Club Activities

ACC MEETING ~ MAY 3, 2023

May 3, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Christian Church of Arlington Heights
333 W Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Meetings take place in Jordan Hall.
Doors open at 7:00 pm and the meeting starts at 7:30.
Guests are welcome.

Please join the Arlington Camera Club for a live presentation by Lauri Novak.

Seeing the World around You
by Lauri Novak

Laurie Novak is an award-winning fine art photographer, mentor, and author based outside of Chicago. She has an eye for photographing architecture, traveling as much as possible and just wandering in nature with her camera.

One of the questions  I’m asked most often both by viewers of my work and other photographers is, “How did you see that?” I work hard to show different perspectives, unique angles and the everyday details of various subjects.  I’m very passionate about these topics and teaching them to audiences.

Having grown up within an hour of one of the most architecturally rich cities sparked an interest in architecture early in Lauri’s life that has been a recurring theme in her work over the years.   The camera was ever-present in her life in one form or another, including the many family vacation photos that were taken by her mother.  Lauri received her first camera when she was a child.  Since then, the world has opened up to her through her viewfinder and has brought into focus many of the details in life that are often overlooked.

Traveling was also a big part of her life.  Her family went somewhere new every year, which allowed Lauri to see different parts of the country, different cities and landscapes across the United States. This opened up so many opportunities for photographs and the wandering spirit which is part of who she is to this day. On her own, she traveled overseas and discovered different cultures, amazing historical architecture and the incredible beauty that is everywhere in this world, all the while capturing what she saw with her camera.

Join us (and bring a friend) as Lauri shares her particular way of seeing the world with us.

Photo Tours & Mentoring: https://seewithlauri.com/

 

 

 

Competition

APRIL 5, 2023 ~ PRINT COMPETITION RESULTS

“Buckingham Fountain” by Jan Weld
“First Frost in Zion” by Larry Arends
“Fish Escapes Grizzly” by Jan Welds
“Frosty Trail” by Larry Arends
“Hitch Hiker” by Jan Weld
“In the School” by Bob Reynolds
“Mono Lake” by Jan Weld
“Notre Dame Montreal” by Paula Matzek
“Summertime” by Gerardo Velasquez
“Vigilant Cheetah” by Jan Weld
“Gotcha” by Jan Weld

 

April 5, 2023 Competition – Print Winners

Small Monochrome

Jan Weld, “Mono Lake”,  Print of the Month

Jan Weld, “Hitch Hiker”, Honorable Mention 

Large Monochrome

Jan Weld, “Buckingham Fountain”  Large,  Print of the Month

Patrick Grady, “Sea Stacks”, Honorable Mention

 Small Color

Jan Weld, “Vigilant Cheetah”, Print of the Month

Paula Matzek, “Notre Dame, Montreal”, Award

Sandra Tipton, “Catch of the Day”, Award

Gerardo Velasques, “Summertime”, Honorable Mention

Larry Arends, “Rick’s Cafe”, Honorable Mention

Bob Reynolds, “In the School”, Honorable Mention

 Large Color

Jan Weld, “Fish Escapes Grizzly”, Print of the Month

Larry Arends, “Frosty Trail”, Award

Jan Weld, “Gotcha”, Honorable Mention

Larry Arends, “First Frost in Zion”, Honorable Mention

Miscellaneous

April 5, 2023 ~ DIGITAL COMPETITION RESULTS

April  2023 ~ Digital Competition Winners

Lily with Visitor by Ken Olsen, Best of Show
Pollen Shower by Sandra Tipton
Hawaii Island Snow by Becki Hagberg-Cohen
Common Blue Morpho Butterfly by Sandra Tipton
Pink Beauty by Vesela Zlateva
The Heart of the Orchid by Larry Brady
May I Help You by Reinhard Schwind
Monument Valley by Reinhard Schwind
Kinglet with Snack by Ken Olsen
The Egg Man by Larry Brady

 

Lily with Visitor, Ken Olsen, Best of Show

Pollen Shower, Sandra Tipton, Award

Hawaii Island Snow, Becki Hagberg-Cohen, Award

Kinglet with Snack, Ken Olsen

The Heart of the Orchid, Larry Brady

The Egg Man, Larry Brady

May I Help You, Reinhard Schwind

Monument Valley, Reinhard Schwind

Common Blue Morpho Butterfly, Sandra Tipton

Pink Beauty, Vesela Zlateva

Miscellaneous

ACC MEETING ~ APRIL 19, 2023

April 19, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Christian Church of Arlington Heights
333 W Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Meetings take place in Jordan Hall.
Doors open at 7:00 pm and the meeting starts at 7:30.
Guests are welcome.

Please join the Arlington Camera Club for a live presentation by Dave Jacobson.

“Where to Photograph Wildlife Locally”
by Dave Jacobson

A teacher at Prospect High School for 30 years, Dave Jacobson entered a second career as a photographer after retiring from public education in 2014.  He started working as a photographer at high school events in the Northwest Suburbs through Visual Image Photography.  At the same time he began shooting landscape and travel photography, but when travel became difficult during the pandemic, wildlife photography became his primary focus.  As he visited local forest preserves and nature centers, he developed an interest in birds and other wildlife.  A volunteer at the Buddy Foundation several days a week, Dave also photographs new dogs and cats for the Foundation’s adoption website. His work has been published in the Cook County Forest Preserve calendar, the Theodore Roosevelt National Park Calendar, and the Daily Herald.

Join us (and bring a friend) as Dave shares his favorite wildlife locations and offers tips on photographing the wildlife of northeastern Illinois…with a few bonus wildlife areas included.

Club Activities, Competition

ACC Meeting ~ April 5, 2023

April 5, 2023 @ 7:30 pm
Christian Church of Arlington Heights
333 W Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Meetings take place in Jordan Hall.
Guests are always welcome.

Our next meeting is Competition Night –  Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Competition is open to all paid members. Guests are welcome to attend the meeting to view images and to see how the competitions are run.

Print Competition
We are asking that you have your prints matted and ready to submit by 7:00 pm in order to have time to organize all the entries and start the competition promptly at 7:30.

DPI (Digital Projected Image) Competition
The competition is now open for both color and monochrome with a closing date and time of April 2nd at midnight for all digital entries.  Instructions for submitting digital images have been emailed to members.

Club Activities

ACC MEETING ~ MARCH 15, 2023

March 15, 2023 @ 7:30 pm
Christian Church of Arlington Heights
333 W Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Meetings take place in Jordan Hall.
Doors open at 7:00 pm and the meeting starts at 7:30.
Guests are welcome.

Please join the Arlington Camera Club for a live online presentation by Mike Wardynski.

Mike Wardynski is a professional photographer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is on the forefront of landscape photography, specializing in premium large format prints, photography workshops and image licensing. Rooted in nature, he finds that through landscape photography he has been able to bring the joy of the natural world to the walls of homes and offices around the world.

With a deep connection to nature, the work of Mike Wardynski brings us all a little closer to our roots. His immersive nature photographs have placed him on the forefront of landscape photography where he has gained the attention of avid art collectors. Mike is best known for his intricate textures and peaceful landscapes that are minimal in nature.

Mike’s work has been featured in high-end publications such as “Design Milk” and “Focus on the Story.” He is a masterful teacher with deep respect for his practice and the land.

With two decades of experience, Mike has honed his craft for photography and printmaking. Today, his photographs are collected around the world. His work has been on display along the prestigious Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico and can often be seen at the most renowned art shows in the U.S.

Mike goes to great lengths in order to get the shot. He will trek through unforgiving terrain in unpleasant conditions in order to find the perfect composition. His attention to detail shines through when one views his large format photographs in person.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Nature is at the heart of my work. Not only because it is often my subject, but because it is where I find inspiration. Human beings are spiritually connected to the planet as a whole. Interconnectivity is where the spirit thrives. Through photography, I remind the viewer of their connection to earth. We do not own the planet; we are part of it. It is our responsibility to protect as well as enjoy our environment because it is an extension of ourselves. One cannot harm the environment without harming themselves, just as one cannot heal the environment without healing themselves.

Club Activities

ACC MEETING ~ MARCH 1, 2023

March 1, 2023 @ 7:30 pm
Christian Church of Arlington Heights
333 W Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Meetings take place in Jordan Hall.
Doors open at 7:00 pm and the meeting starts at 7:30.
Guests are welcome.

Making Better Pictures and How to Judge Them
by Bob Benson

Please join the Arlington Camera Club for a presentation by Bob Benson

Bob Benson, FPSA EPSA, has held various positions with the Photographic Society of America, including a four year term as Divisions Vice President. Previously, he started the Interclub Competition for the older Electronic Imaging Division, then later, started the Interclub Competition for PID. Besides some other PSA related activities, he wrote an ongoing column for the Journal on Lightroom®. Currently he serves as the Ethics Review Advisor. Since online judging has become common, he judges for international exhibitions and clubs in other areas.

At the local level, he has been on the Board for the Chicago Area Camera Clubs Association since 2001, serving in many capacities, including President. He judges and presents at local clubs and for seminars on a regular basis, providing education programs and training for new judges. Through CACCA, he has earned major awards, including the Wanda Christl Award (photography excellence), the Stinson Award (volunteerism), and the Creativity Award.  Benson holds a TOPS in color, mono, and creative prints.

“My biggest passion is prints and printing; there is nothing like seeing a well-crafted print. Back in the darkroom days, I was never satisfied with my B&W prints. Digital has changed all that, allowing the control I never was able to achieve before. Landscapes are my preference, but I am willing to try anything, as I see that as the best way to learn.”

Please plan to attend and bring a guest to this special event.

 

Competition

FEBRUARY 2023 ~ PRINT COMPETITION

February  2023 ~ Print Competition Winners

Guard Dog, Gerardo Velasquez, Small Color Print of the Month
Alabama Hills by Patrick Grady, Large Monochrome Print of the Month
Reddish Egret, Sandra Tipton, Large Color Print of the Month
Laundry Day, Paula Matzek, Small Monochrome Print of the Month
Yellow Daisy, Vesela Zlateva
St. Stephen’s Basilica, Paula Matzek
Heidelberg in the Rain, Larry Arends
Great Blue Heron, Sandra Tipton
Mountain Birch by Patrick Grady
Door Detail, Miltenberg,Paula Matzek
Grey’s Landing by Jan Weld
Mountain Meadow by Kathy Grady

February 1, 2023 Competition – Print Winners
 
Small Monochrome
Laundry Day, Paula Matzek, Small Monochrome Print of the Month
St. Stephen’s Basilica Paula Matzek

Large Monochrome
Alabama Hills, Patrick Grady, Large Monochrome Print of the Month
Mountain Birch Patrick Grady

Small Color
Guard Dog, Gerardo Velasquez, Small Color Print of the Month
Door Detail, Miltenberg,Paula Matzek
Great Blue Heron, Sandra Tipton
Yellow Daisy, Vesela Zlateva

Large Color
Reddish Egret, Sandra Tipton, Large Color Print of the Month
Heidelberg in the Rain, Larry Arends
Grey’s Landing, Jan Weld
Mountain Meadow, Kathy Grady

Club Activities, Competition

ACC Meeting ~ Feb. 1, 2023

February 1, 2023 @ 7:30 pm
Christian Church of Arlington Heights
333 W Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Meetings take place in Jordan Hall.
Guests are always welcome.

Our next meeting is Competition Night –  Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Competition is open to all paid members. Guests are welcome to attend the meeting to view images and to see how the competitions are run.

Print Competition
We are asking that you have your prints matted and ready to submit by 7:00 pm in order to have time to organize all the entries and start the competition promptly at 7:30.

DPI (Digital Projected Image) Competition
The competition is now open for both color and monochrome with a closing date and time of January 29th at midnight for all digital entries.  Instructions for submitting digital images have been emailed to members.