By Ellen Bedrosian
While cleaning up my flower beds after a storm, I found a couple of twigs that had interesting lines and shapes. I studied them at various angles and decided to set up my own photo challenge: How many images can I make from these twigs?
Bokeh Twig
By Ellen Bedrosian
If you’re in need of some creative inspiration, want to learn some new photography or post-processing techniques, or are interested in learning about photographic opportunities beyond your own backyard, photography blogs are wonderful resources.
One of my absolute favorite photographers is Denise Ippolito. She always surprises me with unique and innovative fine art images. Yet, she is also an accomplished nature photographer as well. She is willing to share her secrets on Facebook and seems like she would be a fantastic workshop leader who offers a wide variety of creative adventures.
Denise Ippolito’s fine art images
By Ellen Bedrosian
National Volunteer Week is from April 6-12 this year. Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week celebrates all who donate their time, expertise and passion into making their communities a better place in which to live. From EMTs and firefighters to animal shelter dog walkers and photographers (yes, even us) we all having something to offer for the causes or places that we care about.
Not too long ago, TCC members volunteered to photograph river clean-ups organzied by Hackensack Riverkeeper so that that they could illustrate their publicity campaigns. Many images on their website and in print were used to entice new volunteers to help with the river clean-ups.
Hackensack Riverkeeper volunteer with his his canoe.
If you’d really like to make a difference by volunteering your time to a hobby you care deeply about, like photography, why not consider becoming a volunteer for Teaneck Camera Club? We’re always looking for fresh ideas and helping hands for projects and events. We are in special need of a computer-savvy member to help with the digital competitions. Contact President, Rachel Katic or Digital Competition Chair, Laura Downs-Buma.
