This twice monthly list of OPCC events, reminders, and news is compiled by Lori Moilanen. Please send information on upcoming events, news items, and corrections to opcc4mail@gmail.com. This newsletter is currently published twice monthly on Sunday evenings in advance of our first and third Thursday meetings. The deadline for submissions for the next newsletter is Friday October 28.

NEWS

OPCC Portfolio Workshop Announced - Orientation Meeting Scheduled for October 27.

This year OPCC has been fortunate to have multiple workshops/classes organized by our members, including the Long Exposure Workshop taught by OPCC Member Share Night Chair/OPCC Print Chair Dan McKenna and the Adobe Lightroom Classic Class taught by OPCC Competition Chair Peggy McClure.

Our final workshop of the year will be the OPCC Portfolio Development Workshop. This workshop is based on the recently published book The Photographer’s Portfolio Development Workshop: Learn to think in themes, find your passion, develop depth, and edit tightly by renowned landscape photographer William Neill.

As defined by William Neill, a portfolio is a group of photographs with a consistent theme and of consistent quality. Based on his long experience as a photographer and a teacher. he believes that creating portfolios benefits photographers by teaching them to focus and critically evaluate their work.

The goal of this OPCC workshop will be to have fun exploring William Neill’s portfolio development process as a group, with each participant developing a curated web portfolio on a theme of their own choosing. The resulting portfolios will be displayed on the OPCC website at the conclusion of the workshop. Please note: You must participate in the workshop to have a personal portfolio displayed on the website.

Neill’s book is based on a course that he offers online. A bonus of participating in the club workshop is that OPCC Vice President Marian Bodart has recently taken the online version of this workshop from William Neill himself and will share her insights from that direct experience during the OPCC workshop.

Information is now available on the OPCC Portfolio Development Workshop webpage. Click HERE to view the webpage. Click HERE to access a printable version of the course outline.

Registration will be via an email survey sent to all OPCC members during the week of October 17. The workshop is open to members of all skill levels who have a library of photographs to work with. Contact Lori Moilanen (opcc4mail@gmail.com) if you do not receive the registration email.

An orientation meeting will be held for workshop participants on Thursday October 27 at 7:00 PM via Zoom.

Reminder for Competition Winners - Submit Your Winning Images for Inclusion in the 2022 OPCC Winners Circle Website Gallery

Have you won an award or an acceptance in a 2022 external competition? If so, we’d like to showcase your work in the OPCC 2022 Winners’ Circle Gallery on the OPCC website. Please send a jpg version of your winning work (sized as for OPCC Member Share Night) to opcc4mail@gmail.com along with your name, image title, competition name, and award received. Print competition winners may submit a digital image of their winning print for inclusion in the gallery. For questions contact Lori Moilanen (opcc4mail@gmail.com).

Attend the Northwest Council of Camera Clubs (NWCCC) 2022 Fall Conference on November 12

By OPCC NWCCC Representative Stephen Shoff

I would encourage OPCC members to register for the upcoming Northwest Council of Camera Clubs (NWCCC) annual conference and attend the in-person events to be held on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 at the Brightwater Center in Woodenville, WA. Even if you choose not to attend the in-person events, the conference registration includes a week of virtual classes that will be presented Sunday-Thursday, Nov. 13-17 that you could find educational. I haven't seen the schedule for the online presentations yet but they will be recorded and available online through March 31, 2023.

Click on the conference poster to view an enlarged version.

The afternoon events include:

2 Keynote addresses by Kristi Odom, internationally acclaimed Photographer, Nikon Ambassador, Follow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, and motivational speaker
Open Print Salon display
Awards presentations for the Open Print Salon, Open Digital Salon and Digital Slideshow competitions

Unnamed sources also tell me that the conference is supported by Seattle-area camera retailers who send representatives to the conference. Opportunities for door prizes and and a chance to talk to actual camera and photographic equipment dealers are possible!

Personally, I'll be looking forward to attending the Saturday afternoon events. Of special interest to me will be viewing the Open Print Salon entries that will be displayed. Dan McKenna tells me that he assisted at least 4 OPCC members in submitting images for this competition, the awards for which will be presented during the afternoon events. In-person attendance will even provide opportunity to participate in the People's Choice award for the print competition. I have no doubt that there are additional OPCC member submissions for the Open Digital Salon competition. Some of you might be interested in seeing the Digital Slideshow Competition, particularly those OPCC members that are looking to apply what they learn from the upcoming OPCC Portfolio Development Workshop.

Here’s the link for more info on the Conference and to sign up: https://nwcameraclubs.org Cost is $60.

It has been a long 2 years of dissociation from people locally and our normal interactions with the outside world. OPCC has been active in the NWCCC activities and competitions for longer than the 5 years I've been with the club. I believe that in the past, OPCC participated in NWCCC's Traveling Image Salon, a year-long club-level [rather than individual] print competition. One of our own former club officers, Rebecca Hanson, is on the NWCCC board. In April of last year, a number of our past and current club officers contributed significantly to an NWCCC networking workshop [https://nwcameraclubs.org/club-resources/].

This conference provides us, as OPCC members, an opportunity to reconnect and expand our horizons in the regional photographic community. I look forward to seeing a number of you there.

Please contact me if anyone wants to arrange ride-sharing:

Stephen Shoff
360-504-3439 (leave message if I don't pick up)
sshoff.cp@gmail.com

Welcome to Our Newest Member

Please extend a warm welcome to our newest member Jim Bradbury of Port Angeles. We’re glad to have you with us!

EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER SERIES

Ian Plant “Visual Design Techniques for Making Stunning Photos - Thursday October 20, 7:00 PM via Zoom

About This Talk

In this presentation, professional photographer Ian Plant will share some of his favorite photos from around the world, as well as some of his top composition techniques for making compelling photographs that get noticed. You'll gain a better understanding of visual design principles from this inspiring presentation.

About Ian

Whether hanging over the rim of an active volcano, braving the elements to photograph critically-endangered species, or trekking deep into the wilderness to places most people will never see, world-renowned professional photographer Ian Plant travels the globe seeking out amazing places and subjects in his never-ending quest to capture the beauty of our world with his camera. Ian seeks out the hidden spaces in between the familiar, relying on long exposures, unique lighting conditions, non-traditional perspectives, and special natural events to show his subjects in a new light. Known for his inspiring images and single-minded dedication to creating the perfect photo, Ian has reached hundreds of thousands of people around the world in his mission to inspire and educate others in the art of photography. Ian is a frequent contributor to many leading photo magazines, the author of numerous books and instructional videos, and founder of Shuttermonkeys, a community of creative photographers connecting passionate enthusiasts with top pros.

MEMBER SHARING

Next Member Share Night Meeting is Thursday November 3 at 7:00 PM.

The November 3 meeting will feature sharing and discussion of OPCC members’ photos. The deadline for submitting Member Share Night photos is Sunday October 30 at 11:00 PM. The optional special theme for the meeting is Fall Colors/Waterfalls.

We will again hold a hybrid event for this meeting. The in-person meeting will be at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Sequim. Anyone not wanting to attend the in-person meeting at the church will still be able to participate via Zoom as usual.

For more information or questions about OPCC Member Share/Competition Night, consult the website or contact OPCC Member Share Night Chair Dan McKenna (opccphotos@gmail.com).

FIELD TRIPS, WORKSHOPS, & MEET-UPS

Reminder - Autumnal Color Meet-Up

When: Friday, October 21, 2022 (May be weather dependent)

Where: Judy Larimore’s Home, see Field Trip Page in the Member’s Only section for her address (click HERE).

Time: 1:00 PM

Judy Larimore has spent the twenty years that she’s lived on her property planting an arboretum so she could imitate the beautiful colors of New England’s Fall. Now she’s happy to share them with us.

She also has a very photogenic horse and her horse’s best friend in the form of a goat. A colorful flower garden also surrounds her home. Be ready for various forms of photography at this outing.

COMPETITION/IMAGE EVALUATION

Second Annual WOW Competition is OPEN

Calling all members! Submit your two favorite photos of the year for the Second Annual WOW Competiton. This is just for fun and your fellow members will be voting for their favorite photo via the website. The top ten vote getters will be featured in the WOW gallery for this year. Upload your photos using the Competition Evaluation Dropbox link. Click HERE for the OPCC Upload webpage. Name your photos WOW_Image Title.jpg and use the same sizing standard we use for Member Share Night (1920 on the longest edge). CLICK HERE to see the complete set of instructions. For questions contact Competition Chair Peggy McClure at opcc.competition@gmail.com.

Reminder - Nature Photographers of the Pacific Northwest Fall Meeting and Photo Contest

The Nature Photographers of the Pacific Northwest (NPPNW) will be having their Fall 2022 Meeting on November 5 via Zoom. In addition, to the meeting, members may submit up to three (3) digital images as long as no more than 2 are in any one category. Images are due by October 21. The categories are Plant Life, Wildlife, and Scenic. For complete details go to www.nppnw.org.

If You’re Aware of Competitions That Might Interest OPCC Members…

If you are aware of any competitions you think members might be interested in please contact Competition Chair Peggy McClure at opcc.competition@gmail.com. Peggy will gather the details and when appropriate we will publish information in the Newsletter and on the Website.

In Focus: October 17 - 30