Friday, October 18, 2013

2014 Camera Council Interclub Competition


The TCACCC (Camera Council) Interclub Competition is open to members of the clubs affiliated with the council. There are two parts to the competition. Part 1 is for individual members to enter and there are 5 categories: Monochrome Print, Color Print, Nature Digital, Realistic Digital and Contemporary Digital.

Part 2 is a club competition where clubs select 20 representative digital images taken by their members and the entire portfolio is scored.

All rules and entry forms can be downloaded at the Camera Council web site here: http://www.cameracouncil.org/376126/competitions/

The deadline for entry is Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

Friday, October 11, 2013

Photography Workshop - $5 - Canon Explorer of Light


Great program for only $5! Sponsored by the St. Paul Camera Club and Rosemount Area Art Council. Pre-registration required: http://www.rosemountaac.org/CANON.html




Adam Jones Bio

This internationally recognized photographer explores the world through his nature, travel, and wildlife images. Jones's award-winning photography is widely published in magazines, posters, calendars, books, and in national advertising campaigns for clients such as Canon, Ford, Eddie Bauer, Miller Beer and Honda.

Adam is recognized world wide as an outstanding stock photographer with his images represented by Getty Images, Corbis, Visuals Unlimited, Photo Researchers, and Danita Delimont Stock Photography. His work has sold for editorial and commercial uses in over 30 countries.

Adam's publication credits also include: National Geographic Books, Time, Life Magazine, National Wildlife Federation, Audubon, Sierra Club, Disney and hundreds of textbooks. In 1995 the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest honored Adam by selecting one of his images from over 19, 000 entries, as the winner in the "In Praise of Plants" category.

Adam has published eight coffee-table books.

In early 2006, Adam was selected to be one of Canon USA's elite group of acclaimed photographers, "The Explorers of Light". Canon describes the Explorer of Light program as such: The Explorers of Light program is a group of 50 of the World's best photographers united in their love and passion for photographic excellence. They share a common desire to contribute back to the industry with a willingness to share their vision and passion with others.

Adam is a popular and respected workshop instructor and lecturer. Adam teaches photography workshops around the world helping students reach their full potential in the exciting world of digital photography. He has taught for Canon, Popular Photography & Imaging, and Maine Photographic Workshops. Adam is noted for his enthusiastic down to earth approach and his ability to communicate effectively with all skill levels.