You’ve been asking and we are delivering! The meeting will be an in-person meeting at the Loudoun County Public Library in Ashburn for dues-paying club members.

March’s Speaker Night will be Ross Stansfield who will be talking to the club about lighting for stills and video. Ross has also been involved in motion picture production since 1990, as a Director, Producer, DP and Editor creating TV spots, commercial films , short films, music videos and a documentary on Raymond Loewy. Ross was Co-producer and Cinematographer for two films for the 2013 George Mason Idea series shown at the Patriot Center as part of the Inauguration of the new GMU President Angel Cabrera. He co-produced, shot and edited a PSA for APVote.org with the Director Robert Rodriguez. He recently was the Gaffer on 6 episodes of “Man at Arms Reforged” near Baltimore. For more of what Ross has been involved in, please check out his webpage: https://www.rsprod.com/about

This will be a joint meeting in February with the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, with guest speaker Tom Ramsey! . A few more details are below:

Join representatives from three of Loudoun County’s wildlife, wild land, and photographic resources for an informative and enlivening evening .

Tom Ramsay of The Image Center will present his photography showcasing the many exceptional Loudoun locations (including one’s own backyard) for capturing unique and outstanding photographic images … or just enjoying a leisurely communion with nature.

More details to follow in an email to club members, including how to RSVP.

If you are not currently a dues-paying club member and would like to join the Loudoun Photo Club, please check out details on our home page or from the link in the menu bar.

Boost your creativity and have more fun! This program by Mollie Isaacs of

Awake The Light Photo Workshops will help you do just that. There are so

many creative options available these days that it is hard to choose what to

pursue. Why not learn some that are quick and easy, and result in fantastic

images! Mollie will show you several techniques that you can do with your

camera, OR with readily available software. And an added benefit is that it will

help you prepare images for the upcoming club competition on Panning /

Zooming / ICM (intentional camera movement).

The Importance of Post-Processing

The physical world is the same for all; however, our interpretation of the world is individualized by our accumulated experiences. Photography, as an art form, is a vehicle to express those visions.

Photography is inherently a two-step process. Images are captured to an intermediatemedium and then rendered for display. Until the 1990s, capturing and rendering images required the skills of an amateur chemist and required resources and space that only a few could manage. These constraints convinced many to opt for the simpler process of batch development and printing offered by machines and photo labs.

The creative aspects of making a photograph mirror the mechanics. In the capture stage, the photographer frames the subject, arranges the light, and chooses the camera settings to optimize the scene. In the development stage, the photographer shapes the image to their unique interpretation.

Digital democratized the darkroom and allows more photographers to participate in the totality of the creative process. Learning and exercising skills in post-processing are foundational to expressing your photographic vision.

Background

After a 37-year career in public sector engineering and organizational strategy, Eric Hagemann is focused full-time on uncovering dynamic and thought-provoking images of the diverse landscapes of the Western US.

Eric primarily works in monochrome to be free from the constraints of color. All of Eric’s work is VerifiedHuman® level 4 or 5, he does not use generative AI in any of his work.

Awards

• Gold, Black and White, ReFocus, 2025

• 3rd Place, Dodho Magazine, Best Photographer of the Year 2024

• Honorable Mention, Monochrome Awards 2024

• Nominee, Spider Awards, 2024

• Honorable Mention, PX3, 2024

• Leica Mastershot, 2022

Contact

www.erichagemannfineart.com

eric@erichagemannfineart.com

410|707|5940

High Key / Low key

• While Low-Key photography plays with deep shadows and selective highlights, High-Key photography is characterized by bright, nearly shadow-free atmospheres. These two techniques form a strong visual contrast but are often used for similar subjects—such as portraiture, still life, or even architectural photography.

Photography Unbound

In this program, Nikhil invites you to break free from traditional photographic conventions and explore a world where creativity knows no limits. The presentation challenges you to see beyond rules, encouraging experimentation with composition, light, and storytelling. Through inspiring visuals and insightful lessons, you'll discover fresh approaches to crafting impactful images. Embrace uncertainty, rethink perspectives, and unlock new possibilities in your photographic journey. Nikhil invites you to redefine what a photograph can be—expressive, unconventional, and uniquely yours.

Everything you want to know about your smartphone camera (working title) - more info coming!

Friday, October 3 Nature and Photo Art Competitions – Accepted images announced.

At the Event- People’s Choice Award voting; Winners announced and awarded.

Our first competition of the year will be a photo taken this summer -June, July, August. It can be any genre as long as it fits the title. You may enter color or black & white photos. To know more about how to enter a photo into competition, please go to the tab above, “Competitions”. You’ll find all you need to know. But if you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to someone on the Board or another member.

The judge will be Ellis Rosenberg.

Memberships for the 2025-2026 year will open on July 1st. At that time you will see “JOIN” in our top menu which will take you to the page to pay online. Further directions will be on that page. (If you don’t like paying online, you can choose another option.)