2025-2026 Meeting and Event Calendar

Meetings are in-person but also provided by Zoom for members that cannot be present.

New members are always welcome! 

If you would like a courtesy invitation to attend selected Zoom meetings in order to learn more about us, please email club president Diane Bovenkamp (d_bovenkamp@yahoo.com) to request a Zoom link. 

 

Date
Event
Information
 2026    
Feb 19 

Digital Competition-7

(Hybrid)

Digital competition, theme: Landscapes

 Judge: Matthew Mahlstedt 

Matthew is a Baltimore based photographer and is founder of  "That Baltimore Photographer", which he formed in 2018.  He is very active in local photography community around Baltimore.

 website: https://www.thatbaltimorephotographer.com/
 Feb 26

Program-11

(In Person only)

 Presentation on Underwater photography by Dawn Smyers.

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

March 5 

Print Competition-5

(In person only)

 Judge: Janet Jeffers

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


 March 12

Board meeting

(Zoom only)

 Starts 6:00PM, Open to all members.  (link to approved minutes)
 March 12

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.


 March 19

Digital Competition-8

(Zoom only)

 Judge: Ed Palazynski
 March 26

Program 13

(zoom only)

Members Critique Night
April 2  No meeting Good Friday, April 3rd
April 9  Board Meeting  
 April 9

Print Competition 6

(In person only)

Judge: Pete Morton
 April 16

Program 14

(In person only)

 The Art of Landscape Photography,  Kah-Wai Lin

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/

April 23 

Digital Competition-9

(Hybrid) 

Digital Competition: Theme "Spring"

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.

Website: https://www.stefankaben.com/
 April 30

Program 15

(Zoom only)

Battle-RAW-yal
 May 7

Print Competition 7

(In person only)

Judge:Mark Nelson
 May 14 Board Meeting  
 May 21

 Digital Competion-10

(Hybrid)

 Judge: Roy Kleffman
 May 28 Program 17 TBD
 June   Summer Session Begins-Meeting Every Other week
June  Spring Field Trip  TBD
 June 11 Board meeting  
 June 11 Board Elections and Feedback Night Board Elections. Also, come share your feedback on making BCC better. Refreshments served.
 June 13 Year-End-Competition 9:00AM, Closed to the members. 
 June 25 Program 18  
 Jul 9 Board meeting   Starts 6:00PM, Open to all members.  (link to approved minutes)
 Jul 9 Program 19  
 Jul 23 Program 20  
 Aug 1 New Club Year Begins  Remember to pay your dues


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