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7:00 – Informal conversations as people join
7:30 – Opening remarks and agenda – Shiv Verma & Antoinette Gombeda
7:45 – Dues structure and importance of filling out rep forms – Barbara Rozavsky
8:00 – Club Services Package – Rhonda Cullens
8:15 – Susan Mosser will discuss the new Interclub Digital Competition and Individual Print Competition
Exploring Your Questions Panel Discussion Overview In this “Ask Me Anything” session for the NECCC “You Be the Judge Miniseries,” a panel of experts will answer questions from the audience regarding the first three episodes: “Using a Photo’s Impact to Influence Commenting,” “Making Competitive Nature Images,” and “Evaluating Nature Images.” The panel will also answer […]
7:30 – Meeting kickoff & News – Chane Cullens
7:40 – NECCC hot topics – Rhonda Cullens
Lots of info to share about 2023 – 2024
8:00 – Discussion topics
Choosing locations for impactful images – great locations near you.
Examples of running hybrid (in person + online) meetings from three clubs (small, medium and large).
Using your ideas for changes to NECCC digital interclub.
Photo quality impacts when using online competitions.
Using a Photo’s Impact to Influence Commenting Overview Chane Cullens (HonNEC) will focus on how to provide educational comments by evaluating a photo based on its impact. He will also explore ways to create impactful photographs through storytelling, creativity, composition, and technical excellence. Understanding the principles that contribute to a photo’s impact can help judges […]
Discussion topics
Competition software survey results report (delayed from February)
How to recruit new club volunteers
Independent of COVID, what does the future hold for online, hybrid and in person meetings.
Fine Art Photography – what is it, does it fit in camera club competitions and programs
7:30 – Meeting kickoff & News – Chane Cullens
7:40 – NECCC hot topics – Rhonda Cullens
8:00 – Discussion topics
Any ideas for changes in the NECCC 2023-2024 Interclub Digital Competition. Categories, Upload, Judging, Awards, Score of a disqualified photo, Communicating with clubs, …
In this program, Richard Cloran (HonFPSA, GMPSA, HonNEC) will explore the key aspects of a successful competitive nature image and what separates them from an otherwise good nature image. Each of the key aspects is covered in short, easily remembered points. These points are then reinforced with multiple examples using images that have and have not been successful at local, interclub and international exhibition levels.
7:30 – Meeting kickoff and news – Chane Cullens
7:35 – NECCC hot topics – Rhonda Cullens
Judging Miniseries Update, NECCC Photo Conference, Annual Meeting, Honors … Nature or not quiz
8:00 – Discussion topics
Competition software requirements, admins, members, judges
Overview In this one-hour program, Rick Cloran (HonFPSA, GMPSA, HonNEC) will delve into the rules and guidelines for nature photography competitions as defined by the PSA & FIAP (Photographic Society of America, International Federation of Photographic Art). He will also share his personal insights on how to approach evaluating and commenting on nature images, and […]