Northwoods Photo Club-
-a photo club serving the Northwoods of Wisconsin where photographers, of all skill levels, can share their knowledge, learn from each other, and nurture each other’s creativity.
Please feel free to join us. We meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month, from 6-8 pm at the Warehouse Art Center in Eagle River.
The Warehouse Center for the Arts
107 S. Railroad St.
Eagle River, WI 54521
Our next Meetings & Events-
Wednesday, 10/11/23, 6-8pm at the Warehouse in Eagle River.
107 S. Railroad St.Eagle River, Wi
Link for Libby's Zoom call: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87853580964 | Meeting ID: 878 5358 0964
October Meeting:
"Rules to be Broken" What makes an image compelling? The rules of composition- and when to break them! presented by Ralph Pelto.
Member Share- Waterfall and Fall Images
Waterfall Field Trip!!- September 20-22
"Rules to be Broken"
The Rules of Composition- and when to break them!
Presented by Ralph Pelto
Ralph was a Chemical Engineer for Kodak for over 25 years- from the hey day of film with over 65,000 employees to the company's demise. Ralph was Chairman of the Stereo Photography section for about 4 years and was the President of the Kodak Camera Club for 5 years.
Ralph's attention to detail naturally lead him into large format photography, where the power of selective focus brings life to an image, that you have to see in person, on a large scale to full appreciate. The selective focus concept draws a persons eyes into the image, and can guide the viewer through a fairly complex composition that would otherwise be ineffective.
Come listen to Ralph's presentation about the rules of composition and what will entice viewers to take notice of your work.
Photo Critique Tips- to Challenge and Improve Your Photos,
“Self Critique in Photography.”
Learning how to analyze and judge your own artistic work correctly is a valuable skill that can be a bit tricky to learn properly. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “I’m my own worst critic” thrown about, you may have even said it yourself in reference to your own photography. However, there are ways that you can harness this self-criticism and learn from it rather than allowing it to consume you and destroy your self-confidence.
Learning how to constructively critique your own photography can not only help you make better photographs each time you pick up a camera, but it will also build your confidence as a photographer. We will cover the benefits of self-critique and show how it can help you become a more confident photographer.
Presented by Mark Schermeister and Libby Scott
Waterfalls!! Scott Pearson
Scott will give us a brief presentation on the techniques and filters he uses to obtain those beautiful waterfall shots!
Circular Polarizer
Neutral density filter- how many stops?
Dan Dumas presents... Drones
Dan has a diverse background in technology and customer service. He is an award-winning photographer and professionally trained videographer with an eye for innovation and framing the perfect shot. He is also an experienced graphic designer and digital art director who seeks pixel perfection.
Dan obtained his FAA License and Certification as a Commercial Drone Pilot in 2016 following years of hobby flying. He now strives to take client projects to new heights!
While Dan's skill set is vast, he has a passion for aerial photography and the challenges of aerial video. Dan has worked with Discovery Channel production crews, NBC, ABC and WXPR as their drone and camera operators on numerous projects.
Macro May & Matting Club Meeting, May 10th!
Remember to borrow or rent a macro lens for the field trip.
Macro May Techniques
Join Scott Pearson and Libby Scott- and learn the ins and outs of macro photography
Matting 101
Join Libby Scott and Scott Pearson to learn how to mat your own prints!
May Field Trip- Macro! Date: tbd
MACRO FIELD TRIP!
Friday, May 26th, 10AM
Lac Vieux Desert Park- parking lot located on W. Shore RD.
Headwaters for the Wisconsin River!
Take County Highway E east from Highway 45
Turn left on W. Shore Road
Stop at the parking lot just before Star Lite Lane
We will caravan from the meeting spot to locations full of wild flowers.
VAnelli
Vanelli will be conducting the April 12th Photo Club presentation plus doing a half day workshop at the Warehouse on April 13th.
Vanelli is an educator, author, and a working sports and portrait photographer based on the east coast of Florida. His specialized photography programs have been taught on Linkedn Learning, Lynda.com, ThinkTap Learn, in workshops, lectures and in the Brevard County School District. Currently, he is Skylum's Director of Education, a Drobo Ambassador, teaching workshops, and writing for Photofocus.
Picture #1 in stack of 40 images. Taken on Canon R5, 100mm, F2.8 macro lens
Focus Stacking
Link to video of meeting: https://youtu.be/88SAD_Rov1Q
Join us for a presentation on focus stacking! Focus stacking is a great think to use in situations where your F-stop just can't accomplish what you want it to- be it in macro or landscape photography.
Ralph Pelto will compare results of focus stacking in different software including Photoshop and Helicon.
10/12/22- 6-8 pm at the Warehouse Community Arts Center in Eagle River. Everyone is welcome. Beginner to advanced!
Picture #40 in stack of 40 images. Taken on Canon R5, 100mm, F2.8 macro lens
Final stacked image- blending 40 separate images into one final focused image.
Dave Meiss- "Visualization"
Dave Miess is a Great Lakes nature photographer based out of Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. Dave first put an eye behind a lens over 40 years ago and merged his passion with the outdoors and photography about 25 years ago. Dave has seen the evolution of photography - from his start working with black and white film in a darkroom, through slide film to the latest in digital technology.
While Dave, like most professional photographers, has made the evolution to digital capture - he has kept his "film" sensibilities and history with him. Much of the work, like dramatic skies and saturated colors, comes from his work in the field and behind the camera. However, Dave also realizes the benefits modern technology brings and keeps in mind the adage "What Would Ansel Do?" when sitting behind the computer. Dave prints all of his images on archival papers, canvas, and metal. While he does shoot around the country, he tries to focus on his regional home - the Upper Great Lakes.
Dave's presentation will focus on how photographers can use Visualization -- How to Make What You See in Your Mind’s Eye a Reality.
Scott Pearson- Astro Photography-
Wednesday, 8/10/22, 6-8pm at the Warehouse in Eagle River
"My photography focuses mainly on the Great Lakes regions of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and the UP of Michigan, and will expand as I photograph other areas of the country. I currently live in northern Wisconsin and enjoy the incredible beauty, both natural and man-made, that is found throughout the Northwoods. I've spent the majority of my life near Lake Superior and my appreciation for what is found here continues to grow. From the Aurora Borealis to the great ore carriers that navigate her waters, Gichigami offers endless photographic opportunities. I'm a self-taught photographer and continue to improve my work primarily through reading and making more photographs."
July Meeting- 7/13/22, 6-8pm
Recording Link:
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Mark Schermeister is a fine artist who has spent a large part of his life in the north woods of Wisconsin for the past 64 years. Originally from Minneapolis, he now divides his time between Miami and Land O’ Lakes. He’s an enthusiastic Photographic Artist who describes himself as “having 56 years’ experience and still (always!) a student.”
He began as a photographer and lab technician, then followed a career as an air traffic controller, retiring from federal service a few years ago. Through it all, he carried his camera, capturing and expressing what he calls “the miracle and mystery of the life we’re blessed with.”
With a personal intention to create and exhibit visual art that conveys the unseen qualities of the world around us, he endeavors to “To photograph the invisible.”
Mark has been photographing dance for 12 years and is Owner and Proprietor of Studio1761; a photographic arts venture with the purpose of “Communicating the visible and invisible spirit of both the dancer and the dance.”