General Meeting & “Action Photography & Back Button Focus” by Holly Peskin: April 21, 2015

[image1_left]Douglas Wade, our President, welcomed 52 members and guests to our General Meeting and presentation by LPA member Holly Peskin, on “Action Photography & Back Button Focus”.

A bit about Holly… ten years ago, she bought a Canon Rebel entry level digital camera. She said she’s always had a good eye for composition, her only saving grace!  It wasn't until she went to the AV Fair in 2011 and walked through the photography exhibit and the President at the time handed her an LPA flyer, and encouraged her to join. She joined LPA, and it literally catapulted her enthusiasm, her desire to learn how to get her camera off of automatic, and finally learn how to really work her camera!  By self-teaching, and getting better at it, she developed a great hobby, and a true passion for photography! She is more technically savvy now, and interested in learning most types of photography in order be well rounded. In the vast sea of photographers these days, she is trying to find and create her own style now, and says that is a challenge in itself!

After joining the LPA in 2011, she quickly progressed to LPA Master Photographer. She has learned so much from being part of LPA and her fellow photographers and she wanted to “give back” and created a presentation for the LPA, to be followed by a field trip, where one can practice their newly learned skills.

For action photography, Holly stressed the importance of using Back Button Focus, the Select Focus Button, and the importance of using AI Servo mode. Her presentation included sample screens of how to set up your camera (Canon), and noted that other cameras are similar. She promoted making use of YouTube and watching videos on Back Button Focus as well as Tracking (critical for action photography) for your camera.

Holly’s presentation culminated with a slide show of her favorite artistic bird photos, musically highlighted by If the Stars Were Mine… by Melody Gardot. Her desire to share, along with her enthusiasm and passion for birds was greatly appreciated, and inspired us all! If you missed it, or forgot to take notes, download Back Button Focus by: Holly Peskin.

Upcoming Events/Announcements

Nominations for 2015-2016

• Dale Ware of the Nominating Committee (Dale Ware & Darren Cole) made a last call for nominees for the 2015-2016 LPA Board. No new nominations. A slate of recommended candidates was presented and includes:
  President – Douglas Wade
  Vice President – Rock Myers
  Secretary – Sue Craft
  Treasurer – Bill Liberto
  General Board Member – Bonnie Matthews
  General Board Member - Michael Tanner
  Past President - David Wilkins.
  Nominations closed. Vote in your new board at the May General Meeting.

Welcome Visitors & New Members – Carol Moss

• Prime Desert Cleanup – on hold until Fall

Programs/Workshops - Rock Myers

• April 28 - Portrait Lighting - Suzanne Gonzalez, No Host Dinner 4:30pm at Greenhouse Cafe

• May 26 - DSLR Video - Chris Seguin – Location Changed to Greenhouse Cafe

• June 16 - Year End Competition, Installation of Officers

• June 23 - How to Enter Photography Exhibit for AV Fair

Competitions – Bonnie Matthews-Franke

• May 19, 2015 Portraits Dee Hunter Dinner 4:30 at GH Café

• June 16, 2015 End of Year Members Choice

• All 1st places, EA’s and print HM’s (July-Dec) will be participating. All digitals are already entered. All prints will have to be brought to the competition to be eligible to participate.

• The new competition Rules have been approved and are on the website. They take effect July 1st.

Field Trips – Chris Wilkins

• May 30 – British Polo Day at Will Roger’s State Park, Noon – 5pm, led by Holly Peskin

S4C Report – Bonnie Matthews

• June 6^th - S4C Annual Installation & Awards Banquet, 11am-3pm at Almansor Court in Alhambra, $25 each, EOY awards are presented, High Point Awards, S4C Honors, Incoming Board of Directors are installed, Service Awards presented, incoming President lays out new year for us.

• Bonnie available to help members get UEN on LPA nights

• See S4C report on LPA website

PSA Report - Nan Carder

• Recognitions and Awards presented to LPA Members

• See PSA report on LPA website

Friday Night Discussion Group – Glenn Olson

• Friday April 24 & May 8 (2^nd & 4^th Friday of month) – Denny’s 2005 West Ave K @6:30pm
   

Sunday Breakfast - Dale Ware

• Sunday Apr 19, 7:30am Patty’s Café, 43943 Sierra Hwy, #A in Lancaster

Newsletter - Douglas Wade

• April 24th - Deadline for May newsletter

Announcements – Douglas Wade

• AV Fair – Registration now OPEN

• Mounted prints for Senior Center – In storage until center is refurbished

• LPA attire w/new logo available at All Things Engraveable - Wayne Staley

• LPA Photographers recognized at AV Senior Center Volunteer Recognition Event – Bill Peak, Marilyn Peak, Rock Myers, Norma Boggs, and Sue Craft . Lancaster Photography Association recognized for “your dedicated community service and commitment to enhance the quality of life for those served at our Antelope Valley Senior Center”.
   

Meeting Adjourned