Digital Competition 5

(Hybrid)

 Judge: Frank Gallagher

Frank Gallagher is a photographer who lives in the Washington, DC area and specializes in photographing nature, providing photography services to nonprofit organizations, and teaching photography. He is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), and managed their communications and marketing for several years. 

www.frankgallagherphotography.com/

Program 9

(Zoom only)

Judge: Robert Creamer

Robert Creamer has been a professional photographer for over thirty years. Creamer is a professor of Photography at the Community College of Baltimore County.

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Four photographers from the Club, who will present their ongoing work and discuss the trials and tribulations (and rewards) of making sense of serialization and conceptual/thematic frameworks.  

This will be an in-person event at the church. Starts at 7:30 PM

Projected digital competition, theme: Landscapes

 Judge: Tracey Brown

www.papercamera.com

One of our newest and bravest members, Dawn Smyers, will give us a presentation and demonstration of her life as an underwater photographer.

Janet Jeffers is a visual artist using photography to explore intimate and abstract details in the natural and built worlds. Her photographic process is based on a practice of mindful exploration and discovery.

Jeffers received her BA from Towson University and MA in Publications Design from University of Baltimore, and worked in the fields of graphic design, interior design, and broadcasting, before committing to a full-time career as a visual artist.

Her work has been featured in solo exhibitions, including the Baltimore World Trade Center, the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, and the Hoffberger Gallery.

In addition, Jeffers is a juror and presenter for numerous photography outlets and serves the Maryland Photography Alliance as a "Maryland Master."

Website: https://www.janetjeffers.com/index

Board meeting

(Zoom only)

Program-12

(Zoom only)

Bird Photography presentation by Bonne Block.

Bonne Block will present her lifelong work in the realm of bird photography. She'll describe her techniques, what gear she uses, and how she locates the best environments for that perfect image. And if there's time, she might give us a quick tutorial on editing bird photographs.

Description: In this seminar, Kah-Wai will tell you the pro tips in seeing the unseen and crafting better images in landscape photography: how to use the lights to create visual emotion; how to use long exposure to create visual dynamism; how to use field of vision to create visual perspective; and how to use composition to create visual continuity and story.

Kah-Wai Lin is a landscape, wildlife, and travel photographer, ocean explorer, documentary film producer, and wildlife conservationist based in New Jersey. With a portfolio spanning over 100 photography workshops, more than 300 global seminar presentations, and over 200 international awards, he is widely recognized as a leading figure in the photography world. His social media platforms, followed by more than 300,000 people, allow him to inspire and connect with a global audience. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to photography and conservation, he received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from the U.S. Congress.

For more information visit: https://kahwailin.com/

Digital Competition 8

 (Theme: TBD)

Judge:  Steve Kaben

Stefan Kaben's photography stems from a personal philosophy of finding beauty and depth in everyday life, rooted in Midwestern values, and shared through local exhibits and online platforms, making him a notable figure in his community.