NEWS LETTER. Guest Speaker Jim Lipschutz Doug Carson and Tom Gilmore TOM S BIO

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1 Meeting at the Old City Hall, 315 Avenue A, Fort Pierce, FL (Corner of US 1 and Avenue A by parking garage) the First Wednesday of Every Month The Meeting Will Start at 6:30 PM, Wednesday, September 2nd info@tcpcinc.org contest@tcpcinc.org newsletter@tcpcinc.org Guest Speaker Jim Lipschutz Doug Carson and Tom Gilmore DOUG S BIO After graduating from San Jose State College in 1964 Doug entered the US Air Force Officer Training School. He received his commission as a second lieutenant in February, 1965 and earned his pilot s wings in March He then went to the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Ubon, Thailand in December 66 and completed his combat tour of 129 combat missions (100 over North Vietnam) in nine months. Doug flew a total of 264 combat missions in the Vietnam War. He was selected for a flight test job upon his return to the states and spent a total of eight years in three different flight test assignments during his career. He finished his career at the Air Force Safety Center and retired as a lieutenant colonel in Immediately after Air Force retirement he went to work as a first officer at Pacific Southwest Airlines, which was purchased by US Air in He retired from US Airways as a Fokker 100 captain in JIM S BIO drawn to airplanes because they present exquisite form and detail. Mountains are rock and airplanes are machines. Not very exiting that way, but they both translate into form. That s where the story lies. Airplanes are sculpted by function into forms that, when viewed with a discerning eye, really present fascinating details and abstractions. They also do some pretty cool stuff. TOM S BIO Tom retired from GM as a Test Engineer after 30 years of service. He holds Commercial, Instrument, Mutiengine, ASEL,ASES, CFI&I&ME and AGI & IGI pilot ratings. His literar projects have included many articles written in several national aviation magazines. He has authored a popular book entitled: Teaching Confidence in the Clouds. Tom has over 12,000 hours of teaching people to fly and was awarded the Master Flight Instructor designation six consecutive times. Recently he was presented with the MCFI Emeritus designation. He started his interest photography after his first few students requested he take a photo of them after their first solo flight. From there after many years it has grown to include the photographing of aircraft both on the ramp and in the air. I shoot mainly landscapes. Because of a lifelong passion for flying, I m also strongly News Letter Production By: Steven Jones, Art Attack, Fort Pierce, FL

2 Monthly Meeting Gear Swap Photographers are always looking for the latest and greatest gear and equipment. We spend a lot of money looking for that perfect piece of equipment that is going to take our photography to the next level. And, so, over the years we all end up collecting things that we no longer want or use, i.e. camera bodies, lenses, camera bags, filters, tripods, etc., etc. We will have space/tables available for you to display your photographic related items you wish to sell, trade or give away. Your items should be marked with the usual info, i.e. name, price and any spec sheet data, etc. Also, any publications you wish to sell or share bring them. Displaying your items during the social hour will get the most exposure. The Treasure Coast Photography Center, Inc. will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any displayed items. Each member is totally responsible for their own stuff. All equipment/materials must be removed from the building by the end of the meeting. Any items not claimed by the end of the meeting will be disposed of. Okay, now, everybody dig through your closets and old camera bags and see what you ve got. What s that old saying one man s trash is another. Call All Photographers Online Digital Sumision Aug 1 - Oct Thank You Monthly Theme: Transportation Only send or bring 1 photos. Place the file in a folder titled like this example: John-Smith-Transportation To: info@tcpcinc.org 2015 Photo Themes January Lines February Unexpected Angles March Old Florida April Special Effects May Framing June Urban Decay July Street Photography August Signs... Transportation October Beautiful Blur November Couples December TCPC Holiday Party New 2015 Contacts info@tcpcinc.org president@tcpcinc.org website@tcpcinc.org newsletter@tcpcinc.org contest@tcpcinc.org fromtheheart@tcpcinc.org website: Speakers scheduled for October 2015 Peggy Farren and Joe Fitzpatrick. Topics: Event Photography and Resizing Images

3 A Special Thank You for August Guest Speakers Scott Kelly and Spencer Rutledge Photos By Bob Davis

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7 FIELD TRIP FIELD TRIP Field Trip: Brevard Zoo Saturday 9/19/2015 Meet-Up at 8:30am, Home Depot on Okeechobee Rd. Fort Pierce

8 TCPC workshop proposed calender Sept. Portraits (intermediate) Oct. Manual settings (beginners) Oct. Macro (all) Nov. Landscape (all) Dec. HDR (all) Jan. Motion photography (intermediate) Feb. Birds Mar. Cars TCPC Field Trips proposed calender September: Brevard Zoo in Melbourne October: Butterfly World in Cocoanut Creek November: 7th A private Stuart Farm (includes EDSELS in the barn!) December: Worth Avenue in Palm Beach (great for Xmas lights) January: 2016 Busch Wildlife Refuge in Jupiter February: Las Olas Blvd, in Ft. Lauderdale March: Indrio Savannas in Ft. Pierce April: Blue Cypress Lake west of Vero Beach May: Gatorland in Orlando June: Textile Museum and Palm Garden and/or Foosner Museum (depending on exhibits) both in the Melbourne area TCPC workshop participation Have fun gain knowledge, experience and confidence Engage members Generate Public Awareness Near term goal: By 3 months publish a schedule of workshops and events tailored to the needs and interests of our members, both beginners and pro. Get survey information from our members (non-members?) Skill levels and interests. Interest in helping with workshops. Interest in attending workshops. List of potential workshops, checklist of interests. Written survey form. Online survey form (survey monkey) via newsletter and website. SR designs the form Approval / Distribution in July. Results updates at monthly meeting. Participate in Luminaries Community events get field experience community give back. Introduce season calendar in October (7th) meeting. The events have different photo opportunities and requirements. Group photos both inside and outside. Nature photos and special interest photos, etc. Sign up for specific events as a leader or helper. TCPC photographer badges on lanyards. Preparatory Workshop for group shots and portraits. Indoor photography with available light and/or photographic lighting. Outdoor photography with available light and/or photographic lighting. If demand is strong, also a post-processing portrait retouch workshop. Finish these prep workshops by mid- November. Promote our calendar of workshops and events on website, newspaper, radio, and newsletters. Each workshop / event has a complete description including the scope and objectives, student requirements, date and timing, size limits. Where practical workshops would have links to preparatory material for video instruction and PDF download. Collect and publish feedback and post photos online. Luminaries event coverage is a treated as a workshop event. Video proficiency should be included in the TCPC syllabus. Notes: this is separate from field trips.ghg

9 Workshop: Indoor Portraits/Group Shots Date: Saturday, September 12th Time: 12:30 to 5 pm Place: Old City Hall Cost: $30 per student Workshop Leader: Dick Robertson Workshop Participant Objectives: develop confidence and skills in getting: 1. Flattering poses for men; sitting 2. Flattering poses for women; sitting 3. Flattering lighting angles with available light and reflectors 4. Hi-Key portraits with white backdrops with available light 5. Lo-Key portraits with black backdrops with available light 6. Flash photography with on camera flash and/or off camera flash 7. Optimal settings for small groups and large groups using flash photography Class size: (max 15) Student Prerequisites: familiarity with manual settings. Most of the photo work will be manual. Students bring cameras with flash. Off camera flash is encouraged, however the student must have the off camera flash settings set-up in advance. There is no time allowance to figure out these settings in the workshop. Student Prep: Review Chapters 1 and 2 of Dick Robertson s Portrait Photography Book. Available for PDF download or viewing on TCPC website. Students will get experience posing for and taking portraits. WORKSHOP WORKSHOP PROGRAM Learning is Fun

10 Workshop: Close up Photography How close can you go? Join up for a time of fun and creativity in a playground of macro photo opportunities Beginners and advanced: all will benefit Macro lens Not necessary to get pleasing results from this workshop but they are nice to have Date: Saturday, October 24 Time: Noon to 4 pm Place: Down town Ft. Pierce TBD Cost: $25 Other: Please bring a few of your favorite things (flowers included) to photograph including interesting backdrops and surfaces. Bring a tri-pod if you want to practice focus stacking, or low light work. We start the workshop indoors, we will finish up in an outdoor setting, weather permitting. Special goodies: Using extension tubes for powerful and affordable magnification Reflective metal surfaces (easy to bend) Focus Stacking: 2 computer lab stations to stack your images Light tents for controlled lighting (good for jewelry) Colored backgrounds (fun background for many objects) We plan to supply some of these special goodies for you to try out, plus lots of fun stuff to photograph. Don t forget to bring a few of your favorite things for all to photograph. WORKSHOP WORKSHOP PROGRAM Learning is Fun

11 MONTHLY CONTEST WINNERS 1st Place Congratulations Louis Jawitz 2nd Place Congratulations Jeff Kraengel 3 way tie for 2nd place

12 MONTHLY CONTEST WINNERS 2nd Place Congratulations Joe Cosmano 3 way tie for 2nd place 2nd Place Congratulations Crystal Samuel 3 way tie for 2nd place

13 MONTHLY CONTEST Kathy Brokaw John Furlong Rob Schneider Lisa Renee Ludlum

14 MONTHLY CONTEST Maria Fernandez Peter Schmidt James Brown Jerry Swain

15 MONTHLY CONTEST Helen Aponte Kathryn Turney Chester Smith Elsa Frances Millard

16 Amphibian Adventures Night Hike Last Chance September 4 7:00pm Enjoy an evening in the Savannas Preserve State Park learning about Florida frogs and toads as well as other nocturnal creatures. Participants will learn how to identify local species by ear, then assist with FrogWatch data collection while strolling through the park by starlight. Programs are free with paid park admission. Reservations requested. (772)

17 WORKSHP SURVEY PRINT AND BRING TO YOUR NEXT MEETING. 09/02/2015 Name: Phone: About You Photography: Level of Proficiency (check one box) Beginner Experienced Professional 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 o 6 o 7 o 8 o 9 o 10 o Videography: Level of Proficiency (check one box) Beginner Experienced Professional 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 o 6 o 7 o 8 o 9 o 10 o Post-processing images in Photoshop* : Level of Proficiency (check one box) Beginner Experienced Professional 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 o 6 o 7 o 8 o 9 o 10 o Post-processing raw images in Lightroom* : Level of Proficiency (check one box) *or functional equivalents Beginner Experienced Professional 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 o 6 o 7 o 8 o 9 o 10 o Equipment: Check ALL that apply o DSLR with built in flash o DSLR with detachable flash o DSLR - no flash o Digital Single lens o Video only o Film only About Your Interests Below is a list of workshop possibilities. Please indicate which ones that you are interested in participating as either; student, assistant, or leader. Based on the collective feedback of TCPC membership, we will put together a workshop program. Photography Basics: I am interested in participating as: Composition and lighting using manual settings Videography Basics: I am interested in participating as: Using your digital camera to capture good video clips in a variety of conditions. Pre-requisite; knowledge of manual setting. Photoshop editing basics: I am interested in participating as: Lightroom camera raw editing: I am interested in participating as: Indoor portraits / group shots: I am interested in participating as: Optimal lighting and posing in available light and off camera lighting. Outdoor portraits / group shots: I am interested in participating as: Optimal lighting and posing in available light, on camera flash, and off camera lighting. Motion Photography / Birds in flight: I am interested in participating as: Practice focusing on moving objects, then field work with birds in flight HDR: I am interested in participating as: Getting dynamic range multi-exposures, processing exposures via Photomatix, Photoshop, or Lightroom. Macro Photography: I am interested in participating as: Close up work using macro lens and/or macro extension tubes. o Check here if you have a macro lens that you would be willing to make available for this workshop. Hi-Key & Lo-Key Photography: I am interested in participating as: Emulating studio work using natural and off camera lighting with various backdrops; white, black, sheers. Landscape Photography: I am interested in participating as: Composition, sunset/sunrise considerations, multiple exposures across full dynamic range. Wedding Photography: I am interested in participating as: Planning and set-up considerations, getting the best shots. Advanced Portrait Retouching: I am interested in participating as: No more hack jobs. Getting skin tones right, advanced Photoshop & Lightroom techniques (including frequency separation) to produce subtle, pleasing results. Outdoor Light Painting: I am interested in participating as: Using artificial light to (illuminate) paint outdoor objects at night; bridge, statue, etc. Indoor Light Painting: I am interested in participating as: Using artificial light and colors to (illuminate) paint small object in darkness; jewelry, flowers, etc. B/W Film: I am interested in participating as: o Check here if you have a film camera that you would be willing to make available for this workshop. Other interests:

18 TCPC General Meeting August 5th 2015 TCPC General Meeting August 5, 2015 Mike opened meeting at 6:30pm, and asked for any new members. Rob read minutes of the July 1, 2015 meeting. Ginger read treasury report and reminded us of the post-meeting photo session in downtown Ft. Pierce. Robbie talked about the From the Heart Photo show and reminded us of entry dates. Spencer talked about upcoming workshop program. Saturday Sept. 12, 12:30pm first workshop on portrait/group photography using flash and available light. Passed around sign up sheet. $30.00 per person. Robbie explained monthly contest and Steve showed contest pictures. Winners: 1st Place: Peter Schmidt, 2nd Place: Joe Cosmano, 3rd Place: Anjula Smith. Arlene reminded us to sign up for October Ft. Pierce Library exhibit and passed around sign up sheet and business cards. She then introduced guest speaker and member J. Scott Kelly, who talked about night photography. Mike announced a short break and that we would postpone seeing monthly theme photos as time was running short. Bob did 50/50 drawing. Raised $84. Winner was Sandy Aponte. Mike adjourned meeting at 8:07 pm. Treasure Coast Photography Center, Inc. Meeting Agenda Date: September 2nd, 2015 Time: 6:30 8:30 p.m. Location: Old City Hall 315 Avenue A Fort Pierce, FL ITEMS: Michael... Call to Order, Open Meeting. Rob... Minutes review of last meeting. Ginger... Treasurer Report. Michael... Committee Reports, recently completed and on-going business. a. Ginger Brevard Zoo b. Spencer... Workshops c. Robbie... From the heart. d. Steve... Monthly Contest 3 Winners. Michael... New Business discussion Michael... Other topics as offered by members. Arlene Introduction... Jim Lipschutz, Doug Carson and Tom Gilmore, long-time pilots Topic: Speaking on Aviation Photography. 30 min. Michael minutes break Transportation & Signs (due to table)... Photo Theme Review of Member Submissions 1 each Bob... 50/50 Drawing. Michael... Q&A taken from attending members on photography questions. Michael... Close Meeting.