In addition to the selected regional photographs, Shawn Michelle Smith, a professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, will be exhibiting a portfolio of her conceptual work during the exhibition. Using found photographs, her work documents the historical evolution of the train and photography as catalysts for mobility in the modern age.

The Gallery is located in White River Junction, VT, just steps from the Amtrak rail system. The town was the first and largest railroad center in Vermont and New England north of Boston.

On September 11, during the exhibit, White River Junction will hold its 18th Annual Glory Days of the Railroad Festival, an event chosen as one of the Top Ten events by the VT Chamber of Commerce in 2007.

photo credit (above, in header): ©Stuart Lovell “Bloemfontein Morning, South Africa”

September 18 & 19 –  Bird Photography Workshop with Ligia Dovale-Kiamco, 9-5 both days, $350, materials list sent upon registration. This hands-on class will cover a wide variety of topics including equipment considerations, composition, working with light, how to approach the birds, and how to use the equipment you have to its best advantage. We’ll be traveling to a couple of locations for shooting and participants will get feedback on their work from the instructor. Ligia is an award-winning, published nature photographer and is a sought-after lecturer in many photographic venues. She will present a lecture at the New England Camera Club Council’s (NECCC) annual conference in 2011. Her  website is http://www.ligiaphoto.com/. Limited to 12.

October 2 – Photo Imagining in the Digital Age with Olivia Parker, 9-5, $200. Renowned photographer Olivia Parker will be teaching this rare workshop in tandem with her exhibit here at PHOTOSTOP during the month of October, “Still and Not So Still Life”. In this workshop participants will be exploring the development of image ideas as well as the technical possibilities in Photoshop that open the door to individual expression. This class is designed for participants with some Photoshop experience. During the workshop, Olivia will also review portfolios, if desired. Olivia’s website is http://www.oliviaparker.com/. Limited to 12.

Sept. 14 – How to Choose a Digital Camera with Lia Rothstein, 7-9 pm,  $35.  Thinking about buying a digital camera but don’t know the high tech terminology or where to start? If so, this session is for you. Learn the factors you should consider before investing in a digital camera or upgrading to a different model. We’ll have samples of digital cameras on hand for you to examine close-up.

Sept 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, and 26 – Learn How to Use Your Digital Camera with Lia Rothstein, 6:30-9 pm, $225 (if taken with the class on 9/14, $250 total). Learn what all the dials and menus mean on your camera and how to use them effectively. Topics to be covered include image resolution, file formats, storage media, ISO, white balance, color spaces, sharpening, metering systems, histograms, exposure compensation, viewfinders, & more.

To register or for more information call 802.698.0320 or email us at photostopvt@gmail.com.

Both Greitzer and Strong will be exhibiting photographs of architectural elements and locations, both interiors and exteriors, from their unique perspectives. Andrea Greitzer is interested in the areas of museums that surround art, the beautiful spaces we often ignore on our way to look at something else. Her work captures the light, mood and color of museum spaces around the world. Rob Strong’s photographs of parking lots, industrial facades and metal fabricated structures along America’s highways examine the way man and nature have collaborated, sometimes unwittingly.

Andrea Greitzer is a lecturer and professor in the photography department at Northeastern University in Boston. Her photographs have been exhibited in museums and galleries across the country and her work is in a variety of permanent collections. Rob Strong is a freelance photographer and founder of the Chiron Photos collective. His work has been published in a variety of newspapers and magazines, including the Valley News.

Hope you can join us!

Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk is the world’s largest global social photography event in the history of photography itself. It takes place on the same day around the world where photographers of all walks of life and skill levels gather together, usually in downtown areas to socialize, learn new tips from each other, and explore their corner of the world through photography.

Many of you know Scott Kelby from his best-selling books and as the president of NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals). He’s also a fun guy and a terrific teacher as anyone who’s attended a workshop with him can attest. Last year over 30,000 photographers in 900 cities walked on the same day photographing their various locations. It’s estimated that about 10 million pictures were taken during the Walk! This year who knows what might happen. It’s going to be a photo happening you won’t want to miss!

Anyway, here’s how the Worldwide Photo Walk works:
1. Go to http://worldwidephotowalk.com/ for general information about the Walk.
2. You can watch an entertaining video on the site and get a general sense of what the event is like. There’s a section for F.A.Q’s and posts about the Walk.
3. There’s a limit of 50 participants per walk (first come, first served!) so, to join the WRJ walk, click on the “Find a Walk” button, then USA, then VT and zoom in. Click on the White River Junction marker, then our Walk will show up on the right side in a banner.     Click the link to see more information about the timing of the Walk, where we’ll be exploring, our meeting spot and our ending point. Click the “Join the Photo Walk” button to get registered. That’s it!
4. After the walk, we can get together to look at our photos and compare notes. I’ve picked the Tip Top Bldg. location because PHOTOSTOP is there and makes a convenient gathering place, there’s a nice big parking lot, and we can end up in the Café at the end of the Walk for some refreshments.
5. There is information on the site about uploading your photos to Flicker after the walk
and I’ll be providing more information about that later. The photos are used both as a record of our amazing Walk and for the selection of prizes. Yes, prizes! Details are on the site.
6. Here are the dates for the event as they look now (All dates subject to change):
July 24: PHOTO WALK!
July 31: Deadline for submitting contest photos
August 7: Deadline for local winner selections
August 14: Grand Prize, Top 10 Honorable Mentions, and People’s Choice winners announced

Hope you can join us. It’s going to be a lot of fun, so sign up today and bring a friend or family member!
Lia Rothstein

The Gallery is located in White River Junction, VT, just steps from the Amtrak rail system. The town was the first and largest railroad center in Vermont and New England north of Boston. Photographers must live in the New England states of NH, VT, MA, RI, ME, and CT to enter the show but the photographs can be of any location.

Juror Tony Decaneas will choose approximately 30 photographs, depending on sizes, for exhibition during the show. Mr. Decaneas is the former owner of the Panopticon Gallery in Boston, MA. After forty years in the photography gallery business, Tony is now the owner of Decaneas Archive, a Dealer/Agency representing the photographic collections of Harold Feinstein, Vittorio Sella, Bradford Washburn and Ernest C. Withers.

On September 11, during the exhibit, White River Junction will hold its 18th Annual Glory Days of the Railroad Festival, an event chosen as one of the Top Ten events by the VT Chamber of Commerce in 2007.

Entry is by the submission of digital files. To obtain the prospectus for the exhibition CLICK HERE, call the Gallery at 802.698.0320, or  e-mail us at photostopvt@gmail.com. The entry deadline is July 15. Photographers will be notified of acceptance by July 30.

Entry fee: $25 for up to 3 entries, additional entries $5 each, maximum of 5 submissions. To pay the entry fee via PayPal through our website, please use the button below.

Railroad Show Entry Fee

Regular fee (up to 3 photos) $25.00 Additional photo $5.00 Additional photo $5.00

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