MEETING NOTES FOR
OCTOBER 2008
Rob Fisher opened the meeting by asking everyone to introduce themselves and tell the group about their photo opportunities the previous month.
Rob also expressed a desire for all of us to help make the meetings shorter by keeping to the subject at hand.
TREASURERS REPORT: Balance $391.86.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. New officers for the coming year . Andy Farber will be president. Nancy Canfield
will be vice president.
2. Kelly Lane School: We will change the exhibit to autumn colors. The new exhibit
will be set up at the school in November. There will be a place on the forum to
provide information to members who want to submit photos. You can place a small
photo on the forum site or bring an 8x10 photo to the November meeting, or earlier if
Paula suggests an earlier date. Keep checking the forum for details.
3. DUES: All members will need to pay dues for the coming year. Dues are $10.00 for
Granby residents and $15.00 for non-residents.
4. Junior Camera Club: The Junior Camera Club meets the third Wednesday after our
regular club meeting. The club is for ages 8 – 15, and dues are $5.00. All Granby
Camera Club members are welcome to attend the Junior Camera Club meetings.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Pictures for Judging: Send your pictures for judging for the months of November,
March and June, to Rob via email. Rob will present the pictures for judging using the
camera club projector.
2. The Forum: Paula Johnson and Nancy Canfield have achieved DSLR status for
posting at least 50 times on the forum. Next level is 100 posts.
3. Advertising on the Green: We will use the Granby Green to advertise for new
members. Rob will create a sign and make a stand and place it on the Green.
4. New Business Cards: Rob will work on a design for revising our business cards and
present it at the November meeting.
5. 20x30 pictures: Rob Floyd of South Hampton, Mass. Can produce large 20x30 prints
and display them for us.
6. 3rd annual library exhibit: We will ask the library to book the month of June 2009
for out third annual display. Theme and other details will be discussed on the forum.
Field Trips: Field trips for the month of October will be discussed on the forum.
Critiquing Pictures: Rob had three pictures sent to him for discussion. Bob Simmons submitted “A boy in revolutionary war costume”. Vern had pictures of “Cape Cod” and “Sea and Clouds” and Rob discussed a picture he had taken of a unique building in Milwaukee. Members joined in discussing each picture.
Program for the evening: Rob, Vern and Dick O’Donnell explained the A,B,C’s of photography. Each discussed the various ways of using aperture and exposure settings, depth of field, When to use the various ISO speeds, sports photography and manual settings. Rob then went over a few pictures to demonstrate the results of using the different settings. A very informative presentation.
Winners of Scavenger Hunt:
Pumpkin: Nancy Canfield
Changing Seasons: Rob Fisher
Favorite: Cara Meyers
Scavenger Hunt Words for November: Tree, Texture and Favorite Picture
Next Meeting: Monday November 3, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Granby Senior Center.
The program will be: Judging Pictures.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008, Scavenger Hunt Winners
Change of Season by: Rob Fisher
Pumpkin by: Nancy Canfield
Favorite by: Cara Volponi Meyers
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Granby Junior Camera Club meeting - September 17, 2008
The third Granby Junior Camera Club meeting was held on September 17, 2008 at Andy Farber’s house. In attendance were the Fishers, Canfields, and Farbers. We spent the evening viewing, commenting and critiquing a projected photo presentation of the Camera Club's monthly winners for the club year 2007 to 2008. The kids rated the pictures on a 1-10 scale and then backed up why they gave such a rating.
Only two of our junior members brought photos for the category “Adventure” and congratulations to Anton Fisher for his win with a photo he took at Devils Tower in Wyoming. Congratulations also to Bryanna Canfield for winning the category “Favorite” with her photo of a pumpkin flower. It was agreed next month the Scavenger Hunt words would be “Leaves” along with “Favorite”.
Thank you to Nancy Canfield for volunteering to bringing the brownies and strawberries.The next meeting is scheduled for October 22nd and we will meet at the Senior center room 2 at 6:00.
Only two of our junior members brought photos for the category “Adventure” and congratulations to Anton Fisher for his win with a photo he took at Devils Tower in Wyoming. Congratulations also to Bryanna Canfield for winning the category “Favorite” with her photo of a pumpkin flower. It was agreed next month the Scavenger Hunt words would be “Leaves” along with “Favorite”.
Thank you to Nancy Canfield for volunteering to bringing the brownies and strawberries.The next meeting is scheduled for October 22nd and we will meet at the Senior center room 2 at 6:00.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008 Scavenger Hunt Winners
Traffic by: Paula Johnson
Favorite by: Rob Fisher
Sunset by: Rob FisherSaturday, September 13, 2008
September Meeting Notes
GRANBY CAMERA CLUB
MEETING NOTES FOR September 2008
http://granbycameraclub.blogspot.com
http://gcc.mybb2.com
Rob Fisher opened the meeting and welcomed our guests. We introduced ourselves and shared our wishes for the club this year. Ideas expressed are as follows: more field trips, learn more about our cameras, more experimentation, do more camera work such as workshops, expanded use of the digital projector, better communication, and more creative photography.
Treasurer’s Report: Balance $381.86
$20 was collected for dues from Paula and new member Jim Devoe.
Old Business:
1. New Members Information Packet
Ideas to be included: our goals, history, fees, day, time and place of meetings, scavenger hunt information, critiquing criteria, activities and programs. Rob, Harry and Tracy will be working on this over the summer. This is still being worked on and it was suggested to put some instructions as to how to get onto the forum.
2.Simsbury Bank Calendar
The entries are due of September. The rules will be posted on the forum. There will be a box to put your entryies in at the Senior Center in the front office.
3.Holcomb Farm Contest
You can check out the Holcomb Farm Web site for details. www.holcombfarm.org or www.holcombphoto.org
The theme this year is Products of Agriculture.
This has been added by your secretary as we did not think of it during the meeting!
4. Camera Club for Juniors
Member’s children only, ages 8-15. Check the forum for more information.
They will meet the third Wednesday after our meeting at 6 o’clock, the place to be announced later.
5. Forum
Over the summer the forum was largely unused. After lengthy discussion it was decided it is a great tool for better communication and we need to encourage its use. All field trips will be coordinated there so make sure you check it out. Also ideas for programs and work- shops should be expressed there. I have started a topic for programs. Please check it out and remember this is your club so give us some input!
New Business
1. Election of Officers
Rob will follow up our recommendation for a president. At this point Paula will be secretary with Harry filling in when she is away. Next meeting
we will continue the slate.
2. Scavenger Hunt Words for Sept: Favorite Picture, Change of Seasons, Pumpkins
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger. It was decided that we would enter one picture for favorite and if you wish several for the other two words. Remember these are pictures you have taken this last month!( during the summer) In October, Vern will bring his words for the next monthly scavenger hunt
2. Winners of this month’s scavenger hunt
Traffic: Paula
Sunset: Rob
Favorite: Rob
3.Program Committee
They are still looking for input for ideas. Please check out the forum and give us your ideas.
4.Next months’ Program: The ABC’s of Photography
Presented by: Dick, Rob, and Vern
5. Field Trips
Keep your eyes out on the forum for dates, times etc. Please add your ideas. The arrangements will be done on the forum!!!
6. Individual Project
The club has been given some old cameras. Bob will do some research to see if we can sell it to a camera collector.
Program for the Evening: Camera Club on Parade
Rob put together a presentation of all the scavenger hunt winners from last year. Thanks Rob!! It was enjoyed by all.
Our Next meeting:
Monday, October 6, 2008 at 7:00 PM at The Granby Senior Center
Program: ABC’s of Photography
MEETING NOTES FOR September 2008
http://granbycameraclub.blogspot.com
http://gcc.mybb2.com
Rob Fisher opened the meeting and welcomed our guests. We introduced ourselves and shared our wishes for the club this year. Ideas expressed are as follows: more field trips, learn more about our cameras, more experimentation, do more camera work such as workshops, expanded use of the digital projector, better communication, and more creative photography.
Treasurer’s Report: Balance $381.86
$20 was collected for dues from Paula and new member Jim Devoe.
Old Business:
1. New Members Information Packet
Ideas to be included: our goals, history, fees, day, time and place of meetings, scavenger hunt information, critiquing criteria, activities and programs. Rob, Harry and Tracy will be working on this over the summer. This is still being worked on and it was suggested to put some instructions as to how to get onto the forum.
2.Simsbury Bank Calendar
The entries are due of September. The rules will be posted on the forum. There will be a box to put your entryies in at the Senior Center in the front office.
3.Holcomb Farm Contest
You can check out the Holcomb Farm Web site for details. www.holcombfarm.org or www.holcombphoto.org
The theme this year is Products of Agriculture.
This has been added by your secretary as we did not think of it during the meeting!
4. Camera Club for Juniors
Member’s children only, ages 8-15. Check the forum for more information.
They will meet the third Wednesday after our meeting at 6 o’clock, the place to be announced later.
5. Forum
Over the summer the forum was largely unused. After lengthy discussion it was decided it is a great tool for better communication and we need to encourage its use. All field trips will be coordinated there so make sure you check it out. Also ideas for programs and work- shops should be expressed there. I have started a topic for programs. Please check it out and remember this is your club so give us some input!
New Business
1. Election of Officers
Rob will follow up our recommendation for a president. At this point Paula will be secretary with Harry filling in when she is away. Next meeting
we will continue the slate.
2. Scavenger Hunt Words for Sept: Favorite Picture, Change of Seasons, Pumpkins
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger. It was decided that we would enter one picture for favorite and if you wish several for the other two words. Remember these are pictures you have taken this last month!( during the summer) In October, Vern will bring his words for the next monthly scavenger hunt
2. Winners of this month’s scavenger hunt
Traffic: Paula
Sunset: Rob
Favorite: Rob
3.Program Committee
They are still looking for input for ideas. Please check out the forum and give us your ideas.
4.Next months’ Program: The ABC’s of Photography
Presented by: Dick, Rob, and Vern
5. Field Trips
Keep your eyes out on the forum for dates, times etc. Please add your ideas. The arrangements will be done on the forum!!!
6. Individual Project
The club has been given some old cameras. Bob will do some research to see if we can sell it to a camera collector.
Program for the Evening: Camera Club on Parade
Rob put together a presentation of all the scavenger hunt winners from last year. Thanks Rob!! It was enjoyed by all.
Our Next meeting:
Monday, October 6, 2008 at 7:00 PM at The Granby Senior Center
Program: ABC’s of Photography
Friday, July 18, 2008
Junior's Granby Camera Club Scavenger hunt winners
Favorite by: Teagan Lapuk
Flower by: Karly FisherTuesday, July 15, 2008
Minutes from the JGCC Meeting - July 14th
We started our second meeting with a make your own ice cream sandwich. In attendance were five kids and their parents. We went around the table doing introductions.
Vern Wells again did a kid friendly presentation on Composition complete with props. He stressed how important it was to get to know your camera and all the features and functions it has to offer. He shared pictures he had taken explaining rule of thirds, backlit pictures, leading lines, simplicity, and balance. The kids took turns taking pictures of his props with their cameras.
Congratulations to Karly Fisher for winning the “flower” category scavenger hunt picture with roses and Teagan Lapuk for winning the “favorite” category with a picture she took of two wild horses on the beach in North Carolina. All pictures submitted showed talent and creativity.
We discussed words for next month’s Scavenger Hunt and agreed on the words "Adventure" and "Favorite" for our next meeting in August, date TBA. Again, photo size suggested was 4x6 or 5x7. Each child can enter one photo into each category. Please bring your photos to our next meeting. We encourage your children to bring any pictures they took and would like to share with the group, perhaps ones that they considered entering for the contest.
We are planning to meet once a month with the juniors and hope to agree on a date to do a field trip to Stanley Park in Westfield, MA.
Vern Wells again did a kid friendly presentation on Composition complete with props. He stressed how important it was to get to know your camera and all the features and functions it has to offer. He shared pictures he had taken explaining rule of thirds, backlit pictures, leading lines, simplicity, and balance. The kids took turns taking pictures of his props with their cameras.
Congratulations to Karly Fisher for winning the “flower” category scavenger hunt picture with roses and Teagan Lapuk for winning the “favorite” category with a picture she took of two wild horses on the beach in North Carolina. All pictures submitted showed talent and creativity.
We discussed words for next month’s Scavenger Hunt and agreed on the words "Adventure" and "Favorite" for our next meeting in August, date TBA. Again, photo size suggested was 4x6 or 5x7. Each child can enter one photo into each category. Please bring your photos to our next meeting. We encourage your children to bring any pictures they took and would like to share with the group, perhaps ones that they considered entering for the contest.
We are planning to meet once a month with the juniors and hope to agree on a date to do a field trip to Stanley Park in Westfield, MA.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Junior Camera Club Meeting - Minutes - June 29, 2008
We started our meeting with a pizza social and let the kids get to know each other. In attendance were six kids and their parents. We went around the table stating name, age, and how long we have been taking pictures.
Vern Wells did a kid friendly presentation on Composition complete with props. Among other topics he discussed what goes into taking a good photo. Key points that he made included lighting, subject, framing, position of subjects, and ensuring that you strive to take sharp focused pictures. The kids took turns taking pictures of his props with their cameras. The adults took pictures of the kids taking pictures.
We discussed the Scavenger Hunt and we agreed on the words "Flower" and "Favorite". Photo size suggested was 4x6 or 5x7. Each child can enter one photo into each category. Please bring your photos to our next meeting.
The next meeting will be July 14th @ 6:00. Vern will be doing the interactive presentation on Composition again.
See you all there.
Vern Wells did a kid friendly presentation on Composition complete with props. Among other topics he discussed what goes into taking a good photo. Key points that he made included lighting, subject, framing, position of subjects, and ensuring that you strive to take sharp focused pictures. The kids took turns taking pictures of his props with their cameras. The adults took pictures of the kids taking pictures.
We discussed the Scavenger Hunt and we agreed on the words "Flower" and "Favorite". Photo size suggested was 4x6 or 5x7. Each child can enter one photo into each category. Please bring your photos to our next meeting.
The next meeting will be July 14th @ 6:00. Vern will be doing the interactive presentation on Composition again.
See you all there.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
First 'Juniors' Granby Camera Club meeting
Here are some photos from the first 'Juniors' Granby Camera Club meeting (Sorry all I had was my cell phone camera). There was an interactive presentation by Vern Wells. This will be repeated at our second meeting scheduled for Monday, July 14th.
The 'Juniors' Granby Camera Club is for the children of the Granby Camera Club. For additional information on how to be involved please contact me at paintblr@cox.net. The 'Junior' club's scavenger hunt words selected were Flowers and favorite. Only one submission per category per child. Print size suggested was 4x6 or 5x7.
Friday, June 06, 2008
Meeting Notes
GRANBY CAMERA CLUB
MEETING NOTES FOR June2 2008
http://granbycameraclub.blogspot.com
Rob Fisher opened the meeting and welcomed our guests. We introduced ourselves and shared where and what we might be taking photographs of this summer. We meet again on Monday, September 6. Our program will be Camera Club on Parade
Treasurer’s Report: Balance $381.86
Old Business:
1. New Members Information Packet
Ideas to be included: our goals, history, fees, day, time and place of meetings, scavenger hunt information, critiquing criteria, activities and programs. Rob, Harry and Tracy will be working on this over the summer.
2. Granby Library Exhibit
The 2nd Annual GCC Photo Exhibit is now displayed at the Granby Public Library for the month of June. For July and August, this exhibit will be set up again in the community room of the Senior Center. Eleven members contributed twenty one photos. Next year we will ask for the photographs to be brought to the April meeting so it is easier for Del and his group to plan the exhibit.Thanks to Del, Tracy, and Rob for setting up the exhibit! I have received some very positive comments about the exhibit so make sure you all go by for a look!
3.Holcomb Farm Contest
Marty Council from the Holcomb Farm came to the meeting to discuss any questions concerning the contest. You can check out the Holcomb Farm Web site for details. www.holcombfarm.org or www.holcombphoto.org
The theme this year is Products of Agriculture.
4. Pbase.com
Rob will set up an account for our club to post our photographs for viewing. Members will have special sub- folders for their pictures. We discussed how we can protect our photos from being copied and used with out our consent. Adding watermarks to the photos was discussed. Rob will let us know when to send your pictures and he will post them. He can use these for our opening fall program “Camera Club on Parade”. If you do not wish to post your photos but wish to have them in the presentation just let Rob know! These photos can be any of your favorite pictures ..no topic!!!!!
5. Simsbury Bank Calendar
The entries are due the middle of September. The rules will be posted on the forum.
6. Camera Club for Juniors
Member’s children only, ages 8-15. Check the forum for more information.
New Business
1. Scavenger Hunt Words for Summer: Favorite Picture, Sunset, Traffic
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger. It was decided that we would enter one picture for favorite and if you wish several for the other two words. Remember these are pictures you have taken this last month!( during the summer) In September, Tom will bring his words for the next monthly scavenger hunt
2. Winners of this month’s scavenger hunt:
Stone: Vern, Del
Mirror: Cara
Favorite: Rob
3.Program Committee
Andy, Tracy, Nancy and Lawrence will plan the programs for next year. If you have any ideas please put them on the forum.
4. Robert Floyd Gallery Photo Contest
Contest is for pictures of the Pioneer Valley. Check out the web site: www.robertfloydphoto.com
5. Field Trips: Keep your eyes out on the forum for dates, times etc.
Innisfree Gardens: Del
Dairy Farms: Andrea
Hot Air Balloons: Tracy
Stanley Park: Rob
Poppies and Peonies: Paula
Action Wildlife: Lonnie
6. BUGS
Children’s Librarian would like pictures of bugs for her summer reading program. Drop off as soon as you can. Size from 4x6 to 8x10. I spoke with her yesterday and she said size does not matter!
Program for the Evening: Painting with Light: Rob Fisher
This very informative program covering light techniques, types of painting with light, and different kinds of light sources.
Basic conditions used when painting with light: usually done in low light outdoors at night or in an unlighted room, slow shutter speed- few seconds to several minutes, and lighting source that has movement.
Types of light painting: line drawing effect, area lighting effect, paint smearing effect, combination of effects, combining regular photography with light painting photography.
Different kinds of light sources will vary from a flashlights to a mini-mag. Try different lights. .Experiment!!!!
After the program some stayed and did experiment!
Thanks Rob for a very informative and enjoyable evening!
For more information take a look at “paint with time: article in the June 2008 Popular photography Magazine for a good reference on using natural light and painting with time.
Our Next meeting:
Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM at The Granby Senior Center Program: Camera Club on Parade
MEETING NOTES FOR June2 2008
http://granbycameraclub.blogspot.com
Rob Fisher opened the meeting and welcomed our guests. We introduced ourselves and shared where and what we might be taking photographs of this summer. We meet again on Monday, September 6. Our program will be Camera Club on Parade
Treasurer’s Report: Balance $381.86
Old Business:
1. New Members Information Packet
Ideas to be included: our goals, history, fees, day, time and place of meetings, scavenger hunt information, critiquing criteria, activities and programs. Rob, Harry and Tracy will be working on this over the summer.
2. Granby Library Exhibit
The 2nd Annual GCC Photo Exhibit is now displayed at the Granby Public Library for the month of June. For July and August, this exhibit will be set up again in the community room of the Senior Center. Eleven members contributed twenty one photos. Next year we will ask for the photographs to be brought to the April meeting so it is easier for Del and his group to plan the exhibit.Thanks to Del, Tracy, and Rob for setting up the exhibit! I have received some very positive comments about the exhibit so make sure you all go by for a look!
3.Holcomb Farm Contest
Marty Council from the Holcomb Farm came to the meeting to discuss any questions concerning the contest. You can check out the Holcomb Farm Web site for details. www.holcombfarm.org or www.holcombphoto.org
The theme this year is Products of Agriculture.
4. Pbase.com
Rob will set up an account for our club to post our photographs for viewing. Members will have special sub- folders for their pictures. We discussed how we can protect our photos from being copied and used with out our consent. Adding watermarks to the photos was discussed. Rob will let us know when to send your pictures and he will post them. He can use these for our opening fall program “Camera Club on Parade”. If you do not wish to post your photos but wish to have them in the presentation just let Rob know! These photos can be any of your favorite pictures ..no topic!!!!!
5. Simsbury Bank Calendar
The entries are due the middle of September. The rules will be posted on the forum.
6. Camera Club for Juniors
Member’s children only, ages 8-15. Check the forum for more information.
New Business
1. Scavenger Hunt Words for Summer: Favorite Picture, Sunset, Traffic
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger. It was decided that we would enter one picture for favorite and if you wish several for the other two words. Remember these are pictures you have taken this last month!( during the summer) In September, Tom will bring his words for the next monthly scavenger hunt
2. Winners of this month’s scavenger hunt:
Stone: Vern, Del
Mirror: Cara
Favorite: Rob
3.Program Committee
Andy, Tracy, Nancy and Lawrence will plan the programs for next year. If you have any ideas please put them on the forum.
4. Robert Floyd Gallery Photo Contest
Contest is for pictures of the Pioneer Valley. Check out the web site: www.robertfloydphoto.com
5. Field Trips: Keep your eyes out on the forum for dates, times etc.
Innisfree Gardens: Del
Dairy Farms: Andrea
Hot Air Balloons: Tracy
Stanley Park: Rob
Poppies and Peonies: Paula
Action Wildlife: Lonnie
6. BUGS
Children’s Librarian would like pictures of bugs for her summer reading program. Drop off as soon as you can. Size from 4x6 to 8x10. I spoke with her yesterday and she said size does not matter!
Program for the Evening: Painting with Light: Rob Fisher
This very informative program covering light techniques, types of painting with light, and different kinds of light sources.
Basic conditions used when painting with light: usually done in low light outdoors at night or in an unlighted room, slow shutter speed- few seconds to several minutes, and lighting source that has movement.
Types of light painting: line drawing effect, area lighting effect, paint smearing effect, combination of effects, combining regular photography with light painting photography.
Different kinds of light sources will vary from a flashlights to a mini-mag. Try different lights. .Experiment!!!!
After the program some stayed and did experiment!
Thanks Rob for a very informative and enjoyable evening!
For more information take a look at “paint with time: article in the June 2008 Popular photography Magazine for a good reference on using natural light and painting with time.
Our Next meeting:
Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM at The Granby Senior Center Program: Camera Club on Parade
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008 Scavenger Hunt Winners
Mirror by: Cara Volponi Meyers
Tie - Stone by: Vern Wells 
Tie - Stone by: Del Shelkrit
Favorite by: Rob Fisher
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008 Scavenger Hunt Winners
Chaos by: Tracy Blumberg
Mud by: Rob Fisher
Favorite by: Rob Fisher
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