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.

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.

Macro Boot Camp - Anchorage, Alaska

This is a very uniique macro boot camp held in the amazing state of Alaska.  Plan a vacation to this great wilderness and attend the macro boot camp, and than spend the next week or more shooting macro along with the great landscapes.

You will get the same info and times to shoot as in the three day Macro Boot Camp, but one less day will allow you extra time to explore the wonders of Alaska.

Special price of $199 per night for rooms at the Dimond Center Hotel.

Held at the Dimond Center Hotel, Anchorage, Alaska

June 28,29 , 2014

This will be an in depth unique three days of learning, fun, and entertainment. It is for the beginner to the intermediate photographer wanting to learn more about the macro world in nature.

Times:
Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday  9:00am – 3:00pm

Covered in the Macro Boot Camp

The Best, Cameras / Lenses / Tripods / Heads / Lensbaby / Accessories, for Macro
Controlling light with diffusers and reflectors, and LED lights / working with natural lighting

Camera functions for Macro
How to control depth of field with f/stops /  macro and ISO / focus stacking with Helicon Focus

Composition
Learn how to compose properly / finding character in nature / elements of design / textures
  contrast / lines / light / visual weight / learning to work camera angles for blurred backgrounds
Shooting through subjects / shooting flowers in dewdrops / What not to do when composing

Finding Subjects
Learn when, where, and how when looking for subjects through out the four seasons.
Shooting macro indoors.

Post Processing
Learn how process image with photoshop
Enhancing images using Nik Software's Color Efex Pro / Viveza 2

Learn what images sell best and win in photo contests.
Understanding what people think when viewing your images.
Macro on the internet

Bring your camera, lens, tripod, because Mike will have subjects set up for you to shoot.

Lensbaby will be providing lens for you to try out.

Limited seats available, so don’t wait to register or you may miss out. 


Cost $199

REFUND POLICY - IF YOU CANCEL BEFORE 30 DAYS OF THE WORKSHOP, YOU WILL BE CHARGED A $20 PROCESSING FEE.  NO REFUNDS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF WORKSHOP. NO EXCEPTION.
For more information call Mike at (586)770-3992.

Fall 2013: Shoot Print & Frame the North Shore has only 3 seats left

See more info at Fleeting Glimpse Images

Fall Classes at Madeline Island still have openings!!