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Ansel Adams photos found at Garage Sale
You have read that correctly. A Fresno man purchased 2 small boxes 10 years ago for $45, negotiated down from $70 and now reports are coming in that they could be worth upwards of $200 million.
According to the story, 65 glass negatives created by Ansel Adams were believed to have been destroyed in a 1937 fire that had destroyed over 5,000 plates. The plates were created sometime between 1919 and 1935 and included his iconic locations of Yosemite and San Francisco. It is thought that Ansel had used them to teach a photography class in Pasadena and then stored them in a warehouse and never reclaimed them. The original boxes were purchased in a warehouse sale back in the early 1940’s prior to being purchased again in a garage sale in 2000.
So if you are out garage sale hunting, you never know what treasures you may come across.
Studio Image wins Best of Show
The image “Beauty from Behind” shot in the studio by Mel Carll of the SCV Center for Photography won BEST OF SHOW last night at the Professional Photographers of LA County (PPLAC). The image also was Best in Class and received a Merit award as well.
The image was created while preparing for an upcoming Macro Workshop at the studio.
Fall into New England Photo Trip
Fall Into New England – A Photographers Outing
Wed. Oct 6- Sunday Oct 10 Vermont/New Hampshire
Tues Oct 12-Saturday Oct. 16 Maine
Guide: April Bielefeldt
http://www.yourphototravelguide.com/
April Bielefeldt is a nationally-recognized, award winning photographer and current President of Santa Clarita Valley Photographers Association. She has lived in several areas of the country, but New England continues to be her favorite photographic destination. She has led photography sessions in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire for the past six years with great success. She has a degree in Fine Art and Design, and has curated both art and photography exhibitions.
Read on – this is an opportunity you shouldn’t miss!
October is not complete without our annual guided photo trip to New England. Autumn in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine is a feast for the eyes and the senses. The brilliant reds, the early morning frost on the leaves, bright yellow school buses filled with children in bright sweaters, red barns, single lane roads with fallen leaves blown across and the slow morning mist as it drifts through the trees. This is a wonderful sampler of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont- giving photographers some memorable and saleable images of a Classic New England Autumn.
Each day will begin early to capture the first light and end around 6 pm when we lose the light, followed by a wonderful meal in a local restaurant with foods reflecting the season of fall in New England.
Most of the Photography locations require some walking. Participants can choose when we stop if they want guidance or just be left on their own. Stops include a variety of photographic possibilities including historic buildings, interiors, farm stands, trees, covered bridges, broad landscapes, close up details, people and animals enough to satisfy any photographer. The small group allows for input from photographers and the ability to stop on single lane roads. The pace is structured to allow plenty of time to set up, use different lenses, and see all the details.
As always we are at the mercy of “Mother Nature”. I choose the dates based on what has typically been the best time to capture the color. Of course, the wind goes where it will, so no guarantees. On the other hand, “if you don’t like the weather, just wait five minutes….”
We still attempt to photograph on rainy days, as alternate locations are set up for these occurances. It is important to bring your gear and be ready to photograph! I am a CANON photographer and a variety of Canon Lenses will be available to borrow.
The details? This Year I have split the trip to accommodate those on limited budgets for time and money.
Please contact us soon to join us !! 818-723-7413 April or april@aprilart.com
Find us on Facebook or see our Webpage www.yourphototravelguide.com
Studio Rentals
Just a reminder that the SCV Center for Photography rents our studio space for your studio projects. We rent in 2 hour blocks. Our rates start at $120 for the first 2 hours and the per hour rate drops as you add additional hours. This rate also includes 1 of our backgrounds. If you don’t have lighting, we can handle that as well with our studio lighting packages. So if you are looking for space to photography that special project, give us a call.
Our space is also available for rent for meetings, classes or corporate training events as well. We have tables and chairs available for meeting rentals as well.
Landscape Photography Tips
With the weather turning so nice, everyone is grabbing their cameras and heading outside to photograph. Here are a few tips to remember or consider with Landscape Photography:
- Always include a Foreground and Background in your composition. Give your viewers something that takes them all the way through the photograph.
- Use a Tripod. As your shutter speeds get long, you will need a stable tripod to capture those great images. Using a tripod will also give you a sharper image.
- Consider using a Polarizer. This will help in avoiding the unwanted reflections, not to mention it will deepen the blue in the sky.
- And last, share your photos. Don’t let your photos die on your computer or memory card. Post them on your blog, print and share them, email to friends and family or even post on Facebook.
So get out there and photograph. The weather is great and there are tons of images just waiting to be captured. If you are unsure as to how to start, well then consider a workshop here at the SCV Center for Photography as our instuctors are committed to helping you capture the moments.
