August Field Trip

Images by Ken Johnson

Images by Bradley Elgincolin

Parish Kohanim a Canon Explorer of Light Photographer - Special invitation to the SFNPCC

The Kendall Camera Club is proud to announce that famous Canon Explorer of Light photographer. 
Parish Kohanim will be our guest speaker on March 28, 2015 from 7:00pm-9:00pm in the Evelyn Greer Park

PARISH KOHANIM BIOGRAPHY

Commitment, passion and love to elicit “magical beauty” is the paradigm of Parish’s intuitive philosophy of three decades of photography.  Consistently original, diverse and inventive are the hallmarks of his photography.

His uncommon use of colors, whether vibrant or pastel, as well as multitudes of tonalities in his stunning and luminous black and white images have become his distinctive and unique signature and style.
 
During his career, he has worked commercially for many Fortune 500 Companies, IBM, Coca-Cola, DeBeers to name a few and his work has appeared on the pages of Vogue, Harper’s Bazzar, Forbes, Time and Newsweek. 

Parish has been a Canon “Explorer of Light” since its’  inception in l994 and a Canon Print Master, which consists of a very exclusive group of photographers worldwide. 

Parish was named  “One of the World’s Top 100 Photographers” in 2011, 2012 and 2013 by Graphis.In June of 2013 several of Parish’s fine art images were part of an exhibit of American artists shown at the Taylor Foundation in Paris, and now the works are in a permanent collection in Barbizon, FR.
 
Parish has an insatiable desire to explore and expand his artistic horizons and  he remains true to his approach to simplicity and to the visual dialogue that is intuitive and innate. - Visit Parish Kohanim Website

April Field Trip - Trans Am Series

Images by Linda Mair

Images by Jason Eldridge

Photographing Starry Skies Workshop

Images by Sara Settles

Everglades National Park Hosts the South FL Foto Group

Everglades National Park invites the public to enjoy an art exhibit by the South FL Foto Group, entitled, “The Many Facets of the Everglades,” featuring stunning photographs of the Everglades. The collection will be on exhibit at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery at Everglades National Park during the month of April. 

South FL Foto Group brings a collaborative effort in showcasing the many aspects of the natural wilderness and dynamics of the Everglades. From abstract to black and white photography, wildlife and naturescapes, South FL Foto strives to bring a unique perspective in multiple facets of style and creativity. 

South FL Foto Group was established in 2012 and has exhibited many works in a variety of locations in Miami. The photographers are: Esther Rosado, Evelyn Garcia, Gil Barroso and Raul Concepcion. 

According to exhibit coordinator Evelyn Garcia, “Each photographer has visited the Everglades for many years and captured different seasonal changes. Each visit is as rewarding as the next, always unpredictable. The multitude of wildlife and plant life gives way to fantastic photographic opportunities. This exhibit is an example of capturing the moment as each photographer sees it.” 

An artists' reception will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015, between 2-4 p.m. at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center. This exhibit will run through the month of April 2015. 

WHAT: South FL Foto Group Exhibition 

WHEN: April 2015; Artist’s Reception, Saturday, April 11, 2015 between 2-4 p.m. 

WHERE: The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery 

The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center is located at 40001 State Road 9336, approximately 10 miles southwest of Homestead. It features award-winning natural history displays, an 18-minute film about Everglades National Park, and related book sales. Center hours are currently 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Beginning April 12, the Visitor Center hours will change for the summer season (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily). Admission to the visitor center is free. For information and directions to the park call (305) 242-7700 (during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). 

This and other park news releases are available at http://www.nps.gov/ever/parknews/newsreleases.htm 

More information on Everglades National Park can be found on the park website at http://www.nps.gov/ever 

South FL Foto Group Website: www.flickr.com/photos/southflfoto 

 

 

March Field Trip - Nike Missile Tour

Images by Hugh Hudson

Images by Ken Johnson

March Field Trip - Big Cypress

Images by Kitty Perez

Images by Valerie Weatherspoon

Images by Ken Johnson

Images by Stephanie Snow

Images by Jason Eldridge

Understanding the Basics of Exposure Presentation

On Thursday, March 5th, the South Florida National Parks Camera Club, Inc. (SFNPCC) is hosting a presentation on “Understanding the Basics of Exposure” at the Villages of Homestead Clubhouse. The presentation, which runs from 7:00 pm  - 9:00 pm, will cover the basics from ISO to using the right shutter speed or if aperture has always given you trouble then this is the meeting for you.

South Florida based photographer and President of SFNPCC; Jason Eldridge will be giving the presentation. Jason has over 10 years of experience being a photographer. He fell in love with photography in 2001 when he ventured off to photograph the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He spent four years photographing the Great Smoky Mountains until he moved with his family to South Florida in 2005. As a current resident of Homestead, FL. his main focus for nature photography now is the Everglades National Park and the other adjacent National Parks located in Southern Florida.  While nature photography is his passion, his love for photography is not limited to nature, landscapes, or wildlife. He has had the opportunity to photograph several weddings and family portrait sessions as well as a Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game.

During his photographic career Jason had a realization that he has a talent and love for teaching the photographic art form.  Based on this he has an active blog, he also actively posts on both Facebook and Google+ and even wrote an e-book called “Understanding the Basics of Exposure”.  His book tackles exposure specifically as many people struggle with this aspect.  Additionally, he has also designed two sets of presets for Adobe’s Lightroom to make post processing easier.  

During his presentation Jason Eldridge is going to cover everything you need to know to take better photos. From shutter speeds to apertures to depth-of field and much, much more, you’ll build an understanding of the core concepts every successful photographer needs to know. Whether you’ve just purchased your first digital camera or are a seasoned photographer ready for a refresher course, this presentation will give you the skills and inspiration to take your work to new heights.  A free copy of Jason Eldridge's e-book "Understanding the Basic of Exposure" will be provided to all club members via the 'members only' section of the website after his presentation.

Complimentary snacks and drinks will be provided during the presentation. Non-members of the SFNPCC club are welcome to attend but will be charged $10.  To reserve a seat please email: info@sfnpcc.org or visit our website http://sfnpcc.org for more details.