A Notch Above Photography Club
Minutes
September 10, 2022

Bob kicked off this meeting at 1:00 with Charlie, Clay, Mary, Tim, and Scott in attendance.

Each member in turn mentioned their involvement with any photo related activities. Of particular interest was the upcoming release of On1 2023.

Bob provided a Treasurer’s Report indicating a balance of $599.09.

Tim garnered top honors in our NAPC Photo Contest (subject: Negative Space) with his image “Tranquil Harbor, West Coast of Scotland.”

Bob conducted a live tethered demo of product photography and showed various ways to diffuse and deflect light. Afterwards,  Bob showed a short video which reinforced his demo and discussion.

Members showed their results from editing 2 images that Bob provided.

Bob showed a video by Kristen Ryan titled “8 Tips for Capturing Fall Colors”.   Accordingly the Photo Contest topic for October is “Autumn Colors.”

Members next discussed various possibilities for an Autumn Field Trip and follow on meal. Suggested locations included Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge, Bedell Bridge State Historic Site, Crawford Notch, Lover’s Lane in Sugar Hill, and Week’s State Park in Lancaster. Members voted on their preferred location with Crawford Notch gaining 5 of 6 possible votes. October 4th was the day most convenient for all. Members discussed dining at the AMC Highland Center. Bob volunteered to act as organizer for this event.

Bob adjourned the meeting at 3:35.