I am a fine art nature photographer working primarily in the Hudson Valley and New York City. I don’t consider myself a documentarian—I focus instead on the ephemeral beauty and serendipity of daily life, whether it is ice that will soon melt, a bird that will soon fly, or a moment on the street orContinue reading “Member Spotlight: Sharron Lee Crocker”
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From the Chairs, January/February 2018
The holidays are now behind us and many beautiful snow scenes await those brave souls who venture out. For those who favor the warmth of home, the New York City public libraries offer an on-line video streaming service for card holders, Kanopy. It features films and on-line courses, including a series on wildlife and landscapeContinue reading “From the Chairs, January/February 2018”
Guest Speaker: David Brommer, Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Finding and Developing Photographic Style Developing your imagery to possess its own idiom, resonating with your artistic voice, is daunting and difficult. The highly crafted works by Joel-Peter Witkin, perfect landscapes of Ansel Adams, snippets of time expertly caught by Henri Cartier-Bresson: each embodies a distinctive style. David will elaborate on how to achieve aContinue reading “Guest Speaker: David Brommer, Wednesday, January 31, 2018”
Members’ Night, Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Come celebrate the holiday season and share your best images with fellow members. You may present up to 8 images in digital format. Bring images on a flash drive only (no slides, CD, or DVD). Images should be sRGB, 72 ppi with 1920 pixels on the long side. Please name the images with your nameContinue reading “Members’ Night, Wednesday, December 20, 2017”
From the Chairs, November/December 2017
Our board members and volunteers are busy working to enrich the experiences of members. A special “Thank You” to Jay Tanen for his work in securing raffle items as well as his auctioneering skills that offered some great bargains to the members. Jay and Nancy Langer are exploring some unique programs to expand our membership.Continue reading “From the Chairs, November/December 2017”
Guest Speaker: Matt Hill, Wednesday, November 29, 2017
The Golden Age of Night Photography Matt Hill has pursued a fascination with the dilation of time by combining light, motion and long exposure photography for 25+ years. His explorations of the pristine landscapes of America’s National Parks, combined with his creative edginess, equals a body of work that reveals the beauty in darker side ofContinue reading “Guest Speaker: Matt Hill, Wednesday, November 29, 2017”
Guest Speaker: David Akoubian, Thursday, October 26, 2017
Nature from a Painter’s Perspective Nature photographer David Akoubian was classically trained as a painter before turning to photography. Before venturing out on his own professionally, he studied with John Shaw, Art Wolfe, Galen Rowell, Bryan Peterson and other renowned masters of photography. David creates classic landscapes with a compositional approach he learned from hisContinue reading “Guest Speaker: David Akoubian, Thursday, October 26, 2017”
From the Chairs, September/October 2017
Welcome all to the new season and the exciting plans that await! First, to report on our year-end raffle in June, we wish to thank members and donors who made it such a success. Jay Tanen secured auction items donated by SONY, FUJI, FOTO CARE, NIKON, DUGGAL VISUAL SOLUTIONS and HAHNEMUHLE. Charles Chessler received aContinue reading “From the Chairs, September/October 2017”
Members’ Night, Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Come meet fellow members and share your best images from the summer! Members may present 6–8 images in digital format. Please arrive by 6:15 pm to load your images. Bring digital images on a flash drive only (no slides, CD or DVD). Images should be sRGB, 72 ppi with 1920 pixels on the long side.Continue reading “Members’ Night, Wednesday, September 27, 2017”
Members’ Night and Raffle, Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Come meet fellow members, enjoy refreshments, and share your best images from the past year. Members may present 6–8 images in digital format. Please bring digital images on a flash drive only (no slides, CD or DVD). Images should be sRGB, 72 ppi with 1920 pixels on the long side. Please arrive by 6:15 pmContinue reading “Members’ Night and Raffle, Wednesday, June 28, 2017”
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