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Photographic Art Society is a
Florida Non Profit Corporation
Autoway Ford
on US 19 (34th St) and
24th Ave N.
Please Park on 24th Entrance is on side of building, Look for sign
Contact Jim Swallow for additional details.
Bay Area
Sunrise & Sunset times
Twi: 6:57am
Sunrise: 7:22am
Solar noon: 12:36pm
Sunset: 5:49pm
Twi: 6:14pm
Moonrise: 2:53pm
Moonset: 4:07am
Day length: 10h 27m
Monthly Themes for 2012
February: Shallow Depth of Field
March: Performers
April: Flowers
May: Extreme Make-over- PS
June: Unusual Signs
July: Pets
August: Transportation
September: Something Old
October: Birds
November: Through The Window
December: Best 2012 & Project Presentations
Photography Newsletter January 2012
“The sheer ease with which we can produce a superficial image often leads to creative disaster.” – Ansel Adams
January Meeting is on the 5th
This Months Theme is
"Holiday Cheer".
Join us at 6:30 p.m.
Our winner of the project show of the year and free membership for 2012 is
Terri Gross ( Congratulations)
Membership Dues for 2012 ($40.00) are due at the meeting. Please come early to fill out new forms. Make check payable to:
The Photographic Art Society
You may also mail your check to:
The Photographic Art Society
6166 9th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL. 33710
Send your images to me by Wednesday night or you may bring them to the meeting. Please bring only 2 images.
Our Exhibit at the Summit Executive Building is
"Your Favorite Image"
Next Exhibit is
"Florida Beaches"
Please submit your images ASAP
Deadline is January 27th
Monthly Themes, Field Trips
and ICOT Show Themes for 2012
Are now posted on the left column
Quarterly Education Nights
February 16th Jim Pennington ( The Big Splash )
May 17th kari Sheppard (I Phone Photography IPAD)
August 16th — Carolyn Pavonetti HDR
October 11th — Dave Exterkamp " Portraits"
Field Trips for 2012
January 21st — Circle B Bar Reserve
February 11th — State Fair
February 25th — Venice Rookery
March 23rd - 25th FCCC Conference
Photography Clubs Day — TBA
May 5th — Jungle Gardens
June 9th— Dinosaur World
July 21st Boyd Hill Park
October 27th Homassa Springs
ICOT Show Themes
February Show" Florida Beaches"
Frame Day February 4th
Hang Show February 6th
June Show
" Our Country's Pride"
Frame Day June 9th
Hang Show June 11th
October Show
" Before and After"
Digital Art Show
Frame Day October 6th
Hang Show October 8th
Lakeshore Camera Exchange upcoming Classes
Visit the web site or call Tom for details
Great classes in Elements and a workshop on using your Sony DSLR in February
Members with Items for Sale
Robin Smillie has a heat Press for sale
Rick Stoop has a Epson 9600 44 inch printer
$500.00 call Jim for details
Club Member Gloria Matyszyk's image was chosen as image of the day on Daily Digital Web site
Photoshop Tips
Creating a Film Strip in Photoshop
How to fill the face with words
CS5 Education site
Photographic Inspirations
Cool Photographs on YouTube Site
Florida Camera Club Council Conference 2012
Check out the great line of speakers and plan for a great weekend
March 23rd — 25th
Go to the web site for details
Membership Info
Membership is $40.00 a year. See link above for additional info
Photography Tips
Adorama TV updated regularly
Top IPhone Camera Accessories
Tim Grey Photo Tips on You Tube
Cool Photo Gifts and Gadgets
How to photograph the city at night
A stock photographs worth
A simple exercise to train your photographic eye
Photo Studio Rental
Complete photo studio for rent with lights, backgrounds and props and 30 year experience photographer to help you. This is a home studio with 11 foot ceilings and no signs advertising my studio or services so you can bring your clients without worry. Contact Jim Swallow for details about rates.
If you
are looking to create some images for the holiday season and need a studio to create them. Give Jim a call about renting his studio space for as long as you like.
Photographic Art Society
Exhibit
"Best of Society Members"
November 10th — February 4th
The New show will feature members favorite images from the past year.
Bay Area Photographic Exhibits
Florida Museum of Photographic Art
November 17, 2011 through February 11, 2012
Bud Lee's America
FMoPA is pleased to present the work of renowned freelance photographer Bud Lee. In addition to his photographic talents, he has been an educator in Iowa and Tampa in the field of arts and an influential and driving force in the Tampa art scene.
The Museum of Fine Arts Saint Petersburg
Forever in a Moment:
Nineteenth-Century Photographs of Egypt
November 19, 2011-April 10, 2012
This noteworthy exhibition presents photographs of Egypt created during the nineteenth century, a period of great archaeological exploration and worldwide fascination with the rediscovered ancient culture.
Digital Images for the group should be jpeg files 1024x768 at 100ppi files names should be initials, month,year, title example (jim_swallow_treeballet_0411.jpg). You may also bring prints that are matted image area should be at least 8x10
Jill Graetz January 6th
JoAnn Lousberg January 20th
Carol Glazer January 22nd
Jim Lucadam January 25th
We are part of the Florida Camera Club Council. You may visit their web site Here
Our group is not affiliated with any other photography group in the bay area. We will help you promote your group on our site and in our e-mails if you wish. Please Contact Jim Swallow with your club information to be included
Software Discounts
OnOne Software Discount Code "PHSY"
Lake Shore Camera Exchange
Support your Local Photography Retailer Today
Web Site
Photo Classes at Lakeshore Camera Exchange
The Camera Cure
A Saint Petersburg repair facility for camera repairs, sensor Cleaning and more check them out here
Zebra Color Lab
Bay Area's Best Black and White and E6 Lab
Check I-Tunes under Photoshop for a ton of free Training
Jim Swallow at jim@photographicartsociety.org
The Society was designed to
Inspire, Challenge and Educate You in The Art of Photography.
Next Meeting is Thursday January 5th 6:15p.m.
Bring your best image or yearly Project