Member Bios
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John Hackett
I live in Coventry, England along with my wife Dawn.
Photography has been a passion of mine for many years, whiling away the hours in a darkened room . I have always been interested in manipulating the images I have taken. As the computer gradually invaded my life I saw the light and now play with my images digitally.I have been involved with photographic clubs in my local area since the late 1970s. My membership of PSA began in early 2001.
Photographically my current equipment is a Olympus OM5
As far as photographic subjects are concerned I will point the camera at most things with preferences for landscapes, natural history and sports (as long as it involves wheels).
When it comes to the digital side of things I use Photoshop and Corel Painter Essentials.
Harriet Ciccone
Bio Coming Soon . . .
Stan Bormann, FPSA, MPSA
Stan Bormann, APSA, MPSA has had an interest in photography since a 9th grade photography class when he created a contact print darkroom in his mother’s fruit cellar. This interest laid in the background until he acquired his first digital camera for Christmas in 2002. He has been the founding president of two photo clubs in Arizona, Grand Photos and West Valley Photo. He has also been the president of the Arizona Camera Club Council, ACCC and is now VP of the PSA Arizona Chapter. PSA positions have included Chair of the Pictorial Print Division and Conference VP. He currently has the PSA position of Director, Member Services, which resulted in him receiving the Fallon award in 2019. He is also the current chair of the Arizona Print Circuit. He has over 2,000 acceptances in international exhibitions. He has been an active digital photographer and PSA member since 2003. He is an active international traveler having visited 49 states, all Canadian provinces but one, and about 70 countries. The 7th continent was on the agenda in 2016 but the ship broke down. He has particular interest in architecture and creating conversions to monochrome and has been a speaker at the PSA conference on monochrome.
His current email address is snbormann@gmail.com
Norm Solomon
I like to take photos when I travel especially landscapes & structures.I also like to take nature photos near where I live. I have also done some event photography as a volunteer. I currently shoot with a Nikon D7200 using a couple of zoom lenses. I'm getting back into photography after a hiatus of several years. My wife & I live in Connecticut.
Mel Marilim
I'm from Chicago but originally from the Philippines. I've been interested in photography since childhood, but my activities related to this hobby have been sporadic due to the demands of my work and family. Since I retired two years ago, I've been trying to improve my skills. I love to shoot practically everything. However, most of my pictures are of the family and from my travels.
Jay Denny
Born: Danville, VA
Undergraduate Degree: Journalism and Communications, Washington and Lee University
Solo Shows:
• Random Shots: Line, Color, Reflection. ArtWORKS, Richmond, Sept/Oct, 2019
• Richmond At Night, Tuckahoe Library, Henrico, Sept, 2021
Juried Shows:
• ArtWORKS, 2018,2019, 2020
• Crossroads Art Center, 2018,2019, 2020, 2021
• Read Center Art Show, 2019
• Undiscovered Artists and Photographers (Honorable Mention), Sarah November Gallery, 2019
• Forsaken, Southeast Center for Photography, Greenville, SC, October, 2020
• Abstract, Southeast Center for Photography, Greenville, SC, December, 2020
• The 2nd Half: 50 and Over, Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA (online), July, 2021
National Call Show, Floyd Co. Art Center, Floyd, VA, September, 2021
You can see my work on: Photography by Jay Denny
Adi Ben-Senior
In 1987 I bought my first camera (Pentax K1000) and photographed ever since.In 2016 I moved from Europe to VA.
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I studied photography in the Arts museum of Tel-Aviv and then became a professional photographer in the navy including a nature journal. In the 90's as a professional printer in labs, I leaned "what makes a good print".My belief is that a good photographer resolves the picture in the camera and only a few corrections In front of the screen.That attitude of strict approach and uncompromising dedication awarded me over 15 international awards (Kodak, B&W, governments, and others).Over the years I had multiple exhibitions in museums, and fine art galleries. I love learning and teaching photography. For me this is a lifetime journey.
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In the last two decades I concentrate mostly on landscape photography and Fine art B&W.