Taught by an acclaimed documentary photographer and author. Will help students document their world, more easily photograph people, and work in unfamiliar surroundings. Film or digital welcome. Basic flash instruction included, and darkroom instruction for those interested. Students wishing to accompany their projects with text are encouraged to do so. Thursdays, February 7-March 13, 2008 (6 weeks, Thursdays, 7-10:30pm) Competition winners from February meeting:</p><p>NOVICE COLOR</p><p>1. Marty Kendall Ecuador 2. Jan Ponder Glacier Pond 3. Jeff Suhanick Little Bighorn</p><p>ADVANCED COLOR</p><p>1. Minnie Gallman Target Practice 2. Minnie Gallman Library of Congress Ceiling 3. Bill Prosser Tomatoes and Onions HM Margaret Huddy Panama Bridge HM Carole Ratner Furry Caterpillar HM Gloria Freund Delicacy</p><p>NOVICE MONOCHROME</p><p>1. Jeff Suhanick Atlanta Parking Garage 2. Jan Ponder Reeds</p><p>ADVANCED MONOCHROME</p><p>1. Bill Prosser Three Eggs 2. Ursy Potter Owl</p><p>SLIDES</p><p>1. Manuel Hernandez Solitude 2. Manuel Hernandez Artisan</p><p>Northern Virginia Alliance of Camera Clubs (NOVACC) March 2008 programs of the affiliated clubs (As a member of the McLean Photography Club you may attend any of the listed activities </p><p>Loudoun Photography Club Contact: Mary Austin-Keller or Joe Ellis at [email protected] Website: www.loudounphotoclub .com Yahoo group: [email protected] Meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7:00 pm at theCascades Library (aka Eastern Regional Library) or as indicated.</p><p>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: March 6, 2008 TBA Competition: March 20, 2008 - Category: People Field Trip: March 30, 2008 - Green Spring Gardens, 7:00 a.m.</p><p>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. Program: Wed., March 12 - Sunny Reynolds - photos of India Competition: May 14</p><p>Northern Virginia Photographic Society Contact: Scott Musson at 703-278-2828 or [email protected] Website: www.nvps.org Meetings: Held at 7:30 PM at Dunn Loring Fire Station, 2148 Gallows Rd., Dunn Loring, Va. Program: March 4. TBA Competition: March 18. Open. Judge Clarence Carvell. Field Trip: March 15. Brookside Gardens Visit. Carpool(s) will leave from the Dunn Loring Fire Station at 6:00 a.m. Contact Teri Klinkosz, [email protected]. Forum: March 25. Speaker, Gerry Abbott, "Bird Photography: Craft, Composition and Creativity." Members Gallery: March 25. Showing prints, Bob and Jorja Feldman. Showing digital projection, Val Tepordei. Workshops: March 11. Short presentation by Joe Miller, "Geometry in Photography," followed by critiques of portfolios that will be entered in the Portfolio Project. There will be five critiquers.</p><p>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 Anna Program: On Monday March 17th we are fortunate to have Scott Musson President of NVPS. Scott will be giving a presentation on digital image workflow in Photoshop CS3 Competition: On Monday April 21st we will have a competition with Scott Musson as judge. The theme will be architecture. Details will be in the newsletter.</p><p>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 (3/5) at 7:30pm… Fred Chitty presenting “Using Portable Flash for Portraits” Competition: Wed (3/19) at 7:30pm… open (unthemed) competition with Shelley Miller as judge Field Trip: Sat (3/22) at 8:00am… Virginia side of Great Falls Park… contact Terry Goplerud ([email protected]) for more information Self-Improvement Outing: Sat (3/8) at 8:00am… Green Springs Park… topic is “Rhythm” </p>