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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MEMBERS meetings
Self portrait, Villa Farrottini -- Elizabeth Bush
REMINDER!
An in-person meeting is planned for NVPS member Elizabeth Bush's presentation Feb. 28, 'Photography Adventures in Italy -- challenges and takeaways.'
Additional information can be found on the Guest Speakers and Events page.
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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.
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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NV Museum's call for Napa River images
Third Street Bridge over the Napa River -- Carolyn Younger
The Napa Valley Museum, Yountville is planning a community-curated exhibition focusing on our shared connection to the Napa River and invites members of the community to share a photo (historic or contemporary) along with a short descriptive paragraph. The description should include the approximate location of the photo, your connection to, or reasons for choosing, that spot, and what makes this part of the river important or special to you.
Submissions are due no later than March 1, 2022 when these photos will be considered for inclusion in an exhibition in the History Gallery beginning March 24, 2022.
Among those encouraged to participate are birders, people who fish, stand-up paddleboarders, boaters, hikers, and people who commune or meditate on or near the river.
However, the museum staff is interested in submissions from everyone whose life is impacted by their connection to the Napa River.
Please note: By submitting photo(s) and writings, you are granting the Napa Valley Museum Yountville permission to use your submission and name for display and marketing purposes.
Please e-mail submissions for consideration to: christine@napavalleymuseum.org
This exhibition will also include maps, photographs, artwork and other items from the Museum’s permanent collection, as well as items provided by the Friends of the Napa River, Fish Friendly Farming, and Napa RCD.
Submissions are due no later than March 1, 2022 when these photos will be considered for inclusion in an exhibition in the History Gallery beginning March 24, 2022.
Among those encouraged to participate are birders, people who fish, stand-up paddleboarders, boaters, hikers, and people who commune or meditate on or near the river.
However, the museum staff is interested in submissions from everyone whose life is impacted by their connection to the Napa River.
Please note: By submitting photo(s) and writings, you are granting the Napa Valley Museum Yountville permission to use your submission and name for display and marketing purposes.
Please e-mail submissions for consideration to: christine@napavalleymuseum.org
This exhibition will also include maps, photographs, artwork and other items from the Museum’s permanent collection, as well as items provided by the Friends of the Napa River, Fish Friendly Farming, and Napa RCD.
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Napa Library call for artists
The Napa County Library invites California artists to apply to be considered in a juried competition with award winners’ work displayed in the Napa Main Library. All two-dimensional work -- including photography, paintings, drawings, digital, mixed media, fabric art, chalk, ink, pastels, wax, graphite and printmaking -- can be entered for consideration.
How to apply:
1. Submit a cover letter. Please include name, address, e-mail and phone number. Artist must be a California resident. Provide a brief bio (250 words or less). Provide a list of the submitted artwork including the title, medium and dimensions.
2. Submit up to five digital image files (jpeg format) by sharing the files in Dropbox to ArtintheLibrary@countyofnapa.org.
Label all image files (title, name, medium, dimensions). Artwork should not have watermarks or other identifying markers.
Deadline: March 31, 2022
Contact Stephnia Pramuk, 1 (707) 253-4223, for more information.
How to apply:
1. Submit a cover letter. Please include name, address, e-mail and phone number. Artist must be a California resident. Provide a brief bio (250 words or less). Provide a list of the submitted artwork including the title, medium and dimensions.
2. Submit up to five digital image files (jpeg format) by sharing the files in Dropbox to ArtintheLibrary@countyofnapa.org.
Label all image files (title, name, medium, dimensions). Artwork should not have watermarks or other identifying markers.
Deadline: March 31, 2022
Contact Stephnia Pramuk, 1 (707) 253-4223, for more information.
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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 2020 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 2020 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.)