Napa Valley Photographic Society
Napa Valley Photographic Society (NVPS)
promotes the art and science of photography, providing education, image appreciation, inspiration, exchange of technologies. The Society fosters personal growth, expression, creativity and excellence in all aspects of photographic endeavors.
promotes the art and science of photography, providing education, image appreciation, inspiration, exchange of technologies. The Society fosters personal growth, expression, creativity and excellence in all aspects of photographic endeavors.
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W e l c o m e !
The Napa Valley Photographic Society (NVPS) organizes exhibits, workshops, field trips and special events.
The group's intent is to perfect our skills and learn from one another, so we prefer to have our images "critiqued" rather than judged.
Most months we invite guest speakers to evaluate our images. We treat each guest speaker to a fine Napa dinner prior to the monthly members' meeting.
The general membership meets once a month* at 7 p.m. except for December. Dues are $45 annually and due at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1. (See the CONTACTS/MEMBERSHIP page.) A newly instituted student membership is $25 annually.
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The group's intent is to perfect our skills and learn from one another, so we prefer to have our images "critiqued" rather than judged.
Most months we invite guest speakers to evaluate our images. We treat each guest speaker to a fine Napa dinner prior to the monthly members' meeting.
The general membership meets once a month* at 7 p.m. except for December. Dues are $45 annually and due at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1. (See the CONTACTS/MEMBERSHIP page.) A newly instituted student membership is $25 annually.
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NVPS HOLIDAY PARTY AT NICKEL & NICKEL
The Red Barn, Nickel & Nickel Winery, Oakville -- Carolyn Younger
Time to make your plans for the NVPS holiday party planned for Saturday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m. in Nickel and Nickel Winery's red barn in Oakville. The location for the annual party and fundraiser has been generously donated for our use by the winery, through the efforts of NVPS member Zach Berkowitz.
NVPS Hospitality Chair Nancy Hernandez is on the lookout for silent auction and raffle items -- donated either from corporate entities or individuals. Her suggested wish list for the holiday auction includes donations from places where members are regular shoppers: hair salons, pet groomers, dry cleaners, spas and gyms, restaurants, even tune and lube operators where you take your car. She and her committee also suggest gift certificates for lessons, tutoring or consultations, but for those who would be too shy to request a donation she asks that you contact her at cuinmylens@comcast.net or (707) 724-6968 and the committee will send someone to do the asking. Of course, single items, such as gift baskets, can also be donated.
For those who have already marked your calendars, please let Nancy know you plan to attend, if you are bringing a guest, and what you will be contributing to the pot luck dinner.
NVPS Hospitality Chair Nancy Hernandez is on the lookout for silent auction and raffle items -- donated either from corporate entities or individuals. Her suggested wish list for the holiday auction includes donations from places where members are regular shoppers: hair salons, pet groomers, dry cleaners, spas and gyms, restaurants, even tune and lube operators where you take your car. She and her committee also suggest gift certificates for lessons, tutoring or consultations, but for those who would be too shy to request a donation she asks that you contact her at cuinmylens@comcast.net or (707) 724-6968 and the committee will send someone to do the asking. Of course, single items, such as gift baskets, can also be donated.
For those who have already marked your calendars, please let Nancy know you plan to attend, if you are bringing a guest, and what you will be contributing to the pot luck dinner.
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Reo -- Lanny Johnson
NVPS MEMBERS ANNUAL SHOW
Congratulations to Karen Noyes and Phil Venable who each had an image purchased during the NVPS annual show at the Napa Valley Museum's Don and Lonne Carr History Gallery in the museum's lower level. The show runs until Oct. 31.
For those planning to visit the museum on California Veterans Home property in Yountville, masks are required and a temperature check will be made at the stop at the top of the drive. Museum days/hours are still limited by Covid restrictions to Thursdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Information on when contributing photographers can collect their images at show's end will be announced at a later date.
See the the President's Message page as well as the NVPS Show & Members Exhibits page for additional information and images.
Congratulations to Karen Noyes and Phil Venable who each had an image purchased during the NVPS annual show at the Napa Valley Museum's Don and Lonne Carr History Gallery in the museum's lower level. The show runs until Oct. 31.
For those planning to visit the museum on California Veterans Home property in Yountville, masks are required and a temperature check will be made at the stop at the top of the drive. Museum days/hours are still limited by Covid restrictions to Thursdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Information on when contributing photographers can collect their images at show's end will be announced at a later date.
See the the President's Message page as well as the NVPS Show & Members Exhibits page for additional information and images.
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IN-PERSON MEMBERS meetings RESUME!
Napa River fisherman -- Carolyn Younger
REMINDER
In-person meetings at the American Legion Hall have resumed. The next meeting is Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Hope to see you all there.
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SOMETHING NEW
In addition, NVPS is asking members submitting images for monthly critiques to title each submission. The practice is also helpful when selecting titles for photographs entered in shows or exhibits. Club treasurer Irena Miles has located two helpful articles on what to consider when choosing a title. These can be found on the TECH TIPS page.
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In addition, NVPS is asking members submitting images for monthly critiques to title each submission. The practice is also helpful when selecting titles for photographs entered in shows or exhibits. Club treasurer Irena Miles has located two helpful articles on what to consider when choosing a title. These can be found on the TECH TIPS page.
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Of Interest
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AUDUBON 'HOW-TO' VIDEO
Many thanks to Marissa Carlisle for this Audubon Society link on how to take cell phone videos of birds:
https://www.audubon.org/news/how-shoot-good-bird-videos-your-camera
https://www.audubon.org/news/how-shoot-good-bird-videos-your-camera
HANGING A SHOW
Ever wonder what it takes to hang a show? NVPS is fortunate to have several club members particularly skilled at this often overlooked aspect of exhibits and shows -- how well a show is hung can make or break an exhibit. To learn what it takes, visit the NVPS Shows and Member Exhibits page.
OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY OPTIONS
During the months you were sheltering in place we encouraged members to continue photographing! Visit (and contribute to) the MEMBERS CHOICE page for the interim feature -- lockdown projects as well as NVPS members' monthly selections of reworked or newest images -- some with a theme, others not -- created in lieu of the monthly critiqued images until regular meetings began. Additional details on the page.
And please take a look at the feature, A Walk Through the Neighborhood, on the PHOTO OPS, WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS & MEET-UPS page. If you have images to contribute from walks you've taken since the sheltering-at-home directive, you'll also find information on how to size them and where they should be sent.
EXTRA: Our January guest presenter Tim Carl's time lapse video of the October, 2019 Kincade fire as it neared Calistoga can be viewed by going to the GUEST SPEAKERS page and scrolling to the January 2020 entry.
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A GENTLE REMINDER: Interested in helping with club activities and events as life returns to 'normal?'
Check out the NEWS page and the options listed by NVPS president Gary Sampson.
And please take a look at the feature, A Walk Through the Neighborhood, on the PHOTO OPS, WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS & MEET-UPS page. If you have images to contribute from walks you've taken since the sheltering-at-home directive, you'll also find information on how to size them and where they should be sent.
EXTRA: Our January guest presenter Tim Carl's time lapse video of the October, 2019 Kincade fire as it neared Calistoga can be viewed by going to the GUEST SPEAKERS page and scrolling to the January 2020 entry.
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A GENTLE REMINDER: Interested in helping with club activities and events as life returns to 'normal?'
Check out the NEWS page and the options listed by NVPS president Gary Sampson.
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American Legion Hall, Pearl St., Napa
Monthly meetings are held at the American Legion Hall, 1240 Pearl St. from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enter the meeting room from the Legion's parking lot. (We always appreciate help with the set-up and break-down tasks!)
The business meeting starts at 7 pm. with a short briefing from the president. Briefing topics include the introduction of NVPS guests, general NVPS updates, news of member/NVPS exhibits and shows, field trips, workshops and various NVPS activities
Introduction of the evening's guest speaker is followed by a presentation illustrating the speaker's background, passion and/or specialty in the art of photography.
Following a five- to 10-minute break, the guest speaker will critique images submitted by NVPS members. (Prior to the meeting, the guest speaker will have suggested a theme for the month's critique.)
Photographs presented are mostly projected digital images but prints may be presented as well.
The meeting ends promptly at 9 p.m.
Monthly meetings are held at the American Legion Hall, 1240 Pearl St. from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enter the meeting room from the Legion's parking lot. (We always appreciate help with the set-up and break-down tasks!)
The business meeting starts at 7 pm. with a short briefing from the president. Briefing topics include the introduction of NVPS guests, general NVPS updates, news of member/NVPS exhibits and shows, field trips, workshops and various NVPS activities
Introduction of the evening's guest speaker is followed by a presentation illustrating the speaker's background, passion and/or specialty in the art of photography.
Following a five- to 10-minute break, the guest speaker will critique images submitted by NVPS members. (Prior to the meeting, the guest speaker will have suggested a theme for the month's critique.)
Photographs presented are mostly projected digital images but prints may be presented as well.
The meeting ends promptly at 9 p.m.
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American Legion Hall
1240 Pearl Street
Napa CA
1240 Pearl Street
Napa CA
All photos published on this website are copyright protected and cannot be used without authorization of the photographer. If you wish to use or purchase a specific image, contact the Website Manager, who will provide the photographer with your contact information. NVPS members who does not wish to have their images displayed on this website, please contact the Website Manager who can remove the image or images.
(For a listing of past guest speakers, visit the ARCHIVES page.)
(For a listing of past guest speakers, visit the ARCHIVES page.)