Judge: Michael Brown

Michael Brown is a Photographer and Cinematographer based out of Baltimore, Maryland shooting portraits and street photography on 35mm film, medium format film and digital.

https://www.michaelbrown.media/

Program 8

Join Norm as he takes you for a visual tour of the 100-acre property, while sharing tips, techniques as well as discussing the pitfalls and challenges of working on a major book publication and dealing with publishers and designers who sometimes have different ideas from what you might envision and want. There will also be some copies for signing after the talk.

Norm Barker is a Professor Emeritus of Pathology and Art as Applied to Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine. Norm is an award-winning science  photographer, writer and designer. His latest book collaboration Tashiding: Between Earth and Sky, The Gardens of Douglas & Tsognie Hamilton presents a sumptuous portrait of a 100-acre rural landscape and extraordinary residence developed in connection with the land and environment.

 Judge: Frank Gallagher

Frank Gallagher is a photographer who lives in the Washington, DC area and specializes in photographing nature, providing photography services to nonprofit organizations, and teaching photography. He is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), and managed their communications and marketing for several years. 

www.frankgallagherphotography.com/

Program 9

(Zoom only)

Judge: Robert Creamer

Robert Creamer has been a professional photographer for over thirty years. Creamer is a professor of Photography at the Community College of Baltimore County.

 Judge: Tracey Brown

www.papercamera.com

Janet Jeffers is a visual artist using photography to explore intimate and abstract details in the natural and built worlds. Her photographic process is based on a practice of mindful exploration and discovery.

Jeffers received her BA from Towson University and MA in Publications Design from University of Baltimore, and worked in the fields of graphic design, interior design, and broadcasting, before committing to a full-time career as a visual artist.

Her work has been featured in solo exhibitions, including the Baltimore World Trade Center, the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, and the Hoffberger Gallery, as well as group exhibitions at PhotoPlace Gallery in Burlington, Vermont; Maryland Hall for the Arts; Jo Fleming Contemporary in Annapolis, Maryland; Y:Art in Baltimore, Maryland; and Baltimore Clayworks, amongst others. Her work has been licensed internationally for a wide range of uses, ranging from book covers and retail marketing to stage design for the Dutch National Opera and Ballet. She has been featured in print and online publications, including Décor Magazine and UpstArt Magazine. Permanent applications of her work include large-scale installations of wall and window murals, installed in organizations and spaces such as Pharmaceutics International, Inc., University of Maryland Medical Systems, Catholic University, Addison Row in Washington, DC, and The Juniper in Columbia, Maryland.

In addition, Jeffers is a juror and presenter for numerous photography outlets and serves the Maryland Photography Alliance as a "Maryland Master." She works from a studio in the historic Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower in Baltimore, and lives near Annapolis, Maryland. She is currently represented by Jo Fleming Contemporary in Annapolis.

Website: https://www.janetjeffers.com/index

Description: In this seminar, Kah-Wai will tell you the pro tips in seeing the unseen and crafting better images in landscape photography: how to use the lights to create visual emotion; how to use long exposure to create visual dynamism; how to use field of vision to create visual perspective; and how to use composition to create visual continuity and story.

Kah-Wai Lin is a landscape, wildlife, and travel photographer, ocean explorer, documentary film producer, and wildlife conservationist based in New Jersey. With a portfolio spanning over 100 photography workshops, more than 300 global seminar presentations, and over 200 international awards, he is widely recognized as a leading figure in the photography world. His social media platforms, followed by more than 300,000 people, allow him to inspire and connect with a global audience. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to photography and conservation, he received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from the U.S. Congress.

For more information visit: https://kahwailin.com/

Digital Competition 8

 (Theme: TBD)

Judge:  Steve Kaben

Stefan Kaben's photography stems from a personal philosophy of finding beauty and depth in everyday life, rooted in Midwestern values, and shared through local exhibits and online platforms, making him a notable figure in his community.

Goucher College Art Gallery

 Our own Phyllis Berger has a new exhibition at Goucher’s Art Gallery titled Onderduiker: Hiding in Plain Sight at Amsterdam’s ARTIS Zoo during World War II. (That’s pronounced “Ahn-der DYE-ker.) The reception will take place between 3 and 5 PM, with an artist’s talk at 3:30 PM.