Wednesday, January 31, 2007

北德州亜裔攝影協會新年晚會

隨着數位相機的日趨進步、普及、與價廉,滿街滿巷,走到哪幾乎都可以看見人手一機,拍個不停。 C週刊上每期都有一篇專文「捕光論影」,探討攝影的題材、技巧、構圖、與創意。二十一世紀的今天,攝影已是每個人日常生活中不可或缺的基本活動,不再是少數專業人士的專利了。

北德州亜裔攝影協會有鑑於此,特訂於二月九日星期五晚,藉達福科技活動中心舉辦一次別開生面的新年晚會,完全以攝影為主軸,希望對社區亜裔人士的攝影技巧與知識有所幫助。

這是一個頗富創意的聚會,兼具教育與娛樂於一體,男女老少咸宜。 不設門限,會員非會員均歡迎光臨!更鼓勵全家總動員,一起來共同歡渡一個很有意義的星期五之夜。

攝影協會鼓勵出席的朋友,不論你的像機是一般白色小型的普通像機,或是黑色的專業像機,請記得把它帶來,人手一機,一進入會場便可以彼此互拍,你拍我,我拍你,拍個不亦樂乎。攝影協會有多位專業級老師,會隨時從旁指導,或為你解答有關相機與攝影的疑難問題,或為你分析你作品的缺失與改進。 務必讓你當晚有所收穫,不虛此行。

攝影協會特地邀請了幾位人像攝影高手,在現場特定場景,為你拍像館級人像照片留念。大人、小孩、單人、雙人、全家福,任君選擇。晚會還為你準備晚餐,攝影專題演講,會員作品展覽,卡拉OK等助興。有吃、有喝、有唱、有看、有玩、有學、有拿,你不盡興而歸也難。

晚會將從下午六點半開始,至晚上十時半結束。 前半小時是自由交談、攝影、參觀、相機與攝影問題解答等。七時晚餐,費用每人僅收五元 (用餐人請電徐先生972-235-8678 或email : walthsu@hotmail.com 以便統計人數 。 ) 詳細節目表請參閱攝影協會網站 : http://ntapa.blogspot.com/

你如有意參加攝影協會,這是最好時機,年費三十元。我們每個月均有一次月會或活動,多為教育訓練性質。請參閱上述網站,我們已排好一整年的活動節目。你可以在網上直接打印一份報名表,在家先填好,到晚會上送交承辦人員即可。

達福科技活動中心(DFW Technology Activity Center) 地址:
999 Arapaho Road, Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081








連絡:
請打電話徐先生 (Mr. Hsu)用晚餐人數
LaserTrek Books Gifts & Music (維美文化)
400 N. GreenVille Ave. Suite #8A
Richardson, Tx 75081
Tel: 972-235-8678 Fax: 972-231-1618

Second Board Meeting

Announced by the 2007 President Pauline Chen, the 2nd Board meeting was held on Friday, 01/26, at DFW Technology with Pauline, Lin Hwang, Walt Hsu, Li Su, Don Zhang and Greg Hoh attended.

This meeting mainly focused on preparation for our Lunar New Year Party. The purpose of this event are two folds. We want to provide our members with a good opportunity to meet each other and to refresh our friendship in terms of photography; we also wish to use the occasion to promote our membership for the new year of 2007.

The detail of the New Year Party follows:

Dear NTAPA Members,

As the beginning of 2007, North Texas Asian Photography Association (NTAPA) will host a very unique New Year’s Party next week. We are inviting our current members, old members, new members, and the local community.

Place: DFW Technology Activity Center (See address below)
Date: Friday, February 9, 2007
Time: 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Attendants: All current and old members, families, relatives and friends. New members are welcome!

Party Dinner only: $5.00 (RSPV to Mr. Hsu at 972-235-8678 please!)

If you are interested in joining us, the Annual membership is: $30.00. Please print a hard copy of the registration form from here, fill in and bring to the Party for registration.

If the above link does not work, please go to http://ntapa.blogspot.com/ and click on the "New Membership Registration Form" from inside.

Those who do not come to the party on 2/9 but do want to join NTAPA can also register your membership at:

LaserTrek Books Gifts & Music (維美文化)
400 N. GreenVille Ave. Suite #8A
Richardson, TX 75081
Tel: 972-235-8678 Fax: 972-231-1618

Please visit the above link for our 2007 Programs and Activities!

Our Programs are:

6:30 - 7:00 PM Social Time

1. All party participants are encouraged to bring their cameras and take pictures throughout
the entire evening.

2. Digital Camera Clinic (any brands, any models, any questions)

3. Exhibition of member’s 2006 photos. Everyone who displayed their photos at April’s restaurant is requested to bring them to display at the New Year’s Party.

7:00 - 7:45 PM Dinner

7:45 - 8:30 PM Master Series

We will have Dr. Lai and April Kao as our Keynote Speakers. Each will display the photos of their choice and a 10 to 15 min presentation.

Photography and camera Q&A

We will have our Advisors Dennis Chin, Dr. Lai, April Kao, Fulchu Li, David Hsu, and Board Members Su Li and Walt Hsu, answer your questions at any time during the party hours.

8:30 - 10:30 PM Portraits and Karaoke

We will have professional photographers to take single, couple, or family portraits for only $1.00 each. Be sure to wear your most beautiful dress or bring in your special suit for a souvenir picture.

Please prepare an email address for us to send the file to your mailbox, or receive a 6”x4” hard copy if you don't have an email address.

While waiting for your turn to have your picture taken, you can enjoy the music and Karaoke.

We are looking forward to seeing you and your family!

Party Location:
DFW Technology Activity Center (達福科技活動中心)
999 Arapaho Rd, Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081

Friday, January 19, 2007

First Board Meeting 2007

As the beginning of 2007, the North Texas Asian Photography Association holds its first Board meeting on 1/19/2007 at DFW Technology conference room with the newly elected President Pauline Chen chaired. Attending the meeting are Don Zhang, Linfan Hwang, Walt Hsu, David Hsu, Greg Hoh, Li Su and Fulchu Li.

During the 3 hours discussion, the Board has come up a tentative monthly activity plan for the year of 2007, which all believe will generate plenty of challenges for photography lovers.

In order to further promote our membership, the Board decides to have a New Year Party on 2/9/2007, Friday evening, at DFW Technology Activity Center with various booths featuring in either photography or related interest. We guaranteed all attendants will bring home with them a full heart of fresh and unique experience, on top of lots of hi-Q food, fun, and unforgettable memory.

The Board decides to open her door to all photographers, from beginners to professionals, to explore the beautiful art world of photography. You are welcome no matter you are using a "small white" or a “heavy black" tool.

2007 Tentative Activity Schedules:

01-31-2007 (Wed) New Year Party Preparation [ Board/Pauline]
02-09-2007 (Sat) New Year Party [All]
02-21-2007 (Wed) Basic Use of Digital Camera I [Li Su/Walt Hsu]
03-21-2007 (Wed) Basic Use of Digital Camera II [Li Su/Walt Hsu]
03-24-2007 (Sat) Field Trip I - Dallas Arboretum [Pauline/Members]
04-??-2007 (Sat) Field Trip II - Blue Bonnet [Pauline/Members]
04-18-2007 (Wed) Field Trip Discussing and Review [Dennis/Dr. Lai]
05-12-2007 (Sat) Field Trip III - Caddo Lake [Pauline/Members]
05-16-2007 (Wed) Field Trip Photo Review [Dr. Lai/members]
05-31-2007 (Thu) Photo Contest I Deadline [Walt/members]
06-20-2007 (Wed) Photo Contest I Review [Dr. Lai/members]
07-18-2007 (Wed) Photo Journalism [Fulchu Li]
08-15-2007 (Wed) Photo Live Model [David/Walt/members]
09-19-2007 (Wed) Use of PhotoShop for Portrait [David/Walt]
10-??-2007 (Sat) Field Trip IV - FW Stock Yard [Pauline/Members]
10-17-2007 (Sat) Art of Seeing III [Dr. Lai]
10-31-2007 (Wed) Photo Contest II Deadline [Walt/members]
11-21-2007 (Wed) Photo Contest II Review [Dr. Lai/members]
12-15-2007 (Sat) Christmas Party and Election [Pauline/members]