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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.
North Haven Camera Club is pleased to host a presentation by professional photographer Don Toothaker at our Tuesday, March 17th Zoom meeting. Don’s presentation will be “The Joy of Travel Photography”.
Don is a professional, self taught photographer. His portfolio includes a variety of subjects (see his website https://www.toothakerphoto.com). For the past two decades Don has also enjoyed sharing his knowledge by teaching others as well. His mantra is “I am not trying to take a picture of something, I am trying to create an image of how I feel about something”.
As the Director of Photo Adventures for Hunt’s Photo and Video in Massachusetts, Don leads numerous instructional photo walks in the greater Boston and New England area as well as a wide variety of photography workshops locally, nationally, and internationally. He is deeply committed to sharing the unique beauty of the world through his imagery, his writings, and guest lectures.
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.