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CLUB EXHIBITION AT THE JUPITER COMMUNITY CENTER
IT IS TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE CAMERA CLUB EXHIBITION AT THE JUPITER COMMUNITY CENTER .
THE EXHIBIT WILL BE UP FROM OCTOBER 2, 2015 THRU NOVEMBER 13, 2015 AT THE JUPITER COMMUNITY CENTER
HERE IS THE APPLICATION FORM jupiter show oct L H CAMERA ENTRY FORM
YOU MUST SEND THE COMPLETED FORM TO FAYE SCHRECENGOST, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ASSURE A PLACE IN THE EXHIBIT.
I SUGGEST THAT YOU SEND THE FORM AND THE $10 ENTRY FEE TO FAYE EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF THE IMAGES YOU WILL ENTER….YOU CAN FOLLOW UP WITH THAT INFO.
ALL WORK MUST HAVE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, TITLE OF WORK AND PRICE SECURELY TAPED TO THE BACK AND HAVE A WIRE ON FRAME READY TO HANG OR THE WORK WILL NOT BE EXHIBITED!
WORK MUST BE DELIVERED ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28 BETWEEN 9AM-12PM
WORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 16 BETWEEN 9AM-12PM
THE OPENING RECEPTION WILL BE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015 FROM 6:00 PM TO 7:30 PM
My Top Five Favorite Photography Books
My Article Creative Evolution – Published In Light & Landscape Magazine
I am so excited to announce that I have photos and an article: Creative Evolution, published in Issue# 13 of Light and Landscape Magazine which is available for viewing on iPad or iPhone through Newsstand.
Printing and Framing Images- Material Sources
In my previous post – Upcoming Exhibits I talked about how important bringing your images in for critique is.
Now I will talk about sources for printing and framing your wonderful image for exhibition.
Getting your images printed:
A few months back we toured West Side Reprographics they can print on all surfaces and have great rates. The tour of the facility was informative and the finished product they put out is topnotch.
FYI they also give Lighthouse Camera Club Members a discount so don’t forget to mention you are a member when sending your files for print services.
Also– remember all exhibits we participate in require a wire for hanging the piece. So, if you have your photo printed on Metal or Lexan make sure you have them setup the mount so it can have a wire attached for hanging.
Frames and Mats:
I order all my frames and mats from Jerry’s Artarama. They have excellent customer service and ordering is easy. They have all sizes and once you pick a frame the mats are easy to choose by following the frame size.
Here are the links:
Ambiance Gallery Wood Frames – note these have 1/16″ Acrylic glazing
Pyramid Pre-Cut Mat Packs with Crystal Seal Bags
Please keep in mind that the frames can be ordered in bulk which saves money over buying one at a time and pre-cut mats come in Packs of 10. So, you may what to get together with other club members and split the cost.
If you only need one frame you can also try Frames By Mail which was a suggestion by David Scholl one of our members.
If you have comments or suggestions post them in the comments section or e-mail them to lighthousecameraclub@gmail.com
Upcoming Exhibits
Currently we have two upcoming exhibits and I strongly encourage you all to show your work.
Why?
Because your work should be shared and showed if you desire to do so.
The upcoming exhibits at the Town of Jupiter and Palm Beach State College Eissey Theater are a great opportunity. The best part of participating in exhibits such as these is the experience of displaying your work.
I know, you may say to yourself “but my photos are not good enough”.
How do you know that?
Have you submitted images to Jeff or brought in a print for critique at one of our club meetings?
If the answer is NO then you really do not know. My point here, it is very important as a photographer to have your work critiqued.
The benefits critique process:
- Gives you insight into something you may have overlooked in your photo.
- Is a learning experience and will help you grow as an artist and photographer.
- The constructive feedback will help improve your images.
- Bottom line it is a fun learning experience.
In my next post I will talk about where you can get your photos printed and a great place to order basic frames and mats.
Please feel free to leave questions or comments here on the site or e-mail them to lighthousecameraclub@gmail.com
Eissey Theater Exhibition Information
It is time again for another of our great Lighthouse Camera Club exhibitions at the Eissey Theater at Palm Beach State College.
The exhibit space is limited to about 30-Pieces and it is on a first come, first space basis.
You must notify jefforns@comcast.net of your intention to exhibit, image title and sale price by August 25
Here are the requirements for this exhibit:
- There is no specific theme or subject
- Images must be framed
- Framed sizes must be between 12″x16″ and 24″x 36″
- Must be securely wired and ready for hanging
- Must have a legible label attached to the back with your: Name, Address, Phone Number, Title of the piece and Sale Price.
- You must complete and submit this form : APPLICATION FOR EISSEY ART EXHIBIT
Dates for Delivery and Pick-up at the theater are as follows:
Location: Eissey Theater 11051 Campus Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone (561) 207-5900
Delivery of Framed Pieces : October 7, 2015 Before Noon
Removal Date: November 10, 2015 Before Noon
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Magnum and the Dying Art of Darkroom Printing
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of spending some time with Pablo Inirio, master darkroom printer at Magnum Photos in New York. I was thinking about that interview recently as I heard the news of Kodak’s bankruptcy and pondered the precarious status of “old media” like books, film and silver gelatin prints.
As Magnum’s printer, Inirio gets to work with some of photography’s most iconic images. In his small darkroom, the prints lying casually around include Dennis Stock’s famous portrait of James Dean in Times Square (right) and a cigar-chewing Che Guevara shot by Rene Burri. Intricate squiggles and numbers are scrawled all over the prints, showing Inirio’s complex formulas for printing them. A few seconds of dodging here, some burning-in there. Will six seconds be enough to bring out some definition in the building behind Dean? Perhaps, depending on the temperature of the chemicals.
Of course, this…
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