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Get ready for the upcoming “Portraits of White Lake” photography competition by learning how to compose a visually pleasing shot, practicing camera settings for various situations, and learning tips for choosing subject matter that will convey a “sense of place” to the viewer. All skill levels and camera types welcome. Children 10-13 must be accompanied… Read More
On Thursday, March 1, 2012 – photographers Todd & Brad Reed selected the winners of the Ludington Area Center for the Arts 4th Annual Online Photo Contest. My image of a snowy owl titled “Gaze” took second place in the “Animals” category. The bar was set extremely high this year – there was an outstanding… Read More
There are plenty of great images in the Ludington Area Council of the Arts (LACA) 4th Annual Online Photo Contest! Don’t forget to “like” your favorite photos via Facebook! If you happen to “like” a few of my entries as well – that would be great too. You’ll find them in alphabetical order – my… Read More
Event Photography 101 Presentation When Tuesday, February 28, 2012 9:15am – 16+ Where Grand Rapids Community College (map) Calkins Science Building SCIE 348 Auditorium 226 Bostwick NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Other InfoSlideshow presentation and discussion for students of Dianne Carroll-Burdick’s PO 101 (Photography 1) class at Grand Rapids Community College. « Back to the… Read More
Event Photography 101 Presentation When Monday, February 27, 2012 9:15am – 16+ Where Grand Rapids Community College (map) Calkins Science Building SCIE 348 Auditorium 226 Bostwick NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Other InfoSlideshow presentation and discussion for students of Dianne Carroll-Burdick’s PO 101 (Photography 1) class at Grand Rapids Community College. « Back to the… Read More
What could be more fun than learning one’s image was selected as the winning Ice Festival photo in my hometown of Rockford, Michigan? My photo of the ice Phoenix bird at night (carved right on the Reds on the River deck by the Ice Gurus during the festival) will be featured on a new Rogue… Read More
Event Grand Rapids YMCA Service Club Presentation When Friday, October 26, 2012 TBD – All Ages Where David D. Hunting YMCA (map) 475 Lake Michigan Dr NW Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States 49504 Other InfoA photo presentation by Stacy Niedzwiecki highlighting her travels on the Great Lakes during the 2010 Tall Ships Race Series. «… Read More
Last week I had the most fortunate experience of seeing one of the most impressive birds on the planet (in my humble opinion!). Through a tip from a fellow photographer (Joel DeYoung) and via notes from the Muskegon County Nature Club, I learned there have been sightings of snowy owls in the area. The day… Read More
Today, I learned my photo (of which you see posted here) has been chosen as a finalist in the Forests category of the 2011 Rainforest Alliance Photo Contest. There are 25 finalist in five categories. One person in each category will win a Fuji camera package. However, the GRAND PRIZE winner will receive a six-day,… Read More
A couple of weeks ago, I had the special opportunity of having a portfolio of my landscape images selected for a review by Sigma Photo – a manufacturer of a full line of lenses, camera bodies, flashes and accessories. In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Sigma has been giving away prizes and other items (such… Read More
On Monday, November 28 – I will be participating in a mid-morning/lunch hour holiday sales event, at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Just look for the conference room directly across from the main Gift Shop on the first floor – I’ll be there with a full selection of cards, matted… Read More
