Calendar

Dec
8
Thu
2022
Annual Awards (Zoom) Banquet
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Zoom portal opens at 6:00 pm and meeting starts at 6:30 pm

Jan
4
Wed
2023
Entries Due at 11:59pm: Categories are Creative, Journalism, Pictorial, and Critique/Feedback (formerly Non-Competitive)
Jan 4 all-day
Jan
12
Thu
2023
Photo Competition with Doug Stinson
Jan 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Categories: Pictorial, Journalism, Creative, and Critique/Feedback

The Zoom portal opens at 6 pm and the meeting starts at 6:30.

Zoom link: https://santarosaphotographicsociety.org/zoom-meetings/photo-competition-with-doug-stinson-3/

About the Judge:

Biography:
Doug has been pursuing photography seriously for over forty years. He started as a contributor to his local newspaper when he was in high school. He is a member of the Photographic Society of America, the Fremont Photographic Society, and the Fremont Art Association. He studied photography at the San Francisco Art Institute and is a member of the Board of Directors of PhotoAlliance. His photography has won awards at the local and regional levels and has been exhibited internationally. He created the website BayAreaPhotoScene.com, the definitive, searchable database of photography related events in the Bay Area. In addition to his interest in the aesthetic aspects of photography he brings a knowledge of the technical aspects of digital photography and image analysis from his work with Eastman Kodak and with Hewlett Packard.
Philosophy:
In stating his philosophy, Doug notes, “Humans have been creating images, for no other purpose other than to share experiences, for at least 30,000 years. It may be the one thing that truly distinguishes us as a species. The only thing that matters in a photograph is the impact it has on the viewer. If your image has as great an impact as a Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc cave drawing, you have a great photograph. If a judge can help
you achieve that by assisting you in developing your technique and vision, he or she has done their job.”

Jan
15
Sun
2023
Critique Night
Jan 15 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

There are still TWO CRITIQUE NIGHTS in January! A busy month with 2 competitions by February 9th.

The first night is past (on January 2). The next critique night is on January 15. The critique night for it will be from 4 – 6 pm. The categories for the competition are: Pictorial, Monochrome, Travel & Nature. The last on the 29th.There will be reminders for all of them.

These critique sessions really work. More than 15 members have used this service last year. Most of the time, a little tweak really can raise the impact of an image. It may be as simple as adjusting a crop or editing a title. It is super-helpful for new members or members who have just advanced to a higher classification.

As a reminder, here is how the process works:

        – Please email me that you would be interested in getting up to 3 of your images reviewed. Also let me know what 10-minute time slot you would like between 4-6 pm

        – I will respond relatively promptly and see if we can settle on a mutually convenient time

        – No later than 2 days before the appointed evening, send me your images in the same format as you upload to competition

        – Also include your phone number and the image titles

– On the appointed time slot, I will call the number you gave me and we can discuss your images

– If I am running more than 5 minutes late, I will text or email you

 

Tony

Jan
18
Wed
2023
Entries Due at 11:59pm: Categories are: Monochrome, Nature, Pictorial, Travel, and Critique/Feedback (formerly Non-Competitive).
Jan 18 all-day
Jan
24
Tue
2023
SRPS Board Meeting
Jan 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jan
26
Thu
2023
Photo Competition with Jan Lightfoot
Jan 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Categories: Pictorial, Nature, Travel, Monochrome, and Critique/Feedback

The Zoom portal opens at 6 pm and the meeting starts at 6:30

Zoom Link: https://santarosaphotographicsociety.org/zoom-meetings/photo-competition-with-jan-lightfoot/

About Jan Lightfoot

Biography:
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, for 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.

 

Jan
27
Fri
2023
Field Trip Zoom Meeting
Jan 27 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Jan
29
Sun
2023
Critique Night
Jan 29 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

This is the last critique night in January in January!

The critique night for it will be from 4 – 6 pm. The categories for the competition are: Creative, Pictorial, & Journalism.

These critique sessions really work. More than 15 members have used this service last year. Most of the time, a little tweak really can raise the impact of an image. It may be as simple as adjusting a crop or editing a title. It is super-helpful for new members or members who have just advanced to a higher classification.

As a reminder, here is how the process works:

        – Please email me that you would be interested in getting up to 3 of your images reviewed. Also let me know what 10-minute time slot you would like between 4-6 pm

        – I will respond relatively promptly and see if we can settle on a mutually convenient time

        – No later than 2 days before the appointed evening, send me your images in the same format as you upload to competition

        – Also include your phone number and the image titles

– On the appointed time slot, I will call the number you gave me and we can discuss your images

– If I am running more than 5 minutes late, I will text or email you

 

Tony

Feb
1
Wed
2023
Entries Due at 11:59pm: Categories are Creative, Journalism, Pictorial, and Critique/Feedback.
Feb 1 all-day