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Take a Longer Look John Murray, Master Photographer, received his Bachelors degree in Business from North Texas State University in 1983. He was awarded the Master of Photography Degree from the Professional Photographers of America in 1991 and the Photographic Craftsman degree in 1998. John has sixty seven National Photographic Merit Awards with fifteen International Loan print awards. Three were chosen to be displayed at Florida's Epcot Center. Twice, he won the Past President's Trophy at the SWPA convention with print scores of 96 and 93 and once received the Best Of Show By A Master with a 97 print. He holds many distinguished print awards. 67out of 80 (84%) prints entered into the National Exhibit since 1987 have achieved a score of 80 or more. John is one of only fifteen photographers to hold the Excellence In Imaging Award presented by the PPA. John prints, enhances, and mats his own work, and is therefore familiar with much that can be done to the print to improve the appeal of each image. Murray's philosophy, "Take a Longer Look" is about achieving impact. How do we get impact amongst the many other images before us? We draw the viewer into the work itself. As is the test of any true art-- does it appeal to the viewer making him or her want to be a part of the work? Impact pleasing photographs require good art principles exercised with proper photography, appropriate printing, select print enhancements, and harmonious matting. When the image radiates (called visual polarity), it has impact. We will look at three aspects that can lead impact to our image, causing the eye to vibrate. This photographer recognizes the viewer of his work will identify value first, then see color, and then perceive line. Without light, there is darkness encompassing everything to see, there is no color and there is no line. Hence, let us study light, observe color, and consider line to get some general principles for impact. The techniques of excellent exposure, camera choice, film alternatives, and subject selection, are decisions each photographer must customize for each situation. As professionals, these choices should be expected—and even taken for granted. Print Critique This month's print critique is open to images of any type of subject matter. Bring a print!! Parking The smal white house next to Accurate image is now part of the Accurate Image property. You're welcome to park in the vacant area behind that house. You can enter by going down the driveway along the side of the Accurate Image building. You can exit either the same way you came in or by using the driveway on the other side of the house. Future Programs October 10th: Jennifer and Ted Penland (Houston) - Marketing and Painter Admission charge: No charge for members, $15 for guests. HOTPPG Annual membership is $50 per calendar year. Dues are pro-rated quarterly for those joining mid year. You are receiving this email because you are either a member of HOTPPG or one of our members has identified you as someone who might be interested in participating in our functions. If you want to be removed from the list or if you wish to receive notices at a different address please contact bob@accurateimage.org |
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