Note: The date within a parenthesis is the date when the information was added to the web site.
ITEM (02/18/2024) Snow Flakes up close. Here is a link to macro photos of snow flakes. CLICK HERE.
ITEM (01/01/2024) A photographer
took almost a quarter million frames (313 GB) and 3 weeks of processing
and stacking to create this phenomenal sharp moon picture.
ITEM (06/02/2023) WHSV TV featured a new report on the Camera Heritage Museum's 55 year anniversary. CLICK HERE.
ITEM (05/09/2023) Professional photographer Allen Litten passed away on 05/05/2023 at age of 88. Allen gave various presentations to club members.
ITEM (05/02/2023 - The
Supreme Court has said that, to be creative, a work must have a “spark” and “modicum” of creativity.
There are some things, however, that are not creative, like: titles, names, short phrases, and slogans;
familiar symbols or designs; mere variations of typographic ornamentation, lettering, or coloring; and
mere listings of ingredients or contents. And always keep in mind that copyright protects expression,
and never ideas, procedures, methods, systems, processes, concepts, principles, or discoveries. (copyright.gov) For an explanation of copyright law, CLICK HERE.
ITEM (12/18/2022) Club Survey Results - CLICK HERE.
ITEM (04/25/2022) Wildlife and celebrity photographer David Yarrow reveals secrets behind most iconic shots in his book, ""David Yarrow: How I make photographs" published by Laurence King. To read a CNN review, CLICK HERE.
ITEM (07/27/2021) Why No One Needs to See Your Photograph - An interesting discussion on why we photograph. CLICK HERE.
ITEM (06/04/2020) Here is an interesting article entitled, "Are Your Photos Safe in the Cloud? The Real Cost of Using these Services.' To read the article, CLICK HERE.
ITEM (05/15/2020) Article on future of photography. A long article but interesting. CLICK HERE.
ITEM (05/08/2018) Photography Evolution - Here is an interesting article with lots of statistics on the history of film and digital photography. CLICK HERE.
ITEM (01/26/2018) Changes to Copyright costs. To see what changes have been made, CLICK HERE. Copyright office is now limiting the number of photos per application to 750 non-published photos.
ITEM (10/11/2017) Looking for more educational and instructional sites on photography? Here is another site that can provide nice stuff. Tony & Chelsea Northrup's Youtube site. CLICK HERE.
ITEM (08/02/2017) 15 Weird Photography Facts.
CLICK HERE.
ITEM (07/11/2017) Copyright information: Here are several links regarding copyright:
ITEM (10/11/2017) Looking for more educational and instructional sites on photography? Here is another site that can provide nice stuff. Tony & Chelsea Northrup's Youtube site. CLICK HERE.
ITEM (08/02/2017) 15 Weird Photography Facts.
CLICK HERE.
ITEM (07/11/2017) Copyright information: Here are several links regarding copyright:
- Copyright Blog sites that discusses copyright issues - CLICK HERE.
- Video discussion from two experts on photography copyrighting. CLICK HERE.
- Here is a link to the authors' book which is a bit expensive but probably worth it if you plan to sell your photos. CLICK HERE.
ITEM (07/06/2016): Submitting photos to news media: If you want to submit a photo to a news organization, read carefully their requirements. For example, here is the WHSV TV in Harrisonburg VA conditions for submission of photos or videos.
I grant to Gray Television Group, Inc., its licensees, and assigns (collectively, “Company”) a world-wide, payment and royalty free, perpetual, irrevocable and non-exclusive right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, create derivative works from, distribute, promote, market, advertise, and display the Work, for any purpose including in connection with any program, posting or other use by Company, in any form, media or technology now known or later developed.
Note that you are giving them free use of your photo for ever and without compensation. A photo with no monetary value today could be valuable in the future. So be careful when agreeing to licensing agreements to the media, photo contests, photo magazines, etc.
I grant to Gray Television Group, Inc., its licensees, and assigns (collectively, “Company”) a world-wide, payment and royalty free, perpetual, irrevocable and non-exclusive right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, create derivative works from, distribute, promote, market, advertise, and display the Work, for any purpose including in connection with any program, posting or other use by Company, in any form, media or technology now known or later developed.
Note that you are giving them free use of your photo for ever and without compensation. A photo with no monetary value today could be valuable in the future. So be careful when agreeing to licensing agreements to the media, photo contests, photo magazines, etc.
ITEM (2016): Here is an article about and interview of Ansel Adams which members will find informative. CLICK HERE.
ITEM: Copyright - Legal declaration that you are the author.
You cannot bring a copyright infringement lawsuit until it is registered. Placing "© 2016 Name" does not give you access to the court. If your work is not registered prior to infringement or within three months of publication, you cannot collect statutory damages and attorney’s fees. So, before you release that great photo into the world, copyright it first. If you do it electronically, it should take about 3 months.
ITEM: Copyright - Legal declaration that you are the author.
You cannot bring a copyright infringement lawsuit until it is registered. Placing "© 2016 Name" does not give you access to the court. If your work is not registered prior to infringement or within three months of publication, you cannot collect statutory damages and attorney’s fees. So, before you release that great photo into the world, copyright it first. If you do it electronically, it should take about 3 months.
Camera Heritage Museum
1 West Beverley St, Staunton, VA 2440. For information on the Museum, visit their web site - CLICK HERE.
It is a very interesting web site with pictures of old cameras and a
history of photography. Looks like a great place to go on a field trip.
