AWARDS, ETC.
Members are invited to send in details of any photographic successes or events they participated in to be posted here. Send your information and an image to web manager Carolyn Younger.
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2023
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Congratulations!
Award-winning NVPS photographers
Among the award winners of the Napa Valley's first Photo Finale competition celebrating the winter appearance of Napa Valley's ubiquitous wild mustard are three members of NVPS.
All three were winners in the Landscape category and include:
— First place: Dean Busquaert, 'Misty Morning Mustards Napa Valley'
— Second place: MJ Schaer, 'Dawn's Early Light'
— Third place: Nancy Hernandez, 'Mixed Mustard Jubilee'
This year's open invitation photography competition is the brainchild of Napa Valley photographer and NVPS member MJ Schaer, who started working on the idea in September 2022. MJ served as director as well as founder for the inaugural photo competition and said he was pleased with the response, which brought in 72 submissions from 44 photographers.
The Photo Finale 2023 exhibition at Jessup Cellars Gallery, 6740 Washington St. in Yountville, is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily.
The photographs displayed are available for purchase. For more information, visit the photo-finale.com website.
Voting for Peoples' Choice continues until March 29 in the Gallery and the winner will be announced March 30 at the closing reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
-- Betty Malmgren
All three were winners in the Landscape category and include:
— First place: Dean Busquaert, 'Misty Morning Mustards Napa Valley'
— Second place: MJ Schaer, 'Dawn's Early Light'
— Third place: Nancy Hernandez, 'Mixed Mustard Jubilee'
This year's open invitation photography competition is the brainchild of Napa Valley photographer and NVPS member MJ Schaer, who started working on the idea in September 2022. MJ served as director as well as founder for the inaugural photo competition and said he was pleased with the response, which brought in 72 submissions from 44 photographers.
The Photo Finale 2023 exhibition at Jessup Cellars Gallery, 6740 Washington St. in Yountville, is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily.
The photographs displayed are available for purchase. For more information, visit the photo-finale.com website.
Voting for Peoples' Choice continues until March 29 in the Gallery and the winner will be announced March 30 at the closing reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
-- Betty Malmgren
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Honored by his peers
During the January meeting, longtime member, George Bartolome, center, NVPS board secretary and the go-to guy for hanging shows and helping out in a myriad of ways, was surprised by a plaque presented by club president Phil Venable, left, honoring George's unstinting efforts on behalf of the club and its members. Adding her applause, fellow board member Angie Johnson -- Carolyn Younger photo
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2019
Keeping up the tradition
Lanny Johnson -- Submitted photo
NVPS membership chair Lanny Johnson, hit the jackpot with his entries in this year's Solano County Fair. In addition to a "Best of Show," his images also earned a first and a third place.
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2018
Town and Country Fair
Gary Sampson with one of his first place- winning images
NVPS president Gary Sampson came home with a handful of ribbons from this year's Town and Country Fair. The impressive list includes:
Amateur Class - 1st Place Division 161 (Color Photography) Class 24 - Metal Prints-All
1st Place Class 08 Flora and Fauna
1st Place Class 11 Landscape - Pastoral/Fields/Streams
1st Place Class 20 Still Life
2nd Place, Class 18 Boats/Marine
2nd Place Class 04 Architectural - Other
4th Place Class 05 At The Fair
Amateur Class - 1st Place Division 161 (Color Photography) Class 24 - Metal Prints-All
1st Place Class 08 Flora and Fauna
1st Place Class 11 Landscape - Pastoral/Fields/Streams
1st Place Class 20 Still Life
2nd Place, Class 18 Boats/Marine
2nd Place Class 04 Architectural - Other
4th Place Class 05 At The Fair
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2017
regional fairs
It has been an award-winning spring/summer for NVPS members who entered their work in Bay Area fairs. Congratulations to:
Marissa Carlisle Napa's Town and Country Fair, Professional Class: first place - Professional Photography, Class 3 (Creative and/or Manipulated); Special Award - Professional Photography, Class 2 (Color); fifth place - Professional Photography, Class 2 (Color).
Geoff Hansen Napa's Town and Country Fair, Amateur Class: Best of Show - Amateur Photography; Best of Division - Division 161 (Color Photography); first place - Division 162 (Other Photography - Class 1 Series); first place - Class 8 (Color- Flora and Fauna); first place - Class 9 (Color- Landscape- Desert); first place - Class 12 (Color- Landscape- Vineyards); first place - Class 14 (Color- People- two or more in photo); second place - Class 4 (Color- Architectural- Other); fourth place - Class 21 (Color- Sunrise/Sunset).
Lanny Johnson Napa's Town and Country Fair, Amateur Class: Best of Division - Class 35 (black and white); first place - Class 22 (Color- Trees); first place - Class 11 (Color- Landscape-Pastoral); first place - Class 12 Color– Boats/Marine; third place - Class 24 (Color-Other); first place - Class 4 (Color- Architectural - Other); third place - Class 21 (Color-Sunset/Sunrise).
Rebecca Maguire Napa's Town and Country Fair, Professional Class: Award of Merit - Professional Photography, Class 3 (Creative and/or Manipulated); third place - Professional Photography, Class 3 (Creative and/or Manipulated); Special Award - Professional Photography, Class 3 (Creative and/or Manipulated).
Other successes in 2017 included:
Geoff Hansen Napa County Fair: first place, color – Class 5 (people); first place, color – Class 3 (landscapes).
Lanny Johnson Sonoma/Marin: Best of Show, first place, color; first place, black and white; second place, people; sixth place, animals.
Napa County Fair: Best of Show, first place, black and white; second place, color (trees).
Solano County Fair: Open (professional division) first place, black and white; second place, color prints; third place, seascape; third place, other.
(To add your name and award to the list, contact Carolyn Younger.
Marissa Carlisle Napa's Town and Country Fair, Professional Class: first place - Professional Photography, Class 3 (Creative and/or Manipulated); Special Award - Professional Photography, Class 2 (Color); fifth place - Professional Photography, Class 2 (Color).
Geoff Hansen Napa's Town and Country Fair, Amateur Class: Best of Show - Amateur Photography; Best of Division - Division 161 (Color Photography); first place - Division 162 (Other Photography - Class 1 Series); first place - Class 8 (Color- Flora and Fauna); first place - Class 9 (Color- Landscape- Desert); first place - Class 12 (Color- Landscape- Vineyards); first place - Class 14 (Color- People- two or more in photo); second place - Class 4 (Color- Architectural- Other); fourth place - Class 21 (Color- Sunrise/Sunset).
Lanny Johnson Napa's Town and Country Fair, Amateur Class: Best of Division - Class 35 (black and white); first place - Class 22 (Color- Trees); first place - Class 11 (Color- Landscape-Pastoral); first place - Class 12 Color– Boats/Marine; third place - Class 24 (Color-Other); first place - Class 4 (Color- Architectural - Other); third place - Class 21 (Color-Sunset/Sunrise).
Rebecca Maguire Napa's Town and Country Fair, Professional Class: Award of Merit - Professional Photography, Class 3 (Creative and/or Manipulated); third place - Professional Photography, Class 3 (Creative and/or Manipulated); Special Award - Professional Photography, Class 3 (Creative and/or Manipulated).
Other successes in 2017 included:
Geoff Hansen Napa County Fair: first place, color – Class 5 (people); first place, color – Class 3 (landscapes).
Lanny Johnson Sonoma/Marin: Best of Show, first place, color; first place, black and white; second place, people; sixth place, animals.
Napa County Fair: Best of Show, first place, black and white; second place, color (trees).
Solano County Fair: Open (professional division) first place, black and white; second place, color prints; third place, seascape; third place, other.
(To add your name and award to the list, contact Carolyn Younger.
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juried shows
Half Dome in Summer -- Yu Ding photo
Mustard Season in Napa Valley -- Yu Ding photo
Three images by the newest NVPS member, Yu Ding, were accepted by the American Canyon Arts Foundation for its Art in April events. Two were included in the 25th annual American Canyon Arts Foundation's Art Extravaganza, a juried art show held at Jamieson Ranch Vineyards April 21-30. The third image, Half Dome in Summer, was selected for the art foundation's Director's Show at the American Canyon Welcome Center.
Vineyards in Winter -- Yu Ding photo
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AWARDS
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2016
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How did you fare at the county fairs?
Lanny Johnson photo
NVPS membership secretary and Master Communicator Lanny Johnson's photo entries (which always have a distinctive 'Lanny Johnson touch') garnered an impressive collection of awards at local fairs in 2016. Among them:
Napa County Fair -- a Third Place ribbon.
Sonoma-Marin County Fair -- a First Place ribbon, a Second Place, a Third Place, a Fourth Place and an honorable mention.
Napa Town and Country Fair -- six (!) First Place ribbons, a Third Place, a Fourth Place and two “Best of Division.”
Solano County Fair -- a “Best of Show,” a “Reserve Overall Best of Show,” a First Place and a Second Place.
Congratulations!
Napa County Fair -- a Third Place ribbon.
Sonoma-Marin County Fair -- a First Place ribbon, a Second Place, a Third Place, a Fourth Place and an honorable mention.
Napa Town and Country Fair -- six (!) First Place ribbons, a Third Place, a Fourth Place and two “Best of Division.”
Solano County Fair -- a “Best of Show,” a “Reserve Overall Best of Show,” a First Place and a Second Place.
Congratulations!
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2015
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Kelby walk through napa's river front
local award winner
He's done it again! Lanny Johnson's photo of a mysterious red handprint discovered during a Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk in Napa Oct. 3, 2015, was selected to compete with other photo winners from other Kelby World Walks.
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photo award winner
Barn Hill -- Lanny Johnson photo
Lanny Johnson appears to be one of NVPS' winning-est photographers in the county fair circuit. In the spring and summer of 2015 he entered photographs in four local county fairs and when the judging was over, added these ribbons to his already impressive collection:
“Best Of Show” and one First Place awarded at the Napa County Fair, two First Place ribbons, one Second Place and, one Third Place from the Sonoma-Marin County Fair; five First Place awards, two Third Place, and one Fourth Place from the Napa Town and Country Fair; and finally (at least for the time being) “Best of Show,” one First Place and one Honorable Mention from the Solano County Fair.
“Best Of Show” and one First Place awarded at the Napa County Fair, two First Place ribbons, one Second Place and, one Third Place from the Sonoma-Marin County Fair; five First Place awards, two Third Place, and one Fourth Place from the Napa Town and Country Fair; and finally (at least for the time being) “Best of Show,” one First Place and one Honorable Mention from the Solano County Fair.
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PHOTO AWARD WINNER
Ancient door
Phil Venable is back with NVPS after a brief hiatus and brings news of one of the first awards of the year garnered by a NVPS member.
In June his portrait of an oft painted door earned a Third
Place ribbon at the Vacaville Art League's juried art show at the Vacaville Art Gallery.
The show ran through July 4 and included all media.
In June his portrait of an oft painted door earned a Third
Place ribbon at the Vacaville Art League's juried art show at the Vacaville Art Gallery.
The show ran through July 4 and included all media.
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2014
Photo Award Winner
Best of Division and Best of Show
Images by NVPS member Lanny Johnson wowed judges at several local county fairs. His totals so far: Sonoma-Marin Fair: two First Places, one Second Place, one Third Place, "Most original Print", and "Best of Show;"
Napa Town and Country Fair: three First Place awards, one Third Place, a "Best of Division" and "Best of Show;" Solano County Fair: one First Place, one Second Place and one Third Place, as well as the "Solano Local Color" contest.
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Photo Award Winner
Marissa Carlisle
Marissa Carlisle
NVPS member Marissa Carlisle won a Best of Show, for "TransHumanist Moment," and a First Place at the Napa Exposition 2014.
Photo Award Winner
One Headlight
NVPS member Philip Venable entered two photos in the Vacaville Art League's juried art show. Both photos were accepted and "One Headlight" (shown on the left) was given a Juror's Choice Award.
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2013
PHOTO AWARD WINNER
Shadow Cafe
NVPS member Marissa Carlisle earned a "Best of Show " for her image, "Shadow Cafe," a blended sepia/black and white print which she noted was "a genuine moment of visual immersion for me as a visual artist." It was entered in the Fine Art Category in the 2013 Napa Exposition.
photo award winner
Best of show
NVPS member Lanny Johnson entered six photos in the Sonoma-Marin Fair and came away with five First Place ribbons and a Best of Show.
Lanny also entered six photos at the Napa County Fair and won four First Place ribbons, and two Honorable Mentions.
He continued to reap awards from the Napa Town and Country Fair where he won five First Place, two Second Place and two Third Place awards plus a special contest award for the sponsor "Rabo Bank." Lanny then went to the Solano County Fair where he won three First Place and an Honorable Mention award, plus a "Best of Show", and a First Place in the "Local Color" category.
Lanny also entered six photos at the Napa County Fair and won four First Place ribbons, and two Honorable Mentions.
He continued to reap awards from the Napa Town and Country Fair where he won five First Place, two Second Place and two Third Place awards plus a special contest award for the sponsor "Rabo Bank." Lanny then went to the Solano County Fair where he won three First Place and an Honorable Mention award, plus a "Best of Show", and a First Place in the "Local Color" category.
Photo award winner
NVPS Treasurer Brian Kearney entered three photos in the Napa Town and Country Fair. He received three First Place awards in addition to a "Best of Division" and "Best of Show."
Photo Award Winner
NVPS member Philip Venable entered 25 photos into the Lightwriters Photography Club's fifth annual photography contest. The contest had 280 entries and was held at the Vacaville Art Gallery, Vacaville Ca. When the judging was completed Philip had earned three First Place, six Second Place, and four Third Place awards.
NVPS Member Award
Elizabeth Bush
NVPS member Elizabeth Bush earned an Honorable Mention award along with her husband painter Mark Mattioli in the team-themed exhibit Ekphrasis, mounted in April at the Calistoga Art Center.