October 2015, Volume 69

Members' News
Celebrating our Public Exhibitions, Publications and Awards
Vol. 2015_69
October 5, 2015
Editors: Rhonda Hurst, Ginny Veltre
ppcmnnews@gmail.com
In This Issue
PPC Next General Meeting, 1
News from Our Members, 2
Announcement: Save the Date, 4
In the Galleries, 5
PPC Workshops and Learning, 7
Looking for Volunteers, 8
Calls for Entry, 10
Member Websites, 12
MN Submission Guidelines, 13
PPC GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, October 14, 7:30 pm
Speakers: Robert Cunningham, Photographer and Author
Steven Hartov, Author
Presentation: What It's Like to Serve in Afghanistan
Robert and Steven will be signing copies of their book, Afghanistan:
On the Bounce, which members can purchase at the meeting.
Speaker Bios:
A professional photographer for more than a decade, Robert L.
Cunningham has photographed 9 heads of state, 12 prime
ministers, 3 governors, multiple astronauts, cosmonauts, CEOs of
Fortune 500 companies, renowned actors, musicians, and
professional race car drivers, as well as service members from 15
different nations. His work has taken him aboard underway US
Navy submarines, into zero-gravity in low earth orbit, and to more
than 450 cities in 25 countries. The George W. Bush Presidential
Library and Museum features a permanent display of his work. He
has documented 132 missions as an embed photographer with the
International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. He currently
resides in Phoenix, Arizona.
Steven Hartov is the former editor-in-chief of Special Operations
Report and co-author of the New York Times best sellers In the
Company of Heroes and The Night Stalkers. His trilogy of espionage
novels, The Heat of Ramadan, The Nylon Hand of God, and The Devil’s
Shepherd, earned nominations for the National Book Award, top ten
placements in the Book of the Month Club, and translations into 6
foreign languages. His works are recommended readings by the U.S.
Army War College. He currently lives in New Jersey.
News from our members…
Mercer County Photography 2015 opened at the Silva Gallery of Art in Pennington on September 9, and includes
images from a number of our members:
Jay J. Brandinger
Daniel Goldberg
Lionel Goodman
Jonathan Michalik
Maia Reim
Samuel Vovsi
Julian Weitzenfeld
Editor’s note: If I missed your name, please forgive me. I am new to the club and do not know you all. If I missed your
name let me know and I’ll make sure you get mentioned in the next newsletter.
Congratulations to members Daniel Goldberg and Samuel Vovsi, who each received awards. Daniel’s In My Eyes
received the Princeton Photography Club Ann Mark Award. Mercer County Heritage also selected this image to be
part of their permanent collection. Samuel’s image, Sycamores on Black, won the Purchase Award and Honorable
Mention award. The exhibit is on view through October 9. Following are a few entries from our members. Simply
stunning.
In my Eyes
~ Daniel Goldberg
My Story
(continued)
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~ Daniel Goldberg
(untitled)
Sycamores on Black
~ Julian Weitzenfeld
~ Samuel Vovsi
Last month member Lillian Ciuffreda sat down with Jacques Howard of Radio Trenton365 to talk about the
current show at Grounds for Sculpture, GFS History - the Land in Pictures and Words (currently on view through
November 1). Listen to Lillian's description of how she got involved in GFS, and then led PPC's collaboration with
GFS in the creation of this exhibition: https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/lillian-ciuffreda-photographer.
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Two images from Maia Reim
were selected for PhotoTransformations, a juried
exhibition at the West Windsor
Arts Center , now open. The
show features photographic
images that have been
transformed in some way. The
exhibition runs through
November 7.
Wobblie Town
~Maia Reim
Jay J. Brandinger received Honorable Mention in the first PSA
(Photographic Society of America) Print Division Book Essay Contest
for his Howell Living History Farm entry. The book (left, a picture of
the front cover) is currently showing at the PSA Conference in West
Yellowstone through October 3, 2015.
Did you miss our September meeting? Vince LaPosta has created a
folder in the PPC dropbox for anyone who would like to see the
September meeting’s Show and Tell slide show. A folder titled
"Show Tell” can be accessed by visiting http://www.dropbox.com in
any browser (you will need to log out if you are already logged into
another Dropbox account):
User Name: ppcphotoclub@gmail.com
Password: Prince99
A New PPC Announcement … Save the Date!
A Lecture by Steven Shore, co-sponsored by PPC and Princeton University Art Museum
On Thursday, April 14, 2016, the Princeton Photography Club (PPC) and the Princeton University Art Museum
will co-sponsor a lecture by Steven Shore, on the Princeton University campus, in McCormick Hall, at 5:30 pm
(time will be confirmed in a future announcement).
Shore is an American photographer known for his images of banal scenes and objects, and for his pioneering use
of color in art photography. Rick Wright based his popular PPC workshop It’s a Shore Thang; Foundations of
Better Vision, on Shore’s book, The Nature of Photographs. He has been the director of the photography
department at Bard College since 1982. In 2010 Shore received an Honorary Fellowship from The Royal
Photographic Society.
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In the Galleries…
Princeton Photography Club Presents
"Nature Soothes, Nature Restores, Nature Heals" at D&R Johnson Education Center
Open for viewing October 5 through November 6, 2015
David Anderson
Tasha O’Neill
Gary Saretzky
Carl Geisler
Ilya Genin
Marty Schwartz
Jay Brandinger
Lauren Curtis
Chris Stadelmeir
Joel Blum
Martha Weintraub
Mary Leck
Janet Hautau
Jonathan Walker
Barbara Warren
Sandy Shapiro
Randy Koslo
Vivien Van Natta
Scott Gordon
Summer Pramer
Wayne Klaw
Judith Keneman
Armature, The Healing ~ Chris Stadelmeier
Also showing: Imaginary Landscapes, an exhibit by Lucy Graves McVicker
Docent Tour: Saturday, October 10, 1 - 4 pm.
Meet the Photographers and Gallery Walk: Wednesday, October 28, 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
Both events will be held at the D&R Johnson Education Center (members, this is where we hold our general
meetings) and are free and open to the public.
His and Hers at Gallery 14 in Hopewell
Featuring works from Carl Geisler and Martha Weintraub.
Come to the Opening Reception on Friday,
October 16, 6-8 pm
and
Meet the Photographers on Sunday,
October 18, 1-3 pm.
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A Special Invitation:
Anyone who would like to RSVP may contact Gabi Barton directly at 917.492.3430 or gbarton@mcny.org, or you
may register online per the instructions in the invitation.
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Workshops and Learning Opportunities…
Bird Photography 2
FREE FOR ALL PPC MEMBERS
Monday Oct 5, 7:30 - 9:30 PM at D&R
Registration is required: carlgeisler@gmail.com
Phil Witt will build on the first bird photography lecture given at our PPC general meeting last season. Although
he will give a brief presentation, reviewing the principles of photographing birds, for most of the session, he will
review and discuss member’s bird photographs. The session will involve practical critique and suggestions
regarding image capture, composition, and editing of members' bird images.
Participants should bring images on flash drives to review.
Matting and Framing Your Photographic Images (Princeton Day School)
$69.00 2 Session(s)
Tues 7:00-9:00 pm, November 3 & November 17 **No class 11/10**
Location: Princeton High School
Instructor: Sheila Geisler
Learn to mat and frame your photographs at home. This is a hands-on class. Bring in a photograph (5" x 7" or 8"
x 10”) and learn to use a Logan mat cutter. You will go home with a matted image and instructions about where
and what type of frames and glass or acrylic to purchase. You may bring them into the last class to have help
finishing your project. Matting materials will be supplied by the instructor.
Register online: www.princetonadultschool.org
Looking Through the Lens (Princeton Day School)
$60.00 5 Sessions
Thurs 7:00-8:00 pm, October 8 through November 5
Location: Princeton High School
Instructor: Larry Parsons
We will review using the camera. Discuss how to make an image that gets across the maker's point. Students will
view historic and contemporary photos to see what makes them work. The class will have weekly assignments to
make images to share and discuss with the class. Student's participation is a key element in learning and
developing personal style.
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Announcing a NEW PPC Workshop, coming in 2016
Step-by-Step Lightroom Printing Workshop: How to Have Your Work Printed Affordably on
Canvas, Paper, Wood and Metal.
Moderator: Andrew Darlow
March 24th 7:30 – 9:30 PM at D& R
Register carlgeisler@gmail.com
Fee: $25 + $10 = $35 to be paid at door
Have you ever visited a photo gallery and wondered, “What process did they use to achieve that look and feel?”
Today’s print technologies make it easy and affordable to find outside photo labs and print service bureaus to
create work on a wide range of materials. In this two-hour workshop, award-winning photographer and
consultant Andrew Darlow will reveal many printing processes and provide systematic Lightroom 6/CC training
to help you turn your images into printed works of art.
Each attendee will receive 10 sheets of two semi-gloss papers (one bright white and one a bit warmer) plus 10
sheets of two matte papers (one bright white and one a bit warmer) for a total of 40 sheets. These papers are
ideal for proofing on your own printer before sending the files out for printing at an outside company.
What will be covered:
• An overview of print processes, including samples of canvas, paper, wood, satin and metal print options;
• How to find the right companies to print your work (participants will receive a list of hand-picked suppliers)
• How to quickly and easily test any print process;
• How to optimize your photos one by one or in batches in Lightroom using Develop Presets and Virtual Copies;
• Hanging and display options for different print processes, and;
• How to protect your work for shipping or transportation.
Looking for Volunteers…
Do you enjoy the refreshments provided before every PPC general meeting? We are looking for volunteers to
help us keep the tradition going. Why not sign-up to help for one meeting, it’s really simple!
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PPC reimburses you for all expenses
Best if two people cover each meeting
Take home the two crates the meeting before
Stay and help clean up on your meeting
Any meeting that has no volunteer no refreshments will be served
All waters are already stored in closet for the meeting
Email Rhonda Hurst at ppcmnnews@gmail.com with the month you would like to take. Please help, it adds
immensely to the one evening a month we spend together.
SIGN UP SHEET TO BRING REFRESHMENTS TO PPC MEETINGS
Oct 14, 2015 – Rhonda Hurst
Nov 11, 2015 –
Dec 9, 2015 –
Jan 13, 2016 –
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Feb 10, 2016 –
Mar 9, 2016 –
Apr 13, 2016 –
May 11, 2016 –
PPC Has a Facebook Group!
Have you checked out our club’s Facebook Group yet? The group allows photo sharing and communication
between the members. The group option was chosen over a free page to minimize the number of strangers that
otherwise may join. It was brought to our attention that a free PPC exists, which is NOT ours, and it is easy to be
confused. Please be careful not to join the free PPC page shown in step 2 below. This is not the official group of the
PPC. To become a member of the PPC group:
Log into Facebook. In the Search box located in upper right side of the page, type: Princeton Photography Group.
This is the club that you
do not want to join. This
is a PAGE
Search Results Page as shown to the left
.
This is the club that you
want to join. This is our
GROUP
Select “Request to Join” (not
shown in the picture, to the right
of the group’s name).
From this page select “Groups”
After your request is granted you
can access the group
Need assistance? Contact Simon, e-mail: simon_kl@yahoo.com
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Calls for Entry…
Prospectus: http://www.groundsforsculpture.org/Exhibitions/Education-Gallery-Exhibition-FOCUS-ONSCULPTURE
1ST PSA METROPOLITAN CHAPTER NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION 2015
Closing Date: 18 October 2015
The Metropolitan Chapter, Photographic Society of America is organizing the annual national
contest, which is open to all US residents. Each participant is allowed to enter 4 images per section. Princeton
Photography Club member can enter the contest for FREE. Take this opportunity to win one of the 180
awards!
Organizer: Metropolitan Chapter (NY, NJ, PA), Photographic Society of America
Exhibition Chairman: Theresa Hood
For more information, visit the website: http://www.psa-met.com/
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D&R Greenway Land Trust
Themed Juried Art Exhibit Call for Entries
Earth/Fire
Click here for full submission guidelines
Deadline October 16
Earth/Fire is a juried art exhibit hosted by D&R Greenway Land Trust that
will feature artistic interpretations of earth and fire to recognize such
Isaiah Ratterman, Koi in the Shadows
1st Place, in Disappearing Water, 2014
Juried Exhibit
essential elements to nature and to our lives. This exhibit celebrates the
themes of earth and/or fire and all images and variations are welcome:
visual interpretations of the land, farms, maps, smoke, chimneys, evocation
of warmth or heat, abstraction, etc. Work in any medium and of any size can be submitted, including video
& sculpture.
NJFCC PRINT COMPETITION PACKET
All competition dates and deadlines are available on the website (www.njfcc.org > Competitions >
Competition Schedule) and everything you need to enter the Print Competitions.
If you need guidance or have questions, please phone: 917-817-3802.
New Jersey Photography Forum 21st Annual Juried Photography Exhibit
Exhibition Dates: November 2 - 29, 2015 at the Watchung Art Center
For more information, go to www.njphotoforum.com or call Nancy Ori at 908-790-8820.
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Member Websites
DISCLAIMER: The club does not control or review these sites, and is not responsible for their quality or contents. A listing here
is not an endorsement. Some content may be inappropriate for children.
Anderson, David
Bender, Patricia
Barros, Ricardo
Boltjes, Miek
Clarke, John P.
Doyle, Bill
Everett, Fred
Firestone, Arthur
Forlenza, Vita
Genin, Ilya
Gerber, Jerry
Greenblat, Ed
Hautau, Janet
Hohmuth-Lemonick, Eileen
Johnson, David E.
Kaplowitz, Kenneth
Keneman, Judith
Kesselhaut, Alan
Kobland, Fay
Kwitkin, Bob
Levine, Lynn
Lin, Kah Wai
Lyons, Terry
McKinney, Jim
Marshall, Thomas
Murphy, Ann
O'Neill, Tasha
Parsons, Larry
Perry, Kevin
Russo, Barbara
Saretzky, Gary
Schweber, Henry
Sergyeyeva-Svibilsky, Olga
Shellaby, Madelaine
Svibilsky, Igor
Varan, Walter
Vovsi, Samuel
Warren, Barbara
Weintraub, Martha
Yuan, Jeff
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www.hopewellphotographic.com
www.patriciaabender.com
www.ricardobarros.com
miek-boltjes.artistwebsites.com
www.flickr.com/photos/jpc_faia/
www.viewbug.com/member/William_Doyle
williamdoyle.fineartamerica.com
www.fred-everett.com
www.arthurfirestone.com
www.vitaforlenza.com
www.pbase.com/ilya4
www.pbase.com/jerryg1
greenblatphotography.com
janethautau.wordpress.com
ehlphotos.com
www.flickr.com/photos/davidejohnsonjr
www.kennethkaplowitz.com
www.flickr.com/photos/judithbk/
www.alankesselhaut.com
faykoblandphotography.com
biobobap.wix.com/bobimages
lynnlevinephotography.com
kahwailin.com/
www.tlphoto.net
jimmckinneyphotography.com
www.ImagesbyTFM.com
www.annmurphyphoto.com
tashaphotography.com
www.larryparsons.com
lonelymanart.com
www.blrimages.com
saretzky.com
henry8photo.com
www.photographyforever.com
www.photographyforever.com/OlgaSergyeyevaPhotogallery/
www.webdesign.photographyforever.com/photography_portfolio.html
www.madelaineshellaby.com
www.igorsvibilsky.com
www.photographyforever.com
www.flickr.com/photos/igorsv/
waltvaranphotography.com
vovsi.com
www.barbarawarren.com
www.barbarawarrenweddings.com
www.marthaweintraub.com/
www.jyuanimages.info
MN Submission Guidelines
When preparing images for submission to the newsletter, it is no longer necessary to add the Title and you name below the
image. To keep the size and format of this information consistent for all images, the MN editor will add this information
when preparing the newsletter.
What to Send
Images and timely news about your own upcoming exhibits, publications, and other public events, such as photography
lectures or classes you will be teaching. If possible, include an exhibition announcement with your image.
How to Send:
Images should be sent as .jpg
Resize images to 240 pixels height, with 100 dpi resolution.
Having trouble preparing your image? Contact the editor at ppcmnnews@gmail.com
Include details:
Please give us accurate information. Tell us everything that an uninformed reader would need to attend your event or
acquire your publication. For exhibitions and award ceremonies, give us the details, such as venue name and address,
contact information, website, opening and closing dates, opening reception, exhibit times, event fees, etc.
For publications, tell us publication name, cover-date or volume, and in-store date, as known. Extra information is better
than too little!
If you have multiple images selected for a show, the MN Newsletter editor may show only one if the show occurs during a
time when many members are also having multiple images selected. With over 200 superb artists in our club, we may not
always be able to print all images.
We respect copyright laws. Please do not send material that is copyrighted or wholly or partly created by others. We do not
publish magazine or book pages, web pages, or materials owned or created by others.
When to Send
September through June: submit date-sensitive information three weeks before the event to ensure timely coverage.
July through September: give a minimum of three weeks. If you can't give us that much lead, send your item anyway.
Sometimes it works.
What We'll Do with Your Submission
Your text may be edited or completely rewritten for style, format, and content. If necessary, your image will be re-sized and
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About ‘Members' News’
Members' News celebrates and promotes Princeton Photography Club members whose photographs, photography
knowledge, or skills have been publicly recognized. We are a source of timely information for members wanting to support
their fellow club members' activities by attending their exhibitions and participating in other activities. We help members
know each other and each other's work.
To these ends Members' News solicits and reports news from members about their own upcoming exhibits, openings,
publications, lectures, classes, and other public photographic activities. We also publish non-exhibition-photographs and a
list of members' photography websites.
Members' News is compiled and written by the editor on behalf of the membership. Unless stated otherwise opinions and
policies are those of the editor, and do not necessarily reflect sentiments of other club members, including club officers.
Rev: March, 2014
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