Studio Lights and Flash Photography--
We had time to practice with studio and tabletop lighting sets. Studio lighting experience was not required, members were available to assist others with lighting questions. Very nice learning opportunity.
RECENT PAST EVENTS Town Green and Waterway in The Woodlands, Night Photography (Courtesy:Pam Moore)
Members took pictures of the brand new, 120 feet long, water fountains. (Courtesy: Jeff Rohling)
Click here to see some pictures taken at this field trip. Quite nice and interesting way to share our hobby, photography.
St. Andrew's Church Field Trip
(By: Susan Long)
We had a guide for the St. Andrews Church tour and were be able to use tripods, flash and also, other historical, architectural and landscape areas and attractions in Bryan. It was a nice outing, sharing camaraderie and photography.
Heritage Village Field Trip WPC visited this living museum of pioneer history, with a main street that is right out of late 19th. century.
Walked through an period black
smith shop. Checked out a railroad depot, a livery stable and one of the community's log cabins. An educational and fun outing.
TURNING POINT PHOTO SHOOT & PICNIC
This unique photo event was a blast at Shadowbend Park. Thanks to the collaboration of photographers, the event was significant and memorable for all. It is amazing what can be accomplished and learned through teamwork. Models, photographers and volunteers, all did a great job.
(Courtesy: Jeff Rohling) Mark Barbieri and Jamie Werner ready for action shots.
Participation in this photo shoot has been a "Turning Point" in more than one photo career.
(By:Mark Barbieri)
(By:Mark Barbieri)
There were 5 photo stations, with models of all ages available, sports and action sets, children and playground set, period costume sets, natural and studio lighting sets.
Ron Bautsch, won the BEST OF THE SHOW recognition at our Spring 2008 Photo Show and Competition with this beautiful photograph worked to perfection Congratulations, Ron, you did a great job!
NEW MEMBERS UNDER SPOTLIGHT
Our spotlight shines on New Members: Michelle Fisler and Don Griffin
Michelle Fisler: "I am excited to be a part of the Woodlands Photography Club. I originally attended Texas A&M University, studying Journalism. During that time in college I dated an Art Director, who brought me to many of the photo shoots he directed in advertising. I immediately took an interest in all aspects of lighting commercial shots.I transferred to Sam Houston State University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Photography, with a Minor in Radio, Television & Film. After completing an internship with a commercial photographer in Houston during my last semester at Sam; I began working on call, as an assistant for several advertising photographers. Eventually, I started working for myself on commercial projects in the oil & gas and drilling industries. I also had some fun in California, working on a couple of independent films as the still set photographer (and got some experience doing head shots for starving actors and models)! Outside of that, I like portrait work in both color and black & white, and enjoy art and travel photography. I hope to get caught up with the digital age and am optimistic that I will learn much from everyone in the Club!"
Don Griffin, in his own words: "My photographic background began when I sold photo equipment part-time while in graduate school and then grew as I began to work in other parts of the world as a hospital administrator, first in Saudi Arabia, then in the UAE, and most recently in China. I enjoy "people pictures" and also underwater photography more than anything else. My inspiration to grab a camera comes from the work of photojournalists."
Thank you Michelle and Don, for sharing your background and passion in photography.
JULY
MONTHLY
MEETING
Monday, July 14 -- 6:30 - 9 P.M.
WPC 10th ANNIVERSARY
Special Program: Special recognition to our club co-founders, past presidents, Members Photographic Critique, WPC members that submitted their pictures will be critiqued by our panel of WPC co-founders and past presidents; and, we are celebrating ten great years sharing photography!!!!. More info and sign in
MINI CONTEST: NONE, there is no mini contest this month.
SLIDE
SHOW: Please, email 5-8 of your favorite recent images that you would like to share at the meeting toJim Kelly An opportunity to share your art.
FIELD TRIPS
Sunday, July 13 from 9-11 AM Butterfly Center, just for WPC members. We will have the opportunity to enter the exhibit before the public hours to photograph at our leisure the butterflies. Limited room. Please sign in, there will be a $10 donation fee per person. More info and sign in
WORKSHOPS
Saturday, July 12, from 9 AM - 5 PMStudio Light Portrait Session with Mark Barbieri, Just for WPC Members, limited to eight people, hands on with models, ONE HOUR SPOTS. Friday will be 3 hrs. review class from 6-9 PM More info and sign in
Saturday, July 19 from 9 AM to 4 PM-- Adobe Photoshop with Janice Braud, just for WPC Members, morning for beginners and afternoon for advanced.
You can sign on both More info & sign in
AUGUST
MONTHLY
MEETING
Monday, August 11-- 6:30 - 9 P.M.
SPEAKER: Dion McInnis-- He is the photographer that states "The magic is in the seeing, not in the taking!!" Do not miss this presentation, it will be very interesting.
MINI CONTEST: STAIRS, please bring one or two STAIRS images
SLIDE
SHOW: Please, email 5-8 of your favorite recent images that you would like to share at the meeting to Jim Kelly Let's see all those wonderful fireworks from July
FIELD TRIP:
Tuesday, August 12, from 2:30 - 4 PM -- The Club at Carlton Woods - Fazio Clubhouse. JUST FOR WPC MEMBERS. Opportunity to shoot indside and outside architecture and parts of course while clubhouse is closed to members. Space limited. Please be willing to share photos with the Club after the shoot. More info & sign in
MONTHLY
MEETING
Monday, September 8-- 6:30 - 9 P.M.
SPEAKER: Dianna Montoya--Portrait Photography - Off the Beaten Path.
MINI CONTEST: MINI CONTEST THEME TEXTURES bring any two images showing Textures to participate in this mini contest.
