Guest Speakers & events
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2021
GUEST SPEAKERS
GUEST SPEAKERS
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September - Roland Dumas
The accidental wildlife photographer
THEME: Wildlife
Tule Lake bald eagle -- Roland Dumas
The Sept. 27 guest presenter, NVPS member Roland Dumas, has developed a reputation on NextDoor, Instagram and other internet forums for his wildlife, mostly bird, images. From being a city boy, only able to identify four types of birds, he now has an extensive catalog of birds of Northern California and frequently gets unsolicited demands for prints.
This month he is going to explain to NVPS members how he tripped into this genre of photography, what he has learned about finding, spotting and photographing critters, as well as the equipment needed in addition to his struggle to get more than just the “capture.”
Members are encouraged to share their images of wildlife with the gentle reminder that this category usually doesn’t include pets.
For a glimpse of some of the many critters captured by his camera, visit his Instagram account: Roland Dumas @radumas
This month he is going to explain to NVPS members how he tripped into this genre of photography, what he has learned about finding, spotting and photographing critters, as well as the equipment needed in addition to his struggle to get more than just the “capture.”
Members are encouraged to share their images of wildlife with the gentle reminder that this category usually doesn’t include pets.
For a glimpse of some of the many critters captured by his camera, visit his Instagram account: Roland Dumas @radumas
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October 25 - Jerry Downs
THEME: TBA
THEME: TBA
Bicycle spokes with red car -- by Jerry Downs
The work of the October presenter, photographer and writer Jerry Downs, has been featured in books, magazines and museums around the world. He is the author of two books of images: 'The Present -- Finding Myself in the Middle of NowHere,' and 'Why You Were Born.'
'Being a photographer has exposed me to hundreds of places around the world and allowed me to visit the personal worlds of thousands of individuals," he said in an interview on a digital photography website.
'Each has taught me how to be a better photographer, and, more importantly, each has taught me something about myself,' he added. 'I’ve learned that the way I see the world is a reflection of how I see myself ... Ultimately, I consider a photograph to be a success when I’m no longer in the picture. It’s my wish for the viewer to find themselves there.'
('The Present' can be downloaded for free at: http://www.thepresentis.it)
The introduction and more than 100 images from 'Why You Were Born,' can be read by visiting: http://www.jerrydownsphoto.com/#why-you-were-born/1
The complete Digital Photography Academy website interview can be viewed at:
https://live.digitalphotoacademy.com/portfolio/jerry-downs/
'Being a photographer has exposed me to hundreds of places around the world and allowed me to visit the personal worlds of thousands of individuals," he said in an interview on a digital photography website.
'Each has taught me how to be a better photographer, and, more importantly, each has taught me something about myself,' he added. 'I’ve learned that the way I see the world is a reflection of how I see myself ... Ultimately, I consider a photograph to be a success when I’m no longer in the picture. It’s my wish for the viewer to find themselves there.'
('The Present' can be downloaded for free at: http://www.thepresentis.it)
The introduction and more than 100 images from 'Why You Were Born,' can be read by visiting: http://www.jerrydownsphoto.com/#why-you-were-born/1
The complete Digital Photography Academy website interview can be viewed at:
https://live.digitalphotoacademy.com/portfolio/jerry-downs/
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November - Geoff Hansen
THEME: Pushing the Envelope
THEME: Pushing the Envelope
Food truck -- Geoff Hansen Photography
The provocative topic of Geoff Hansen's Nov. 22 presentation will be "Pushing the Envelope - How I (accidentally) became a professional photographer."
Members are encouraged to submit images captured when they pushed beyond their usual photographic comfort zone -- either with subject matter, composition, environment or technique. His own photography covers a wide variety of subjects, including vineyards and their cycles from bud break to harvest, sunsets and sunrises, Death Valley, Yosemite, the night sky, as well as a charming pooch named Duncan.
Geoff has long had a passion for photography he explains on his website, and following relocation to the Napa Valley on his retirement, "it has now become my primary pursuit." He views the work as his celebration of the Napa Valley.
A number of his images are on display and for sale in the Art Gallery Napa Valley, 1307 First Street in downtown Napa. His images can also be seen at Beneserre Vineyards, 1010 Big Tree Road, St. Helena.
In addition, Geoff currently serves on the board of directors of Arts Council Napa Valley as well as Professional Photographers of America and the National Photographic Association.
His work can also be seen on Instagram -- @napavalleyimages -- or by visiting www.geoffhansen.photography
Members are encouraged to submit images captured when they pushed beyond their usual photographic comfort zone -- either with subject matter, composition, environment or technique. His own photography covers a wide variety of subjects, including vineyards and their cycles from bud break to harvest, sunsets and sunrises, Death Valley, Yosemite, the night sky, as well as a charming pooch named Duncan.
Geoff has long had a passion for photography he explains on his website, and following relocation to the Napa Valley on his retirement, "it has now become my primary pursuit." He views the work as his celebration of the Napa Valley.
A number of his images are on display and for sale in the Art Gallery Napa Valley, 1307 First Street in downtown Napa. His images can also be seen at Beneserre Vineyards, 1010 Big Tree Road, St. Helena.
In addition, Geoff currently serves on the board of directors of Arts Council Napa Valley as well as Professional Photographers of America and the National Photographic Association.
His work can also be seen on Instagram -- @napavalleyimages -- or by visiting www.geoffhansen.photography
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December - Holiday Party
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