Guest Speakers & events
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2018
guest speakers
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august -- matthew baum
THEME: Dreamscape
Lady Bird -- Matthew Baum
The Aug. 27 guest photographer, Matthew Baum, is an artist and educator based in the Napa Valley. He holds a BA in American history from Brown University, studied architecture at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, and earned an MFA from the School of Visual Arts.
He has been on the faculty at UC-Davis, New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Hunter College and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He was co-founder and director of the VisuaLife photography education program in New York City, working with underprivileged youth.
During the last 12 years, Baum has led a wide variety of courses for individuals and groups of all kinds. Courses included camera basics, fine art printing, Photoshop and Lightroom, idea and historically-based seminars, as well as studio critiques. He has also printed and done post-production work for established and emerging photographic artists.
His work has been exhibited at venues in the United States and abroad, including CAM Raleigh, Fordham University’s Center Gallery and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library.
Baum believes that although it takes just a split second to make a photograph, the journey to that shutter click, that visual insight, is many years in the making.
During his talk, he will tell the story of one of his photographs and how the picture is the visual result of his many experiences during his journey as a photographer.
To see examples of his work visit www.matthewbaum.com
He has been on the faculty at UC-Davis, New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Hunter College and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He was co-founder and director of the VisuaLife photography education program in New York City, working with underprivileged youth.
During the last 12 years, Baum has led a wide variety of courses for individuals and groups of all kinds. Courses included camera basics, fine art printing, Photoshop and Lightroom, idea and historically-based seminars, as well as studio critiques. He has also printed and done post-production work for established and emerging photographic artists.
His work has been exhibited at venues in the United States and abroad, including CAM Raleigh, Fordham University’s Center Gallery and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library.
Baum believes that although it takes just a split second to make a photograph, the journey to that shutter click, that visual insight, is many years in the making.
During his talk, he will tell the story of one of his photographs and how the picture is the visual result of his many experiences during his journey as a photographer.
To see examples of his work visit www.matthewbaum.com
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september -- neil and susan silverman
jury process for annual exhibit
Neil and Susan Silverman -- Silverman Photography
Popular guest presenters, Susan and Neil Silverman, and their cameras lenses are always after “the image, the light and the moment.” Their subjects include people, nature, landscape, weddings, special events, travel, commercial and industrial sites.
This month, however, the Silvermans will serve as jurors for potential entries in the October NVPS exhibit at the CIA at Copia.
Members interested in participating in the month-long show should bring two high quality, exhibit-ready images -- wired and ready to hang, either in traditional frames, as thin wraps, or printed on canvas, metal, acrylic, or other material -- that have not been displayed in a prior NVPS exhibit. Finished size should be no smaller than 16X20 inches.
Before the meeting images will be numbered as they arrive and displayed around the Art Association meeting room. Members will have a chance to view the submissions during a short refreshment break before the Silvermans make their determinations, choosing the best of two for each participating photographer. Approximately 30 pieces will be selected. However, depending on the number of participants, the Silvermans may choose secondary pieces as well. Once the final images have been selected, the Silvermans will discuss the reasoning behind their selections.
Additional information required for displaying the selected pieces -- including a brief artist's bio and photo -- will also be explained.
The juried images should be dropped off at the CIA at Copia Monday, Oct. 1, or Tuesday, Oct. 2 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The opening reception is Friday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m.
To see the scope of the Silvermans' photography or to learn about their upcoming workshops, visit www.silvermansphotography.com
This month, however, the Silvermans will serve as jurors for potential entries in the October NVPS exhibit at the CIA at Copia.
Members interested in participating in the month-long show should bring two high quality, exhibit-ready images -- wired and ready to hang, either in traditional frames, as thin wraps, or printed on canvas, metal, acrylic, or other material -- that have not been displayed in a prior NVPS exhibit. Finished size should be no smaller than 16X20 inches.
Before the meeting images will be numbered as they arrive and displayed around the Art Association meeting room. Members will have a chance to view the submissions during a short refreshment break before the Silvermans make their determinations, choosing the best of two for each participating photographer. Approximately 30 pieces will be selected. However, depending on the number of participants, the Silvermans may choose secondary pieces as well. Once the final images have been selected, the Silvermans will discuss the reasoning behind their selections.
Additional information required for displaying the selected pieces -- including a brief artist's bio and photo -- will also be explained.
The juried images should be dropped off at the CIA at Copia Monday, Oct. 1, or Tuesday, Oct. 2 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The opening reception is Friday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m.
To see the scope of the Silvermans' photography or to learn about their upcoming workshops, visit www.silvermansphotography.com
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october -- Travis Elder
theme: Capturing the environment
Josh's Boat -- Travis Elder
The Oct. 26 guest presenter, Travis Elder, grew up in rural Northern California where "Nature was a part of daily life," he says. "As I got older I discovered the camera. I began to realize a passion for exploring the world through a camera lens. I’ve always dreamed of being an adventure photographer, but sometimes life has other plans.
Family responsibility lead to a full time career in the wine business from 2006 - 2016. "During this period I kept up with my creative endeavors, and had some photography exhibits in Calistoga. This did not satisfy my passion.
"I began planning to leave the wine business and pursue creative work full time. I purchased a Mercedes Sprinter camper van. The universe seemed to conspire with me. Just as I had started to shift my life into my "office on wheels" a wildfire destroyed my family home. I would not let life pull me down, it inspired me to push harder to pursue a career as a digital artist.
"In 2016 I moved into my RV full time and began traveling the country and pursuing my passion for fine art photography and now videography. I purchased a production quality drone for creating aerial shots and became a licensed commercial drone pilot.
"In the last two years I have travelled from Arizona to Alaska and have been honing my craft, and learning about the realities of what it takes to live and work as a creative person. As someone who is passionate about the environment, I seek to explore projects with environmental themes.
Currently I am developing a studio along the border of the Mendocino National Forest , and have begun work professionally as a photographer and videographer. My most current photo/video projects include a Burning Man production and a trip to Iceland."
To learn more and see his work, visit www.traviselder.art.
Family responsibility lead to a full time career in the wine business from 2006 - 2016. "During this period I kept up with my creative endeavors, and had some photography exhibits in Calistoga. This did not satisfy my passion.
"I began planning to leave the wine business and pursue creative work full time. I purchased a Mercedes Sprinter camper van. The universe seemed to conspire with me. Just as I had started to shift my life into my "office on wheels" a wildfire destroyed my family home. I would not let life pull me down, it inspired me to push harder to pursue a career as a digital artist.
"In 2016 I moved into my RV full time and began traveling the country and pursuing my passion for fine art photography and now videography. I purchased a production quality drone for creating aerial shots and became a licensed commercial drone pilot.
"In the last two years I have travelled from Arizona to Alaska and have been honing my craft, and learning about the realities of what it takes to live and work as a creative person. As someone who is passionate about the environment, I seek to explore projects with environmental themes.
Currently I am developing a studio along the border of the Mendocino National Forest , and have begun work professionally as a photographer and videographer. My most current photo/video projects include a Burning Man production and a trip to Iceland."
To learn more and see his work, visit www.traviselder.art.
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November -- STUART SCHWARTZ
THEME: TBA
From the 'Cubans' series -- Photo by Stuart Schwartz
Stuart Schwartz, founder of The Image Flow in Mill Valley, will be the Nov. 26 guest presenter.
Shortly after graduating from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena more than four decades ago, Schwartz packed his cameras and a portfolio and headed to Europe. After a brief stint as a photo assistant in Zurich, Switzerland he decided to begin freelancing as a still-life photographer there. Hitting the streets with his portfolio in hand he made appointments at advertising agencies and design firms to show his work. Within a year, he was actively shooting in his own studio in Zurich.
Eventually he progressed from still-life and product photography to photographing people. He spent 15 years working in Switzerland and another 15 years shooting for ad agencies and design firms in the United States before opening The Image Flow in Marin County in 2008.
Today he teaches and mentors the passionate photographer, while occasionally shooting for clients. Sharing his knowledge of photography has become a mission, whether in workshops or in one-on-one sessions at The Image Flow. His personal work varies from street photography to abstract photography and mixed media.
During his presentation he will be sharing his passion for photographing people and discussing The Image Flow, a photography resource center and gallery which also offers printing services, workshops and studio rental space.
To learn about the workshops, visit www.theimageflow.com
To see examples of Schwartz' work visit stuartschwartz.com
Shortly after graduating from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena more than four decades ago, Schwartz packed his cameras and a portfolio and headed to Europe. After a brief stint as a photo assistant in Zurich, Switzerland he decided to begin freelancing as a still-life photographer there. Hitting the streets with his portfolio in hand he made appointments at advertising agencies and design firms to show his work. Within a year, he was actively shooting in his own studio in Zurich.
Eventually he progressed from still-life and product photography to photographing people. He spent 15 years working in Switzerland and another 15 years shooting for ad agencies and design firms in the United States before opening The Image Flow in Marin County in 2008.
Today he teaches and mentors the passionate photographer, while occasionally shooting for clients. Sharing his knowledge of photography has become a mission, whether in workshops or in one-on-one sessions at The Image Flow. His personal work varies from street photography to abstract photography and mixed media.
During his presentation he will be sharing his passion for photographing people and discussing The Image Flow, a photography resource center and gallery which also offers printing services, workshops and studio rental space.
To learn about the workshops, visit www.theimageflow.com
To see examples of Schwartz' work visit stuartschwartz.com
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