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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday life, yet many photographers are unsure what it really means for their craft. Is AI a threat to creativity, or simply another tool photographers can use to work smarter and learn faster?
For North Haven Camera Club’s October 13 presentation, our guest speaker will be award-winning photographer and educator Joe Edelman. Joe will demonstrate how photographers can use AI as a practical assistant for research, planning, problem solving, and evaluating their images. Rather than replacing creativity, AI can help photographers think more clearly, explore new ideas, and improve their photography faster. This presentation is about using AI as a practical tool to help photographers become more thoughtful, more prepared, and more creative.
Joe’s mission has been to help photographers develop a solid understanding of the “HOWS and WHYS” behind making consistently great photographs. By way of example, since March 2020, when the pandemic began, Joe has delivered over 400 virtual presentations to photographers in 4 countries across three continents.
The Professional Photographers of America (PPA) awarded Joe the Photographic Craftsman Degree (Cr.Photog.), indicating that he has met the PPA’s standards of excellence as a speaker, author, and mentor.
In this session, participants will learn how to:
Whether you are curious, skeptical, or already experimenting with AI tools, this presentation will give you practical ways to take advantage of this powerful technology while keeping your photography authentic and uniquely your own.
At the end of the presentation, a digital download link of notes will be made available for 72 hours. It also includes links to additional learning information and any equipment discussed during the presentation.
This will be an online meeting and guests are welcome. welcome. Drop us an email to let us know you’d like the Zoom link, or visit our Membership page for more information on how to join the club.
North Haven Camera Club is pleased to host a presentation by professional photographer Rhonda Cullens at our Tuesday, May 12th meeting. Rhonda’s presentation, “Composition“, will address the arrangement of elements within a frame to create a visually compelling photo, ones which draw the viewer’s eye to the subject. Topics will include direction of viewpoint, symmetry and framing, how aperture and other camera settings can enhance the story, and more.
Rhonda has given many photography presentations and workshops to a variety of groups and has produced several coffee table books filled with photos. Her work has received many awards, among them inclusion in the Connecticut Association of Photographers “Tops in Connecticut”, and she was the recipient of the NECCC Individual Print Competition Spring 2025 Best of Show (color).
Rhonda is also an active board member of the Flagpole Photographers Camera Club of Newtown, Connecticut and is their Exhibit Chair. In addition, she is a member of the Connecticut Association of Photographers (CAP) Steering Committee, and a sought-after judge for local, regional and international photo competitions. Rhonda and her husband Chane compete and exhibit regularly in addition to holding their own solo exhibits. Their largest joint exhibit consisted of over 300 photos at Sandy Hook’s Municipal Center.
This will be an in-person meeting at Hope Church and guests are welcome. welcome. Drop us an email to let us know you’d like to attend, or visit our Membership page for more information on how to join the club.
North Haven Camera Club is pleased to host a presentation by professional photographer Chane Cullens at our Tuesday, April 14th meeting. Chane has previously presented to our club, and we are excited to have him back! His presentation this year, called “Wild at the Zoo“, is geared toward teaching photographers how to capture stunning wildlife images while at zoos.
Chane’s passion lies in educating photographers on a wide range of topics, from camera and photo basics to helping judges provide constructive feedback. His work has earned him first-place awards in print and digital photography competitions from both the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and the Connecticut Association of Photographers (CAP). He also received an Honorary Member (HonNEC) award from NECCC for his significant contributions to the Council and the broader photographic community.
A resident of Sandy Hook, Chane is an active board member of the Flagpole Photographers Camera Club. He has been a dedicated Canon user since 1987 and is recognized for his insightful photography presentations and sharing his extensive computer knowledge, from having a strong background in the computer field. Chane has delivered technical presentations in 34 countries, always finding time to pursue his passion for photography during his travels. In his free time, he is an ultra-marathon runner, having completed a 100-mile race in 2024.
This will be an in-person meeting at Hope Church and guests are welcome. welcome. Drop us an email to let us know you’d like to attend, or visit our Membership page for more information on how to join the club.