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    
 March 26

Program 13

(Zoom only)

Members Critique Night

One image per member. Upload image to Visual Pursuits/ “Member Programs – Critiques” Gallery/’Member Critique March 26, 2026

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April 2  No meeting Good Friday, April 3rd
April 9  Board Meeting  Starts 6:00PM, Open to all members.  (link to approved minutes)
 April 9

Print Competition 6

(In person only)

Judge: Pete Morton

Pete began taking pictures in 1959 when he lived in Taiwan, as the son of an Army officer who was stationed on that beautiful island. Over the years his interest in photography continued to grow.

Pete’s interest in Photoshop and digital photography never slowed. He accepted invitations to travel to England to lecture on digital photography at the university level in Cornwall and again later to teach advanced Photoshop techniques to professional photographers in London.

After retiring, Pete joined the Silver Spring Camera Club where he is currently a director and frequent presenter. He is also very active in the Photographic Society of America (PSA), where he leads a photography study group and selects photographers for the monthly Showcase.

Pete has received numerous awards, both local and international, and has been recognized by his club as the Photographer of the Year. His work has hung in the Maryland State House.

Pete is a Certified Photography Judge in the state of Maryland. He has critiqued portfolios, judged dozens of camera club competitions in Maryland, New York, Oklahoma and for the Photographic Society of America (PSA). Pete feels that listening, evaluating, and learning from the feedback and suggestions of others is how we grow as artists.

 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 : Christophe will provide the same RAW image (look for an email with link to the image), one with some difficult lighting, contrast and ISO issues. Your job is to edit to your taste. No holds barred!!

Use any platform you like, and feel free to crop, recolor, desaturate, use AI elements, recompose or create a composite... ANYTHING! There is no wrong or right way, only your way. Show off your skills and show us how you interpret the image using only your wits and editor of choice. Depending on the number of entries we get, each person will have roughly five to seven minutes to introduce the image, talk about their process, and explain their rationale for the edit. Questions will inevitably follow.
 May 7

Print Competition 7

(In person only)

Judge:Mark Nelson
 May 14

Board Meeting

 

 Starts 6:00PM, Open to all members.  (link to approved minutes)
 May 14 Program 16  
 May 21

 Digital Competion-10

(Hybrid)

 Judge: Roy Kleffman
 May 28 Program 17 TBD
 May 29-31 Spring trip
Spring is in the air!
Here are all of the details of the BCC spring trip May 29 to 31.  We are returning to one of our favorite spots Chincoteague Virginia.  Chincoteague is a great destination for photography and we will be staying at a hotel located within a few minutes of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.  We will be staying at the Hilton Spark Hotel - formerly the Best Western where we will have stayed in the past - located at 7105 Maddox Boulevard right at the entrance to the wildlife refuge.  All rooms have two queen sized beds making it easier to share a room if you so desire. 
Please remember that on BCC trips spouses and good friends are invited to join you.  We are holding a block of 12 rooms at a rate of 142.00 plus tax per room per night.  Free breakfast is available at the hotel.  The total for a 2 night stay with all of the taxes and fees is 318.94.  To make a reservation please call 757-336-6557 and press 1.There is no ability to make a reservation online at this time. Identify yourself as a member of the Baltimore Camera Club to obtain the group rate.  You will need to give the hotel a credit card for a guarantee only.  Nothing will be charged to your card.  You may cancel up to 48 hours prior to arrival with no fees.  After making a reservation it is important to email me at olympus21209@yahoo.com so I can keep track of the bookings.

IMPORTANT - The block of rooms must be released by April 29to avoid any penalties.  Therefore it is important to book your room soon!
I look forward to receiving your emails and joining you in Chincoteague at the

Lewis Katz
Weekend Trip Coordinator

email: olympus21209@yahoo.com

 June   Summer Session Begins-Meeting Every Other week
June  Spring Field Trip  TBD
 June 11 Board meeting  Starts 6:00PM, Open to all members.  (link to approved minutes)
 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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