Assigned Subject Review: April – Back Lighting

2020-04-08

Back Lighting

Definition

back·light
/ˈbakˌlīt/
verb
gerund or present participle: backlighting
illuminate from behind.
“a backlit LCD screen”

This comes from Adorama:

Backlight photography literally means any type of photography wherein the primary light source is positioned behind the subject. This photography style is mostly used for portraits during spring or summer, when the sun is at its brightest and warmest. Another plus is that your subject won’t need to squint while shooting, which can ruin your photo as well.
Normally, artificial lighting is used to perfect the backlight effect, but there are ways that it can also be achieved using natural light. The light faces the camera and creates a dramatic outlined glow around the subject, resulting in a dreamlike silhouette or portrait. It also emphasizes the shape or a facial feature of your subject and makes them stand out from the background.

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Assigned Subject Review: March – Movie Title

2020-02-27

The Assigned Subject for March’s competition is:

Movie Title

Below you will find a selection taken from our Assigned Subject review we had during our first meeting of the season.

Definition

The title of a movie.

The idea behind this topic was to think of a movie title and then shoot a picture that represents that title.

  • Jaws:  A picture of a shark.
  • Pulp Fiction: A container of OJ stating lots of pulp next to a glass of OJ that looks like Tang.
  • Spaceballs:  Out of focus stars

Get creative!
If you’re stumped the google image search has a different way of looking at this one.

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Assigned Subject Review: February – Law and Order

2020-02-04

The Assigned Subject for February’s competition is:

Law and Order

Below you will find a selection taken from our Assigned Subject review we had during our first meeting of the season.

Definition

law and order
/ˌlô ən(d) ˈôrdər/

phrase of law
a situation characterized by respect for and obedience to the rules of a society.

 

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Looks like we must get creative on this one…

 

 

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Assigned Subject Review: January – Minimalism

2020-01-09

The Assigned Subject for January’s competition is:

Minimalism

Below you will find a selection taken from our Assigned Subject review we had during our first meeting of the season.

Definition

min·i·mal·ism
/ˈminəməˌlizəm/

noun
1.
a trend in sculpture and painting that arose in the 1950s and used simple, typically massive, forms.
2.
an avant-garde movement in music characterized by the repetition of very short phrases which change gradually, producing a hypnotic effect.

Minimalist photography is a form of photography that is distinguished by extreme, austere simplicity. It emphasizes sparseness and focuses solely on the smallest number of objects in the composition process.

 

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Bridgeport Sunday Post

2019-10-14

Having begun in 1954, the Milford Camera Club turned 65 this year.

I would like to thank Jon Aspinwall for sharing this bit of club history he came across on Ancestory.com.  There has always been a bit of debate as to when the club began but this looks to answer that question once and for all.  It is a fun read and while there are obvious references to film photography a lot of the content and certainly the goals of the club have remained the same all these years.  Below you’ll find a photo of the news snippet and I went ahead and transcribed the article as it may be a little difficult to read.

There is a mention of a studio on Ford Street though it was tough to make out the name.  It looks like Gulrick’s but I will let our long-time Milfordites correct me if I got that one wrong as I wasn’t even born let alone living in Milford when the article was written.

 

JUNE 23, 1974

BRIDGEPORT SUNDAY POST

Camera Club In Milford 20 Years Old

By:  KAREN MARSHALL

 

MILFORD – The Milford Camera club is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, boasting an active membership of 60 hobbyists who have in common a love for the growing modern folk art of Celluloid.
There are more camera supply shops in the city than there are bookstores or sporting goods stores, and almost as many hobby shops attesting to the popularity of this art.

 

One of Oldest

The amateur is usually first attracted to the camera because of a desire to record the people and events of his life.  But those with an artistic eye soon become aware of the endless possibilities of the world they see behind the view finder and it is the type of person who gathers at regular meeting of camera clubs throughout the country.
The Milford club, one of the oldest in the state began in 1954, with a group of eight people, who met at Gulrick’s studio on Ford street.  The club, which rapidly expanded its membership now meets at the Community room of the First Federal Savings and Loan, on Broad Street, where works of club are displayed.
According to president John Keating, this year the club will emphasize small workshops, study sessions, and guest speakers, to expose members to a wider range of style and techniques.

Meets Twice a Month

The club meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at 8 p.m. The first session is devoted to competition show, either of just the club members’ work or of inter-club competition.
The shows have both black and white and color slide competition and are open to the public.
The club does not have its own darkroom facilities.  This is a long-range goal which will depend upon the slow build-up of the club’s treasury.  The build-up is slow because yearly membership is a mere $10 or $15 for a couple.

Young People Included

The membership is open this year to young people 13 years old and up.  Several youths have joined with their parents and the hobby is recreation that the family can share, Mr. Keating said.
Although the cost of photographic equipment and supplies is high, Mr. Keating emphasizes that with a bit of the basic equipment, a darkroom can easily be setup in a kitchen and used during after-dark hours.
“It’s a wonderful escape.” Said Mr. Keating, “to just forget everything during the concentration of working in the darkroom.”

Backyard Photogenic

Mr. Keating does a lot of close-up work with his camera.  “You don’t have to go looking for pictures,” he said.  “You could spend weeks just photographing your backyard.  When you start closing in on spaces, a whole new world of objects and relationships opens up.”
The club is currently planning a 20th anniversary show to be displayed at the three-day conference sponsored by the New England Camera club in Gloucester, Mass.

PHOTOS

Top
‘EVENING SOLITUDE’ – This photograph of Milford’s Duck Pond was taken during a winter night, using a long exposure, by Milford camera club member Al Turbeville.  The picture has won nine awards, including the Tops in Connecticut award given by the Charter Oaks Camera club of Hartford.
Bottom
Left
‘YA GOT ME’ – This prize-winning favorite pf photographer William Pannabaker of the Milford Camera club, took first place in the New England Camera club council competition.  The eight Camera Clubs in the state participate throughout the fall and winter months in inter-club shows and contests.
Center
‘OLD GRIST MILL’ – Milford Camera club member Gary Griswold took this New England scene in Sandwich, Mass. The photographers eye captures the heavy stillness of a summer afternoon.
Right
‘CONSTRUCTION’ – Milford Camera club president John Keating enjoys experimentation with darkroom techniques.  In this photograph taken at St. Rapheal’s hospital in New Haven, the black and white are reversed in a process which eliminates the in-between gray tones.

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2019-10-09

  • Where: Gardner Lake Volunteer Fire Company, 429 Old Colchester Road, Salem, CT.
  • Timeframe: 8:30 registration. Scavenger Hunt begins at 9:00.
  • Cost: $10 per person entry fee, lunch included.
  • Lunch: Lunch will be provided and consists of baked ziti, salad and garlic bread.
  • Scavenger Hunt Teams: Scavenger hunt team will comprise 2-4 participants. Any participant can either
    • attend as a team of friends OR
    • arrive at the firehouse where teammates will be assigned. The choice is yours.
  • Camera: The best camera is the one you have with you. So DSLR’s, micro 4/3, point and shoot and phone cameras are all welcome.
  • Format of Event: Teams will travel the local area to designated sites to photograph a 12 category list of “hunted” elements or items.
    • You must be a CAP member to participate. However, if you are not already a 2019-2020 registered member of CAP, you will be able to join (dues of $8) when you register.
  • Team Awards: Monetary team prizes will be awarded.
    • First Place Team: $300 Second Place Team: $200 Third Place Team: $100
    • Category Awards: The top two scoring images in each of the 12 categories will also receive monetary prizes.
    • Top category image: $30
    • Second place category image: $20
  • What to Bring: Camera, a quest for fun and adventure, a laptop if needed to view or submit images.

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Assigned Subject Review: October – Twirl

2019-09-26

The Assigned Subject for October’s competition is:

Twirl

Below you will find a selection taken from our Assigned Subject review we had during our first meeting of the season.

Definition

twirl
/twərl/
verb
spin quickly and lightly around, especially repeatedly.
“she twirled in delight to show off her new dress”
synonyms: spin (round), pirouette, whirl, turn (round), wheel, gyrate, pivot, swivel;
noun
an act of spinning.
“Kate did a twirl in front of the mirror”
synonyms: pirouette, spin, whirl, turn;

 

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Things to keep in mind:

Ask yourself, “What can you twirl?”
Hair, A dress, A skirt…
Batons, Pin Wheels, Ribbons, Etc…
You can see from the definition and sample images that twirl implies motion so keep that in mind while you’re shooting this assigned subject.  Think of the ways you can show motion in your shots like using a slow shutter speed or perhaps the use of rear curtain sync with your flash.  Be creative and you just might have the shot which has that special wow factor the judges are looking for.

 

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Summer Picnic

2019-07-14

Summer Picnic

When:  Sunday, July 21st
Time:  1:00pm
Location:  The Coyle Residence (Email for directions)

Let’s use this post to keep track of who is bringing what.
The Club will provide the proteins and beverages (water/soda)
Feel free to bring along your own adult beverage.
-Appetizers:
Mexican Layered Dip and Tortilla Chips  -Mike Rosen
Crab and Asparagus Dip with Crackers  – Jean Kovacs
Spanakopita  -Cathy Outhouse
Fruit Platter  -Pam Kmiberly
Fruit Salad  -Angelica Buehler
-Sides:
Plum Salad  -Greta Jacobsen
Potato Salad  -Sandy Kline
Salad  -Steve Kaplan
Macaroni Salad  -Mike Lucas
Macaroni Salad  -Kathy Powell
-Desserts:
Cake  -Howard Seigel
Cannoli Chips and Dip Platter  -Sand O’Hare
Surprise  – Cathy Outhouse
Location, Paperware, Cutlery and Condiments  -Rich Coyle

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2019 Final Competition Form Instructions

2019-05-14

That’s a wrap!

We are all done with the 2018-19 season at the Milford Camera Club and it is now time to make your selections for the Final Competition which will be on Wednesday May 22nd.  Please have all submissions in by Sunday, May 19th 2019.

From the menu click on Competitions and then Final Competition Form.

You can also access the form by clicking the following link:
http://mcccu.milfordcameraclub.com/FCForm2019.html
Next enter your credentials as you would for any monthly competition.
Note: if your password is saved you’ll go directly to the form.

Once logged in you should see the following:
To fill out the form start by entering in your Member Number, Name and Email Address in the first to input boxes.  After that scroll through the list on the right hand side until you find your name where you’ll see all the images you entered for each category through the year along with the month, scores and rank for that image. To help you make you selections each category is colored to match the fields on the form where each entry should go. Once you’ve decided on your entries, simply copy and paste the Title into of each into the corresponding fields on the form. If your image is of an animal, this includes insects, you can click the check box next to each entry to make that image eligible for the Conrad Palmer Award.  The Conrad Palmer Award is given for the best effort in Animal or Zoo photography and will be awarded in both print and digital.
When you have competed your form should look something like this:
Now click on the Submit button and your selections will be entered into the Final Competition.
You will then receive a confirmation email to the address you supplied in the form
If you make any mistakes feel free to fill out the form again and drop us an email to let us know that you’ve done so.  Should you have any questions or issue with the form please feel free to contact me.  Keep in mind there is no need to send me any digital files as I have them already, you’ll just need to bring the prints you selected with you to the competition.
Good Luck to Everyone!

 

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Hanging out at the Milford Library!

2019-04-03

The pictures are up and we’ll be hanging out at the Milford Library all month.  You can find us located in the Main Gallery Space and there’s a collection of images in the display cases opposite of the main gallery space and adjacent to the front desk, next to the elevator.

Images on display April 2nd through April 30th.

Hours of Operation:
Monday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00am – 8:30pm
Friday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Library Closed:
Friday, April 19: Good Friday

 

For those of you who found out about us through our display at the library, we thank you for visiting and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us at info@milfordcameraclub.com

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