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 Winners of the Beginner Division in our July Competition.

Advanced Division Awards, July

Star Division Awards, July

Awards for our July Assignment   "Wildflowers" 

WITH SYMPATHY
I am deeply saddened to inform you that our friend and valued club member, Bill Deaton, passed away.on June 13. Bill shared his love of photography with us and his contagious smile will be deeply missed.  Bill came to our club with enthusiasm and good humor to share and he will be sadly missed, by all who knew him.
 
His family has requested donations to be made in his honor to Friends of the Smokies. If you would like to send a card to his family you may do so at this address:
 
Mrs. Bill Deaton
3754 Edge Park Dr.
Sevierville, TN 37862

NEXT MEETING  
August 2nd at 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Sevierville. Renowned local photographer, 
Bill Lea
 has agreed to attend to our August 2nd meeting and will give a program on "Light, The Driving Force".  Bill will also speak on the September program Bill and Kevin Adams will host in Brevard, N. C.  

Following is the link:
Both Mr. Lee and Mr. Adams are highly respected photographers of our area and I hope you may attend this program and perhaps the September seminar as well.
Bill will also serve as one of our judges. 
ENTER YOUR PHOTOS for a great critique opportunity!
Visit  these 
web pages:

JOIN US  

If you'd like to join our group of active photographers for club outings and meetings, please contact us at photographer@lecontephotographic.com              

RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS. You'll be glad you did!

THANK YOU 

Julie Roberts, a professional photographer from Knoxville,  presented our July program on how she turns boring portraits into works of art. WOW, fantastic program. Julie's eye for design and passion for her work was very evident. If you need wedding, baby or any portrait with a unique perspective, call Julie. Follow Julie on her blog and visit her website at www.julierobertsphoto.com 

Our talented member, Judy Cravy presented our June program demonstrating how she produces HDR images with the Photomatix software program. Judy also contacted the company to gain our club a discount on this program and they offer a 25% discount if ordering within three months from June 6th. If you are interested  in ordering it, please email Dee for the discount code at photographer@lecontephotographic.com. Thank you Judy for sharing this wonderful program. You are a great teacher as well as a very talented photographer.

At the May meeting 

Bruce Hannold presented and demonstrated Dye Sublimation process showing a unique printing process on objects such as ceramic tiles, water bottles, mugs, tote bags and large format canvas and so much more. If you are looking for a unique way to showcase your photos in a customized tile backsplash (or anything he can print on), contact Bruce at BC Perceptions, Ltd. at 423.608.0465 or visit his website at www.bcperceptions.com             IMPRESSIVE, high quality work. Thank you Bruce! 

Bob McAnally is planning a trip to attend an ASM seminar on Photography Workflow. The seminar will be held at Drury's restaurant in Nashville. If you are interested in joining Bob, please contact him. Bob recommends this program and has provided the following link for your review.  Use the Start Here in the upper left to get to the introductory video.*

On October 4th our program will be presented by t

he young and energetic Paul Hassle, a local photographer from Knoxville. NOT TO BE MISSED, this young man will get you up off your couch and outside photographing, for sure.  His enthusiasm is contagious! 

 

Visit Paul's website at www.paulhassle.com

UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS

IF YOU MISSED THIS ONE
Seven Islands is a lovely wild lands near Knoxville. 
There are wildflowers, barns, and a river with much wildlife. If you missed this trip, just check it out, it is a wonderful hidden treasure. 


Coming Soon North Carolina Waterfalls, Knoxville Zoo, Parrot Gardens
Check out this website for a great tutorial for photgraphing waterfalls. You will get great shots when you join us for the waterfall outing.

Luminous Landscapes for Waterfalls With Personality
www.luminouslandscapes.com/tutorials/waterfalls.shtml


PHOTO SITE SUGGESTION

The Lily Barn in Townsend. OH MY GOODNESS, it is so gorgeous. Ablaze with color in a pallette of every color imaginable. This garden is a retail garden so if you are looking for something to plant in your garden or decorate your garden with, this is the place. Thousands of flowers. Address and information:  

1116 Carrs Creek Road, Townsend, TN 37882-3127 

(865) 448-9895?
lilybarn.com
If you have any field trip ideas, please contact Dee. We are always looking for local, regional and national outing opportunities. None too small and none too big!


ASSIGNMENTS 

Each month we include an "assignment" in the competition that is in addition to the usual categories (Beginner, Advanced, Star).  The assignment category combines all experience levels into one competition with one first, second and third place prize awarded for the assignment. You must be a member of LCPS to compete.  Guests are always welcome. Assignments are great exercises for creativity!

August 2, 2010 Lines

Manipulation is acceptable and encouraged... it could make or break the photo.

August is our LAST competition for the "year" before our Annual Awards program (see below). Bill Lea will be one of our judges....ENTER YOUR PHOTOS. Great critique opportunity to grow as an artist. Remember,Creativity is always a good tool.


ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM 
The annual BEST OF THE BEST awards program will be held during our monthly meeting on Monday, September 6, 2010. We will present awards in the following categories:
  • Trophy for the BEST OF THE BEST photo overall for the club year
  • Ribbons for the BEST OF THE BEST in each competition division 
  • Certificates for the HIGH POINT AWARD in each competition division  
The BEST OF THE BEST competition is judged by a professional photographer outside of the club. September is the end of the 2009-2010 Club year. 


COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Members compete each month in either the Beginners Division, Advanced Division or Star Division (considered as professionals and the most experienced members of our club).  These categories allow competitions in both the Beginners and the Advanced Divisions to be more properly matched.

AWARDS
Ribbons are awarded to winners of each division in first, second and third place.  

CRITIQUES
Critiques are offered by the judges to suggest  improvement of one's images or confirmation of the qualities of the image.  Member's may request a critique AFTER the judges scores are tabulated or after the meeting. If you would like a critique or have a question after the meeting, please email photographer@lecontephotographic.com

OTHER MEETINGS
The second Wednesday of each month, Mr. Larry Perry heads up a group of local photographers who meet for a lunch.  This meeting is properly called  "The Digital Lunch Bunch".  Anyone with an interest in photography, or not, is welcome to join us. 

Meeting location is being reconsidered - if interested, you may get on Mr. Perry's "Larry's Notes" and be fully informed of all photographic events in our area.  Just send an e-mail and we'll take care of that .
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