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SHUTTERNEWS BOKSBURG CAMERA CLUB
Photo by Laetitia Kenny
IN THIS ISSUE:
UPCOMING SALONS
SALON RESULTS
CLUB WINNERS
PSSA AFFILIATED
April 2019
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Shutternews
Publisher: Boksburg Camera Club
Editor: Annemi Taljaard
Cover photo: Laetitia Kenny
Index From the chairman 2 About Boksburg Camera Club 3 Club Events and Birthdays 5 PSSA calendar 5 Set subjects and inspirations 6 Bulletin board 27 Members list 28 BCC Service Desk 29 PSSA feature 31 Committee 2017 32 Features: On the road 8 Rietvlei outing 10 How to take wedding photos 11 Kruger National Park: A series 26 Winners: Cell phone winners 19 E-photography winners 20 Salon results 25
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From the chairman
I wish to extend a warm
welcome to our new
members that have joined
our club. The committee
and I wish you a long and
satisfying membership
with our club. Please do
not feel intimidated by the new language
(photo speak) that you come into contact
with at the club lectures / workshops given
by some of our distinguished, and long time
photographers – we are all here to learn
from each other, and to improve our
photographic skills, so please, if you don’t
understand what we are talking about, ask
us to clarify & explain. We are only too
happy to impart the knowledge that we
have gained over years of practicing
photography.
We have been quite busy on the workshop and outings front over the past couple of weeks as a club, and I am looking forward to seeing some of the images captured / produced at our club evenings. I encourage all our members to make an effort to attend and use the opportunities to expand their photographic “horizons” by trying new styles, angles, and perspectives during our workshops and outings.
There are a couple of exciting outings and workshops coming up, so please make every effort to attend I wish to encourage all our members that are in the 3 Star and higher categories, to start participating in the salons that are happening all around the country. It may sound like a daunting exercise, but it really isn’t. You should be looking at entering your Gold or COM awarded photographs into the salons. All it costs is a bit of time & effort to look up the next salon on the PSSA website ( http://www.pssa.co.za/salons-mainmenu-81/calendar-results-for-the-year-ending-june-2019-2), to prepare & upload your image, and of course, a bit of money to enter. This cost is a fraction of what you spent on your equipment time & effort to capture that winning image, so don’t be afraid to show it off to the rest of the photographic fraternity! I managed to gain my first 4 salon acceptances when I was a 3-star worker, so, you certainly can as well. Keep those shutters clicking!
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About Boksburg Camera Club
Here is a summary of what you can expect to
see at our club meetings and hopefully it will
explain some of the frequently asked
questions that we get at the club. Should
you have any further queries please do not
hesitate to speak to one of our committee
members.
Opening of the Meeting:
Either the Chairman or the secretary will
open the meeting and discuss the latest
happenings and upcoming events.
The judge will then be introduced, and
he/she will present a short lecture with
examples of his/her own photos when
applicable. After this judging of images will
start. The points will be given as “Bronze,
Silver, Gold or COM”. The judge will also
give you feedback on how your photos can
be improved to obtain higher points in
future, where necessary. We will also break
for “supper” – please feel free to join us
after which judging will continue.
Definitions:
STAR: This indicates the level that the club
member is on. (For example – you will start
as a One Star worker).
AWARD: Our judge for the evening will call
out one of the following awards: “Bronze,
Silver, Gold or COM – Certificate of Merit.
Each award has a specified point associated
with the award.
SALON: A salon is a photographic
competition that members can enter. This
competition is sometimes held by other
clubs or is a national or international
competition. At these competitions, you can
win medals etc.
Our Club Levels or Star Ratings:
When you join our club, you start with a One
Star Rating. After you have been awarded a
certain amount of points you move up to the
next level or rating. You are required to
have a certain amount of points and gold
awards to move to the next star rating. Our
ratings are from One to Five Star Masters.
More details will be given to you on
enrolment as you will receive a copy of the
club rules.
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Awards:
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT (COM): is the highest
award = 5 points
GOLD AWARD: 3 points
SILVER AWARD: 2 points
BRONZE AWARD: 1 point
Set Subject for the Month:
There is a set subject competition that is held each month. The subject is a different topic each month and each member can enter one entry as an e- photograph. The judge will pick a winning photo from the 1 - 3-star workers and one winner from the 4 – 5-star workers. The extra points will be added to your grading sheets.
Photography Winners:
Once all the photos have been displayed a winner will be selected by the judge for each star rating. We send the winning photos to the Boksburg Advertiser for publication if they have space before publication. The winning images will also be published in the club’s newsletter, Shutternews
Certificates:
Members are given Certificates for their GOLD, COM and winning photos which will be emailed to you. The Boksburg Camera Club committee members will be more than willing to help you should you have any further queries. We are all like-minded people who have a love and passion for photography. This is a wonderful forum to be able to meet new people and to share your talents with people that want to learn.
Our Website www.boksburgcameraclub.co.za
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Club Events and Birthdays June 3- Rudolf Schmidt
8- Sandra McCallum
13- Amelia Vorster
14- Willie Pieterse
19- Club Evening
24- Johan Botha
27- Club Fun Evening
July 6- Food photography workshop
17- Club evening
PSSA Salon Calendar
1/6/2019 Camera Club of Johannesburg PDI Salon
8/6/2019 Sandton PDI Salon
15/6/2019 3rd Youth Division Salon
5/7/2019 Worcester Fotografieklub 1st PDI Salon
20/7/2019 3rd Pretoria Photographic Society PDI Salon
27/7/2019 Western Cape Junior Youth Competion
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Set subjects for 2019
January- Contrasting colours
February- Sunrise/Sunset
March- 50 Shades of Risqué (Bodyscapes)
April- Street photography
May- Birds
June- Macro
July- Food photography (Dark and Moody)
August- Moonscapes (Nightscapes ft moon)
September- Worms eye view
October- Portraiture (Pets-monochrome)
November- Trophy evening
Set subject Definition and inspiration for June: Macro
Macro photography is where the subject of the photograph is usually very small in real life
or is a very small detail of a larger object. The final photo you print is normally larger than
life-size.
Macro photographs are normally taken from extreme close-up range. Your image, as
projected onto the sensor plane, becomes equal to life size or greater. Best results are
achieved in macro photography by using a special photographic lens called a macro lens.
http://www.photokonnexion.com/definition-macro-photography-close-up-photography-
photomacrography-macrography/
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June: Macro
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On the road: Lake Naverone
David MacIntyre
We recently took a four-day vacation to Lake
Naverone the week after the Easter Holidays.
Lake Naverone is situated in the Southern
Drakensberg past Underberg on the
Drakensberg Gardens Resort road. It is a self -
catering resort with stone cottages set in
beautiful surroundings around a large trout
filled lake.
I had chosen this resort primarily for the trees that change colour during autumn - which I
had seen on their website. Oak and Elm, I think? I wanted to photograph them.
We left Hillcrest, Durban the day the Durban floods started. In the berg however it was just
overcast and with occasional drizzle. It remained like this for the first two days. During this
time, I scouted potential photos, where the sun rose and set, as well as when it would
breach the mountain behind. There was half an hour difference between sunrise and when
the sun was on my subject.
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On the third day the skies were clear and within 20 minutes I had what I thought were my
shots. Later during the day, I downloaded the photos onto my laptop only to notice slight
over-exposure on the cottage windows and walls. So, I repeated the process on the four
and last day. Thankfully the weather was on my side again. This time I got it right.
Lake Naverone is potentially a great venue for a club outing including your other half. There
are many activities available at the resort to keep everyone happy.
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Outing: Rietvlei On 18 May 2019 a few of the members of Boksburg Camera Club met up at Rietvlei nature
reserve.
Rietvlei Nature Reserve belongs to the City of Tshwane and came into existence due to a
water scheme to supply drinking water for the city of Pretoria. Rietvlei Nature Reserve is,
therefore, a fairly large nature reserve in an urban setting and covers about 4 000 hectares.
It has survived as a conservation area since 1929.
(http://www.tshwane.gov.za/sites/tourism/NatureConservation/Pages/Rietvlei-Nature-
Reserve.aspx)
Rietvlei provides beautiful scenery with a large amount of birds and animals. The hides give
a great opportunity to practice a bit of bird photography. And when you get tired and need
a bit of rest, they have picnic sites or a restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal.
Unfortunately, this editor missed the trip but on previous occasions I have seen up to50
species of birds as well as cheetah cubs. Hannes Bronkhorst kindly provided some photos of
this past trip.
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Waseem Abbas
Do you want to take better wedding photos? A wedding is one of the most precious days of
life for a couple. If you’re a wedding photographer, then it’s your responsibility to capture
the best moments and create a great memory for the couples. In this article, we will share
some of the best tips on how to take stunning wedding photos and common wedding
photography mistakes that should always be avoided.
Here are a handful of the concepts we’ll cover, so you’re adequately prepared for your first
shoot.
• Getting a second shooter
• Coming prepared and with good equipment
• Planning your shots
• Knowing who and what to photograph
• Capturing the little moments
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Why Wedding Photography Can Be A Challenge
Wedding photography is different from other categories of photography. Usually weddings
are one-time event, so there is very little room for error.
First challenge you will face is dealing with the bride and families of the couple, as it can be
very stressful.
You need to be attentive while signing a wedding photography contract. Read and agree on
the terms together to avoid any glitches after the shoot. You should also decide the number
of total portraits with bride and groom.
Another challenge is time. Most weddings are short, some only a few hours long, and you
have to capture every moment. Since there are no do-overs, you have to be extra diligent.
Here are some of the best wedding photography tips to help you succeed in this endeavour.
Assist the Pro
You should know the dos and don’ts of wedding photography before shooting any wedding.
Learning the basics from a veteran photographer will help you avoid common mistakes.
First thing you should do before starting your own wedding photography business is to
assist a professional wedding photographer.
Through experience you will learn techniques which you can later apply to other shoots.
Some of those tips may not be new for you as a photographer, but there will be a lot for
you learn.
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Fix Your Camera
You should check all your gadgets and make sure that they are working properly.
We recommend you borrow an extra camera, lens, and lights, so you are prepared for
unforeseen circumstances.
Carry Sufficient Accessories
As a professional photographer, making excuses for your failures doesn’t look good.
You should always carry extra batteries and memory cards. Read our guide: How much does
it cost to start a photography business?
If you can, then it’s ideal to manage the backup of your photos on a laptop in real-time to
avoid any bad circumstances like data loss.
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Don’t Go Solo
You cannot carry all the accessories alone. A helping hand is necessary in wedding
photography. You also need someone to assist in managing the light, taking the test shots,
and capturing the scenes you are missing.
You can ask a wedding photographer to become your assistant and become their second
shooter at their next event. It’s a smart way to work on low budget and get help from an
experienced wedding photographer.
Pre-plan the Shoot
You should make some extra time for this part of photography. Take additional photos of
the bride and groom in different attractive locations.
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The couple will be following your instructions. We recommend you show them a manual
during planning the shoot. Let them choose the poses they want for their wedding
photography and add them in the contract.
You may have to provide extra instruction to capture the best shot, so it’s important to be
patient with the newlyweds; word of mouth advertising is essential for growing a
photography business and a patient photographer is one they will recommend.
Capture the Firsts
Even though every photo is a memory forever, you should ask the couple about any special
moments which they want to be captured for a lifetime.
These moments are the first kiss, first dance, first look, etc.
You have to be attentive during these moments because they happen very fast.
We recommend you plan the time for these very first moments with the couple, so you can
capture the best shots in the right order.
You should plan the entry of the couple in the church/garden. Photos for the entry of the
couple should be taken from different angles.
You must put the camera on high shutter speed and take multiple photos, so you have a
choice of selecting the best ones from numerous pictures. These firsts are backbone of your
wedding shoot.
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Shoot the Reactions
Do you notice that other people are enjoying these first moments for the lovely couple?
Those expressions of relatives, friends, and family deserve to be captured.
When you are busy shooting the firsts and poses of the couple, request your assistant to
capture the “WOW!” expressions from the audience.
Tell your partner to take photos swiftly and cover as many faces as he can. It’s a joyful
occasion, and these moments should be preserved for the couple to see later in their life.
Know the Guests
In a wedding, there are all kind of guests. They can be neighbours, colleagues, relatives,
friends, and others. You should know that the guests didn’t hire you for this shoot.
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Discuss the guest list with the couple to mark VIPs. Make good portraits of these people
and learn their names to make them comfortable for the shoot.
Friends Are Important
You should know that the friends of both bride and groom are the life of their party. Make
sure to plan on shooting some good portraits of them with the couple and solo.
You should take group portraits of the bride’s friends with her. Take time for this shoot and
capture different girly poses to make this part fun.
Do the same with groom and choose those manly shots to give a perfect match to the
album.
Group Shots
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Everyone wants to have a portrait with the couple. It’s better to shoot in groups. Otherwise,
you will not have enough time for the most important shots.
You need to manage these groups efficiently. Use the help of your partner to align the
groups and send them one by one for the shoot.
When shooting groups, it can be a big issue if someone blinks or becomes unfocused. That’s
why it’s helpful to take lots of extra shots, so you can choose the best picture for every
group.
Look for Smiles
There are those hidden pearls that can give your photo a good frame.
We are referring to a photogenic kid smiling, some children playing around, people
whispering about any special moment, laughter from a corner, and other lively events. You
should add these strings to the wedding album.
You cannot create or plan these moments. They are rare and original. Look for these
instants during your shoot and don’t hesitate to click. The couple will love to see these
photos.
https://enviragallery.com/wedding-photography-tips/
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Cell phone Winners- May
4-5 Star
Alan Driver
Autumn Shades
1-3 Star
Jackie Du Plessis
Ferris Wheel
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E-photography Winners- May
1 Star
Stephan McDonald
A Walk to Remember
2 Star
Johan Vorster
Beautiful Sunset
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3 Star
Sarah Penrose
Cheval
4 Star
Sandra McCallum
Sydney Harbour & Opera
House at Night
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5 Star
Vivienne Murray
Red Carpet Cutie
1-3 Star
Set Subject Winner
Hennie Blignaut
What Ya Eating
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1-3 Star
Set Subject Runner-up
Ruzaan Blignaut
Ready for Takeoff 4-5 Star
Set Subject Winner
Theo van der Merwe
Squacco Heron
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Congratulations to all the winners
A big thank you to our judges.
4-5 Star
Set Subject Runner-up
David McIntyre
Fish Eagle Minus the Fish
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Salon results
2019.04.27 Hibiscus PDI Salon Name Acceptance COM Medal
Hennie Bestbier 2
Hannes Bronkhorst 3
Kierie Viljoen 8
Laetitia Kenny 6 2 1
Nico Grobbelaar 1
Ronald Reeves 2 1
Thomas Bingle 1
Remember all members. Salon
acceptances and COM’s will help
you progress in your star levels.
Check out our events calendar for
upcoming Salons
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Kruger National Park- A series:
Satara Annemi Taljaard
Satara Restcamp in the Kruger National Park is
one of the central camps and the third biggest
camp in the park.
In the late 1800’s before the Kruger National
park was proclaimed a national park, the burgers
of the newly proclaimed Transvaal carved up the
region for human settlement. One of the
surveyors, an unnamed Indian man marked the
present day Satara on his map with the Hindi
word “Satara” meaning seventeen.
Satara offers great camping facilities as well as fully equipped bungalows. The camp is laid
out in a circular design and offers a curio shop that sells all the basics you could need as
well as a swimming pool to cool down in on those hot afternoons.
Satara is located in open savannah, which offers good grazing for wildebeest and zebra. This
in turn lures your bigger cats and led to Satara being known as one of the best spots in the
world to view leopards, lions and cheetah which got it the nickname as the “cat camp”.
(www.krugerpark.co.za)
Satara is in close vicinity to the a few dams like Girivana and Gudzani where I myself have
seen lions and leopard. It also has ample picnic sites and beautiful roads that can keep you
busy for many days.
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Bulletin Board
From 2019 monthly club
evenings will be moving to
every 3rd Wednesday
2nd Fun evening at club
27 June 2019
Womza National Rally
Championship Round 2 to be held in
Secunda on the 1st of June
Fast and flowing well prepared
roads will ensure an action-packed
rallying.
26-28 July 2019 Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit
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Members list Alan Driver Kierie Viljoen
Alan Rankin Laetitia Kenny
Alta Neto Louis Jones
Andre Koekemoer Lynn Perry
Amelia Vorster Madleyn Labuschagne
Annemi Taljaard Magda Van Vreden
Arauna Bezuidenhout Marie Botha
Barry Clayton Mariska van Niekerk
Berrie Labuschagne Mavis De Rouwe
Casey Lana Blomerus Noma Matsiliza
Charmaine Zietsman Natasha Bird
Daniel Blomerus Nico Grobbelaar
David Macintyre Renee de Klerk
Denise Smith Ronald Reeves
Deon Mostert Rudolf Schmidt
Edwin Hawthorn Ruzaan Blignaut
Erich Schober Sandra McCallum
Errol Wagg Sarah-Blair Penrose
Esme Bruwer Sharon Naude
Frans Grotius Sonja Nel
Glynnis Riekstins Stephan McDonald
Hannes Bronkhorst Theo van der Merwe
Hennie Bestbier Therese Schmidt
Hennie Blignaut Thomas Bingle
Jackie Cilliers Ulandi Wagg
Jackie du Plessis Vivienne Murray
Jacques Taljaard Werner Jacobs
Johan Botha Willie Pieterse
Johannes Vorster
Karen Seidel
Karl Seidel
Kerry Mellet
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BCC Service desk Many of our members are not only excellent photographers; they also
have other great qualities. Please support a familiar face and refer to
our extra service desk. If you would like to add your details to the
service desk, please email it to the editor:
annemi.bestbier@gmail.com
Member Service Contact details
Annemi Taljaard Dietetics annemi.diet@gmail.com
079 499 5281
Charmaine
Zietsman
Char’s Designs
(For floral
requirements to
home, office, hotels,
functions and
weddings)
priorityins@yebo.co.za
082 458 2266
Charmaine
Zietsman
Priority Insurance
Services
(Short-term
insurance
requirements)
priorityins@yebo.co.za
082 458 2266
Debbie Russell Debra Russell’s Art
studio
(Art lessons for all
levels)
Web:
www.debrarussellart.com
Contact:
082 937 8468
info@debrarussellart.com
Denise Smith Lawnmower Mecca
and Locksmiths
011 917 7679
076 731 1980
Jackie Cilliers Gymnastics and
Tumbling club
(For gymnastics and
tumbling classes for
boys and girls from
18 months)
Web:
http://boksburggymtumblingclub.shutterflu.com/
Contact:
011 917 1054/ 082 463 1710
jackiec@iburst.co.za
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Jacques Taljaard Pretera Accounting
Services
(Bookkeeping, Tax,
VAT, Management
accounts, Financial
statements)
Web:
www.pretera.co.za
Contact:
info@pretera.co.za
083 6544 614
Magda van Vreden Artist Facebook
Contact:
083 448 3965/ 011 896 1246
Magda van Vreden SCIO-therapy magdascio@gmail.com
083 448 3965/ 011 896 1246
Mari Kok The Rabbit’s Hole
(Trendy fashion
items for kids)
082v560 4581/081 798 6697
Paula Rutherford Getpix Creative
College for
photographic tuition
Web:
www.getpix.co.za
Contact:
info@getpix.co.za
011 425-1768
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What is PSSA?
The Photographic Society of South Africa (PSSA) is the officially recognised body presenting photographers
in South Africa. The aim of the society is the promotion of photography in all aspects through individual
membership, affiliated clubs and other photographic groups.
Vision
As the internationally recognised Society, the PSSA actively embraces the future in its services to all
photographers.
Mission
• To bring together those interested in photography.
• To promote the highest possible standards.
• To embrace the future of photography while continually supporting the present.
Benefits of joining PSSA
• Become part of the world-wide photographic community.
• Nationally and internationally recognised Honours and Awards.
• Diamond ratings for achievements at National and International salons.
• Receive a quarterly glossy A4 magazine, “IMAGE”.
• Access the online newsletter and members’ section of the website.
• Publish articles and images in “IMAGE” and on the website.
• Evaluation of members’ photographs on the website
• Learn new skills through workshops, tutorials and training DVD’s.
• Attend workshops to obtain accreditation as a judge of photography within the Society.
• Discounted entry fees to photographic salons recognised by PSSA.
• Awards for service and excellence in photography.
• Discounts given to PSSA members attending national and regional congresses.
Join today!
Membership of PSSA is open to all photographers
For application forms and other information, access the website: www.pssa.co.za.
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Committee 2019
Errol Wagg
Chairman
082 491 8710
David Macintyre
Vice Chairman
083 461 3589
Denise Smith
Secretary/admin
076 731 1980
Nico Grobbelaar
E-photo coordinator
082 448 4299
Jacques Taljaard
Treasurer
083 654 4614
Annemi Taljaard
Editor
079 499 5281
Hannes Bronkhorst
Equipment manager
061 480 0973
Barry Clayton
Workshops and
outings
082 805 7132
Charmaine
Zietsman
Catering
coordinator
082 458 2266