Meeting Notes from Sept 11 2014

To all DPI-SIG members and other interested parties:

A sincere welcome to our two new members!

Bill Lenahan and Gina Roberts.

9-11 TRIBUTE: Special thanks to Bill Coakley for leading us in a moment of silence for the people who perished in the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.

 

MONTHLY THEME SLIDESHOW

 

Our slideshow producer, Jeff Bilyeau, presented our monthly theme photos of: “C O L O R P L A Y” for our 122nd meeting. The slideshow included 143 images submitted by 24 members. Thank you to every member who participated. Jeff entertained us with his choice of “colorful” music that accompanied the images. The photos shown at the meetings will also appear on the web site’s page of slideshows. http://www.dpi-sig.org. Note: These shows require a PC type computer that can run Pro-Show Gold software. Check Jeff Bilyeau’s workshop below on how to make slideshows (check under Special Interest Groups).

 

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

“Black Seminole” by Christine Cook, was pictured and reviewed in the Naples Daily News following the reception of Camera USA at the von Liebig Art Center. She also received special international recognition for her FIVE entries to the 16th Annual Faces Juried Online International Art Exhibition by Upstream People Gallery. Her “Been Tough” was one of the 42 winners out of 210 entries, and was also featured in the Art Section of the Naples Daily News on September 11, 2014.

The Marco Center for the Arts announced ribbon award winners from the Architectural Photography: Function & Design exhibit. “Nun Walking” by Nic Provenzo won first place for his image. “Bronze Spiral” by Christine Cook won 2nd place, and “Cape Romano” by Joe Parisi won 3rd place.

“Water Dance” by Sandee Harraden was featured in the Life in Naples magazine, as well as on exhibit at the von Liebig Art Center’s Pictures in Process. Also, her image “Old Farm Truck” was used on the cover of the 2015 Last Green Valley Calendar and her image “Late Summer at Pomfret Audubon” was published in the fall issue of Visit Connecticut Guide.

Another image on display at the von Liebig Art Center’s Pictures in Process “Old Has a Place with New” by Susan Chang was published in the Life in Naples magazine.

 

GUEST PRESENTATION

 

A special presentation on “What is required to make a quality print” was given by Curtis Tackett. He is a DPI-SIG member who has been a photographer for many years and is originally from Jacksonville. Curtis has photographed over 1,000 weddings, among other genres. He feels that technique, good glass (best lens you can afford), and a tripod are the keys to obtaining a sharp print. Curtis had several of his portraits on display that he has taken over the years, and many were taken with some of the first digital cameras. He showed how the number of pixels on a camera isn’t necessarily the magic bullet for getting a good, quality print.

 

DPI-SIG SOCIAL EVENT

 

Damaris Gonzalez, DPI-SIG Social Director, announced the 3rd Annual Holiday Social 2014, to be held on Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 4:00 pm. – ??? Location will be at Juan and Damaris’ home. Last year, we had a lot of fun with over 100 members enjoying live music, food, wine and photo ops. Juancito, a Cuban musician, has agreed to come and play the saxophone, flute and a soprano saxophone, and we may have others musicians as well. Kowiachobee Animal Preserve will bring some of their amazing animals. Directions, details and sign-up information will be sent in later updates. Mark your Calendar NOW…Save The Date…Dec. 06, 2014!!!!

 

F. Y. I.

 

…..Have you seen Issue #2 of the DPI-SIG Magazine? It’s online – go to our website and see the many hours Bob Brown has contributed to make this a successful endeavor. Issue #3 will be released September 29, 2014. Please feel free to send your images to Bob for subsequent issues of the online magazine. He likes to stay ahead by a couple of issues and not be pressured by the deadlines. To contact Bob about writing an article, submitting photos, or questions about the ads, contact: dpi-editor@naples.net.

…..Curtis Tackett has agreed to be the Fundraising Director for DPI-SIG. His first offering to the members is a coffee/tea mug priced at $12.00. Two were given as door prizes at the meeting and were quickly snapped up! Curtis will bring the mugs to each meeting; you need to bring money! Below is a “mug shot”…

…..Did you notice the Power Point presentation recognizing all the volunteers who make DPI-SIG such a success? Thank Art David for his efforts in matching the faces with the names of our volunteers! The slideshow of volunteers will run during the break at every meeting. This slideshow allows members to learn the names and see the faces of the hard-working people who generously give of their time to make DPI-SIG one of the most active camera clubs in Florida. Volunteers also wear a lime-green name badge to help identify them.

…..Have you ordered your Polo shirts? Call SEW SHORE UNIFORMS at (239) 774-4655, extension 03 and ask for Becky Main to order your shirt. Price will vary, depending on number of orders, but generally figure on $40 per shirt (Add $2 for 2XL and $3 for 3XL. SEW SHORE UNIFORMS is located on 3845 Beck Blvd, Units 809/810, Naples FL 34114. Beck Blvd. is the extension of Davis after crossing Rt. 951 (Collier Blvd) on the way to Cracker Barrel Restaurant. DPI-SIG will NOT be taking orders for shirts. It’s up to members to order on their own or get together with several members to order at once. It would be beneficial to go to the store and try on a sample shirt to make sure of the correct size. Notice the women’s & men’s styles.

Women Men

 

DPI–SIG ART SHOW NEWS

 

Have you been to the DPI-SIG Art Show at the Collier County Regional Library, 650 Central Avenue in downtown Naples? We had 38 members submit 82 photographs, and the images are as diverse as the books in the library! Images will be on display in the library through September 29.

The Art Show reception, held on September 3, was provided by Classical Radio 88.7 FM. Plenty of food was on hand for noshing! Tune into this new classical radio station in the Naples area as a way to thank them for their sponsorship of the reception.

 

FCCC 2015 CONFERENCE UPDATE

 

Don Fischer gave an update last month on the 2015 FCCC Conference scheduled to take place March 6-8, 2015, at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. Two additional speakers have been confirmed, which brings the total number of confirmed speakers to fourteen. Don is confident that Sony will sponsor the fifteenth and final speaker.

The two newly confirmed speakers are: Moose Peterson, who is being sponsored by Nikon and is a Nikon Ambassador, as well as a Nikon “Legend Behind the Lens” professional. Alister Benn is being sponsored by Whytake, The Global Community of Nature Photographers. Alister lives in Scotland and is coming to the U.S. specifically to speak at our conference!

The full lineup of speakers includes (in alphabetical order): Alister Benn, Connie Bransilver, Brian Call, Daniel J. Cox, Rob Knight, Roman Kurywczak, George Lepp, Mike Moats, Moose Peterson, Irene Sacilotto, Rick Sammon, Brett Wells, David H. Wells, and a Tamron Rep who will be named soon.

Lorri Freedman has contacted all of the speakers about promoting the conference on their social media sites and many have already begun doing so!

Two companies are sponsoring the Conference at the Silver Level: Nikon and Sigma.

Eight companies have sponsored speakers: Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Sigma, Tamron, Hunt’s Photo & Video, Service Photo, and Whytake.

Sigma is also sponsoring the prize for the FCCC Photo Competition, which will be a Sigma lens valued at $1,000!

Ten companies (so far) are donating door prizes: Lowepro, Mpix, Topaz Labs, thinkTANK photo, lynda.com, Lumiquest, CamRanger, HDRsoft, Alien Skin Software, and F.J. Westcott Company. We have contacted 90+ companies to try to obtain additional door prizes as well as advertisements in our program and other sponsorship opportunities.

The Conference website and Early Bird Registration will be available in the Fall of 2014.

 

2014 COMPETITION SCHEDULES

 

DPI-SIG

Richard Tindell announced the 3rd Competition for 2014 is now CLOSED. Winners will be announced at the October 9, 2014 meeting.

The DPI-SIG Year-End Competition will be comprised of the award winners from the three competitions for 2014. Image of the Year and other year-end ribbon winners will be announced at the December 11, 2014 meeting.

 

FCCC DIGITAL COMPETITION RESULTS

 

Christine Cook, DPI-SIG’s representative, announced the winners of the FCCC 2nd Tri-Annual Digital Competition. Congratulations to our members for an outstanding number of ribbons won! We had 17 members winning 29 ribbons; 19 ribbons were for color images, 5 for monochrome, and 5 for creative. Overall our members won 13 blue ribbons and 16 yellow.

 

Advanced Traditional Color – Blue Ribbon

 

Shelley Magden – Going Home

Jennifer Brinkman – Celebration at Sunset

Jim Robellard – Lone Tree Sunset

Damaris Gonzalez – Iguana Mia

Sandee Harraden (2) – Impaled; King of the Hill

Bob Brown – Under the Stars

Joe Parisi – Lunch on Lettuce Lakes

Lorrie Freedman – Red Eyed Tree Frog

 

Advanced Traditional Color – Yellow Ribbon

 

Jennifer Brinkman (2) – Everglades Fantasy Island; Sunshine on Sundance

Christina Skibicki – Quartz Agate II

Lorri Freedman – Snail

Christine Cook – Man on a Park Bench

Manfred Bayer – Tango

Les Ford – Slot Bea

Art David – Tea Garden

 

Advanced Creative – Blue Ribbon

 

Christine Cook – (2) Shattered Dreams; Sunken Treasure

 

Advanced Creative – Yellow Ribbon

 

Christina Skibicki – Granite World

Bob Brown – The No. 12

 

Advanced Monochrome – Blue Ribbon

 

Joe Parisi – Abuela and Nina

 

Advanced Monochrome – Yellow Ribbon

 

Damaris Gonzalez – Ujarras

Les Ford – Afternoon Cloud

Bob Kenedi – Rising Full Moon

Sonny Saunders – Hidden Passage

 

Beginner Traditional Color – Blue Ribbon

 

Kristen Little – Love Abounds

 

Beginner Traditional Color – Yellow Ribbon

 

Kristen Little – The Right Touch

 

Beginner Creative – Yellow Ribbon

 

Val Brill – Sunshine in the Petals

NOTE: The FCCC 3rd Tri-Annual Digital Competition will be accepting submissions online from Oct 1 – Oct 31, 2014. Check the detailed guidelines on the web site: f3c.org

 

OUTING NEWS

 

In a separate email to members, Outing Director, Ron Perkins, announced the next outing will be on Friday, September 26, 2014, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at ESTERO LAGOON. The outing will be led by DPI-SIG member, Diana Calleja, who has made a study of the birds at Estero Lagoon. She has consistently seen Roseate Spoonbills, especially at times when the tide is low. On September 26th, the Estero Lagoon will have a very low tide between 7 and 9 am so the expectation of bird sighting is high!

Be prepared to walk a minimum of 0.5 miles to a maximum of 2.0 miles, in wet sand. Water shoes or bare feet seems to be in order. Keep in mind that it is very easy to lose sandals in the soft muck. Consider bringing: water, snacks, sunscreen, a hat and something to sit on like a plastic milk crate. Diana will point out the pilings, the three lagoons, and where different species of birds are usually found.

Specific Estero Lagoon Instructions: The meeting point is at the parking lot at The Wyndham Garden Fort Myers Beach Hotel, 6890 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. Last year this was the Estero Beach Holiday Inn and is now the Wyndham Garden Fort Myers Beach Hotel. If driving from Naples, drive North on Rt 41; turn left onto Bonita Beach Road and continue past Lovers Key State Park. The main road eventually turns into Estero Blvd and the Wyndham is on the left after a plethora of wall to wall hotels. Often, there is parking on the south side of Wyndham near the beach without charge, if early on a weekday. Some have parked at the Estero CVS across the street, and in the nearby shopping center, south of CVS. Bathrooms can be found in the CVS or at the 7 / 11.

Contact Ron Perkins, Outing Director, at dpi-outing@naples.net to register for this outing.

 

CRITIQUE

 

Richard Tindell revived a favorite segment of our meetings by leading a critique discussion of members’ images. If you would like to have one or more of your images critiqued, please send them to: dpi-critique@naples.net. As time allows, we will discuss them at the meetings. The images will be presented anonymously. Richard is also working on a critique section for our website.

 

VENDOR DISCOUNT PROGRAM

 

Thanks to Don Fischer, Vendor Relations Coordinator, our discount program is VERY active! We currently have 18 vendors offering discounts to our members. For details about the program, the vendors, the available products, and how to obtain the discounts, check out our DPI-SIG Member Discount Program page on the DPI-SIG website: www.dpi-sig.org, click on Member Activities in the bar across the top of the page, and then select Membership Discount Program. Don is continually working to add more vendors to the program, so regularly check the website for updates. If there’s a vendor you would like him to contact, let Don know: dpi-venco@naples.net. We need to support these vendors, who are kind enough to offer us a discount!

 

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS – MEMBERS ONLY!

 

STUDIO WORKSHOP GROUP (SWG) has been canceled for this month. This specialized group focuses on studio photography and lighting, and is a “hands-on” learning experience in a photography studio. This group is enjoyed by novices and experienced photographers; it’s informal and fun! If you’re interested in participating in the Studio Workshop Group, please contact Co-Director, Tom Cunningham at dpi-studio@naples.net.

DPI-SIG PHOTOGRAPHY ROUNDTABLE will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2014, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Location is upstairs at 5029 Tamiami Trail East in the Village Falls complex. The Roundtable is an informal and friendly gathering of club members (beginner and advanced) to talk about anything dealing with digital photography and imaging. You might have a question or two about buying a new digital camera, or you may have a new camera that you’d like to “show and tell” the group. Maybe you are having a photo-editing problem, or a computer question you’d like to get some input. Bring your questions, answers, solutions, discoveries, prints, equipment, and ideas to share with the group. The floor is OPEN to have fun and talk about anything related to digital photography in this no-pressure, congenial atmosphere. You must make a reservation because space is limited.

PRO SHOW USERS GROUP (PSUG) will meet on Monday, September 22, 2014. This is a fairly new workshop that will help you make a slideshow of your images. Jeff Bilyeau is the coordinator for this group and is well known for creating amazing slideshows for our meetings every month. Learn from the master! Location is at the Understand Photography studio (Peggy Farren’s) 2383 Linwood Ave., #302, Naples (off Commercial Dr.). You must make a reservation because space is limited. dpi-proshow@naples.net

PHOTOSHOP USERS GROUP (PUG) will meet on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Naples Florida, 6340 Napa Woods Way, Naples 34116, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This group, led by Richard Tindell, is open to any member who has or doesn’t have Photoshop and will cover all versions of Photoshop.

The group meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Naples Florida, 6340 Napa Woods Way, Naples 34116, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Join us to better understand and use this powerful post processing tool At the last meeting in June, time was devoted to feedback comments by the attendees resulting in a new structure for future meetings. We will divide the meeting into three parts: 1 – Using Scott Kelby’s book “Photoshop for Digital Photographers” as a reference and guide, we will progress chapter by chapter, learning and reviewing what we have learned. 2 – One or two Panel Member(s) will cover selected subjects. The intent is to have attendees input their requests ahead of the meetings. Why not decide right now to attend the next meeting, and send that e-mail with your suggested topic to: dpi-pug@naples.net 3 – Question/Answer. Ask any topic related to Photoshop work. If we don’t know the answer, we will research it for the next meeting. Whenever possible, the meeting announcement will include the topics planned under items 1 & 2, and backlog items will be prioritized at the meetings. There is plenty of room to attend, no prior notice required, but an e-mail with suggested topics is appreciated. Feel free to bring your laptop to the meeting. No reservation necessary; plenty of seating is available. For directions, see the map at: www.uunaples.org.

 

ELEMENTS USERS GROUP will also meet on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Naples Florida, 6340 Napa Woods Way, Naples 34116, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This Elements group is led by Christina Skibicki and will cover all versions of Elements, and continue to focus separately on starter/beginner level topics. Please bring your own laptops. No reservation necessary, plenty of seating is available. For directions, see the map at: www.uunaples.org.

LIGHTROOM USERS GROUP (LUG) will meet on Thursday, September 25, 2014,, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Understand Photography (Peggy Farren’s studio) 2383 Linwood Ave., #302, Naples (off Commercial Dr.). You will be receiving an email of the meeting. Due to limited space, seating is on a first-come basis. Please do not respond until after you receive your email invitation.

WOMEN’S WORKSHOP: The next workshop will be Thursday, October 2, 2014, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The meetings are held at the CrossRoads Community Church, 1055 Pine Ridge Road, (just west of Goodlette Road) Naples.

TOPIC: “TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN” – Speakers: Curtis Tackett and Christine Cook. Curtis will share his techniques in creating beautiful portraits, and Christine will share techniques on Street Photography.

HOMEWORK: Send up to 4 images based on the presentation by Diana Calleja on bird photography.

CRITIQUE: We encourage everyone to send images, regardless of level of expertise. Remember that some of the images that need relatively minor changes now are from people who have been sending images for critique since the Women’s Workshop began to offer it. This is how we all learn. Those who have had images critiqued recommend the process as a great learning experience. Please be sure to specify “critique” in the subject line of your image.

The deadline for sending images is: Monday, September 29, 2014. All images should be emailed to: Christine Cook dpi-wwshop@naples.net. No reservations needed; and men are welcome!

 

DPI–SIG LIBRARY

 

DPI-SIG LIBRARY: We now have over 100 items in our DPI-SIG Members’ Photography Training Library. If you have any photography training CD’s or DVD’s that you are no longer using and would like to donate to the DPI-SIG Members Library, please send an email to dpi-library@naples.net and we will arrange to pick them up. You may also bring your donation(s) to the monthly meeting. Go to the website and check the list of available instructional media available to members. Your selection will be delivered to you at the next monthly meeting.

DPI–SIG FACEBOOK PAGE

DPI-SIG FACEBOOK PAGE: We have a Facebook page for members. It’s a “secret page”, which means you will have to find a friend to invite you to the page. If you don’t know a member who is on our page, contact Randi Rush Morse, gtowndazi@aol.com, and she will be your friend! Randi is our Facebook Coordinator, and will have Evelyn Perez helping her post announcements and keep our DPI-SIG Facebook up to date. This is a great place to share ideas, photos, tips, and events with other members. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dpisig/?fref=ts

 

GLOSSARY TERMS

 

This month’s Glossary terms: “IPTC: International Press Telecommunications Council,” Established in 1965 with the aims of simplifying the distribution of information was originally designed to allow press photographers to provide information concerning images they sent back to the home office. IPTC fields can be used to store supplemental information about an image. IPTC information differs from EXIF information in that EXIF information is generated by the digital camera and contains information about various camera settings. IPTC fields can be used to “annotate” images with a great deal of information. IPTC is committed to open standards and makes all standards freely available to its members and the wider community

Last month’s Glossary term: “Focal Length” – The degree to which light from a scene is magnified by a lens measured in (mm) millimeters. When parallel rays of light strike a lens focused at infinity, they converge to a point called the focal point. The focal length of the lens is then defined as the distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point.

Please check the glossary on our web site for more digital photography terms!

 

NEXT MONTH‘S THEME

 

Next month’s theme is: ” J U S T M O N O C H R O M E” . Members are eligible to submit 6 pictures or a 2 minute video to: dpi-theme@naples.net. Please follow the procedure for renaming and resizing photos. Refer to: dpi-sig.org and click on “Topic of the Month”. Please follow these guidelines: Use your name only and the order number you want the images shown. Title is NOT needed! E.g., John Doe_01, John Doe_02, etc. Please do NOT send zipped files. If you like to plan ahead, theme topics for the entire year are listed on our web site.

 

COMPETITIONS, EXHIBITIONS & PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES

 

Exhibition: “2014 CAMERA USA: National Photography Award and Exhibition” of 46 photographers to be held in the von Liebig Art Center, 585 Park Ave., Naples, on view through Friday, September 26, 2014. Several DPI-SIG members have photographs in this exhibition. http://www.naplesart.org

Competition & Exhibition: “Pictures in Process: Photography by Naples art Association Members” is an exhibition open to all types of photography. Several of our members participated in this exhibition. Pictures will be on view through Friday, September 26, 2014. http://www.naplesart.org

Competition & Exhibition: A Juried Call to Artists for “Architectural Photography: Form & Function” will remain on exhibit until September 23, 2014. DPI-SIG members have photographs in this exhibit. For more information, call the Marco Island Center for the arts, 1010 Winterberry Drive, at 239-394-4221, or visit the Center’s website: www.marcoislandart.org.

Photo Op: Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. World Gratitude Day – half-price admission for all visitors, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., September 21, 2014. Regular admission: $12.95-adults; $10.95-seniors 65 & older; $7.95-children 3-12. (239) 992-2591.

Photo Op: American Indian Day, Saturday, September 27, 2014, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at 500 SW 177th Avenue, Miami FL 33194. Witness history come alive at the edge of the Everglades. Enjoy Miccosukee fashion show; woodwork, beadwork, airboat rides, alligator wrestling, dancers, and more. Free admission. www.miccosukee.com.

Photo Op: National Museum Day at the Naples Depot Museum, 1051 5th Avenue south, Naples, Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Rock climbing wall, carriage rides, face painting, vintage cars, swamp buggies police vehicles, fire engines, miniature railroad ride, etc. Sponsored by the Friends of the Collier County Museums. Free admission. www.colliermuseums.com.

For Sale: CAPTURE NX2 software editing program for Nikon users for sale. Box opened but never used. Mac or PC. $150.00/obo. Email if interested skibickic@aol.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Check Peggy Farren’s classes, guided tours and events. Her classes range from the beginner to the advanced photographer’s needs. Classes sell out quickly – sign up early! There are discounts on class prices for early registration. Check her web site for directions, times and class descriptions: http://www.understandphotography.com/

September 2014 20 Composition $79/99

27 Flash Basics $79/99

30 Lightroom Part I $79/99

October 2014 4 DSLR 2 Intermediate $79/99 7 Lightroom Editing $79/99 11 Photoshop Cram Course $79/99 14 Lightroom Advanced Techniques $79/99 15 Four Weeks to Proficiency in Photography Hands On

15 DSLR shoot in manual $55/70

22 Composition $79/99 25 PS Elements Cram Course $79/99 26 Flash Basics $79/99

Day Trips – each $199 per person

Nov. 11, 2014 Miami – Vizcaya and Wyndham District

Jan. 27, 2015 Myakka & Sarasota National Cemetery & Ringling Museum

Feb. 18, 2015 Everglades

Mar. 11, 2015 Burrowing Owls & River District

Trips

Jan. 15-18, 2015 Everglades Workshop $749/899

Feb. 4 – 6, 2015 Ladies Mt. Dora trip $845/945

Mar. 19-22, 2015 Everglades Workshop $749/899

Apr.30-May 3,2015 St. Augustine Workshop $749/899

May 10-15, 2015 Trip to Cuba $2895 per person

To make your reservations, contact Peggy Farren at (239) 263-7001, or naplesportraits@gmail.com.

P H O T O R E P A I R: Peggy Farren’s studio is now an Official Repair Depot representing Southern Photo Technical Service. Drop off cameras at DPI-SIG monthly meetings or Understand Photography, 2383 Linwood Ave., #302, off Commercial Drive, on Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or Saturday 9:00 a.m. to noon. Cameras will be shipped for repair at an average cost of $25 roundtrip.

Sharon Antonelli is offering her Tours of India for 2015.

January 28 – February 12, 2015 Highlights of India Tour

February 14 – 25, 2015 Ganges, Nepal & More tour

February 26 – March 9, 2015 Elephant Fair & Holi Tour

To experience and explore India, with tours designed for the photographer, please contact Sharon at saphoto4u@gmail.com, (301) 717-8131. www.AllToursIndia.com.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE NEXT DPI-SIG MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014, AT 7 P.M.

at Florida SouthWestern State College (formerly Edison) in Building J.

LOST AND FOUND: (two items left at the meeting on 9/11/14)

37″ Totes black umbrella

Velbon #530 Tripod cover

DUES: Our membership dues are $30.00 per year. We also have a student rate for membership at $20.00, for age 18 and under. You will be notified by email when your dues have expired and need to be paid. Dues must be current to be included in the privileges of DPI-SIG membership, such as: Outings, Special Interest Groups (Photoshop Users Group, Lightroom Users Group, Pro Show Users Group, Studio Workshop Group, Roundtable, Women’s Workshop), Art Shows & Exhibits, Vendor Discounts, Theme Picture submissions, DPI-SIG Competitions, FCCC Competitions, special workshops, etc.

We request that you continue to make a donation at each meeting, in the receptacle provided at the entry table, to help offset the rental cost. Many thanks to all who contribute each month.

Do you know of any family, friends, co-workers, or anyone with an interest in photography? Please feel free to bring them to our meeting and encourage them to join us! Most of our new members are referrals. Remember to use our DPI-SIG business cards and DPI-SIG brochures to invite potential members to our meetings. AND, don’t forget to welcome new people at our meetings. Those of you who attend regularly know familiar faces, but don’t forget the people who are at our meetings for the first time. We all like to feel welcome! Extend your hand and start talking photography!

Reminder: All Meeting Previews and Meeting Notes are posted on the website: http://www.dpi-sig.org/breaking-news. AND, if you want announcements posted in these Meeting Notes, please give the information in writing, either at the meeting, or by email before or immediately after the meeting, to Betty Saunders, saunders@naples.net.

A RECAP OF IMPORTANT DATES…MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

September 18 – DPI-SIG Roundtable @ 6 p.m., by reservation only

September 22 – Pro Show Users Group, @ 6:00 p.m., by reservation only

September 24 – Photoshop Users Group, no reservation needed

September 24 – Elements Users Group, no reservation needed

September 25 – Lightroom Users Group, by reservation only

September 26 – Outing at Estero Lagoon, Ft. Myers Beach, please register

October 2 – Women’s Workshop, 6:00 p.m., no reservation needed

October 7 – Deadline to submit Monthly Theme Photos “JUST MONOCHROME”

October 9 – DPI-SIG Meeting @ 7 p.m., Florida SouthWestern State College, Building J

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR DPI-SIG & FCCC VOLUNTEERS

Warren Barber: Computer Consultant

Jeff Bilyeau: Monthly Theme Slideshow Producer; Pro Show Users Group Director

Jennifer Brinkman: FCCC Publicity Director

Bob Brown: DPI-SIG Magazine Publisher & Editor

Rosie Cabrera: FCCC Awards Coordinator

R. L. Caron: Studio Workshop Instructor

Bill Coakley: Co-Founder; Webmaster; Lightroom Users Group Coordinator; Art Show Committee

Ed Cohen: DPI-SIG Competition Committee

Christine Cook: DPI-SIG’s FCCC Rep.& Print Comm., FCCC Digital Comp. Dir.; Women’s Workshop Dir.

Tom Cunningham: Studio Workshop Group Co-Director

Art David: Liaison, Naples Art Association; Art Show Committee, Magazine Staff

Laura DePamphilis: DPI-SIG Competition Committee Chairperson

Peggy Farren: Allows use of her studio for DPI-SIG workshops

Don Fischer: Vendor Relations Coordinator; Assistant Librarian; FCCC 2015 Conference Chairman

Joe Fitzpatrick: Meeting Photographer

Nancy Garrison: DPI-SIG Competition Co-Director

Damaris Gonzalez: Social Director

Eric Hansen: FCCC Executive Director, Past FCCC President

Mark Helfgott: Sound Consultant

Teri-Ann Keene: Meeting Assistant

Pat Kumicich: DPI-SIG/FCCC Print Competition Committee

Harold Kurzman: Public Relations Director

Priscilla McGuire: Coordinator, Volunteer Photographers/Non-Profit Organizations; Art Show Comm.

Chuck McKinney: DPI-SIG Logo, Brochure & Business Card Designer

Elaine Michaelis: Liaison, Marco Island Center for the Arts

Randi Morse: Facebook Coordinator

Evelyn Perez: DPI-SIG/FCCC Print Competition Committee; Assistant Facebook Coordinator

Ron Perkins: Outing Director; FCCC President

Nic Provenzo: Art Show Committee

Jim Robellard: Magazine Staff

Darleen Rowe: Studio Workshop Co-Director

Betty Saunders: Membership Registrar; Art Show Committee; FCCC Secretary, Magazine Staff

Sonny Saunders: Co-Founder; Roundtable Coordinator; DPI-SIG & FCCC Librarian; Art Show Comm.

Carmen Schettino: FCCC Print Competition Director

Marcel Seamples: Art Show Committee; FCCC Treasurer

Jennifer Semro: Art Show Committee

Christina Skibicki: Photoshop Elements Users Group Director

Nancy Springer: Art Show Committee; FCCC Southwest Florida Area Representative

Curtis Tackett: Fund Raising Director

Richard Tindell: DPI-SIG Competition Co-Director; Photoshop Users Group Director; Critique Director

Gwen Tyler: Meeting Assistant

Remember, our camera club functions because of our volunteers. Please let us know what you are willing to do to help keep this a very active, thriving, energetic and fun group of photographers!

A very special thanks to Florida SouthWestern State College for the use of their great facility.

The following email addresses are for use by club members:

dpi-artshow@naples.net For members to contact the Art Show Director

dpi-askexpert@naples.net For members to ask questions online

dpi-compete@naples.net For members to email entries for DPI-SIG competitions

dpi-critique@naples.net For members to email critiques of images online.

dpi-editor@naples.net For members to contact the Editor of the DPI-SIG Magazine

dpi-library@naples.net For members to contact the Librarian

dpi-npphoto@naples.net For members to photograph Non-Profit Organization events

dpi-outing@naples.net For members to contact the Outing Director & email pictures from Outings

dpi-proshow@naples.net For members to contact the Pro-Show Director

dpi-pr@naples.net For members to send Publicity/Promotion items to the Publicity Director

dpi-sig@naples.net For members (or anyone) to send anything to the Club Founders

dpi-social@naples.net For members to contact the Social Director

dpi-studio@naples.net For members to contact the Studio Workshop Director

dpi-theme@naples.net For members to email images for Monthly Theme slideshows

dpi-venco@naples.net For members to contact the Vendors Relations Coordinator

dpi-wwshop@naples.net For members to contact the Women’s Workshop Director

https://dpi-sig.org DPI-SIG Web site

http://www.f3c.org FCCC Web site

https://www.facebook.com/groups/dpisig/ DPI-SIG Facebook Page

DPI-SIG is a Special Interest Group of the Naples Free-Net, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization providing education and internet services to over 4,000 registered members and the public at-large. The Naples Free-Net is entirely run by volunteers and the only remaining Free-Net in the country.

DPI-SIG meetings are held, unless published otherwise, at 7 p.m. each second Thursday of the month at the Conference Center, Building J, of Edison State College, Lely Campus. Turn west onto Lely Cultural Drive, at the first traffic light south of Rattlesnake Hammock Road on Route 951 (Collier Blvd.).

Florida SouthWestern State College is a SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS!

Betty Saunders – Meeting Notes Editor