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epc Established 05/2009

The Edson Photography Club’s mission is to provide members of the community interested in photography an opportunity to share, learn, promote and develop photographic skills in an environment that is mutually supportive and encourages growth of artistic vision and technical expertise.


The following slideshow is a view of member contributions to our variety of Monthly Theme challenges. If you would like more information about a particular image or would like to become a member so you can contribute your awsomenes please feel free to contact us at edsonphotoclub@gmail.com.
enjoy...

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The Presidents Note

May 2012 Meeting Notes
Nice turnout to the meeting Monday, thanks to all who attended. I did a short Lightroom 4 demo on Soft Proofing your images for print. I'll add a link to a great Lightroom video at the end of this post. We reviewed the Monthly Theme entries over on our Flickr site, the theme was Signs of Spring, and the were some really nice images. From those images Kieth's was chosen by the group to be submitted to the Anchor Weekly news paper, Shaun Conarroe is heading up this project. Tristan was this months winner of a Darwin Wiggett E-book, (congrats Tristan) Darwin has a few new ones he added to the collection, I encourage you to check them out on his website www.oopoomoo.com .

We had some really good discussions going on. Such as the Jasper outing at the end of the month, more on this in the next post. We discussed a possible Calendar project with the Edson Breast Cancer support group, I spoke with one of the ladies today and they will get details to us soon. I think this would be a wonderful project for the club to be involved with. More on this coming up soon.

On a sad note, a friend and member of our photography community tragically lost his home to fire last week, the club has made a donation to the support fund setup for the Harrison family. Lori and Lana are getting the details on this.

Finally, this weekend is the Medicine Lodge Rodeo, I plan take advantage of the predicted fine weather to whoop it up with the family. I spoke with the folks in charge and they say we are welcome to photograph our faces off, nothin like a good Rodeo to exercise your camera skills. I'm sure I will fill a couple cards too. Let me know if your planning on going, we can hook up for a bit of an outing. I will likely be camping there, so feel free to stop by for a beverage.

Here is the link to the Soft Proofing in LR4 video. http://tv.adobe.com/watch/adobe-evangelists-julieanne-kost/soft-proofing-and-dng-enhancements/See More

Let us know if you have any ideas to share.

Heres a Quick Tip! Find a "Shooting Buddy"

Ok not everybody shares an interest in photography and that's fine, albeit a little strange, but even in a small town you will find dozens of people who share your creative interests. Coming to a photography club meeting is a great way to meet new people who share that interest. You can develop life long friendships or just hang out with creative people. Ask someone who may not even show an interest in photography, who knows you may just spark an artist to life. I find collaborating with a friend on a project or sharing ideas is a great way to learn and grow as a photographer.

Regards Sean

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April meeting notes: Good turnout tonight. Some really good entries and discussion on the monthly theme submissions. Congrats to Julian for winning the draw for the Darwin Wiggett E-Book.

Presentations were given by Julian on new features and first impressions of Lightroom 4, Shaun's presentation and demo of Portrait Professional and myself on LAB colour space processing in Photoshop CS5.
Anyone interested in volunteering some time for YRAF display setup at the museum, see below.

Also details on the Jasper Outing in the next day or so.

If you have any ideas or questions send us an e-mail at edsonphotoclub@gmail.com

Next Meeting
is May7th. Don't forget your dues if you have not already squared up for 2012.

The Photo Theme for May is "Signs of Spring", you can upload them to the Flickr page anytime.
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What the Duck

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this months theme & Info

April's Theme:
"rustic"
Photo Credit © sean a.j.simmons

Blue Doors


"Rustic"
April's theme subject will be "Rustic".


Rustic is almost it's own photography genre. Rustic implies something old and weathered, but it can also be something classic and pristine. The theme for this month allows for a great deal of freedom and creativity. almost any subject can be given a rustic makeover. You can get creative in your post processing by adding an old or antique feel to your image or you may just want to find a subject that time has done the work for you as in the image above. The Blue Doors in the image were shot in fairly harsh direct sunlight and I feel that they have seen many years of that sunlight. What I may have done in the final edit has already been done for me, easy edits gotta love em. Let's see what you come up with. Once you upload your image to Flickr you will have a chance to explain your photo at the next meeting. Oh and you will be entered into our monthly Give-Away too, but you will need to have your dues upto date and be present at the meeting April 2nd to qualify.

Upcoming Photo Themes

October's theme is workshop photos
November's theme is fall color
December's theme is fresh air
January's theme is the hand of man
February's theme is crisp
March's theme is action
April's theme is rustic
May's theme is signs of spring
June's theme is red

QUICK TIP!

Have you ever wanted to add a © symbol to your photographs, you really should. well here is a quick keyboard shortcut to do just that. On a Windows Keyboard you hold down ALT + 0169 on the keypad , note this will work on any desktop with the keys on the top, but you will need to use the numbers keypad on a laptop, just make sure the num lock is on.
On a Mac it is OPTION + G. There may be different configurations for software such as MS Word and such but there you can easily find and use the "Character Map"


upcoming events & outings

Next Workshop:
TBA

Next Outing:

Medicine Lodge Rodeo

May 12th and 13th
If you are interested in meeting up, send me an email

seanajsimmons@gmail.com

I will respond, providing there is cell service out there.

The rodeo is 40km west of Edson & 1 km south of Hwy 16 on Anderson Road (Rge Rd 213). There are also rodeo signs along the highway as you get close to the turnoff....can't miss it.

If you have any ideas for Outing locations or subjects please contact one of the executive.

Club Membership Dues

Club dues are set at $35.00 per person per year.

Dues for 2012 will calendar year January 1 to December 31. We will begin collecting for 2012 at the January meeting.

Dues Paid members will be entitled to save on fees for events, presentations and workshops put on by the club throughout the year.

All members are entitled to their own Web Gallery within the EPC Members Gallery. Web Gallery photos may be submitted in groups of 12 to 24 images.

For gallery details please send an e-mail to Sean

 

 

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