2011-2012 Salon Topics
Monday, August 1st, 2011- Sept 15: “Letters of the Alphabet” (Digital)
- Oct 21: “Photojournalism” (Print)
- Nov 17: “Humor” (Digital)
- Dec 15: No Salon – Holiday Social
- Jan 19: “Tracks” (Print)
- Feb 16: “After Dark” (Digital)
- Mar 15: “Living Faces” (Print)
- April 19: “Industrial” (Digital)
- May 17: “Rural Landscapes” (Print)
- June 21: End of Year Banquet/Awards
A few words to newcomers and returning members who have not yet submitted to Salon Judging. Also, those who have been submitting images and struggle with the opinion of judges, or our club’s rules:
First, our club is not only about judging, you can learn a lot and enjoy yourself engrossing yourself in the information provided by our monthly presenter, from observing and appreciating other’s photos, and by attending our other activities.
But if you choose to also learn by submitting your photos for salon, which is encouraged, it is easy to feel intimidated by the other images, judges, and the professional stature and accomplishments of some of the photographers. So here are some thoughts to put you at ease:
- All of us have experienced anxiety regarding showing our work;
- We have all had photos which were not accepted with a high score;
- This is an opportunity to learn about how to improve a specific photo not necessarily all of your work, so have fun and experiment, take chances;
- All judges are not the same — One judge will score one photo high and another judge score the same one low. Some have scored low at one salon and received a “Best of Show” at another salon with the same image.
- Still other photographers have changed their image based on a judges comments and received an acceptance at a later salon event or competition.
So for those of you who are new, or are nervous about submitting and image to the salon, take some time to observe the salon event, and listen to what judges say about improving images of your peers. Then, submit photos for “critique only” to get used to hearing feedback about your work, and later, be adventurous and submit work for competition.
When you do submit for the competition, remember our mission is to enjoy each other’s company, enjoy and appreciate each other’s work, and learn from each other to improve our photographic skills.
–John A. Olson, 2010-2011 Judging Coordinator
September Club Meeting:
Meeting Date: September 15, 2011 – 6:15 PM
Meeting Location: Christ Presbyterian Church
Digital Salon: “Letters of the Alphabet” — Be creative. Photograph literal or non-literal objects or shapes that create a letter or letters of an alphabet.
Judge: Vijay Karai
Vijay was born in Bangalore, India in a rather large family. Last of 14 siblings, his interest in Photography developed when he was young. His primary interest was in Black and white photography which he practiced in the wet darkroom for many years, before converting to a digital darkroom. Being a self taught artist he has practiced other genres such as painting and Batik, but he has devoted over thirty years to the study and practice of photography.
While in India, Vijay had lived in Bangalore where he was exposed to several photographic masters. Later after completing college, he has lived in a farm in a village that taught him the simplicity of life. When he immigrated to the USA in 1982, he took to photography with a gusto and soon excelled in photo clubs and International Photo Exhibitions. He currently works in the IT industry, but spends almost all his free time either photographing or engaging in Photographic endeavors. He regularly teaches a Photography class in Blaine, Minnesota where he has lived for over 25 years. He judges local and international exhibitions as well as county fairs. His images are widely published in calendars and catalogs. He has had several exhibitions including at the Blaine City Hall.
As an avid runner he has run several marathons and clearly understands the power of training and practice. He employs the same single minded devotion to photography
As promised – here are some images from Vijay’s recent jaunt to Kenya and some other locations.
http://www.vjayphotography.com/
Awards in the Open Category:
Awards in the Topic Category:
October Club Meeting:
Meeting Date: October 20, 2011 – 6:15 PM
Meeting Location: Christ Presbyterian Church
Print Salon: “Photojournalism” – Tell a story using 1 or more images to make a single story on a board up to 16″x20″. The guidelines for photojournalism apply. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photojournalism
Judge: Barb Smith
Awards in the Color Open Category:
Awards in the Mono Open Category:
Awards in the Color Topic Category:
Awards in the Mono Topic Category:
November Club Meeting:
Meeting Date: November 15, 2011 – 6:15 PM
Meeting Location: Christ Presbyterian Church
Digital Salon: “Humor” — Make us laugh!
Judge: Marv Brown
Awards in the Open Category:
Awards in the Topic Category:
December Club Meeting/Holiday Social:
Meeting Date: December 15, 2011 – 6:30 PM
Meeting Location: Kathy Hara’s Home: 7783 Kingsview Lane North, Maple Grove
Holiday Social/Print Exchange
January Club Meeting:
Meeting Date: January 19, 2012– 6:15 PM
Meeting Location: Christ Presbyterian Church
Print Salon: “Tracks” — This topic can be widely interpreted. We’ll leave it up to the photographer to define and “sell” what “Tracks” means to them.
Judge: Mike Waterman
Awards in the Color Open Category:
Awards in the Mono Open Category:
Awards in the Color Topic Category:
Awards in the Mono Topic Category:
February Club Meeting:
Meeting Date: February 16, 2012– 6:15 PM
Meeting Location: Christ Presbyterian Church
Judge: Ellen Wold
Awards in the Open Category:
Awards in the Topic Category:
March Club Meeting:
Meeting Date: March 15, 2012 – 6:15 PM
Meeting Location: Christ Presbyterian Church
Print Salon: “Living Faces” — Not as statues, not in photos, living human faces!
April Club Meeting:
Meeting Date: April 19, 2012 – 6:15 PM
Meeting Location: Christ Presbyterian Church
Digital Salon: “Industrial” — Get your hard hat, boots, haz-mat suit, and go out and shoot!
May Club Meeting:
Meeting Date: May 17, 2012– 6:15 PM
Meeting Location: Christ Presbyterian Church
Print Salon: “Rural Landscapes” – Get away from the city with your camera.
June Club Meeting/End of Year Banquet:
Meeting Date: June 21, 2012– 6:30 PM
Meeting Location: TBA
