On noon Saturday August 19 we will meet at Torches Restaurant (256 Petaluma Blvd in Petaluma). To gain entrance, a person must have 3 new images of different wine grapes shot with a camera or phone. NO NEED TO PRINT THEM! In addition, each person may have some story about how they made these captures.
If you have questions, please contact Tony. 847-778-6989
If you are pretty sure you can make it, let him know so I can make reservations.
The meeting was originally scheduled for 8/25.
There will be a Zoom meeting at 5pm to show shots from Salt Point, the Pride Parade and from the Rodeo.
The Zoom portal will open at 6:00 pm and the meeting will start at 6:30
Competition Categories: Pictorial, Nature, Travel, Monochrome, and Critique/Feedback
About Jan Lightfoot:
My love of photography began in the fourth grade with my Brownie camera during a field trip to a California Mission. Capturing pictures on film, taking it to the drugstore and two weeks later, picking up twelve blurry black and white photos with ragged edges was thrilling. Now, retired after 18 years of self-employment, photography continues to fascinate me and has naturally evolved into my passion. It has helped to define who I am today. Although never formally trained, I have always been involved
with photography in one form or another. Transitioning from my own darkroom in high
school, I joined the Idaho Statesman newspaper photography staff, and worked in custom color printing labs both in Idaho and California. Later I became a Certified Photographic Counselor through PMA and manager of Wentling’s Camera in Walnut
Creek, CA while raising my two daughters. In 2012, I had my first solo gallery showing at Viewpoint Photographic Gallery in Sacramento, CA and have received numerous awards through competitions and juried shows. Currently, I am the Organizer for Exploring Photography, an online photography Meetup group with nearly 900 members. I am also a member of the Sierra Camera Club and the Gold Rush Chapter of PSA. I have also been a judge for the 2013 Gold Rush International Exhibition in Sacramento and will be judging Nature at the San Joaquin International in March of 2015. Examples of my photographic portfolios can be seen at www.janlightfoot.com
Philosophy:
My own images tend to reflect a long association with classic and traditional compositions, having adopted a ‘less is more’ vision. I try to incorporate this philosophy into practically everything I shoot. Searching for the essence of the subject, or that ephemeral quality that is not always obvious, is what I strive to capture; and in
doing so, to create that connection with the viewer that touches them emotionally. Based on this philosophy, I have had occasions to provide critiques and/or mentoring for photographers, which I usually do one-on-one. My philosophy has always been to
provide the maker of an image with honest, positive feedback. I stress the importance that a critical, yet constructive analysis can be a valuable tool to learn to see creatively, build a portfolio, or acquire a better understanding of photography. My ultimate goal in
judging is to help other photographers find expression through their own style of photography.
Steve Gibbs, the club’s Mr. Drone, will give an exclamation mark to his Masters Presentation by letting you see an actual drone demonstration. He will show assembly, pre-flight checks and actual flight. There may even be a chance to take control of one for a moment. If there is extra time, we can all go down to the water for some quick shots before lunch.
Here are the specifics: Meet at 9:00 am on September 16th in the Guerneville area. The club will be notified on the 15th about the actual location. This allows Steve top optimize the location depending on weather conditions. After that, we will meet at the Stumptown Brewery (https://www.sonomacounty.com/restaurants/stumptown-brewery) at 12:00 sharp for lunch. The club has eaten there before and it gets good reviews.
On September 27th, Mark Hullinger has secured a time for the club to have the exclusive use of Bees n Blooms (https://beesnblooms.com/) from 4:30 until 7:00 pm, which is about sunset. Mark will guide the club through all of the garden locations, identify the critters that are there and give suggestions on camera settings. As an additional bonus, there are picnic tables there so members can bring adult beverages and snacks for consumption between shooting.
It is essential that you notify Tony if you plan to come.
Zoom portal opens at 6 pm and the meeting starts at 6:30.