14th Annual Star Island Photo Retreat
September 8-11, 2011

Sponsored by the New Hampshire Society of Photographic Artists, this unique program offers fine art photographers the opportunity to meet and share their work with others. While the program is open to all, participants should have photography experience. Past participants have included advanced amateurs and working professionals. Our space is limited so be sure to register early.

This year we are excited to have as our guest photographer Todd Gipstein, who has 40 years experience traveling the world documenting people, places, landscapes, and nature. He has photographed many articles for National Geographic and has served as Director of Multi-Image / Executive Producer for the National Geographic Society. His work for National Geographic included writing and producing shows about geography, history, nature, cultures, photography, environmental issues and the Geographic. He also worked with Vice-President Al Gore on media related to environmental issues.

Todd's photographic archives include approximately 300,000 images. The National Geographic Society, Getty Images, Corbis, Delimont and Omega-Arts currently represent his work. Todd has lectured across the United States and around the world on topics as diverse as Machu Picchu, the Panama Canal, Venice, photography, visual communication, geography and history. Over the years, his productions have won more than 40 gold awards in media festivals. His work has also garnered a dozen grand-prizes in international competitions. He is a member of the Association for Multi-Media International's Producers' Hall of Fame, and he has also received several lifetime achievement awards.

About Star Island - Located 6 miles off the New Hampshire coast, Star Island is home to the Star Island Conference Center, which offers a wide variety of programs throughout the summer season. The surrounding marine environment is complemented by distinctive architecture including the 19th century Oceanic Hotel. Shared baths are down the hall, there is no television, and hearty meals are served family style. Each evening we have a social hour so bring your favorite BYOB and snacks to share.

We urge each participant to bring examples of their work to show and share with others. We will have a print swap so bring a print (8x10 up to 13x19) to share. Most people bring prints but we do have digital projectors available. We encourage participants also to present short programs on equipment or some aspect of photography that holds their interest.

If you have been to Star Island in the past and bring a new person to this conference you each save 10% on room and board fee. Details: Bring a Friend.

This year room and board fees include the ferry from Portsmouth, but parking is additional at $10 per day.

Room and board fees are as follows, per person: Triple $348, double $370, single $460, motel double $470, motel single $620. Note: motel units have two twin beds, sink, and toilet. Other rooms have shared baths.

We leave Portsmouth at 4:25 pm on September 8 (please arrive one half hour early). And return September 11th, departing Star Island at 3:05 pm and arriving in Portsmouth at 4:45 pm.

To register, send the Registration Form and a deposit of $160 (conference fee $85 and room and board deposit $75, non-NHSPA members please add $25 for membership dues) made out to NHSPA to Joe Mazzaglia, 1 Mill St. #121, Dover, NH 03820. or phone 603-436-9875.

Conference Chair: Peter E. Randall, 377 Goodwin Rd., Eliot, Maine 03903. For more information contact Peter at 603–502–6968 or .