Vault of Visions Art Gallery & Light Painting in Still Life Photography
We're excited to announce a special joint meeting and program with the Frederick Camera Clique!
When: August 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM EDT
Where: Frederick, MD – Additional location and parking recommendation provided upon registration. Registration closes on August 10, 2025!
Join us for a summer evening of photography exploration, beginning with a tour of the new Vault of Visions Art Gallery and followed by an insightful light painting workshop at the Delaplaine Center. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow photographers from both Maryland PPA and the Frederick Camera Clique, explore a brand-new art space, and enhance your lighting skills.
Part 1: Gallery Tour
Our evening begins with a tour of Vault of Visions Art Gallery at 6:00 PM in Frederick, MD. This impressive facility will not only house a gallery dedicated to presenting art and photography to the public but also a production and fulfillment center. The third floor will feature studios for lease and a classroom available for rental. This is a unique chance to gain insight into a new gallery space and learn more about potential opportunities to display and sell your photography.
Part 2: Light Painting in Still Life Photography Program by Michael Pucciarelli
Following the quick gallery tour, we'll take a short 10-minute walk to the Delaplaine Center for the meeting part of our program. We’ll have some light snacks and start the program at 6:45 PM.
The Light Painting in Still Life Photography session will cover:
- Setting up a Light Painting Table: Learn how to create and make the most of a light painting setup, including discussions on modern and homemade equipment.
- Controlling Light: We'll explore various types of LED lights, along with the use of white scrims and filters to soften light. Equipment for holding backgrounds and lights will also be illustrated.
- Camera Settings: Discover the appropriate camera settings to capture stunning light-painted images.
- Post-Processing in Adobe Photoshop & Bridge: Learn how to use multiple exposures to create final images. We'll demonstrate how to use selection tools for editing and illustrate masking techniques in Adobe Photoshop to create your final master art file. You'll also receive many tips for quick photo processing.
We can't wait to see you there for an evening full of learning and connection!
Michael Pucciarelli Cr.Photog., CPP, AF-MDPPA
Biography
Michael Pucciarelli started digital photography around 2010. He started out as a landscape/architect photographer. Mr. Pucciarelli received his associate degree in 2013. Then he explored all kinds of still life photography. He has been a member of Professional Photographers of America since 2015.
Michael received his Photographic Craftsman degree in 2021, and his latest accomplishment is the CPP in 2022. Michael is also an active member of ASP – American Society of Photographers, and he plays an active in helping ASP members learn even more about still life photography. He has a Facebook group called – Still life Fine Art Photography Creative Group, and he leads other similar groups on Facebook.
Michael also has a YouTube Channel and a fine art website, which are listed below.
Fine Art Photography
https://www.michaelpucciarelli.com
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCyKwgpHfUzH22OK2GTWWw/videos?view=57