Member Bios
Paul Moertl
I have been photographing since high school (too many moons ago...). I got interested in HDR a few years ago and really like it. It is so flexible. And I like Topaz, ON1, and my favorite, Photomatix (which is made for HDR). I also enjoy macro and monochrome. I belong to the Wisconsin PSA Chapter and also a local camera club here in the Milwaukee area.
James Cagle
Just moved to Meridian Idaho in 2021. Started shotting photos in high school. My mother gave me an Argus C3. My first 35mm I bought was a Mamiya Sekor DTL1000. Had a B&W darkroom. Retired last year and joined a couple of photo clubs. I couldn't believe how much I had forgotten or didn't know. Currently doing a lot of studying, and groups like this to help me improve my skills. Currently shooting Nikon D700 and D750. Various zoom and fixed Lense, mostly F2.8.
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Lorna Zaback
I picked up my first SLR camera as a teenager and immediately fell in love with taking pictures. After working with film (mostly black and white) for a number of years, I took a long break, but over the past few years, have rediscovered this passion of my youth, now in the context of digital photography, with its many possibilities and challenges. For me, photography is not only about attempting to create beautiful and inspiring images, it is also a journey of discovery, of striving to find my artistic voice.
I am a retired math instructor living in Victoria on beautiful Vancouver Island, Canada. I am an active member of the Victoria Camera Club where I have been inspired and mentored by a number of outstanding photographers. I shoot with a Nikon D750 but also love my little Fujifilm X-T10 for travelling. I am a big fan of post-processing and often work with a combination of Lightroom, Photoshop and Nik Color Efex and Silver Efex.
You can see my work on: Lorna Zaback Photography
Ger Walsh
I live in Cork, Ireland. I am 72 years of age. I have family in Australia and Barcelona, Spain. I bought my first DSLR in 2019. I now shoot with Canon R6 and R7 for travel and wildlife. I am not focussed on any particular genre as I enjoy all aspects of photography. I recently purchased a DJI Mini 4Pro. I use it for landscape shots which are difficult to reach from the ground… still learning how to use it safely.
Charles Jemmott
I think of myself as a visual learner. Rich, evocative imagery is essential for comprehension.
Descriptions of scenes, and characters by an author are a requisite of a "good" story; I must see them in my mind's eye.
For me, photography was inevitable.
Cindy Lynch
When I retired from being a school district administrator, I told a good friend that I wanted to take up photography when I retired. As a retirement gift, she gave me my first year's membership in the St. Louis Camera Club. That is when my new passion began. I found the people talented, friendly and so willing to share their knowledge with a beginner like me. I was both inspired and hooked. I had taken art classes my freshman year in college with thoughts of a career in art. However, I turned to education and had a very rewarding career. With photography, I found that I could develop my artistic side while also learning new technical skills. I love that photography keeps me learning and that my initial captures can turn into art in any number of different ways. There is always something new to learn. I enjoy our weekly meetings and competitions in the St. Louis Camera Club and have served on the Board of Directors, Print Committee and am now the Vice President.
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<br />At the same time I joined the St. Louis Camera Club, I also joined PSA. I have taken advantage of the many opportunities to grow in the art of photography. I completed two of John Fishback's online courses. I also participate in two PID Digital Study Groups:Fine Art and General, where I am the secretary; as well as three PID Digital Dialogue Groups: General, Monochrome and Macro. I love the feedback I receive and often submit my images to these groups prior to placing them in competition. I routinely participate in the PSA Interclub competitions through my camera club, as well as Print of the Month. For the first time, I won Print of the Month for October, 2016 with Ruby, an orangutan at the St. Louis Zoo. I have won Print of the Month 3 more times since then. I love to compete and frequently enter the International Competitions in PID Color and Monochrome. I am working on achieving my 5th star in Color and my 3rd star in Monochrome. I was fortunate enough to have won a Gold Medal for Jake in 2015. I have judged twice in PSA Councils Challenge and twice in Individual Creative Competition.
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Chuck Carstensen
A Kodak Baby Brownie Special with 127 film was my first camera. It did not take long to get passionate about photography. My parents supported building a simple wet darkroom in the the basement. It was truly magic developing the film and making prints. Experience includes intern photographer at the Pueblo, Colorado Chieftain and Star Journal Newspaper. Camera of that period was a 4x5 Speed Graphic. I joined the U. S. Navy and graduated from the Naval Photography School in Pensacola, Florida. I am a private pilot now retired from 35+ years independent aircraft accident adjusting and investigation as a business owner. My career always strongly involved photography.