Silvana Della Camera Program
Saturday – October 10, 2026
10:00 am-11:30 pm
Zoom Meeting cost: $15.00
https://silvanadellacamera.com
https://silvanadellacamera.com
Bio:
A software engineer by trade, Silvana began her fascination with photography as a very small child. The early fascination turned into a lifelong obsession. Decades later, her passion never faltered, but her view of the world evolved. Photographing what the eye can't perceive is what she loves best to capture.
Past President of the Stony Brook Camera Club, she is the recipient of many photography awards. Her images have appeared in Lighthouse Digest, Yankee Magazine, and the Boston Globe, and were featured in Nikon’s 100th birthday celebration. She has presented and judged at camera club councils, camera clubs, and art associations throughout North America.
Silvana helps others expand their own photographic vision through her photography workshops, photo walks, photo tours, private instruction, and club presentations on various photography topics including infrared, Milky Way, black & white, nightscapes, deep space photography, and time-lapse. She challenges photographers to consider that there is much more in a scene than what is visible to the human eye and to tap into the power of their cameras to discover it.
Author of “Breakers of Darkness – The Majesty of Lighthouses”, “Sights Beyond the Spectrum – Digital Infrared Photography”, “Night Shades – A Guide to Photography After Dark”, and “Master the Benro
Polaris”.
Master Member of the New England Camera Club Council (MNEC). Member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Member of Massachusetts Camera Naturalists (CAMNATS). Member of North American Nature Photography Association (NAPNA).
To her, life is best summarized by the quote “Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death.” – from the 1958 film “Auntie Mame”.
Black and white photographs have a compelling and often unsettling effect, drawing viewers into their depth and complexity. These striking images can evoke a sense of nostalgia, prompting reflections on the past while inviting the eye to linger longer. When we think of this powerful artistic style, we can’t help but recall the legendary photographers who have shaped it: Henri Cartier-Bresson, with his keen sense of candid moments; Ansel Adams, who captured the breathtaking beauty of landscapes; and Dorothea Lange, whose poignant portraits convey deep human emotion. The intensity of black and white photography is achieved through a stark visual clarity that strips away the distractions of color, allowing the viewer to focus on the subject’s form, texture, and emotion. In this colorless realm, the essence of the subject takes precedence, often revealing layers of meaning that transcend the photograph itself. In this presentation, you will explore various techniques of abstract realism, learning how to create images that resonate on a profound level, challenging perceptions, and evoking strong feelings.
“The Power of Black and White Photography with Silvana Della Camera.
October 10th, 2026 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am by Zoom
You will be sent a Zoom link on October 8th, 2026
Tickets must be purchased by 10/7/26 by Midnight.
