4G1G Exhibition: Toronto In Black And White

Who is the 4G1G?  4G1G is a collective of 5 photographers from the Beach Photo Club.  The name itself means 4 girls and 1 guy... that 1 guy would be me, David Sweeney, and the 4 girls consisting of Sarah Boutillier, Maureen Littlewood, Jeniffer Vieira and Magda Sodzawiczny.  The group formed in the spring of 2010 as a critique group, and by the winter of 2012, a suggestion to put on an exhibition as a collective had been tabled.  Thanks to Sarah Boutiller, the venue for our upcoming exhibit was found.  Please drop by on October 11th anytime between noon and 7pm to see our collective work.

Black Creek Pioneer Village Photography Days

Doors Open Toronto 2012

Thank you to all of those of you who visited me at Black Creek Pioneer Village this past weekend.  If you would like to contact me about the images or more information, please feel free to email me at lxdesign@rogers.com

thank you!

Nikon 1 System

Hello All,

Lately I have been using my new Nikon 1 system -- V1 camera. The camera is a compact mirrorless camera which uses interchangeable lenses, and can also adapt to F mount Nikon lenses. This camera produces awesome 10 megapixel images with decent quality for print or web.

A couple of weeks ago while exploring the countryside, we came upon an old church, and my friend Sarah modelled for us with one of the costumes that she has brought.

C41 processed Black & White film.

I haven't posted anything in a while, so just wanted to quickly share an image. I recently was given some Portra B&W 400ASA C41 film (that's right colour film - but it shoots as black&white). So I went out for a drive with my lovely wife a few weekends ago, and shot off a roll. Here is a sample....

1st Place for "Misty Morning Light Dance"

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lxdesign/6304590423/

The Beach Photo Club held its first digital competition of the year on Thursday December 1st, and my image from the "Haliburton Forest Project" got a 1st place in the category of "Mist & Fog for the Intermediate/Advanced level. The competition was fierce, but good images prevailed! And I nearly also got the Best In Show, but I was beat out by another image of equal goodness. Oh well - maybe next time for the Best In Show.

Beach Photo Club 2012 Calendar launch

President David Sweeney of the Beach Photo Club (BPC)
invites you to attend the launch of yet another exciting
initiative that celebrates the Beach.

THE BEACH 2012 CALENDAR
On September 6th at 7:30 pm at Community Centre 55, the Beach Photo Club, a community non-profit organization, in partnership with Vistek and Community Centre 55, will launch its second-ever professional-quality calendar focused on the Beach community.
Sponsored by Vistek, the calendar is an initiative that will support arts and social services in the Beach community while celebrating the Beach. A portion of each sale will go back to BPC and Community Centre 55 toward their valued programs.
The beautiful pictures in this calendar were taken by BPC members and were juried and selected by a panel of notable local community members. Featuring forty-nine spectacular images of the Beach, this stunning photo product is a practical calendar that emphasizes the seasons in the Beach, and includes photo tips for all who want to sharpen their photographic skills.
The calendar will sell for $20 and is available through club members, Community Centre 55, and selected retailers.
This launch will include an exhibit of the 13 main images, many of the club photographers whose images grace the calendar and some of the individuals who played a key role in the juried selection of the 2012 calendar photos. Please join us to celebrate this unique community endeavour.
Information:
Nancy Culver, Community Centre 55 416-691-1113
Mike MacLaverty, Beach Photo Club 416-690-6405
Community Centre 55 at 97 Main Street is accessible by TTC: Main Street Station

(Preview of my image "The Gazebo Painters" appears above here as a sample)