Join NHCC For a Program "Components Of An Excellent Photo" By Chane Cullens on January 11th at 7pm Via Zoom
How to create visually superior photos by
understanding how people, including judges, connect with what they are viewing.
Impact, Technical Excellence, Creativity, Style. The session ends with an
interactive group discussion on evaluating a series of photos in relationship
to the 12 elements.
Chane Cullens (CT) has been using Canon cameras since Canon
introduced the Canon EOS autofocus single-lens reflex camera line in 1987.
Chane has delivered presentations to camera clubs on the “Elements of an
Excellent Photo” which help photographers understand how judges look at photos
as well as helping them become better judges. He has also created and delivered
a follow up presentation titled, “It’s Not About Gear; Composition, Lighting,
Technique and Center of Interest.” Chane is always willing to teach people new
things and has delivered presentations on “Leveraging Your Camera’s
Intelligence” and “The 5 Best Ways To Avoid Losing Your Photographs Our Digital
World.” Three years ago, he created and continues to deliver an annual all-day
hands-on photography workshop which not only covers many of the basics of
photography, but also covers downloading and some post-processing of the
photos. He also created and taught a class on Nature Photography for the Connecticut
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Chane has taken many award-winning photos. In 2017 he won the NECCC
Conference 1st Place Monochrome Print Portrait Award. The previous year two of
his photos were accepted by the Connecticut Association of Photographers for
their TOPS 100 selection. He also won the Best in Show Award at Flagpole
Photographers’ annual competition last year and prior to that won the club’s
annual Nature Award which earned his photo a permanent placement on the wall of
the town library. Other award-winning photos of his can be found lining the
walls of a local restaurant which were purchased after seeing them in one of
the many exhibits Chane participates in.
Chane has been judging for regional camera clubs for years including both
monthly competitions and annual competitions. He offers insightful critiques
and suggestions to allow the maker to increase the strength of their photos.