CMPG Events at Chapelgate Presbyterian Church, Room 214 on 04/27/11

You be the Photojournalist assignment  Your assignment is to “write with light” and take some photos of a person or people that could be considered for a news story in the local paper. You might want to take a look at a couple of the photos on this site: http://www.newseum.com/todaysfrontpages/flash/default.asp to get some ideas and to [...]

Written on April 27, 2011 | Posted in Archive Events | Leave a comment

Flower Shots that Flourish in the Rain Courtesy of Penn Camera & Olympus

Flower Shots that Flourish in the Rain Not many people want to trudge outside on a cloud filled, rainy day. Having to carry an umbrella or worrying about getting your camera wet is usually what deters photographers from getting out and shooting. However, there is a beautiful subject that can only be encountered on rainy [...]

Written on April 23, 2011 | Posted in Features,Technique | Leave a comment

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Upcoming Assignment -You be the Photojournalist

You be the Photojournalist assignment  Your assignment is to “write with light” and take some photos of a person or people that could be considered for a news story in the local paper. You might want to take a look at a couple of the photos on this site: “ Newseum ”   to get some ideas [...]

Written on April 5, 2011 | Posted in Archive Events | Leave a comment

Penn Camera Exhibition – Gallery is now closed for Submissions

The Penn camera Exhibition Gallery is now closed for submissions…   Thanks to all who submitted photos.  Good Luck!   The gallery is ready on the CMPG web site under Special Feature – PENN_2011_SUBMISSIONS. AND … We have out three judges! They are: Tony Trezza: Philadelphia Sculptor and retired advertising art director. Micheal Oberman: Well know wild life [...]

Written on April 5, 2011 | Posted in Archive Events | Leave a comment

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Written on April 3, 2011 | Posted in Technique | Leave a comment

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