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. Payments can be mailed to Napa Valley Photographic Society at 2710 Beecham St. Napa CA 94558, or to P.O. Box 5914, Napa CA 94581; or taken to a members meeting and given to NVPS president, Phil Venable.
Make checks payable to: Napa Valley Photographic Society. NVPS is also acceptable.
Also please note that if you want to submit images to be critiqued at upcoming general meetings at the Napa Senior Activity Center, dues must have reached treasurer Irena Miles.
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. Payments can be mailed to Napa Valley Photographic Society at 2710 Beecham St. Napa CA 94558, or to P.O. Box 5914, Napa CA 94581; or taken to a members meeting and given to NVPS president, Phil Venable.
Make checks payable to: Napa Valley Photographic Society. NVPS is also acceptable.
Also please note that if you want to submit images to be critiqued at upcoming general meetings at the Napa Senior Activity Center, dues must have reached treasurer Irena Miles.
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MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE!
Volunteers needed for a 'tech committee'
The club needs volunteers to be trained on using the new screen and system at the Senior Center.
Contact Terry Smith or Phil Venable if you are interested.
Contact Terry Smith or Phil Venable if you are interested.
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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 Special Interest
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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST
Zach Berkowitz turns his camera lens his B Street neighborhood on the Spotlight page.
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 Phil Venable.
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 Phil Venable.
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New Meeting Location
Napa Senior Activity Center
Monthly meetings are now being held at the Napa Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St., from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enter the meeting room via the path on the right side the main entrance fronting the Center's parking lot.
The business meeting starts at 7 p.m. with a short briefing from the president. (We always appreciate help with the set-up and break-down tasks!) 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.
Enter the meeting room via the path on the right side the main entrance fronting the Center's parking lot.
The business meeting starts at 7 p.m. with a short briefing from the president. (We always appreciate help with the set-up and break-down tasks!) 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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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.)