Meeting and Event Schedule

 

 



Pittsburgh Photo Section 2011-2012 Program Schedule of Events

All meetings start at 8:00 pm unless otherwise noted.

Month
 

Date
 

Event
 

Speaker or Moderator
 

September

13

Kick-Off Meeting – As we celebrate a new season we will gather and discuss new business, have Q & A time, membership introductions, and more.  Refreshments will be provided.

Bob Hayes

September

20

Print Competition – Number 1 of 4 – Please have your entry forms ready before you arrive. Each current member may enter 3 prints maximum, any combination of color and monochrome. Entry forms are available on the Club website www.pghphoto.org.

The Competition Committee

September

27

The Art of Photography –One of our veteran and well-accomplished members will present a program that explains the Art of Photography in all of its many aspects.

John Zinn

October

11

Projected Digital Image Competition (PDI) – Number 1 of 3 – Please e-mail your image files to Ralph Gurley by October 5. Each current member may enter 3 images maximum, any combination of color and monochrome.

Ralph Gurley and the Competition Committee

October

16

Membership Setup of the Annual Galleria Photography Exhibit.

All Volunteers

October

18

Lantern Slides – Michael will demonstrate this historic method of projecting slides and go over some interesting history.
 

Michael Stewart

October

25

Ansel Adams in His Own Words – John Waclo will present a program leading us into the thinking of Ansel Adams in his own words. John had the privilege of knowing Ansel in his 70’s. John is a respected Pittsburgh photographer. www.waclogallery.com
 

John Waclo

October

29

Membership Take Down of the Annual Galleria Photography Exhibit
 

All Volunteers
 

November

8

Emulsion Slide Show – Let’s go back to our roots, each member may bring a maximum of 10 emulsion slides to project and talk about. Bring in your best work from the past. It should be fun.
 

Rick Cornelius

November

15

Ireland – Photo Section member Ralph Gurley will present a show of images which he photographed in Ireland. The Annual Photo Equipment swap will be held at 7:00 prior to the regular meeting.
 

Ralph Gurley

November

15

Name Badge ID Pictures Will Be Taken (Pre-meeting at 7pm)
 


 

November

22

Great North West – Photo Section member Rick Cornelius will present a program of his recent North West Photography trip and explain where, why, when, and how the image captures were made.

Rick Cornelius

December

13

Annual Holiday Dinner Party (Print Exchange)


Bob Hayes
 

January

10

Print Competition – Number 2 of 4 – Please have your entry forms ready before you arrive. Each current member may enter 2 prints maximum, any combination of color and monochrome. Check out the website for entry forms.
 

The Competition Committee

January

17

Selecting Wildlife Images – Photo Section member Rich Zahren will present some of his outstanding wildlife photography and teach us how to select wildlife to photograph.
 

Rich Zahren

January

24


Print Gallery Night - Bring in a print to be displayed on tables around the room.  You can get helpful hints from other members, if you wish, or simply bring in something to share with the group.
 

 

February

14

Projected Digital Image Competition (PDI) – Number 2 of 3 – Please e-mail your image files to Ralph Gurley by February 8. Each current member may enter 3 images maximum, any combination of color and monochrome.
 

Ralph Gurley and the Competition Committee

February

21

Wedding Photography Boot Camp - Cancelled
Print Gallery Night - Bring in a print to be displayed on tables around the room.  You can get helpful hints from other members, if you wish, or simply bring in something to share with the group.

 

February

28


Print Competition – Number 3 of 4
– Please have your entry forms ready before you arrive. Each current member may enter 2 prints maximum, any combination of color and monochrome. Entry forms available on the club website
 

 

March

10

Saturday 2012 Annual Salon Judging Event (This is an all day event.)
 

Salon Committee
 

March

11

Salon Show (Open to the public; refreshments provided.)


Salon Committee
 

March

13


Presentation by club member Rajesh Bhattacharjee
 

 

March

20

Print Competition – Number 4 of 4 – Please have your entry forms ready before you arrive. Each current member may enter 2 prints maximum, any combination of color and monochrome. Entry forms available on the club website.
 

The Competition Committee

March

27

Field Techniques of Landscape Photography – Photo Section member Perri Schelat will demonstrate examples of how-to techniques for landscape photography. You will learn a lot in her class!
 

Perri Schelat

April

10

Projected Digital Image Competition (PDI) – Number 3 of 3 – Please e-mail your image files to Ralph Gurley by April 4. Each current member may enter 3 images maximum, any combination of color and monochrome

Ralph Gurley and the Competition Committee

April

17


Nancy Rotenberg Memorial Program
 

Jeanine Leech

April

24

Northern Arizona and Southern Utah – Photo Section members Laurie and Frank Bruns will present their photography from this special American wonderland.
 

Laurie & Frank Bruns

May

8

4 Corners Studio Portrait Photography Night – Several of our skilled members will set up 4 different studio lighting arrangements with a variety of models for members to photograph. Bring your cameras but do not bring a tripod.
 

TBA

May

15

Theme Gallery Night – Each member is encouraged to bring up to 2 prints to the meeting that depict the selected theme of “People and Family” for discussion.
 

Rick Cornelius 

May

22

Annual Year-End Awards Banquet

Bob Hayes