Judges Manual
To learn more about how to judge, the Judges Manual is a comprehensive set of instructional articles written by experienced judges.
Recommended Articles
- “Titles are Worth Thinking About” by Jeff Dunn (PSA Journal, June 2017, p 25)
- “Be Careful what you Pray For” by Joseph Hearst
- “Club Pictorial Competitions—Things to Think About” by Jeff Dunn
- “Color Correction Made Easy” by Jim M. Goldstein (links to article on his website)
- “Concrete Abstracts” by Joseph Hearst (PSA Journal: April 2009; pp 28-30)
© Copyright 2009 Photographic Society of America, Inc. - “A Different Kind of Street Photography” by Joseph Hearst (PSA Journal; August 2008, pp 22-25)
© Copyright 2008 Photographic Society of America, Inc. - “Digital Photography on the Fly, While Hiking in Switzerland” by Barbara Mallon
(PSA Journal; June 2006 pp 30-33)
© Copyright 2006 Photographic Society of America, Inc. - “Don’t Miss Guanajuato” by Joseph Hearst (PSA Journal; March 2008. pp 19-21)
© Copyright 2008 Photographic Society of America, Inc. - “Harbor Details are Fun” by Joseph Hearst (PSA Journal; September 2010, pp 20-23)
© Copyright 2010 Photographic Society of America, Inc. - “Ice Air 2005” by Jim M. Goldstein (links to article on his website)
- “An Inside Look at Fort Point” by Joseph Hearst (PSA Journal; July 2012, pp 36-38)
© Copyright 2012 Photographic Society of America, Inc. - “Junk Cars Are Fun” by Joseph Hearst (PSA Journal; July 2006, pp 26-29)
© Copyright 2006 Photographic Society of America, Inc. - “Mavericks Big Wave Surf Competition 2005” by Jim M. Goldstein (links to article on his website)
- “Photo Journalism” by Don Sowar
- “Photographing Point Lobos” by Joseph Hearst (PSA Journal; January 2006, pp 20-23)
© Copyright 2006 Photographic Society of America, Inc. - “Portfolio from a Single Seashell” by Joseph Hearst PSA Journal; May 2007 pp 16-18)
© Copyright 2007 Photographic Society of America, Inc. - “RAW vs. JPEG: Is Shooting Raw Right For Me?” by Jim M. Goldstein (links to article on his website)
- “Reflecting on Reflections” by Joseph Hearst (PSA Journal; November 2011, pp 26-29)
© Copyright 2011 Photographic Society of America, Inc. - “Titling Your Images for Competition” by Ellie Webster & Claudia Bodmer
Adapted from “Entering Images Into Competition – Definitions & Titling” - “Top 10 Photography Challenge” by Jim M. Goldstein (links to article on his website)
- “A Visit to the Lubéron” by Joseph Hearst (PSA Journal; October 2012, pp 23-25)
© Copyright 2012 Photographic Society of America, Inc.
Kindle Editions
- “The Innovative Image: Making extraordinary compositions from ordinary subjects” by Joseph Hearst
Joe Hearst has published a Kindle book with seven of his PSA Journal articles and many extra images.
Equipment or Image Processing
- Hunts Photo and Video
- San Jose Camera & Video, Campbell
- Camera West, Walnut Creek – cameras, repairs, rentals, image processing, equipment, seminars and more.
- Looking Glass, Berkeley
- Ritz Camera
- B & H Photo Video
- Adorama Camera
Photography Seminars, Workshops and Classes
- Rocky Mountain School of Photography – education in photography
- Point Reyes Field Institute – photography classes & weekend workshops
Note: Northern California Council of Camera Clubs members pay the member rate. A group of 8 or more club members will receive the group rate of an additional 10% discount off the member price.
Other Photography Organizations and Information
- Bay Area Photoscene – a comprehensive, searchable listing of shows, exhibitions, talks, workshops and other events for people interested in photography
- KelbyOne – Learn Photoshop, Lightroom, And Photography—In A Fun & Easy Way
- The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) – the first and premier association in North America committed solely to serving the field of nature photography
- Pro Bono Photo – Pro-Bono Photography is a clearinghouse that matches worthy organizations that need photo/videographic services to volunteer photographers and videographers who wish to donate their time and expertise.
- PhotoAlliance – PhotoAlliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the understanding, appreciation and creation of contemporary photography. It fosters connections through public lectures by noteworthy photographers, a variety of workshops, yearly portfolio reviews and other timely public programs and symposia.
- SF Camerawork – SF Camerawork’s is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage and support emerging artists to explore new directions and ideas in the photographic arts. Through exhibitions, publications, and educational programs, we strive to create an engaging platform for artistic exploration as well as community involvement and inquiry.