NECCC Miniseries

The NECCC Miniseries of educational discussions and presentations is designed to enhance the experience of participating in camera club competitions. These episodes are free and open to everyone. Information about the online meetings, including the date and time, is sent out to the NECCC mailing list in advance, with a reminder sent to registered attendees closer to the event date.

MINISERIES #1 NATURE

  1. Episode 1 – Evaluating Nature Images – Recording and Handouts
  2. Episode 2 – Making Competitive Nature Images – Recording and Handouts
  3. Episode 3 – Using a Photo’s Impact to Influence Commenting – Recording and Handouts
  4. Episode 4 – Exploring Your Questions Panel Discussion – Recording

MINISERIES #2 ALTERED REALITY

  1. Episode 1 – Altered Reality – Recording and Handouts

Miniseries

We are evaluating a series of ideas. Send us your thoughts?

Some of the ideas we have received (unordered).

  • How to judge photos created or enhanced with AI
  • NECCC Services for camera clubs
  • How to judge photos that include someone’s else artwork
  • Ethics and competition guidelines
  • When to create or extend camera clubs competition category descriptions and guidelines
  • Finding and preparing judges for your competition
    • What is my club looking for in a judge?
    • Where do I find “qualified” judges?
    • Questions to ask when requested to judge?
    • Topics to cover with the judge before they score your photos?
  • What is photojournalism, photo travel …

Who should attend

NECCC Club Presidents, Reps and Club Competition Chairs. The series will be recorded and available for viewing by all interested.

You Be the Judge Miniseries Handouts & Recordings

  • Meeting Recording – May 16, 2024

    Mock Judging – Altered Reality Images

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  • 2nd Miniseries – Altered Reality

    Below are the following: A PDF document that is a guide to help write descriptions for members and instructions for judges regarding Altered Reality Competitions. The meeting recording The PowerPoint presentation presented by Jim Brady Both these documents may be downloaded for use by your clubs.

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  • Exploring Your Questions Panel Discussion – Miniseries Episode 4 – May 19, 2023

    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…

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  • Using a Photo’s Impact to Influence Commenting – Miniseries Episode 3 – Mar 31, 2023

    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…

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  • Making Competitive Nature Images – Miniseries Episode 2 – Feb 24, 2023

    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…

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  • Evaluating Nature Images – Miniseries Episode 1 – Jan 20, 2023

    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…

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Organizers

Working to prioritize and deliver content

  • William B. Barnett, FPSA, GMPSA, HonNEC
  • Rick Cloran, HonFPSA, GMPSA, HonNEC
  • Antoinette Gombeda, APSA, HonNEC
  • Michel Goodman, MNEC
  • Dennis Goulet, HonNEC
  • Shiv Verma, FPSA, HonNEC
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