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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