Nashoba Valley Photo Club

Bob Bicknell will be exhibiting his photos at the gallery at Emerson Hospital in Concord from December 16th to mid-February, 2009. Don’t miss this great opportunity to view Bob’s work.

Nashoba Valley Photo Club would like to welcome our new members:
Jack Bickel
Dena Blanco
Christopher Clark
Christine Cote
Arthur Dabilis
Linda Deciccio
Ginny Galpin
Sam Galpin
Donald Hanson
Vera Kaufman
Jean O'Neil
Jing Pan
David Rachlin
Demitri Sampas
Jon Saperia
Donna Tessier
John Villalovos

"Say Hi" to Jean O'Neil Jean is a computerized accountant. She has been taking pictures for about two years since her trip to Disney World. She enjoys taking digital photography with her Kodak camera. By participating in NVPC she is aiming to improve her photographic skills. Jean’s other interests include knitting and spending time with her grandchildren. Written by Pamela Florek

"Say Hi" to Jon Saperia Jon is a software consultant who enjoyed taking pictures on vacation a few years ago but only seriously focused on photography as a hobby two years ago. He shoots with his Nikon D300 and likes to photograph nature and landscapes. His special photographic interests are in bird and macro photography. At NVPC, Jon wants to learn tips and techniques to improve his skills in the photographic areas mentioned above. Jon’s other interests include competitions of agility with his dogs. Written by Pamela Florek	Photo coming soon

"Say Hi" to Sam Galpin Sam is a software engineer who has been practicing photography since the 50’s. He bought a DSLR for a vacation trip to Alaska in 2006 and started back in taking pictures and now a fully-fledged digital user. He uses a Canon 30D and a color managed “digital darkroom”. His primary photographic interests are nature, wildlife, and landscapes. In the past, he has photographed subjects ranging in scale from paramecia to nebula and worked with images from radar, sonar, ultraviolet and infrared technologies. At NVPC he wants to make better photographs. He wants to learn how to make “fine art” grade prints. He is also interested in both techniques and technology for all kinds of imaging. Sam’s other interests include sailing, canoeing, kayaking, birdwatching, cycling, skiing, travel, science, and astronomy. Written by Pamela Florek

"Say Hi" to Jenn Buliszak Jenn is currently a stay at home mom who worked previously as a library media specialist. She became interested in photography back in high school and purchased her first film camera, a Minolta SLR, during that time. She has pursued the hobby more seriously the last five years. Two years ago, she acquired her first digital SLR and enrolled in several digital photography classes. She joined the NVPC last fall and has thoroughly enjoyed the fun competitions, inspiring special presentations and informative photography workshops they have offered. Her primary photographic interests are architectural and landscape photography. She currently uses a Canon 5D and a few lenses. Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom are the software she utilizes for image processing. She recently attended a seminar entitled Photoshop CS4 for Photographers. Jenn’s other interests include reading, cooking, visiting museums and traveling.	photo coming soon

"Say Hi" to Pamela Florek Pamela first started taking pictures at the age of 9 but only seriously took up photography as a hobby three years ago. Her motivation is the documenting of her son’s early childhood years. She took a class in digital photography and really enjoyed it. She uses a Canon SLR and likes to photograph people, animals, architecture and landscapes. She is always looking for a different subject. At NVPC, Pamela wants to learn through studying other members’ work and via critiques of images, both her own and others. Pamela’s other interests are travel, internet surfing, volleyball, scrapbooking and being a great mother. written by Dick Kenyon

“SAY HI!” to George Lyna George is a systems engineer who has been practicing digital photography for the last two and a half years. He uses a Samsung S850 and Olympus C740 to take family photographs. He is fascinated with digital photography and its rapid development over the last couple of years. As a member of NVPC, he hopes to learn how to take better photos. In addition to photography, George is interested in computers and software.