Photography Newsletter July 17th 2008

I never met a color I didn't like. (Dale Chihuly)

Society Happenings for July 2008

August Meeting will be held
Thursday August 7th at 6:30 p.m.

Our next meeting is coming real soon make sure that you have your images of

"One Color"

Shoot The Day July 20th

Web Site PhotoShelter.com is planning a photography day all over the world. They are asking that everyone get out and photograph anything you like that might be good for stock images. Check out there web site and register and happy shooting on Sunday the 20th. Photoshelter web site

New Members please submit your favorite image along with a link to your web site so that we may update the web site members page.


If you have gone on a field trip this year please submit up to 4 images from each trip that I can select for the web site.

Protect your rights as a photographer

Our rights as photographers is in jeopardy as legislation is coming that would allow people to reproduce your work without you if they can't find you. If you would like to contact your congressman to oppose this, the links are on the site
If you would like lots of information and would like get involved check out the web site here.


Summer Photoshop, Elements, Lightroom and Digital Photography Classes -Wednesday's-

Elements classes on Monday 7-9 p.m.
Photoshop & Lightroom Wednesday 7-9 p.m.

I am going to be starting up the summer classes again. We will be meeting on Wednesday evenings each week for classes on a variety of subjects.
Each week we will cover a new topic. It is fun and education in a small group environment. Classes will be $40.00 per week and classes are 7 to 9
Photographic Art society members get a discount price of $35.00 to register please call Jim at 727-596-7822

Canon 30D for sale
One of Our members has a like new 30D for sale with a 5 yr. warranty it was purchased in January of 07 and only used for about 800 shots. He will sell for $450.00
Contact Jim Swallow at 727-596-7822 if you are interested


  Photographic Art Society

Don Vista Cultural Arts Center Saint Pete Beach
"Digital Art" Thru August 30th

St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Art

Ansel Adams and the American West Through Nov. 30th

Ansel Adams and the American West celebrates the American master Ansel Adams (1902-1984) and his contributions to the progress of photography as an art form. It also honors his activities that helped to preserve the beauty of the American landscape and our national parks. Thirty of the nearly 60 photographs are by Adams, including several large-scale images.

Florida Museum of Photographic Art
Members show Reception August 10th

If you are a member submission deadline is August 7th

Has an excellent exhibit and workshops for kids and adults throughout the summer.
Check out there web site here

Polk Museum of Art

Karsh, Leonard, and Bagert: A Photographic Legacy
May 24 - September 7, 2008

If anyone would like to go on a field trip and car pool together just send me an e-mail. Jim

The Art Center has lots of great Classes coming soon
Check them out here

Great programs coming up at

The Digital Technology Centre

New Location and New classes
check them out here

Florida Museum of Photographic Arts

The FMoPA is presenting many classes during the week day and weekends for photography enthusiasts of all ages. Check out there web site and list of classes here
FMoPA.org

And Lots more classes

Jim's Photographic Arts is now a distributer for the Kaleidoscope Kreator 2.0 program that Cheryl demonstrated at the March meeting. If you are interested in purchasing the software contact jim at 727-596-7822
Custom Framing , Digital Printing, Restorations
and Studio Space for Rent
Contact Jim Swallow
for all your custom imaging needs

The Society was designed to

 Inspire, Challenge and Educate You in The Art of Photography. 

Next Meeting is Thursday August 7th at 6:30 p.m.  Bring your 3 best images 

Jim Swallow Photography
6166 9th Ave North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
727-596-7822

Bay Area
Sunrise & Sunset times   

Twi: 6:18am
Sunrise: 6:44am
Sunset: 8:27pm
Twi: 8:53pm
Moonrise: 8:17pm
Moonset: 5:54am
Photography Tips
Photoshop Tips
Web sites to inspire your photography
Member Site of the Week

Tell me your site so I can share it with everyone

Members in the News

Membership Info
Membership is $36.00 a year. See link above for additional info
File Specs. For Meetings
Digital Images for the group should be jpeg files  1024x768 at 100ppi  files names should be initials, month,year, title example (js0207treeballet.jpg). You may also bring prints that are matted image area should be at least 8x10
Share your news with us
If you have interesting photography news that you would like to share with everyone like exhibits, contests, lectures etc. in the Bay area please let me know.
If you do not wish to continue on our mailing list of photographers in the bay area  please contact  
Jim Swallow at jim@photographicartsociety.org 
Custom Framing Services

Custom framing for all artists we have over 3000 frames to choose from. Contact Jim Swallow for all your mounting and framing needs. Society members receive a discount on all services.

Suncoast Camera Club
Your Best Shot
Tampa Bay Camera Club
Brandon Camera Club
Club Members Birthday and Anniversaries
Heather Sweet July 2nd
Bill Gance July 3rd
Eugene Norris July 4th
Sandi Pearl July 13th
Judi Honiker July 14th
Clyde Nabe July 19th
Bill Coberger July 19th
Jim Pennington July 20th
Robert Hawkins July 29th
Photo Contests
Florida Camera Club Council Member
We are part of the Florida Camera Club Council. You may visit their web site Here

Our group is not affiliated with any other photography group in the bay area. We will help you promote your group on our site and in our e-mails if you wish. Please Contact Jim Swallow with your club information to be included 

If you know other photographers that would benefit in meeting other artists and advancing in their art, please feel free to pass the letter along. Thanks, Jim Swallow



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