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    • September 01, 2019
    • December 31, 2024
    • 64 sessions
    • Online
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    LWRDPC And Kelby One
    New Pro Membership

    Our club can now offer club memberships at substantial discounts to the premiere photographic educational membership community, Kelby One.  They are driven by a passion to provide incredible training for Photoshop, Lightroom and all that has to do with photography.

    Our Webpage has a monthly event listed on the first of every month where any member can purchase a discounted membership to this incredible online training. You can purchase anytime during the month.

    At the beginning of the next month anyone who has signed up will receive a code from the club to open their membership for the next year. The more members that sign up, the greater the discount on yearly subscriptions and renewals.

    $154 per year. Regular price is $199 per year.

    Any questions call Dave Kurshan at (941) 928-7747.

    • August 31, 2023
    • July 31, 2024
    • 12 sessions
    • Online
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    LWRDPC And Kelby One

    Pro Membership Renewals

    When you get a renewal notice from Kelby One, please register here to get the discounted rate.  Pay LWRDPC and we will forward your renewal To Kelby One.

    Our Web page has a monthly event listed on the last day of every month where any member can purchase a discounted membership renewal to this incredible online training. You can purchase anytime during the month.

    Renewals will be processed and forwarded to Kelby One at the beginning of the next month.   Kelby One will process the renewals based upon your name and email, no codes is needed.  The more members that sign up, the greater the discount on yearly subscriptions and renewals.

    $154 per year. Regular price is $199 per year.

    Any questions call Dave Kurshan at (941)928-7747.

    • April 24, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 82
    Register

    User Group meeting about Abobe Lightroom Classic

    This User Group will share shortcuts, techniques, and tips for Adobe’s Lightroom Classic editing and cataloging software.

    We will primarily focus on members with intermediate or entry-level skills in using Lightroom Classic application. Anyone interested in learning about this software may join in; however, those with the latest version of Lightroom Classic on their computer will benefit the most.

    Lightroom Classic is a database-based application that edits original files in a non-destructive way.

    The application also provides multiple methods to catalog your photographs and provides advanced search capabilities to find specific images.

    Lightroom Classic also provides multiple means to output images ranging from prints to various social media and more.

    Join the Group and be a part of this sharing experience.

    Facilitator: Art Napolitanon

    Length: 90 Minutes

    • April 30, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Board Meeting via Zoom.

    A meeting agenda will be sent to board members prior to the meeting.

    Also, minutes for the previous board meeting will be sent to board members for review prior to the meeting.



    • May 01, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • online submittal form

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    May Meeting's Theme is Wildlife and Pets

    Upload your image before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, May 1.

    Click here to submit your image.

    Wildlife and Pets:

    Whether it is a picture of a newborn pooch or a portrait of a near-extinct species, animal-inspired photos can provide images of the world's most beautiful creatures, whether they are loved pets or wild creatures in their natural environment.

    Show us your best animal shot!

    Be creative and have fun.

    Click here to submit your entries.

    The requirements are the following:

    • One image per member.
    • Digital image file: 
      • High quality JPG or PNG  file. 
      • 3840 x 2160 pixels (4k resolution) maximum.
      • Quality setting: 85+ in Lightroom, high in Photoshop, or similar in other programs.
      • 5 Mb maximum file size.
    • Criteria judged will be the overall impact, composition of elements, technical aspects, and adherence to the theme. It is important to keep the theme in mind when choosing your image.
    • Scoring by judges will be on a 20-point scale:  19-20 Excellent; 16-18 Stands Out; 13-15 Meets many criteria; 10-12 Meets some criteria; 6-9 Meets few criteria; 1-5 Missed the mark.
    • The file name is your image title. Make sure the title reflects your image, and does not contain your name or anything else that identifies you as the maker. Choose a title carefully. A good title will complement the image.
    • Challenge yourself and have fun.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    Learn about the Theme of the Month and all the details here.

    • May 03, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Submit online

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    Submit up to three photos each month to be included in a slide presentation that will be shown at this month's General Meeting and on the club's YouTube channel.  Photos can be about any subject.

    Click here to submit your images.

    Any submissions received late will automatically be carried over to the following month.

    Registration is not required. Just click on the link above to submit your photos.

    Each member is allowed to send up to 3 photos and/or a short video each month. Those photos and/or video can be on any subject as this is a great way to let other members see what kind of photography interests you, and what you have been shooting during the past month.

    Please try to adjust your photos to at least 1920 pixels on the horizontal edge, if you can. If you are not sure how to do that just send them anyway. If there is a problem with their size, Dave Kurshan will let you know and walk you through the process of how to resize your photos.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    • May 04, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 1:15 PM
    • Motorworks Brewing, 1014 9th Street West, Bradenton
    Register

    Photo Scavenger Hunt! 

    What:  A Photography Scavenger Hunt

    When: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10am-1:15pm; Lunch from 1:15pm to awarding of cash prizes

    Cost: $10/person (cash please, to be collected the day of the event and used for cash prizes)

    Where: Motorworks Brewing, 1014 9th Street West, Bradenton

     

    The Field Trip Committee has put together a fun event with a little competitive edge. And with cash prizes, who doesn't want their team to win? It's all about trying to find, and photograph, as many items as possible on a list with a time limit and a fixed geographical area that is walkable.

    We will meet at Motorworks Brewing at 10am for instructions and organize participants into teams. We'll give you some time to review the instructions and ask questions prior to the start.

    Want to know more? Sign up and come on out as more will be revealed when you arrive!

    IMPORTANT: If you for any reason can not make it please cancel via the club's web site even if it is the day of the event. We will be checking registration up to the time of the event.

    Suggested Equipment

    Camera, 24-120mm lens or comparable

    Clean photo card

    Hat, sun protection, water

    Weather: Registrants will be notified by 6pm the day prior for a weather update.

    Rain date will be Saturday, June 8, 2024

    Contact Pam Truitt for questions.  pamelagtruitt@gmail.com 941.350.6660

    Carpooling:

    Let us know If you are interested in Carpooling by emailing fieldtrips@lwrdpc.com.  If you are interested refer to the Carpooling map below (add map) and answer the following questions.

    1)      Would you like to ride in a carpool or drive?

    2)     If you are willing to drive, how many passengers, with equipment, can you accommodate?

    3)      What area in the carpooling map below is best suited for you?


    • May 06, 2024
    • 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
    • 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (East Manatee Fire Rescue District Admin Office)
    Register

    Meeting Location: 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (East Manatee Fire Rescue District Admin Office), Lakewood Ranch, FL

    5:15 pm: Pre-Meeting Foto-Focus
    Topic: Panel: Preparing for a Photo Tour/Workshop

    Pam Truitt will lead a panel discussion with several members about photo-adventure tour experiences and expectations. They will share what to plan for, how to choose photo gear, deal with equipment failure, and ensure images make it back home.

    6:30 pm: Meeting with Guest Speaker Michael Petersen

    Topic: Taking Your Photographs To The Next Level With AI

    During the meeting Mike will discuss the boom of AI editing and AI subject and background generations to enhance your photos without hours of fine-tuning your Image. We will look at Photoshop’s generative AI, Topaz’s AI plugins, Content Aware AI Fill, and more.

    Bio: Michael Petersen is a Master Artist, Master Photographer, Craftsman, and Certified Professional Photographer with the Professional Photographers of America. He has been taking pictures since he was 10, but professionally for the last 15 years. Mike mainly focuses on portraits and beach photography.

    • May 09, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Online

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    Submit Images - 2024 FCCC 2nd Triannual Digital Competition!

    This is a great opportunity to have your work judged in competition with 50 other Florida photography clubs. Every member of the LWRDPC is eligible to be a member of FCCC at no cost.

    If you are not yet registered with the FCCC, go to https://f3c.org, click "Join Now," complete the form, and wait for the FCCC to confirm your club membership. You will then be able to enter their competitions.

    Digital Rules and Regulations can be found at: https://f3c.org/competition/rules-and-regulations/ Please title your digital file the same as your print title.

    Submit your images now at: https://f3c.org/competition/enter/  

    Important dates and information:

    Submissions of Digital Images:  April 8 through May 9, 2024
    Judging Dates: May 10 through May 20, 2024
    Results and Winner Announcements:   May 21, 2024
      

    For questions on the competition, please contact Reena Walkling or Nancy Restuccia.

    Good luck to all! 

    • May 14, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    Sony Users Group!

    Calling all Sony camera users and welcome.

    These sessions will be a great compliment to all the other terrific club educational offerings as an opportunity for like-minded individuals to learn and share their experiences with Sony cameras.

    Whether a novice or an experienced user, we all have tips, tricks, and techniques we can bring to the group. We are all students, and we are all teachers so join us on a journey of shared learning.

    • Still having problems navigating the maze of 100’s of menu settings?
    • Can’t quite figure out how to set (or optimize) the custom keys or memory settings?
    • Stumped by all the auto-focus options and menus?
    • Wondering what the best lens solution is for any given genre?
    • Looking for a specific how-to tutorial on one or more aspects of the camera?
    • Interested in pixel shift, Wi-Fi transfer, tethering, back button focus, etc.?

    Via our upcoming Zoom meetings, the new Sony Uses Group Forum, and photo shoot outings, we will work together to bring these and any other topic into the discussion – AND SOLVE THEM!

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • May 15, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 99
    Register

    The Nikon Users Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month and is open to all club members who are Nikon users or interested in learning more about the Nikon system. We will cover the Nikon Z system as well as Nikon DSLR’s.

    The goal of each meeting is to share ideas, problem-solve, educate, and learn new techniques. Feel free to ask questions and have your camera handy to discuss new techniques.
     
    We will cover basics as well as deep dives into the Nikon camera menus. All skills levels are welcome.

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    Facilitator: Joe Nuzzo

    • May 16, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 99
    Register

    User Group meeting about Micro Four-Thirds Cameras

    The group is for current and potential owners of Olympus, Panasonic, and OMSystems cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using the micro four thirds system.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    • May 16, 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 98
    Register

    Apple Products Users Group!

    This forum is to enable group sharing and learning for issues specific to the Apple ecosystem.

    If you are an iMac user, or are thinking of becoming one, this group is for you.

    We will discuss issues such as:

    • New features in MacOS and IOS
    • File management and photo organization
    • Integration of your Mac computer with iPhone and iPad
    • Back up Strategies
    • Monitoring and improving  performance
    • Favorite Apps for photographers (iMac or iPhone)
    • iPhone photography

    If there are specific issues you want to discuss, please email them to Dave Kurshan.

    Be prepared to answer questions from the group, and share your own knowledge on how you best utilize the advantages of the Apple ecosystem.

    Moderator: Dave Kurshan

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    • May 21, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Canon Cameras

    Calling all Canon camera users!

    The group is for current and potential owners of Canon cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using Canon cameras.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Facilitator: Richard Wozniak

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • May 22, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Abobe Lightroom Classic

    This User Group will share shortcuts, techniques, and tips for Adobe’s Lightroom Classic editing and cataloging software.

    We will primarily focus on members with intermediate or entry-level skills in using Lightroom Classic application. Anyone interested in learning about this software may join in; however, those with the latest version of Lightroom Classic on their computer will benefit the most.

    Lightroom Classic is a database-based application that edits original files in a non-destructive way.

    The application also provides multiple methods to catalog your photographs and provides advanced search capabilities to find specific images.

    Lightroom Classic also provides multiple means to output images ranging from prints to various social media and more.

    Join the Group and be a part of this sharing experience.

    Facilitator: Art Napolitanon

    Length: 90 Minutes

    • May 25, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Sarasota, FL
    • 12

    Hands-On Training: "Edit My Photo" Workshop

    Join in on this post-processing classroom learning lab where participants will follow along on their laptops as an instructor leads the process of how they would edit their photos. 

    The instructor will share their screen so participants can do their own editing as they follow the instructor through the entire session. Two other facilitators will float around to assist participants. Together, the group will edit each image from start to finish.

    Notice:  This workshop is geared toward individuals who desire to improve their post-processing skills in Lightroom.

    Pre-requisites:
    • Each participant submits 2 images in advance for editing purposes
    • Some experience in Lightroom 
    • Computer or laptop required for editing in the classroom
    • The latest version of Lightroom 
    Facilitator: Reena Walkling + 2 assistants
    Length:  2 hours

    Location:  1471 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL (
    Dennis Holly’s studio)

    Class Size: 10 participants

    For more information contact:  Reena Walkling at reenawalk@gmail.com
    • May 28, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • 1471 Northgate Blvd Sarasota, Florida 34234
    Register

    In-Person Board Meeting.

    5:00pm to 6:30pm

    Meeting Location:

    Dennis Holly's Studio
    1471 Northgate Blvd
    Sarasota, Florida 34234

    A meeting agenda will be sent to board members prior to the meeting.

    Also, minutes for the previous board meeting will be sent to board members for review prior to the meeting.

    Optional: Informal dinner at nearby restaurant following the meeting.


    • May 29, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • online submittal form

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    June Meeting's Theme is Interpretive

    Upload your image before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, May 29.

    Click here to submit your image.

    Interpretive: 

    This category is for color and mono/B&W images that may fall between the Color or Mono/B&W category and the Creative category. If a scene or subject does not look "natural and realistic" as required in in the traditional Color and Mono/B&W categories, and yet is not altered enough to compete well in the Creative category, the maker could submit the image in the Interpretive category. The decision between the Creative and the Interpretive category belongs to the maker and depends on where they think the image would compete best.

    Images with the following characteristics could be entered in the Interpretive category:
    • A look achieved with noticeable saturation and/or sharpening.
    •  Evident processing, even if minimal, to all portions of an image for a special effect, such as painterly, textured, grainy, glowing, etc.
    • An artistic look achieved with HDR processing. If the effect is not noticeable and the image appears "natural and realistic", it can still go in the Color or Mono/B&W category.
    • Creative toning with one or more colors or mixed color and mono/B&W.
    • Distortion by different types of lenses such as fish-eye or Lensbaby lenses, etc.
    • Distortion by taking the image through glass, a rain spattered window or other textured surface.

    Images that are obvious imaginative manipulations, flights of fancy or composites with multiple elements would be better placed in the Creative category. Any type of border, frame or vignette is allowed in this category.

    Be creative and have fun.

    Click here to submit your entries.

    The requirements are the following:

    • One image per member.
    • Digital image file: 
      • High quality JPG or PNG file
      • 3840 x 2160 pixels (4k resolution) maximum.
      • JPG quality setting: 85+ in Lightroom, high in Photoshop, or similar in other programs.
      • 5 Mb maximum file size.
    • Criteria judged will be the overall impact, composition of elements, technical aspects, and adherence to the theme. It is important to keep the theme in mind when choosing your image.
    • Scoring by judges will be on a 20-point scale:  19-20 Excellent; 16-18 Stands Out; 13-15 Meets many criteria; 10-12 Meets some criteria; 6-9 Meets few criteria; 1-5 Missed the mark.
    • The file name is your image title. Make sure the title reflects your image, and does not contain your name or anything else that identifies you as the maker. Choose a title carefully. A good title will complement the image.
    • Challenge yourself and have fun.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    Learn about the Theme of the Month and all the details here.

    • May 31, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Submit online

    Add event to calendar

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    Submit up to three photos each month to be included in a slide presentation that will be shown at this month's General Meeting and on the club's YouTube channel.  Photos can be about any subject.

    Click here to submit your images 

    Any submissions received late will automatically be carried over to the following month.

    Registration is not required. Just click on the link above to submit your photos.

    Each member is allowed to send up to 3 photos and/or a short video each month. Those photos and/or video can be on any subject as this is a great way to let other members see what kind of photography interests you, and what you have been shooting during the past month.

    Please try to adjust your photos to at least 1920 pixels on the horizontal edge, if you can. If you are not sure how to do that just send them anyway. If there is a problem with their size, Dave Kurshan will let you know and walk you through the process of how to resize your photos.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    • June 03, 2024
    • 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
    • 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (East Manatee Fire Rescue District Admin Office)
    Register

    Meeting Location: 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (East Manatee Fire Rescue District Admin Office), Lakewood Ranch, FL

    5:15 pm: Pre-Meeting Foto-Focus
    Topic: TBD

    6:30 pm: Meeting with Guest Speaker Ray Alvarez
    Topic: Creative Photography: From Nothing to Something

    In this discussion, Ray Alvarez will discuss how creativity flows through his mind alongside his wife, partner and creative makeup artist Kay Alvarez. How everyday objects or boring locations can be turned into art and creative portraits.

    Step behind the scenes with Ray to see where ideas originate and how you can apply this to your workflow.

    Ray Alvarez Bio:

    Ray Alvarez is a creative portrait & wedding based in Orlando. Along with his MUA wife (Kay Alvarez), together they create the perfect look using top of the line cosmetic products and creative concepts.

    Ray also specializes in weddings with a creative approach but documentary style, making sure to capture those raw candid emotions. He has a relentless obsession with sunsets and reflections and strives to incorporate them into his pictures.



    • June 11, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    Sony Users Group!

    Calling all Sony camera users and welcome.

    These sessions will be a great compliment to all the other terrific club educational offerings as an opportunity for like-minded individuals to learn and share their experiences with Sony cameras.

    Whether a novice or an experienced user, we all have tips, tricks, and techniques we can bring to the group. We are all students, and we are all teachers so join us on a journey of shared learning.

    • Still having problems navigating the maze of 100’s of menu settings?
    • Can’t quite figure out how to set (or optimize) the custom keys or memory settings?
    • Stumped by all the auto-focus options and menus?
    • Wondering what the best lens solution is for any given genre?
    • Looking for a specific how-to tutorial on one or more aspects of the camera?
    • Interested in pixel shift, Wi-Fi transfer, tethering, back button focus, etc.?

    Via our upcoming Zoom meetings, the new Sony Uses Group Forum, and photo shoot outings, we will work together to bring these and any other topic into the discussion – AND SOLVE THEM!

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • June 18, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Canon Cameras

    Calling all Canon camera users!

    The group is for current and potential owners of Canon cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using Canon cameras.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Facilitator: Richard Wozniak

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • June 19, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    The Nikon Users Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month and is open to all club members who are Nikon users or interested in learning more about the Nikon system. We will cover the Nikon Z system as well as Nikon DSLR’s.

    The goal of each meeting is to share ideas, problem-solve, educate, and learn new techniques. Feel free to ask questions and have your camera handy to discuss new techniques.
     
    We will cover basics as well as deep dives into the Nikon camera menus. All skills levels are welcome.

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    Facilitator: Joe Nuzzo

    • June 20, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Micro Four-Thirds Cameras

    The group is for current and potential owners of Olympus, Panasonic, and OMSystems cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using the micro four thirds system.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    • June 20, 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    Apple Products Users Group!

    This forum is to enable group sharing and learning for issues specific to the Apple ecosystem.

    If you are an iMac user, or are thinking of becoming one, this group is for you.

    We will discuss issues such as:

    • New features in MacOS and IOS
    • File management and photo organization
    • Integration of your Mac computer with iPhone and iPad
    • Back up Strategies
    • Monitoring and improving  performance
    • Favorite Apps for photographers (iMac or iPhone)
    • iPhone photography

    If there are specific issues you want to discuss, please email them to Dave Kurshan.

    Be prepared to answer questions from the group, and share your own knowledge on how you best utilize the advantages of the Apple ecosystem.

    Moderator: Dave Kurshan

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    • June 25, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Board Meeting via Zoom.

    A meeting agenda will be sent to board members prior to the meeting.

    Also, minutes for the previous board meeting will be sent to board members for review prior to the meeting.



    • June 26, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Abobe Lightroom Classic

    This User Group will share shortcuts, techniques, and tips for Adobe’s Lightroom Classic editing and cataloging software.

    We will primarily focus on members with intermediate or entry-level skills in using Lightroom Classic application. Anyone interested in learning about this software may join in; however, those with the latest version of Lightroom Classic on their computer will benefit the most.

    Lightroom Classic is a database-based application that edits original files in a non-destructive way.

    The application also provides multiple methods to catalog your photographs and provides advanced search capabilities to find specific images.

    Lightroom Classic also provides multiple means to output images ranging from prints to various social media and more.

    Join the Group and be a part of this sharing experience.

    Facilitator: Art Napolitanon

    Length: 90 Minutes

    • June 26, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • online submittal form

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    July Meeting's Theme is Mobile Photography

    Upload your image before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 26.

    Click here to submit your image.

    Mobile Photography:

    While we accept cell phone images every month, only cell phone images will be accepted in July.  We will accept all color and B&W images.  The editing rules for color and B&W apply here as well. Get inspired to go out and shoot --- with only your phone!!

    Be creative and have fun.

    Click here to submit your entries.

    The requirements are the following:

    • One image per member.
    • Digital image file: 
      • High quality JPG or PNG file
      • 3840 x 2160 pixels (4k resolution) maximum.
      • JPG quality setting: 85+ in Lightroom, high in Photoshop, or similar in other programs.
      • 5 Mb maximum file size.
    • Criteria judged will be the overall impact, composition of elements, technical aspects, and adherence to the theme. It is important to keep the theme in mind when choosing your image.
    • Scoring by judges will be on a 20-point scale:  19-20 Excellent; 16-18 Stands Out; 13-15 Meets many criteria; 10-12 Meets some criteria; 6-9 Meets few criteria; 1-5 Missed the mark.
    • The file name is your image title. Make sure the title reflects your image, and does not contain your name or anything else that identifies you as the maker. Choose a title carefully. A good title will complement the image.
    • Challenge yourself and have fun.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    Learn about the Theme of the Month and all the details here.

    • June 28, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Submit online

    Add event to calendar

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    Submit up to three photos each month to be included in a slide presentation that will be shown at this month's General Meeting and on the club's YouTube channel.  Photos can be about any subject.

    Click here to submit your images 

    Any submissions received late will automatically be carried over to the following month.

    Registration is not required. Just click on the link above to submit your photos.

    Each member is allowed to send up to 3 photos and/or a short video each month. Those photos and/or video can be on any subject as this is a great way to let other members see what kind of photography interests you, and what you have been shooting during the past month.

    Please try to adjust your photos to at least 1920 pixels on the horizontal edge, if you can. If you are not sure how to do that just send them anyway. If there is a problem with their size, Dave Kurshan will let you know and walk you through the process of how to resize your photos.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    • July 02, 2024
    • 5:15 PM - 8:00 PM
    • LWR Library, 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL

    Different Meeting Location (July Only):  Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL

    Different Day (July Only): Tuesday (not Monday) Meeting

    Different Time (July Only): 5:15 pm Start time

    The library closes at 8:00 pm so we are starting this meeting earlier.

    5:30 pm: Guided Tour of the New Library and View Our Photos

    6:00 pm: Program

    7:45 pm: Adjourn

    • July 09, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 99
    Register

    Sony Users Group!

    Calling all Sony camera users and welcome.

    These sessions will be a great compliment to all the other terrific club educational offerings as an opportunity for like-minded individuals to learn and share their experiences with Sony cameras.

    Whether a novice or an experienced user, we all have tips, tricks, and techniques we can bring to the group. We are all students, and we are all teachers so join us on a journey of shared learning.

    • Still having problems navigating the maze of 100’s of menu settings?
    • Can’t quite figure out how to set (or optimize) the custom keys or memory settings?
    • Stumped by all the auto-focus options and menus?
    • Wondering what the best lens solution is for any given genre?
    • Looking for a specific how-to tutorial on one or more aspects of the camera?
    • Interested in pixel shift, Wi-Fi transfer, tethering, back button focus, etc.?

    Via our upcoming Zoom meetings, the new Sony Uses Group Forum, and photo shoot outings, we will work together to bring these and any other topic into the discussion – AND SOLVE THEM!

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • July 16, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Canon Cameras

    Calling all Canon camera users!

    The group is for current and potential owners of Canon cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using Canon cameras.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Facilitator: Richard Wozniak

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • July 17, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    The Nikon Users Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month and is open to all club members who are Nikon users or interested in learning more about the Nikon system. We will cover the Nikon Z system as well as Nikon DSLR’s.

    The goal of each meeting is to share ideas, problem-solve, educate, and learn new techniques. Feel free to ask questions and have your camera handy to discuss new techniques.
     
    We will cover basics as well as deep dives into the Nikon camera menus. All skills levels are welcome.

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    Facilitator: Joe Nuzzo

    • July 18, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Micro Four-Thirds Cameras

    The group is for current and potential owners of Olympus, Panasonic, and OMSystems cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using the micro four thirds system.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • July 18, 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    Apple Products Users Group!

    This forum is to enable group sharing and learning for issues specific to the Apple ecosystem.

    If you are an iMac user, or are thinking of becoming one, this group is for you.

    We will discuss issues such as:

    • New features in MacOS and IOS
    • File management and photo organization
    • Integration of your Mac computer with iPhone and iPad
    • Back up Strategies
    • Monitoring and improving  performance
    • Favorite Apps for photographers (iMac or iPhone)
    • iPhone photography

    If there are specific issues you want to discuss, please email them to Dave Kurshan.

    Be prepared to answer questions from the group, and share your own knowledge on how you best utilize the advantages of the Apple ecosystem.

    Moderator: Dave Kurshan

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    • July 24, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Abobe Lightroom Classic

    This User Group will share shortcuts, techniques, and tips for Adobe’s Lightroom Classic editing and cataloging software.

    We will primarily focus on members with intermediate or entry-level skills in using Lightroom Classic application. Anyone interested in learning about this software may join in; however, those with the latest version of Lightroom Classic on their computer will benefit the most.

    Lightroom Classic is a database-based application that edits original files in a non-destructive way.

    The application also provides multiple methods to catalog your photographs and provides advanced search capabilities to find specific images.

    Lightroom Classic also provides multiple means to output images ranging from prints to various social media and more.

    Join the Group and be a part of this sharing experience.

    Facilitator: Art Napolitanon

    Length: 90 Minutes

    • July 30, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Board Meeting via Zoom.

    A meeting agenda will be sent to board members prior to the meeting.

    Also, minutes for the previous board meeting will be sent to board members for review prior to the meeting.



    • July 31, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • online submittal form

    Add event to calendar

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    August Meeting's Theme is Color

    Upload your image before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 31.

    Click here to submit your image.

    Color:

    This category is for color images, except those defined as “Creative” below. Digital enhancement in post-processing is allowed but the resulting image must maintain a realistic and natural appearance. If the image is obviously manipulated or over-processed with excessive sharpening, saturation, contrast, etc. or shows evidence that it is a composite, where at least two images are combined, it is not considered a Color image but could go in Creative. Good skills in post-processing are required to prepare an image that maintains a realistic and natural appearance for the Color category.

    The only exception is a multi-colored infrared image whose color may not be realistic or natural. It is allowed in this category as long as all the other requirements for this category are met.

    An image taken with very narrow depth of field creating bokeh in the background and/or foreground is allowed in Color as long as the image looks realistic and natural except for the intentional blur. Natural looking HDR (High Dynamic Range) images are also allowed in this category.

    Images that have been altered by in-camera processes, such as shaking, zooming, double exposure, excessive blurring, etc. belong in the Creative category if they do not appear realistic and natural.

    A stroke, outline or border of any color is allowed but it must be limited to a solid thin line around the perimeter of the image.

    Be creative and have fun.

    Click here to submit your entries.

    The requirements are the following:

    • One image per member.
    • Digital image file: 
      • High quality JPG or PNG file.
      • 3840 x 2160 pixels (4k resolution) maximum.
      • Quality setting: 85+ in Lightroom, high in Photoshop, or similar in other programs.
      • 5 Mb maximum file size.
    • Criteria judged will be the overall impact, composition of elements, technical aspects, and adherence to the theme. It is important to keep the theme in mind when choosing your image.
    • Scoring by judges will be on a 20-point scale:  19-20 Excellent; 16-18 Stands Out; 13-15 Meets many criteria; 10-12 Meets some criteria; 6-9 Meets few criteria; 1-5 Missed the mark.
    • The file name is your image title. Make sure the title reflects your image, and does not contain your name or anything else that identifies you as the maker. Choose a title carefully. A good title will complement the image.
    • Challenge yourself and have fun.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    Learn about the Theme of the Month and all the details here.

    • August 02, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Submit online

    Add event to calendar

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    Submit up to three photos each month to be included in a slide presentation that will be shown at this month's General Meeting and on the club's YouTube channel.  Photos can be about any subject.

    Click here to submit your images 

    Any submissions received late will automatically be carried over to the following month.

    Registration is not required. Just click on the link above to submit your photos.

    Each member is allowed to send up to 3 photos and/or a short video each month. Those photos and/or video can be on any subject as this is a great way to let other members see what kind of photography interests you, and what you have been shooting during the past month.

    Please try to adjust your photos to at least 1920 pixels on the horizontal edge, if you can. If you are not sure how to do that just send them anyway. If there is a problem with their size, Dave Kurshan will let you know and walk you through the process of how to resize your photos.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    • August 05, 2024
    • 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
    • 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (East Manatee Fire Rescue District Admin Office)

    Meeting Location: 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (East Manatee Fire Rescue District Admin Office), Lakewood Ranch, FL

    5:15 pm: Pre-Meeting Foto-Focus
    Topic: TBD

    6:30pm: Meeting with Guest Speaker Dono Evans
    Topic: The Milky Way - Where to Find, Photograph, and Edit in Florida

    The Milky Way Chase is one of the maddening, frustrating, awe-inspiring, and, for some, deeply cosmic. Dono will explain why living in Florida is so maddening and frustrating for finding the Milky Way. He will discuss camera settings and how you can reveal the awe-inspiring galactic core of our cosmic home with some basic edits in with Adobe Camera Raw. Plus, talk about camera equipment and software he uses to point him in the right direction.

    Dono's Bio:

    Donovan Evans, aka Foto Dono, is a seasoned photo artist with over 25 years of experience. He captures moments in time through photography and traditional artwork, aiming to evoke emotions, provoke thought, and inspire others.

    His landscapes and astrophotography reflect his spiritual connection with the world and invite viewers to discover their sense of wonder and contemplate their place in the universe.

    Donovan is also the Photo Education Director at Johnson PhotoImaging, where he shares his knowledge and passion with aspiring photographers.

    • August 13, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    Sony Users Group!

    Calling all Sony camera users and welcome.

    These sessions will be a great compliment to all the other terrific club educational offerings as an opportunity for like-minded individuals to learn and share their experiences with Sony cameras.

    Whether a novice or an experienced user, we all have tips, tricks, and techniques we can bring to the group. We are all students, and we are all teachers so join us on a journey of shared learning.

    • Still having problems navigating the maze of 100’s of menu settings?
    • Can’t quite figure out how to set (or optimize) the custom keys or memory settings?
    • Stumped by all the auto-focus options and menus?
    • Wondering what the best lens solution is for any given genre?
    • Looking for a specific how-to tutorial on one or more aspects of the camera?
    • Interested in pixel shift, Wi-Fi transfer, tethering, back button focus, etc.?

    Via our upcoming Zoom meetings, the new Sony Uses Group Forum, and photo shoot outings, we will work together to bring these and any other topic into the discussion – AND SOLVE THEM!

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • August 15, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Micro Four-Thirds Cameras

    The group is for current and potential owners of Olympus, Panasonic, and OMSystems cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using the micro four thirds system.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • August 15, 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    Apple Products Users Group!

    This forum is to enable group sharing and learning for issues specific to the Apple ecosystem.

    If you are an iMac user, or are thinking of becoming one, this group is for you.

    We will discuss issues such as:

    • New features in MacOS and IOS
    • File management and photo organization
    • Integration of your Mac computer with iPhone and iPad
    • Back up Strategies
    • Monitoring and improving  performance
    • Favorite Apps for photographers (iMac or iPhone)
    • iPhone photography

    If there are specific issues you want to discuss, please email them to Dave Kurshan.

    Be prepared to answer questions from the group, and share your own knowledge on how you best utilize the advantages of the Apple ecosystem.

    Moderator: Dave Kurshan

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    • August 20, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Canon Cameras

    Calling all Canon camera users!

    The group is for current and potential owners of Canon cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using Canon cameras.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Facilitator: Richard Wozniak

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • August 21, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 98
    Register

    The Nikon Users Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month and is open to all club members who are Nikon users or interested in learning more about the Nikon system. We will cover the Nikon Z system as well as Nikon DSLR’s.

    The goal of each meeting is to share ideas, problem-solve, educate, and learn new techniques. Feel free to ask questions and have your camera handy to discuss new techniques.
     
    We will cover basics as well as deep dives into the Nikon camera menus. All skills levels are welcome.

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    Facilitator: Joe Nuzzo

    • August 27, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Board Meeting via Zoom.

    A meeting agenda will be sent to board members prior to the meeting.

    Also, minutes for the previous board meeting will be sent to board members for review prior to the meeting.



    • August 28, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Abobe Lightroom Classic

    This User Group will share shortcuts, techniques, and tips for Adobe’s Lightroom Classic editing and cataloging software.

    We will primarily focus on members with intermediate or entry-level skills in using Lightroom Classic application. Anyone interested in learning about this software may join in; however, those with the latest version of Lightroom Classic on their computer will benefit the most.

    Lightroom Classic is a database-based application that edits original files in a non-destructive way.

    The application also provides multiple methods to catalog your photographs and provides advanced search capabilities to find specific images.

    Lightroom Classic also provides multiple means to output images ranging from prints to various social media and more.

    Join the Group and be a part of this sharing experience.

    Facilitator: Art Napolitanon

    Length: 90 Minutes

    • August 28, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • online submittal form

    Add event to calendar

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    September Meeting's Theme is Documentary

    Upload your image before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 28.

    Click here to submit your image.

    Documentary:

    This category includes color and monochrome images that portray "a moment in time." Images must represent real life as it actually happened with its flaws and peculiarities. The art is in the story or the message using the existing lighting and surroundings. Some global correction on the entire image is allowed for exposure, contrast, clarity or sharpening, de-noising, and color balance. Corrections are to be kept to a minimum. The image can be straightened and cropped. Correcting only parts of the image is NOT allowed. Judges will use existing judging criteria to score images but will give the story the most weight. Subjects may include people, animals, sports, music events, night scenes, rural or urban environments, etc.

    NOT ALLOWED: Corrections in selected areas; filters on camera or in post-processing; Infrared; set-up situations or studio captures; HDR processing or blending images; vignettes, frames or borders.

    Be creative and have fun.

    Click here to submit your entries.

    The requirements are the following:

    • One image per member.
    • Digital image file: 
      • High quality JPG or PNG file.
      • 3840 x 2160 pixels (4k resolution) maximum.
      • Quality setting: 85+ in Lightroom, high in Photoshop, or similar in other programs.
      • 5 Mb maximum file size.
    • Criteria judged will be the overall impact, composition of elements, technical aspects, and adherence to the theme. It is important to keep the theme in mind when choosing your image.
    • Scoring by judges will be on a 20-point scale:  19-20 Excellent; 16-18 Stands Out; 13-15 Meets many criteria; 10-12 Meets some criteria; 6-9 Meets few criteria; 1-5 Missed the mark.
    • The file name is your image title. Make sure the title reflects your image, and does not contain your name or anything else that identifies you as the maker. Choose a title carefully. A good title will complement the image.
    • Challenge yourself and have fun.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    Learn about the Theme of the Month and all the details here.

    • August 30, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Submit online

    Add event to calendar

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    Submit up to three photos each month to be included in a slide presentation that will be shown at this month's General Meeting and on the club's YouTube channel.  Photos can be about any subject.

    Click here to submit your images 

    Any submissions received late will automatically be carried over to the following month.

    Registration is not required. Just click on the link above to submit your photos.

    Each member is allowed to send up to 3 photos and/or a short video each month. Those photos and/or video can be on any subject as this is a great way to let other members see what kind of photography interests you, and what you have been shooting during the past month.

    Please try to adjust your photos to at least 1920 pixels on the horizontal edge, if you can. If you are not sure how to do that just send them anyway. If there is a problem with their size, Dave Kurshan will let you know and walk you through the process of how to resize your photos.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    • September 04, 2024
    • 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
    • 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (East Manatee Fire Rescue District Admin Office)

    Save the Date!

    Meeting Location: 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (East Manatee Fire Rescue District Admin Office), Lakewood Ranch, FL

    5:15 pm: New Member Orientation

    This presentation will be jam-packed with important and interesting information about our club and what the club has to offer its members. All NEW MEMBERS and those members who have never attended an Orientation are encouraged to attend.

    6:30 pm: Meeting with Guest Speaker TBD


    • September 10, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    Sony Users Group!

    Calling all Sony camera users and welcome.

    These sessions will be a great compliment to all the other terrific club educational offerings as an opportunity for like-minded individuals to learn and share their experiences with Sony cameras.

    Whether a novice or an experienced user, we all have tips, tricks, and techniques we can bring to the group. We are all students, and we are all teachers so join us on a journey of shared learning.

    • Still having problems navigating the maze of 100’s of menu settings?
    • Can’t quite figure out how to set (or optimize) the custom keys or memory settings?
    • Stumped by all the auto-focus options and menus?
    • Wondering what the best lens solution is for any given genre?
    • Looking for a specific how-to tutorial on one or more aspects of the camera?
    • Interested in pixel shift, Wi-Fi transfer, tethering, back button focus, etc.?

    Via our upcoming Zoom meetings, the new Sony Uses Group Forum, and photo shoot outings, we will work together to bring these and any other topic into the discussion – AND SOLVE THEM!

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • September 17, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Canon Cameras

    Calling all Canon camera users!

    The group is for current and potential owners of Canon cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using Canon cameras.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Facilitator: Richard Wozniak

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • September 18, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    The Nikon Users Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month and is open to all club members who are Nikon users or interested in learning more about the Nikon system. We will cover the Nikon Z system as well as Nikon DSLR’s.

    The goal of each meeting is to share ideas, problem-solve, educate, and learn new techniques. Feel free to ask questions and have your camera handy to discuss new techniques.
     
    We will cover basics as well as deep dives into the Nikon camera menus. All skills levels are welcome.

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    Facilitator: Joe Nuzzo

    • September 19, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Micro Four-Thirds Cameras

    The group is for current and potential owners of Olympus, Panasonic, and OMSystems cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using the micro four thirds system.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • September 19, 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    Apple Products Users Group!

    This forum is to enable group sharing and learning for issues specific to the Apple ecosystem.

    If you are an iMac user, or are thinking of becoming one, this group is for you.

    We will discuss issues such as:

    • New features in MacOS and IOS
    • File management and photo organization
    • Integration of your Mac computer with iPhone and iPad
    • Back up Strategies
    • Monitoring and improving  performance
    • Favorite Apps for photographers (iMac or iPhone)
    • iPhone photography

    If there are specific issues you want to discuss, please email them to Dave Kurshan.

    Be prepared to answer questions from the group, and share your own knowledge on how you best utilize the advantages of the Apple ecosystem.

    Moderator: Dave Kurshan

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    • September 25, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Abobe Lightroom Classic

    This User Group will share shortcuts, techniques, and tips for Adobe’s Lightroom Classic editing and cataloging software.

    We will primarily focus on members with intermediate or entry-level skills in using Lightroom Classic application. Anyone interested in learning about this software may join in; however, those with the latest version of Lightroom Classic on their computer will benefit the most.

    Lightroom Classic is a database-based application that edits original files in a non-destructive way.

    The application also provides multiple methods to catalog your photographs and provides advanced search capabilities to find specific images.

    Lightroom Classic also provides multiple means to output images ranging from prints to various social media and more.

    Join the Group and be a part of this sharing experience.

    Facilitator: Art Napolitanon

    Length: 90 Minutes

    • October 01, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • 1471 Northgate Blvd Sarasota, Florida 34234
    Register

    In-Person Board Meeting.

    5:00pm to 6:30pm

    Meeting Location:

    Dennis Holly's Studio
    1471 Northgate Blvd
    Sarasota, Florida 34234

    A meeting agenda will be sent to board members prior to the meeting.

    Also, minutes for the previous board meeting will be sent to board members for review prior to the meeting.

    Optional: Informal dinner at a nearby restaurant following the meeting.


    • October 02, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • online submittal form

    Add event to calendar

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    October Meeting's Theme is Negative Space

    Upload your image before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, October 2.

    Click here to submit your image.

    Negative Space:

    Negative space simply refers to empty space around the subject that is relatively uniform, making it feel somewhat "empty" compared to the rest of the frame. While that might sound like a bad thing, when used with careful thought, it can accentuate your subject by reducing the visual competition in the frame. Negative space is also known as white space/ emptiness since it is a place where nothing much actually happens.

    Be creative and have fun.

    Click here to submit your entries.

    The requirements are the following:

    • One image per member.
    • Digital image file: 
      • High quality JPG or PNG file.
      • 3840 x 2160 pixels (4k resolution) maximum.
      • Quality setting: 85+ in Lightroom, high in Photoshop, or similar in other programs.
      • 5 Mb maximum file size.
    • Criteria judged will be the overall impact, composition of elements, technical aspects, and adherence to the theme. It is important to keep the theme in mind when choosing your image.
    • Scoring by judges will be on a 20-point scale:  19-20 Excellent; 16-18 Stands Out; 13-15 Meets many criteria; 10-12 Meets some criteria; 6-9 Meets few criteria; 1-5 Missed the mark.
    • The file name is your image title. Make sure the title reflects your image, and does not contain your name or anything else that identifies you as the maker. Choose a title carefully. A good title will complement the image.
    • Challenge yourself and have fun.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    Learn about the Theme of the Month and all the details here.

    • October 04, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Submit online

    Add event to calendar

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    Submit up to three photos each month to be included in a slide presentation that will be shown at this month's General Meeting and on the club's YouTube channel.  Photos can be about any subject.

    Click here to submit your images 

    Any submissions received late will automatically be carried over to the following month.

    Registration is not required. Just click on the link above to submit your photos.

    Each member is allowed to send up to 3 photos and/or a short video each month. Those photos and/or video can be on any subject as this is a great way to let other members see what kind of photography interests you, and what you have been shooting during the past month.

    Please try to adjust your photos to at least 1920 pixels on the horizontal edge, if you can. If you are not sure how to do that just send them anyway. If there is a problem with their size, Dave Kurshan will let you know and walk you through the process of how to resize your photos.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    • October 07, 2024
    • 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
    • 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (East Manatee Fire Rescue District Admin Office)

    Save the Date!

    Meeting Location: 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (East Manatee Fire Rescue District Admin Office), Lakewood Ranch, FL

    5:15 pm: Pre-Meeting Foto-Focus
    Topic: TBD

    6:30pm: Meeting with Guest Speaker TBD


    • October 08, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    Sony Users Group!

    Calling all Sony camera users and welcome.

    These sessions will be a great compliment to all the other terrific club educational offerings as an opportunity for like-minded individuals to learn and share their experiences with Sony cameras.

    Whether a novice or an experienced user, we all have tips, tricks, and techniques we can bring to the group. We are all students, and we are all teachers so join us on a journey of shared learning.

    • Still having problems navigating the maze of 100’s of menu settings?
    • Can’t quite figure out how to set (or optimize) the custom keys or memory settings?
    • Stumped by all the auto-focus options and menus?
    • Wondering what the best lens solution is for any given genre?
    • Looking for a specific how-to tutorial on one or more aspects of the camera?
    • Interested in pixel shift, Wi-Fi transfer, tethering, back button focus, etc.?

    Via our upcoming Zoom meetings, the new Sony Uses Group Forum, and photo shoot outings, we will work together to bring these and any other topic into the discussion – AND SOLVE THEM!

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • October 15, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Canon Cameras

    Calling all Canon camera users!

    The group is for current and potential owners of Canon cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using Canon cameras.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Facilitator: Richard Wozniak

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • October 16, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    The Nikon Users Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month and is open to all club members who are Nikon users or interested in learning more about the Nikon system. We will cover the Nikon Z system as well as Nikon DSLR’s.

    The goal of each meeting is to share ideas, problem-solve, educate, and learn new techniques. Feel free to ask questions and have your camera handy to discuss new techniques.
     
    We will cover basics as well as deep dives into the Nikon camera menus. All skills levels are welcome.

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    Facilitator: Joe Nuzzo

    • October 17, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Micro Four-Thirds Cameras

    The group is for current and potential owners of Olympus, Panasonic, and OMSystems cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using the micro four thirds system.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    • October 17, 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    Apple Products Users Group!

    This forum is to enable group sharing and learning for issues specific to the Apple ecosystem.

    If you are an iMac user, or are thinking of becoming one, this group is for you.

    We will discuss issues such as:

    • New features in MacOS and IOS
    • File management and photo organization
    • Integration of your Mac computer with iPhone and iPad
    • Back up Strategies
    • Monitoring and improving  performance
    • Favorite Apps for photographers (iMac or iPhone)
    • iPhone photography

    If there are specific issues you want to discuss, please email them to Dave Kurshan.

    Be prepared to answer questions from the group, and share your own knowledge on how you best utilize the advantages of the Apple ecosystem.

    Moderator: Dave Kurshan

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    • October 23, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Abobe Lightroom Classic

    This User Group will share shortcuts, techniques, and tips for Adobe’s Lightroom Classic editing and cataloging software.

    We will primarily focus on members with intermediate or entry-level skills in using Lightroom Classic application. Anyone interested in learning about this software may join in; however, those with the latest version of Lightroom Classic on their computer will benefit the most.

    Lightroom Classic is a database-based application that edits original files in a non-destructive way.

    The application also provides multiple methods to catalog your photographs and provides advanced search capabilities to find specific images.

    Lightroom Classic also provides multiple means to output images ranging from prints to various social media and more.

    Join the Group and be a part of this sharing experience.

    Facilitator: Art Napolitanon

    Length: 90 Minutes

    • October 29, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Board Meeting via Zoom.

    A meeting agenda will be sent to board members prior to the meeting.

    Also, minutes for the previous board meeting will be sent to board members for review prior to the meeting.



    • October 30, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • online submittal form

    Add event to calendar

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    November Meeting's Theme is Mono / Black and White

    Upload your image before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, October 30.

    Click here to submit your image.

    Mono - This category is for monochromatic images. Natural looking HDR images are allowed in this category as long as they are monochromatic. Monochromatic images that have been creatively altered in post-processing, belong in the Creative category.

    Monochromatic means that the image is in black and white, often having shades of grey, or is toned overall in one single color such as sepia, blue, purple, etc. Digital enhancement in post-processing is allowed but the resulting image must maintain a realistic and natural appearance.

    Be creative and have fun.

    Click here to submit your entries.

    The requirements are the following:

    • One image per member.
    • Digital image file: 
      • High quality JPG or PNG file.
      • 3840 x 2160 pixels (4k resolution) maximum.
      • Quality setting: 85+ in Lightroom, high in Photoshop, or similar in other programs.
      • 5 Mb maximum file size.
    • Criteria judged will be the overall impact, composition of elements, technical aspects, and adherence to the theme. It is important to keep the theme in mind when choosing your image.
    • Scoring by judges will be on a 20-point scale:  19-20 Excellent; 16-18 Stands Out; 13-15 Meets many criteria; 10-12 Meets some criteria; 6-9 Meets few criteria; 1-5 Missed the mark.
    • The file name is your image title. Make sure the title reflects your image, and does not contain your name or anything else that identifies you as the maker. Choose a title carefully. A good title will complement the image.
    • Challenge yourself and have fun.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    Learn about the Theme of the Month and all the details here.

    • November 01, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Submit online

    Add event to calendar

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    Submit up to three photos each month to be included in a slide presentation that will be shown at this month's General Meeting and on the club's YouTube channel.  Photos can be about any subject.

    Click here to submit your images 

    Any submissions received late will automatically be carried over to the following month.

    Registration is not required. Just click on the link above to submit your photos.

    Each member is allowed to send up to 3 photos and/or a short video each month. Those photos and/or video can be on any subject as this is a great way to let other members see what kind of photography interests you, and what you have been shooting during the past month.

    Please try to adjust your photos to at least 1920 pixels on the horizontal edge, if you can. If you are not sure how to do that just send them anyway. If there is a problem with their size, Dave Kurshan will let you know and walk you through the process of how to resize your photos.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    • November 04, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Submit Online
    Register

    All members are encouraged to participate in our Fall Digital Salon regardless of your experience level.

    The submission dates are from October 14 through November 4, 2024.

    Starting October 14, click here to submit (you do not need to register). If you have already submitted your photos, you do not need to register.

    However, if your photos are not ready to submit, please register and we will send you an email with the link to submit your photos. Plus you will be able to easily add a reminder to your calendar.

    The Fall Digital Competition Results will be presented on November 19, 2024 via Zoom. Details and registration here.

    This is a great time to celebrate your photography. Also, an opportunity for you to have your photos judged by three certified, independent judges. Scoring will follow the F3C.org 20-point scale. Click here to review the F3C judging criteria.

    Here are the rules:

    • The categories are color and mono/black & white.
    • You may submit one color photo and/or one mono photo.
    • Digital image file: 
    • Images can be up to 3840 x 2160 pixels (4k resolution).
    • High quality JPG or PNG file.
    • Quality setting: 85+ in Lightroom, high in Photoshop, or similar in other programs.
    • 5 Mb maximum file size.
    • It is recommended for display consistency (but not required) that you use the sRGB color space when saving your images.
    • Each file should include the title of the photo as the file name; for example, "Red Flower.jpg". Do not include your name in the file name.

    During the November 19 Digital Salon Competition Results, the judges will provide comments on images with scores in the top 60% of each category, in reverse order. The top photos in each category will be discussed last.

    Ribbons and gift certificates from Johnson PhotoImaging in Bradenton will be awarded to images with the highest 3 scores in each category. Other images in the top 60% will receive Honorable Mention Ribbons.

    Let's make this Salon a success!

    Any questions regarding the Salon Competition can be directed to Reena Walkling or Nancy Restuccia

    • November 04, 2024
    • 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
    • 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (East Manatee Fire Rescue District Admin Office)

    Save the Date!

    Meeting Location: 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (East Manatee Fire Rescue District Admin Office), Lakewood Ranch, FL

    5:15 pm: Pre-Meeting Foto-Focus
    Topic: TBD

    6:30pm: Meeting with Guest Speaker TBD


    • November 12, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    Sony Users Group!

    Calling all Sony camera users and welcome.

    These sessions will be a great compliment to all the other terrific club educational offerings as an opportunity for like-minded individuals to learn and share their experiences with Sony cameras.

    Whether a novice or an experienced user, we all have tips, tricks, and techniques we can bring to the group. We are all students, and we are all teachers so join us on a journey of shared learning.

    • Still having problems navigating the maze of 100’s of menu settings?
    • Can’t quite figure out how to set (or optimize) the custom keys or memory settings?
    • Stumped by all the auto-focus options and menus?
    • Wondering what the best lens solution is for any given genre?
    • Looking for a specific how-to tutorial on one or more aspects of the camera?
    • Interested in pixel shift, Wi-Fi transfer, tethering, back button focus, etc.?

    Via our upcoming Zoom meetings, the new Sony Uses Group Forum, and photo shoot outings, we will work together to bring these and any other topic into the discussion – AND SOLVE THEM!

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • November 19, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Canon Cameras

    Calling all Canon camera users!

    The group is for current and potential owners of Canon cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using Canon cameras.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Facilitator: Richard Wozniak

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • November 19, 2024
    • 6:30 PM
    • Online via Zoom
    • 98
    Register

    Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club Fall Digital Salon Competition Show!

    All members are encouraged to participate regardless of your experience level. Club member photos only.

    This is a great time to celebrate your photography and an opportunity for you to have your photos judged by three certified, independent judges. Scoring will follow the F3C.org 20-point scale. Click here to review the F3C judging criteria.

    At the Fall Digital Salon Competition Results meeting, the judges will provide comments on images with scores in the top 60% of each category, in reverse order. The top photos in each category will be discussed last.

    Ribbons and gift certificates from Johnson PhotoImaging in Bradenton will be awarded to images with the highest 3 scores in each category. Other images in the top 60% will receive Honorable Mention Ribbons.

    If you wish to submit photos, click here, and submit them by November 4 at 5:00pm. All members are encouraged to submit photos.

    Let's make this Salon a success!

    • November 20, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Abobe Lightroom Classic

    This User Group will share shortcuts, techniques, and tips for Adobe’s Lightroom Classic editing and cataloging software.

    We will primarily focus on members with intermediate or entry-level skills in using Lightroom Classic application. Anyone interested in learning about this software may join in; however, those with the latest version of Lightroom Classic on their computer will benefit the most.

    Lightroom Classic is a database-based application that edits original files in a non-destructive way.

    The application also provides multiple methods to catalog your photographs and provides advanced search capabilities to find specific images.

    Lightroom Classic also provides multiple means to output images ranging from prints to various social media and more.

    Join the Group and be a part of this sharing experience.

    Facilitator: Art Napolitanon

    Length: 90 Minutes

    • November 20, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    The Nikon Users Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month and is open to all club members who are Nikon users or interested in learning more about the Nikon system. We will cover the Nikon Z system as well as Nikon DSLR’s.

    The goal of each meeting is to share ideas, problem-solve, educate, and learn new techniques. Feel free to ask questions and have your camera handy to discuss new techniques.
     
    We will cover basics as well as deep dives into the Nikon camera menus. All skills levels are welcome.

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    Facilitator: Joe Nuzzo

    • November 21, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Micro Four-Thirds Cameras

    The group is for current and potential owners of Olympus, Panasonic, and OMSystems cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using the micro four thirds system.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    • November 21, 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    Apple Products Users Group!

    This forum is to enable group sharing and learning for issues specific to the Apple ecosystem.

    If you are an iMac user, or are thinking of becoming one, this group is for you.

    We will discuss issues such as:

    • New features in MacOS and IOS
    • File management and photo organization
    • Integration of your Mac computer with iPhone and iPad
    • Back up Strategies
    • Monitoring and improving  performance
    • Favorite Apps for photographers (iMac or iPhone)
    • iPhone photography

    If there are specific issues you want to discuss, please email them to Dave Kurshan.

    Be prepared to answer questions from the group, and share your own knowledge on how you best utilize the advantages of the Apple ecosystem.

    Moderator: Dave Kurshan

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    • November 27, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • online submittal form

    Add event to calendar

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    December Meeting's Theme is Landscape

    Upload your image before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27.

    Click here to submit your image.

    Landscape:

    Whether you’re drawn to the sweeping vistas of majestic mountains, seascapes, sunsets or imaginary/dreamlike places, this competition celebrates the beauty and diversity found in the natural world.

    Images should consist of elements found in the natural world, such as: mountains, rivers, trees, flora, fauna, or the sky. Share with us your best moments!

    Be creative and have fun.

    Click here to submit your entries.

    The requirements are the following:

    • One image per member.
    • Digital image file: 
      • High quality JPG or PNG file.
      • 3840 x 2160 pixels (4k resolution) maximum.
      • Quality setting: 85+ in Lightroom, high in Photoshop, or similar in other programs.
      • 5 Mb maximum file size.
    • Criteria judged will be the overall impact, composition of elements, technical aspects, and adherence to the theme. It is important to keep the theme in mind when choosing your image.
    • Scoring by judges will be on a 20-point scale:  19-20 Excellent; 16-18 Stands Out; 13-15 Meets many criteria; 10-12 Meets some criteria; 6-9 Meets few criteria; 1-5 Missed the mark.
    • The file name is your image title. Make sure the title reflects your image, and does not contain your name or anything else that identifies you as the maker. Choose a title carefully. A good title will complement the image.
    • Challenge yourself and have fun.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

    Learn about the Theme of the Month and all the details here.

    • December 10, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    Sony Users Group!

    Calling all Sony camera users and welcome.

    These sessions will be a great compliment to all the other terrific club educational offerings as an opportunity for like-minded individuals to learn and share their experiences with Sony cameras.

    Whether a novice or an experienced user, we all have tips, tricks, and techniques we can bring to the group. We are all students, and we are all teachers so join us on a journey of shared learning.

    • Still having problems navigating the maze of 100’s of menu settings?
    • Can’t quite figure out how to set (or optimize) the custom keys or memory settings?
    • Stumped by all the auto-focus options and menus?
    • Wondering what the best lens solution is for any given genre?
    • Looking for a specific how-to tutorial on one or more aspects of the camera?
    • Interested in pixel shift, Wi-Fi transfer, tethering, back button focus, etc.?

    Via our upcoming Zoom meetings, the new Sony Uses Group Forum, and photo shoot outings, we will work together to bring these and any other topic into the discussion – AND SOLVE THEM!

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • December 10, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Board Meeting via Zoom.

    A meeting agenda will be sent to board members prior to the meeting.

    Also, minutes for the previous board meeting will be sent to board members for review prior to the meeting.



    • December 17, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Canon Cameras

    Calling all Canon camera users!

    The group is for current and potential owners of Canon cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using Canon cameras.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Facilitator: Richard Wozniak

    Length: 60-90 minutes


    • December 18, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Abobe Lightroom Classic

    This User Group will share shortcuts, techniques, and tips for Adobe’s Lightroom Classic editing and cataloging software.

    We will primarily focus on members with intermediate or entry-level skills in using Lightroom Classic application. Anyone interested in learning about this software may join in; however, those with the latest version of Lightroom Classic on their computer will benefit the most.

    Lightroom Classic is a database-based application that edits original files in a non-destructive way.

    The application also provides multiple methods to catalog your photographs and provides advanced search capabilities to find specific images.

    Lightroom Classic also provides multiple means to output images ranging from prints to various social media and more.

    Join the Group and be a part of this sharing experience.

    Facilitator: Art Napolitanon

    Length: 90 Minutes

    • December 18, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    The Nikon Users Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month and is open to all club members who are Nikon users or interested in learning more about the Nikon system. We will cover the Nikon Z system as well as Nikon DSLR’s.

    The goal of each meeting is to share ideas, problem-solve, educate, and learn new techniques. Feel free to ask questions and have your camera handy to discuss new techniques.
     
    We will cover basics as well as deep dives into the Nikon camera menus. All skills levels are welcome.

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    Facilitator: Joe Nuzzo

    • December 19, 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    User Group meeting about Micro Four-Thirds Cameras

    The group is for current and potential owners of Olympus, Panasonic, and OMSystems cameras. 

    We will discuss all aspects of owning and using the micro four thirds system.  The purpose of the group is to help each of us get the most out of our equipment and photography.

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    • December 19, 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    • 100
    Register

    Apple Products Users Group!

    This forum is to enable group sharing and learning for issues specific to the Apple ecosystem.

    If you are an iMac user, or are thinking of becoming one, this group is for you.

    We will discuss issues such as:

    • New features in MacOS and IOS
    • File management and photo organization
    • Integration of your Mac computer with iPhone and iPad
    • Back up Strategies
    • Monitoring and improving  performance
    • Favorite Apps for photographers (iMac or iPhone)
    • iPhone photography

    If there are specific issues you want to discuss, please email them to Dave Kurshan.

    Be prepared to answer questions from the group, and share your own knowledge on how you best utilize the advantages of the Apple ecosystem.

    Moderator: Dave Kurshan

    Length: 60-90 minutes

    • January 03, 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Submit online

    Add event to calendar

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    Submit up to three photos each month to be included in a slide presentation that will be shown at this month's General Meeting and on the club's YouTube channel.  Photos can be about any subject.

    Click here to submit your images 

    Any submissions received late will automatically be carried over to the following month.

    Registration is not required. Just click on the link above to submit your photos.

    Each member is allowed to send up to 3 photos and/or a short video each month. Those photos and/or video can be on any subject as this is a great way to let other members see what kind of photography interests you, and what you have been shooting during the past month.

    Please try to adjust your photos to at least 1920 pixels on the horizontal edge, if you can. If you are not sure how to do that just send them anyway. If there is a problem with their size, Dave Kurshan will let you know and walk you through the process of how to resize your photos.

    If you need help with resizing your photo, watch our video training class about resizing or read the white paper on resizing with Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Windows 10.

Past events

April 18, 2024 Spring Digital Salon Competition Results Show
April 18, 2024 Apple Products User Group Meeting
April 18, 2024 Micro Four-Thirds User Group Meeting
April 17, 2024 Nikon User Group Meeting
April 16, 2024 Canon User Group Meeting
April 14, 2024 Paynes Prairie State Preserve Field Trip
April 13, 2024 Hands-on Training: Edit My Photo Workshop
April 13, 2024 LWR Youth & Teen Fishing Tournament
April 10, 2024 Night Photography SIG Zoom Meeting
April 09, 2024 Sony User Group Meeting
April 06, 2024 Deadline to Submit Your Spring Digital Salon Photos
April 06, 2024 Introduction to Astrophotography Class
April 01, 2024 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Booray Perry and New Member Orientation
March 29, 2024 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
March 29, 2024 Sunrise through the Skyway Bridge Spans
March 27, 2024 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
March 27, 2024 Lightroom Classic User Group Meeting
March 26, 2024 Board Meeting (Zoom)
March 25, 2024 Night Photography SIG Meet-Up - Full Moon!
March 23, 2024 EGGSTRAVAGANZA at Waterside Park LWR Activities
March 21, 2024 Apple Products User Group Meeting
March 21, 2024 Micro Four-Thirds User Group Meeting
March 20, 2024 Nikon User Group Meeting
March 18, 2024 Canon User Group Meeting
March 17, 2024 FCCC Annual Conference - Bradenton
March 16, 2024 FCCC Annual Conference - Bradenton
March 15, 2024 FCCC Annual Conference - Bradenton
March 12, 2024 Sony User Group Meeting
March 09, 2024 Irish Celtic Festival at Adventure Park LWR Activities
March 09, 2024 Hands-on Training: Edit My Photo Workshop
March 04, 2024 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Patricia Macfarlane
March 01, 2024 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
February 28, 2024 Night Photography SIG Meet-Up
February 28, 2024 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
February 28, 2024 Lightroom Classic User Group Meeting
February 28, 2024 LWRDPC Field Trip —Audubon Venice Rookery
February 27, 2024 FCCC: Artistry Beyond the Lens: Turning Your Images Into Art With Textures
February 27, 2024 Board Meeting (Zoom)
February 24, 2024 LWR Community Campout Photoshoot
February 21, 2024 Nikon User Group Meeting
February 21, 2024 Peer to Peer Workshop
February 19, 2024 Canon User Group Meeting
February 17, 2024 Field Trip: Thunder by the Bay
February 15, 2024 Apple Products User Group Meeting
February 15, 2024 Micro Four-Thirds User Group Meeting
February 13, 2024 Sony User Group Meeting
February 08, 2024 Ringling Photography Lecture: Picturing Stories
February 05, 2024 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Billy Dzwonkowski and Foto-Focus
February 02, 2024 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
February 01, 2024 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
January 31, 2024 Night Photography SIG Meet-Up
January 28, 2024 Field Trip: Sarasota Polo Club Match
January 25, 2024 Full Moon Rises over Downtown Sarasota Bayfront
January 24, 2024 Lightroom Classic User Group Meeting
January 23, 2024 Board Meeting (In-Person)
January 22, 2024 Peer to Peer Workshop
January 18, 2024 Apple Products User Group Meeting
January 18, 2024 Micro Four-Thirds User Group Meeting
January 17, 2024 Nikon User Group Meeting
January 15, 2024 Canon User Group Meeting
January 09, 2024 Sony User Group Meeting
January 03, 2024 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker David Graham
December 30, 2023 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
December 28, 2023 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
December 21, 2023 Apple Products User Group Meeting
December 21, 2023 Micro Four-Thirds User Group Meeting
December 20, 2023 Nikon User Group Meeting
December 20, 2023 Lightroom Classic User Group Meeting
December 18, 2023 Canon User Group Meeting
December 12, 2023 Sony User Group Meeting
November 30, 2023 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
November 20, 2023 Canon User Group Meeting
November 16, 2023 Apple Products User Group Meeting
November 16, 2023 Micro Four-Thirds User Group Meeting
November 15, 2023 Nikon User Group Meeting
November 15, 2023 Lightroom Classic User Group Meeting
November 14, 2023 Sony User Group Meeting
November 10, 2023 ZooTampa Field Trip
November 09, 2023 Fall Digital Salon Competition Results Show
November 09, 2023 Photo Refresher Training: Why Aren't My Photos Sharp?
November 08, 2023 Photo Refresher Training: Mobile Integration for Lightroom Classic
November 06, 2023 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Joe Edelman
November 04, 2023 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
November 04, 2023 Photo Refresher Training: Edit My Photo Workshop
November 02, 2023 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
November 02, 2023 Photo Refresher Training: Exposure Topics
October 31, 2023 Photo Refresher Training: How He Arrived at His Favorite Post-Processing Software
October 27, 2023 BooFest
October 27, 2023 Deadline to Submit Your Fall Digital Salon Photos
October 26, 2023 Photo Refresher Training: Lens Topics
October 25, 2023 Lightroom Classic User Group Meeting
October 23, 2023 Photo Refresher Training - Intro to Black & White Photography
October 19, 2023 Apple Users Group Meeting
October 19, 2023 Micro Four-Thirds User Group Meeting
October 18, 2023 Nikon Users Group Meeting
October 17, 2023 Photo Refresher Training: Ready to Get Off Automatic?
October 16, 2023 Deadline to Submit Images: 2023 FCCC Year-End Print Competitions
October 16, 2023 Canon User Group Meeting
October 14, 2023 2023 FCCC Year-End Digital Competitions Winners
October 11, 2023 Photo Refresher Training: Computer Backup Strategies
October 10, 2023 Sony Users Group Meeting
October 02, 2023 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Dr. Christine Cook
September 30, 2023 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
September 28, 2023 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
September 27, 2023 Lightroom Classic User Group Meeting
September 21, 2023 Apple Users Group Meeting
September 21, 2023 Micro Four-Thirds User Group Meeting
September 20, 2023 Nikon Users Group Meeting
September 18, 2023 Canon User Group Meeting
September 15, 2023 Deadline to Submit Images: 2023 FCCC 3rd Triannual Print Competitions
September 14, 2023 Safari Wilderness Custom Vehicle Safari Tour
September 12, 2023 Sony Users Group Meeting
September 06, 2023 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Rich Johnson
September 02, 2023 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
August 31, 2023 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
August 29, 2023 Board Meeting
August 23, 2023 Peer to Peer Workshop
August 23, 2023 Lightroom Classic User Group Meeting
August 21, 2023 Canon User Group Meeting
August 17, 2023 Apple Products (Mac, iPhone, etc.) Users Group Meeting
August 16, 2023 Nikon Users Group Meeting
August 16, 2023 Micro Four-Thirds User Group Meeting
August 13, 2023 Venice Pier - Dinner, Sunset and Milky Way
August 10, 2023 Mote Marine Indoor Macro Photo Shoot Field Trip
August 08, 2023 Sony Users Group Meeting
August 07, 2023 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Suzanne Havens
August 05, 2023 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
August 03, 2023 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
July 31, 2023 Deadline to Submit Images: 2023 FCCC 3rd Triannual Digital Competitions
July 26, 2023 Lightroom Classic User Group Meeting
July 24, 2023 Peer to Peer Workshop
July 20, 2023 Apple Users Group Meeting
July 19, 2023 Nikon Users Group Meeting
July 19, 2023 Micro Four-Thirds User Group Meeting
July 17, 2023 Canon User Group Meeting
July 15, 2023 Anna Maria Island pre-dawn photo shoot
July 11, 2023 Sony Users Group Meeting
July 06, 2023 Herb Booth Commercial Studio Class - Field Trip
July 05, 2023 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Richard Tindel
July 03, 2023 Publix Fireworks On The Lake at Benderson Park - Field Trip
July 01, 2023 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
June 29, 2023 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
June 28, 2023 Lightroom Classic User Group Meeting
June 21, 2023 Nikon Users Group Meeting
June 21, 2023 Micro Four-Thirds User Group Meeting
June 19, 2023 Canon User Group Meeting
June 15, 2023 Deadline to Submit Images: 2023 FCCC 2nd Triannual Print Competitions
June 15, 2023 Apple Users Group Meeting
June 13, 2023 Sony Users Group Meeting
June 10, 2023 US Rowing 2023 Youth National Championships Field Trip
June 05, 2023 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Joan Walker
June 03, 2023 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
June 01, 2023 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
May 24, 2023 Lightroom Classic User Group Meeting
May 23, 2023 Florida Polytechnic University: Evening Photography
May 22, 2023 Spring Digital Salon Competition Results Show
May 18, 2023 Cancelled: Myakka River State Park: Tickseed and Birds
May 18, 2023 Apple Users Group Meeting
May 17, 2023 Nikon Users Group Meeting
May 17, 2023 Sony Users Group Meeting
May 17, 2023 Micro Four-Thirds User Group Meeting
May 15, 2023 Canon User Group Meeting
May 08, 2023 Deadline to Submit Your Spring Digital Salon Photos
May 05, 2023 Deadline to Submit Images: Coral Gables Garden Club "As I See It" Photography Contest
May 01, 2023 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Vanelli
April 30, 2023 Deadline to Submit Images: 2023 FCCC 2nd Triannual Digital Competitions
April 29, 2023 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
April 29, 2023 National Astronomy Day
April 27, 2023 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
April 27, 2023 Peer to Peer Workshop
April 26, 2023 Paynes Prairie State Preserve Field Trip
April 20, 2023 Apple Users Group Meeting
April 19, 2023 Nikon User Group Meeting
April 19, 2023 Micro Four-Thirds User Group Meeting
April 18, 2023 Deadline to Submit Images: Florida's Birding & Photo Fest Contest
April 18, 2023 Training Class: Mobile Integration for Lightroom Classic
April 17, 2023 Canon User Group Meeting
April 13, 2023 Member Photo Critique Session
April 11, 2023 Sony Users Group Meeting
April 09, 2023 Deadline to Submit Photo for April 13 Photo Critique
April 06, 2023 Full Moon Beach Party Field Trip
April 03, 2023 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Carmen Schettino
April 01, 2023 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
March 31, 2023 SUNnFUN Aerospace Expo Field Trip
March 30, 2023 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
March 28, 2023 Peer to Peer Workshop
March 26, 2023 Deadline to Submit Images: 2023 National Wildlife Digital Photo Contest
March 18, 2023 Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Field Trip
March 16, 2023 Apple Users Group Meeting
March 15, 2023 Nikon Users Group Meeting
March 15, 2023 Deadline to Submit Images: 2023 FCCC 1st Triannual Print Competitions
March 15, 2023 Micro Four-Thirds User Group Meeting
March 14, 2023 Sony Users Group Meeting
March 06, 2023 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Thomas Carabasi
March 04, 2023 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
March 02, 2023 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
February 28, 2023 Astrophotography Techniques, Equipment and Processing Zoom Meeting
February 25, 2023 Astrophotography Meet and Greet
February 24, 2023 CAF Air Power History Tour
February 20, 2023 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker John Mariana
February 18, 2023 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
February 18, 2023 Twin Lakes Birding Field Trip
February 16, 2023 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
February 16, 2023 Apple Users Group Meeting
February 15, 2023 Nikon Users Group Meeting
February 14, 2023 Sony Users Group Meeting
February 07, 2023 Peer to Peer Workshop
January 31, 2023 Deadline to Submit Images: 2023 FCCC 1st Triannual Digital Competitions
January 25, 2023 Ybor City Private Guided Tour
January 18, 2023 Nikon Users Group Meeting
January 16, 2023 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Maria Lyle
January 14, 2023 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
January 12, 2023 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
January 10, 2023 Sony Users Group Meeting
January 05, 2023 Peer to Peer Workshop
December 21, 2022 Nikon Users Group Meeting
December 15, 2022 Field Trip to Lights in Bloom at Selby Gardens
December 15, 2022 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
December 13, 2022 Sony Users Group Meeting
December 08, 2022 Fall Digital Salon Competition Results Show
December 07, 2022 Peer to Peer Workshop
December 02, 2022 Deadline to Submit Your Fall Digital Salon Photos
November 21, 2022 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Rob Palo
November 19, 2022 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
November 17, 2022 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
November 16, 2022 Nikon Users Group Meeting
November 14, 2022 Education Forum: How He Arrived at His Favorite Post-Processing Software
November 12, 2022 Field Trip to the Medieval Fare
November 09, 2022 Photo Refresher Training: Ready to Get Off Automatic?
November 09, 2022 Photo Refresher Training: Exposure Topics
November 08, 2022 Sony Users Group Meeting
November 03, 2022 Education Forum: File Management and Backup for Apple/Mac
November 03, 2022 Education Forum: File Management and Backup for Windows/PC
November 02, 2022 Photo Refresher Training: Lenses
October 31, 2022 Photoshop for Beginners Class (Sessions 1, 2 & 3)
October 26, 2022 Member Practice Competition Session
October 22, 2022 Deadline to Submit Photo for October 26 Practice Competition
October 20, 2022 Field Trip to The Edison and Ford Winter Estates - CANCELLED
October 19, 2022 Nikon Users Group Meeting
October 17, 2022 Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Skip Milos
October 15, 2022 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
October 13, 2022 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
October 11, 2022 Sony Users Group Meeting
September 22, 2022 Field Trip to Morean Glass Studio and Chihuly Collection
September 21, 2022 Peer to Peer Workshop
September 20, 2022 Nikon Users Group - September Meeting
September 19, 2022 Monthly Meeting With Guest Speaker Allan Mestel
September 17, 2022 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
September 15, 2022 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
September 15, 2022 Deadline to Submit Images: 2022 FCCC 3rd Triannual Print Competitions
September 13, 2022 Sony Users Group - September Meeting
August 31, 2022 Kelby One Pro Membership Renewal (8/1/22 - 7/31/23)
August 18, 2022 Clyde Butcher Gallery and Darkroom Tour
August 17, 2022 Nikon Users Group - August Meeting
August 16, 2022 Peer to Peer Workshop
August 15, 2022 Monthly Meeting: 5:15 PM Foto Focus; 6:30 PM Guest Speaker Gigi O'dea
August 13, 2022 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
August 11, 2022 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
August 11, 2022 New Member Orientation
August 09, 2022 Sony Users Group - August Meeting
July 31, 2022 Deadline to Submit Images: 2022 FCCC 3rd Triannual Digital Competitions
July 30, 2022 Field Trip: Lake Placid Caladium Festival, Car & Bike Show and Town Murals
July 20, 2022 Nikon Users Group - July Meeting
July 19, 2022 Peer to Peer Workshop
July 18, 2022 Monthly Meeting: Foto Focus at 5:00 PM; Guest Robert Rostick at 6:30 PM
July 16, 2022 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
July 14, 2022 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
July 13, 2022 Training Class: New Masking in Lightroom Classic/ACR
July 12, 2022 Sony Users Group - July Meeting
June 29, 2022 Training Class: Mobile Integration for Lightroom Classic
June 23, 2022 Field Trip: Ringling Bridge Evening Photography & Dinner
June 22, 2022 Member Photo Critique Session
June 22, 2022 Peer to Peer Workshop
June 20, 2022 Monthly Meeting: Training at 5:00 PM, Guest Roman Kurywczak at 6:30 PM
June 18, 2022 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
June 18, 2022 Deadline to Submit Photo for June 22 Photo Critique
June 16, 2022 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
June 15, 2022 Deadline to Submit Images: 2022 FCCC 2nd Triannual Print Competitions
June 15, 2022 Nikon Users Group - June Meeting
June 14, 2022 Sony Users Group - June Meeting
May 18, 2022 Nikon Users Group - May Meeting
May 16, 2022 Monthly Meeting: Spring Digital Salon Competition Results
May 14, 2022 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
May 12, 2022 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
May 12, 2022 Field Trip: Heritage Village and Botanical Gardens
May 11, 2022 Peer to Peer Workshop
May 10, 2022 Sony Users Group
May 09, 2022 Deadline to Submit Your Spring Digital Salon Photos
May 03, 2022 Education Forum: How He Arrived at His Favorite Post Processing Software
April 30, 2022 Deadline to Submit Images: 2022 FCCC 2nd Triannual Digital Competitions
April 30, 2022 Macro Photography Hands-on Training
April 28, 2022 Peer to Peer Workshop
April 27, 2022 Practice Competition Judging Session
April 23, 2022 Deadline to Submit Photo for April 27 Practice Competition Judging Session
April 19, 2022 Field Trip to Venice Jetty, Sharkeys and the Pier
April 18, 2022 Guest Speaker Angel Navarro on Beach Portrait Photography
April 18, 2022 New Member Orientation
April 16, 2022 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
April 14, 2022 Image of the Month Competition Submission Deadline
April 12, 2022 Sony Users Group
March 28, 2022 Member Photo Critique Session
March 27, 2022 Field Trip to the 32nd Annual Car Show in Venice
March 25, 2022 Education Forum - File Management for Windows/PCs
March 24, 2022 Deadline to Submit Photo for March 28 Photo Critique
March 24, 2022 Education Forum - File Management for Apple/Mac
March 22, 2022 Peer to Peer Workshop
March 22, 2022 Photo Refresher Training: Ready to Get Off Automatic?
March 21, 2022 Photo Refresher Training: Exposure Topics
March 15, 2022 Guest Speaker: Photographing the Nighttime Landscape with Roman Kurywczak
March 15, 2022 Deadline to Submit Images for 2022 FCCC 1st Print Competition
March 14, 2022 Photo Refresher Training: Lenses
March 13, 2022 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
March 10, 2022 Image of the Month Submission Deadline
March 08, 2022 Sony Users Group
March 05, 2022 Cracker Cowboy Day Field Trip
March 01, 2022 Education Forum - The Art of the Photo
February 21, 2022 Member Photo Critique Session
February 18, 2022 Deadline to Submit Photo for February 21 Photo Critique
February 15, 2022 Guest Speaker Lisa Langell on The Visual Power of Contrast
February 15, 2022 Introduction to Photography Composition and Seeing Class
February 13, 2022 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
February 12, 2022 Bradenton Area River Regatta
February 10, 2022 Image of the Month Submission Deadline
February 09, 2022 Education Forum - Back-up Strategies for Photographers
February 01, 2022 SW Florida Bird Photography Training Seminar
January 30, 2022 Field Trip: Sarasota Polo Club Match
January 18, 2022 Guest Speaker Beth Reynolds at Monthly Meeting
January 16, 2022 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
January 13, 2022 Image of the Month Submission Deadline
January 13, 2022 Peer to Peer Workshop
January 11, 2022 Board Meeting
December 14, 2021 Digital Image of the Month Submission Deadline
December 12, 2021 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
December 08, 2021 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
November 21, 2021 Medieval Fair Field Trip
November 20, 2021 New Member Orientation
November 16, 2021 Guest Speaker Rad Drew on Mobile Cameras and the Magic of SnapSeed!
November 16, 2021 Digital Image of the Month Submission Deadline
November 15, 2021 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
November 13, 2021 November Field Trip to Siesta Key Crystal Classic
November 11, 2021 LWRDPC Fall Digital Salon Competition Results Show
November 09, 2021 November Board Meeting
October 31, 2021 Deadline to Submit Your Fall Digital Salon Photos
October 27, 2021 Photo Refresher Series - Exposure Topics
October 23, 2021 October 2021 Field Trip - St. Petersburg Pier
October 21, 2021 Education Forum: Computer Performance Needs for Photography
October 20, 2021 Photo Refresher Series - Learning Basic Tools in Photoshop
October 19, 2021 October General Meeting with Guest Speaker Dave Cross
October 18, 2021 Digital Image of the Month Submission Deadline
October 18, 2021 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
October 17, 2021 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
October 15, 2021 Deadline to Sign Up for 2021 F3C 3rd Triannual Print Competition
October 13, 2021 Photo Refresher Series - Lenses
October 12, 2021 October Board Meeting
October 11, 2021 Photo Refresher Course: Ready to Get Off Automatic?
September 27, 2021 September Field Trip with a Twist: "Photographer’s Choice"
September 22, 2021 Guest Speaker Hazel Meredith: Get Creative with the Nik Collection
September 21, 2021 Sept. In-Person Field Trip to Selby Gardens
September 20, 2021 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
September 15, 2021 Digital Image of the Month Submission Deadline
September 14, 2021 September Board Meeting
September 14, 2021 Practice Competition Judging Session
September 12, 2021 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
September 10, 2021 Deadline to Submit Photo for September 14 Practice Competition Judging Session
September 07, 2021 Education Forum: All About Optical Resolution
August 31, 2021 August Field Trip (In-person)
August 23, 2021 August Field Trip with a Twist: "Macro Photos"
August 18, 2021 Guest Speaker Blake Rudis: Monochrome... It's NOT All Black & White
August 18, 2021 Digital Image of the Month Submission Deadline
August 16, 2021 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
August 15, 2021 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
August 10, 2021 August Board Meeting
August 10, 2021 Member Photo Critique Session
August 07, 2021 Deadline to Submit Photo for August 10 Critique Session
August 01, 2021 Kelby One Pro Membership Renewal (2021-22)
July 27, 2021 July Field Trip with a Twist (Online)
July 22, 2021 July Field Trip (In-Person)
July 21, 2021 Guest Speaker Eileen Sklon on Impressionistic Photography
July 21, 2021 Digital Image of the Month Submission Deadline
July 19, 2021 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
July 18, 2021 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
July 14, 2021 Deadline to Sign Up for 2021 F3C 2nd Triannual Print Competition
July 13, 2021 July Board Meeting
July 10, 2021 New Member Orientation
June 30, 2021 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
June 29, 2021 F3C Webinar on Black and White Photography
June 28, 2021 June Field Trip with a Twist (Online)
June 26, 2021 Education Forum - How to Resize Your Digital Photos
June 22, 2021 Practice Competition Judging Session
June 22, 2021 June In Person Field Trip
June 20, 2021 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
June 19, 2021 Deadline to Submit Photo for June 22 Practice Competition Judging Session
June 16, 2021 Digital Image of the Month Submission Deadline
June 15, 2021 Guest Speaker Padma Inguva on Photographing Flowers for Translucency
June 08, 2021 June Board Meeting
May 31, 2021 Deadline to Submit Images for 2021 FCCC 2st Digital Competition
May 26, 2021 May In Person Field Trip
May 24, 2021 May Field Trip with a Twist (Online)
May 19, 2021 LWRDPC Spring Digital Salon Competition Results Show
May 19, 2021 Deadline to Submit Your Digital Image of the Month
May 17, 2021 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
May 16, 2021 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
May 11, 2021 May Board Meeting
May 11, 2021 Deadline to Submit Your Spring Digital Salon Photos
May 05, 2021 Guest Speaker Noah Buchanan on Mirrorless Cameras
May 03, 2021 Matt Kloskowski - Making Great Bird Photos Webinar
April 27, 2021 Member Photo Critique Session
April 27, 2021 Learn About Sony Mirrorless Cameras
April 26, 2021 April Field Trip with a Twist (Online)
April 24, 2021 Deadline to Register to Submit Photo for April 27 Critique Session
April 21, 2021 Guest Speaker Tim Grey - Photoshop Tools Not Found in Lightroom
April 21, 2021 Deadline to Submit Your Digital Image of the Month
April 20, 2021 Photoshop for Beginners
April 19, 2021 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
April 18, 2021 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
April 14, 2021 General Membership Meeting
April 13, 2021 April Board Meeting
April 13, 2021 Advanced Photography Composition Techniques
March 29, 2021 March Field Trip with a Twist (Online)
March 24, 2021 Deadline to Sign Up for 2021 F3C 1st Triannual Print Competition
March 23, 2021 Member Photo Critique Session
March 23, 2021 Introduction to Photography Composition and Seeing Class
March 22, 2021 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
March 18, 2021 Guest Speaker Sean Bagshaw: Landscape Photography Post Processing
March 18, 2021 Deadline to Register to Submit Photo for March 23 Critique Session
March 17, 2021 Digital Image of the Month Submission Deadline
March 14, 2021 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
March 13, 2021 New Member Orientation
March 12, 2021 Learn What the FCCC Has to Offer You
March 09, 2021 March Board Meeting
March 09, 2021 Practice Competition Judging Session
March 04, 2021 Deadline to Submit Photo for March 9 Practice Competition Judging Session
March 03, 2021 Guest Speaker Matthew Cicanese
March 02, 2021 Photo Refresher Series - The Nature of Light
February 24, 2021 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
February 24, 2021 Photo Refresher Series - Lenses
February 23, 2021 Photo Refresher Series - Exposure Topics
February 22, 2021 February Field Trip with a Twist (Online)
February 17, 2021 Guest Speaker Colleen Miniuk: "In Depth on Depth Presentation"
February 17, 2021 Digital Image of the Month Submission Deadline
February 17, 2021 Photo Refresher Course - Camera Focus Systems
February 16, 2021 Member Photo Critique Session
February 16, 2021 Photo Refresher Course: Ready to Get Off Automatic?
February 14, 2021 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
February 11, 2021 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for February 16 Critique Session
February 09, 2021 February Board Meeting
February 03, 2021 Guest Speaker Scott Bourne on Bird Photography
February 02, 2021 Practice Competition Session
January 28, 2021 Deadline to Submit Photo for Feb 2 Practice Competition Session
January 25, 2021 January Field Trip with a Twist (Online)
January 20, 2021 Guest Speaker Matt Kloskowski on "Top Composition Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)"
January 20, 2021 Digital Image of the Month Submission Deadline
January 17, 2021 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
January 12, 2021 January Board Meeting
January 12, 2021 Member Photo Critique Session
January 07, 2021 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for January 12 Critique Session
December 28, 2020 December Field Trip
December 16, 2020 Print of the Month Submission Deadline
December 15, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
December 13, 2020 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
December 11, 2020 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
December 10, 2020 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for December 15 Critique Session
December 10, 2020 SW Florida Bird Photography
December 08, 2020 December Board Meeting
December 07, 2020 Guest Speaker Valerie Jardin: Street photography: First Steps and Beyond
November 20, 2020 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
November 18, 2020 General Meeting - Guest Speaker Bernie Hynes on Creative Composite Images
November 17, 2020 Advanced Photography Composition Techniques
November 16, 2020 New Member Orientation
November 15, 2020 Print of the Month Submission Deadline
November 15, 2020 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
November 12, 2020 People/Portrait Focus Group - Still Life Basics
November 10, 2020 November Board Meeting
November 10, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
November 09, 2020 Leveraging the Free Learning Lab and Other Club Website Resources
November 05, 2020 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for November 10 Critique Session
November 02, 2020 Guest Speaker Joshua Snow, Landscape Photographer: Near-Far Compositions
October 30, 2020 Photo Refresher Series - Depth of Field
October 28, 2020 Photo Refresher Series - Light
October 27, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
October 22, 2020 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for October 27 Critique Session
October 22, 2020 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop Zoom Meeting
October 21, 2020 Print of the Month Submission Deadline
October 20, 2020 Photo Refresher Course: What is a Histogram, Why Do I Need it and How Do I Use It?
October 18, 2020 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
October 17, 2020 Photo Refresher Series - Lenses
October 16, 2020 Macro/Close-up Photography with Guest Speaker Mike Moats
October 14, 2020 Advanced Photography Composition Techniques
October 13, 2020 October Board Meeting
October 13, 2020 Photo Refresher Course: Ready to Get Off Automatic?
October 09, 2020 Photo Refresher Series - Exposure Triangle
October 08, 2020 People/Portrait Focus Group
October 07, 2020 Photo Refresher Course - Back Button Focus
October 06, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
October 05, 2020 Photoshop for Beginners
October 01, 2020 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for October 6 Critique Session
September 30, 2020 "Creating High Impact Composites and Creative Brush Work" with Guest Speaker Woody Walters
September 29, 2020 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
September 24, 2020 Introduction to Photography Composition and Seeing
September 22, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
September 19, 2020 Deadline to Sign Up for 2020 F3C 3rd Triannual Print Competition
September 17, 2020 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for September 22 Critique Session
September 16, 2020 September General Meeting - Digital Salon Competition
September 16, 2020 Print of the Month Submission Deadline
September 13, 2020 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
September 10, 2020 People/Portrait Focus Group
September 07, 2020 September Board Meeting
September 01, 2020 Member Photo Critique - Special Edition
September 01, 2020 Kelby One Pro Membership Renewal (8/1/20-7/31/21)
August 31, 2020 Deadline for Digital Salon Submittals
August 21, 2020 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop: Zoom Meeting
August 19, 2020 Print of the Month Submission Deadline
August 19, 2020 Introduction to Photography Composition and Seeing
August 18, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
August 17, 2020 August Meeting: Textures with Guest Speaker Kathleen Clemons
August 17, 2020 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for September 1st Special Edition Critique Session
August 16, 2020 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
August 13, 2020 Photographing People on Your Travels
August 13, 2020 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for August 18 Critique Session
August 12, 2020 "Worker" Project: A Special Presentation by Guest Speaker Barbara Banks
August 11, 2020 August Board Meeting
August 06, 2020 Shooting for Competition Series – Understanding PPA Judging
August 04, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
August 03, 2020 Advanced Photography Composition Techniques
July 30, 2020 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for August 4 Critique Session
July 30, 2020 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
July 27, 2020 Lightroom 101 Lightroom Classic CC
July 21, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
July 16, 2020 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for July 21 Critique Session
July 16, 2020 Introduction Photography Composition and Seeing
July 15, 2020 July Meeting: Fine Art Landscape Photography; Guest Speakers Dennis and Cheri Hammon
July 15, 2020 Print of the Month Submission Deadline
July 12, 2020 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
July 09, 2020 People/Portrait Focus Group
July 07, 2020 July Board Meeting
July 07, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
July 02, 2020 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for July 7 Critique Session
July 01, 2020 Advanced Photography Composition Techniques
June 24, 2020 Landscape Photography - Taking It Up a Notch - Part 2
June 23, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
June 18, 2020 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for June 23 Critique Session
June 16, 2020 Online Meeting: Guest Speaker Joe Reardon Demos Topaz Studio 2
June 16, 2020 Print of the Month Submission Deadline
June 16, 2020 Advanced Photography Composition Techniques
June 14, 2020 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
June 13, 2020 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
June 09, 2020 June Board Meeting
June 09, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
June 08, 2020 Black and White Photography Course
June 05, 2020 Introduction Photography Composition and Seeing
June 04, 2020 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for June 9 Critique Session
June 02, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
May 28, 2020 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for June 2 Critique Session
May 26, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
May 21, 2020 Deadline to Signup to Submit Photo for May 26 Critique Session
May 21, 2020 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
May 20, 2020 May General Meeting - Guest Speaker Lisa Langell Meeting
May 20, 2020 Print of the Month Submission Deadline
May 19, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
May 17, 2020 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
May 14, 2020 Introduction Photography Composition and Seeing
May 13, 2020 May Board Meeting
May 12, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
May 08, 2020 F3C - Why Didn't I Win a Ribbon? Guest Speaker Christine Cook
May 05, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
May 04, 2020 Stay-at-Home Photo Ideas
April 28, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
April 27, 2020 Submit 2 Images for Photo Critique Session Deadline
April 21, 2020 Member Photo Critique Session
April 20, 2020 Submit Image for Photo Critique Session Deadline
April 16, 2020 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
April 15, 2020 April General Meeting - Guest Speaker Matt Kloskowski Online
April 15, 2020 Print of the Month Submission Deadline
April 12, 2020 Share Your Work Video
April 07, 2020 April Board Meeting
April 06, 2020 Stay-at-Home Photo Ideas
March 18, 2020 March General Meeting Canceled
March 18, 2020 Photoshop Class Canceled
March 11, 2020 Shooting for Competition Series – Using Judging Criteria to Shoot for Contests
March 10, 2020 March Board Meeting
March 09, 2020 March's Field Trip
March 05, 2020 Landscape Photography—Taking It Up a Notch
March 04, 2020 Shooting for Competition Series – Understanding PPA Judging
March 01, 2020 Camera Equipment Sale
February 29, 2020 February Scavenger Hunt
February 23, 2020 High Key Portrait Photography
February 19, 2020 February General Meeting - Guest Speaker Tom McCabe
February 19, 2020 Photoshop Class with Mike McNaughton
February 16, 2020 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
February 15, 2020 Photography Technology Update
February 13, 2020 People/Portrait Focus Group
February 13, 2020 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
February 12, 2020 Water Drop Photography
February 11, 2020 February Board Meeting
February 01, 2020 Intro to Macro Photography
February 01, 2020 Still Life Photography: Subject Setup, Arranging and Shooting
January 17, 2020 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
January 15, 2020 January General Meeting - Guest Speaker Matt Kloskowski
January 15, 2020 Photoshop Class with Mike McNaughton
January 13, 2020 January Field Trip
January 12, 2020 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
January 11, 2020 Advanced Photographic Composition Techniques (January Session)
January 09, 2020 People/Portrait Focus Group
January 07, 2020 January Board Meeting
December 20, 2019 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
December 14, 2019 Videography Meeting
December 13, 2019 Holidays Around the Ranch
December 10, 2019 December Board Meeting
December 07, 2019 NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
November 20, 2019 November General Meeting - Print Salon
November 20, 2019 Photoshop Class with Mike McNaughton
November 17, 2019 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
November 15, 2019 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
November 12, 2019 November Board Meeting
November 09, 2019 Videography Meeting
November 07, 2019 Drop off Prints for Fall Print Salon
November 06, 2019 November Field Trip
November 02, 2019 Advanced Photographic Composition Techniques
October 28, 2019 Ding Darling Birding
October 25, 2019 Lakewood Ranch BooFest
October 23, 2019 Second Field Trip for October
October 18, 2019 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
October 16, 2019 October General Meeting - Jennifer Khordi
October 16, 2019 Photoshop Class with Mike McNaughton
October 13, 2019 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
October 09, 2019 October Field Trip
October 08, 2019 October Board Meeting
September 30, 2019 September Field Trip
September 28, 2019 Composition and Seeing Class (Fall Session), Level 1
September 20, 2019 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
September 18, 2019 September General Meeting - Betty Lupacchino-Goree and Michael Arbor
September 18, 2019 Photoshop Class with Mike McNaughton
September 15, 2019 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
September 10, 2019 September Board Meeting
September 07, 2019 Videography Group Meeting
August 30, 2019 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
August 26, 2019 Astrophotography Workshop @ Caspersen Beach
August 24, 2019 Photoshop Skills: Intro to layers, masks and selections
August 21, 2019 August General Meeting - Take Better Family Photos
August 21, 2019 Photoshop Class with Mike McNaughton
August 18, 2019 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
August 13, 2019 August Board Meeting
August 10, 2019 August Field Trip
July 27, 2019 How to Mount Photographs
July 22, 2019 July 2019 Field Trip
July 20, 2019 Lightroom Classic CC Editing
July 19, 2019 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
July 17, 2019 July General Meeting
July 17, 2019 Photoshop Class with Mike McNaughton
July 14, 2019 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
July 09, 2019 July Board Meeting
June 29, 2019 iPhone Photography
June 26, 2019 June Field Trip Florida Polytechnic University
June 19, 2019 June General Meeting: Angel Navarro; Pro Photographer
June 19, 2019 Photoshop Class with Mike McNaughton
June 15, 2019 Introduction to Studio and Location Lighting Techniques
June 14, 2019 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
June 14, 2019 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
June 11, 2019 June Board Meeting
May 19, 2019 Tribute to Heroes Parade Event Photography
May 17, 2019 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
May 15, 2019 May General Meeting - Spring Digital Salon
May 15, 2019 Photoshop Class with Mike McNaughton
May 11, 2019 Macro Photography
May 10, 2019 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
May 08, 2019 May Field Trip a Return to the Venice Pier
May 07, 2019 May Board Meeting
May 04, 2019 Videography Group Meeting
May 01, 2019 Salon Digital Competition Submissions Due
April 26, 2019 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
April 25, 2019 April Field Trip Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallion Ranch
April 17, 2019 April General Meeting
April 17, 2019 Photoshop Class with Mike McNaughton
April 13, 2019 EGGSTRAVAGANZA at Lakewood Ranch
April 12, 2019 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
April 09, 2019 April Board Meeting
April 06, 2019 Videography Group Meeting (DRONES)
April 05, 2019 Quad Print Competition Judging
March 29, 2019 March Field Trip Celery Fields
March 23, 2019 Composition and Seeing Class (March Session)
March 21, 2019 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
March 20, 2019 March General Meeting
March 20, 2019 Photoshop Class with Mike McNaughton
March 15, 2019 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
March 12, 2019 March Board Meeting
March 09, 2019 Videography Group Meeting
March 08, 2019 The Artistic Side of Drone Photography
February 20, 2019 February General Meeting: Thomas Carabasi
February 20, 2019 Photoshop Class with Mike McNaughton
February 15, 2019 Share Your Work Submission Deadline
February 12, 2019 February Board Meeting
February 12, 2019 Circle B Bar Preserve Focus Group
February 10, 2019 February Field Trip
February 09, 2019 Composition and Seeing Class (February Session)
February 07, 2019 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
February 02, 2019 Videography Meeting
January 19, 2019 Lightroom 101
January 16, 2019 January General Meeting
January 16, 2019 Photoshop Class with Mike McNaughton
January 12, 2019 Photographic Plug-ins
January 11, 2019 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
January 08, 2019 January Board Meeting
January 06, 2019 Story Telling with Photography
January 05, 2019 Telling Stories with Photographs
December 15, 2018 Still Life Photography Lighting
December 10, 2018 Street Photography - Ybor City
December 08, 2018 Videography Group
December 08, 2018 Cell Phone and Tablet Photography
December 04, 2018 December Board Meeting
December 01, 2018 Creating Photo Books Using Blurb Bookwright
November 24, 2018 Intro to Photography
November 21, 2018 November Monthly Meeting
November 21, 2018 Mike McNaughton, Photoshop Class
November 18, 2018 November Field Trip
November 16, 2018 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
November 10, 2018 Photo/File Management
November 10, 2018 NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
November 08, 2018 Basics of Macro/Close up Photography
November 07, 2018 November Board Meeting
November 03, 2018 Salon Print Drop-off
November 03, 2018 Intro to Post Processing
October 30, 2018 October Field Trip
October 27, 2018 Videography Focus Group
October 27, 2018 Videography/Field Trip
October 19, 2018 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
October 17, 2018 October Monthly Meeting
October 17, 2018 Mike McNaughton, Photoshop Class
October 13, 2018 Composition and Seeing Class (Fall Session)
October 09, 2018 October Board Meeting
September 29, 2018 September Field Trip CHANGE OF DATE AND TIME DUE TO RED TIDE
September 22, 2018 52 week challenge
September 22, 2018 Videography Focus Group
September 19, 2018 September Monthly Meeting
September 19, 2018 Mike McNaughton, Photoshop Class
September 15, 2018 Salon Feedback Session
September 11, 2018 September Board Meeting
September 07, 2018 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
September 04, 2018 Coming This Fall
August 18, 2018 August Field Trip to the University of Tampa
August 17, 2018 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
August 15, 2018 August Monthly Meeting
August 07, 2018 August Board Meeting
July 18, 2018 July Monthly Meeting
July 10, 2018 July Board Meeting
July 07, 2018 Peer to Peer Photography Workshop
June 20, 2018 June Monthly Meeting
June 20, 2018 Mike McNaughton, Photoshop Class
June 12, 2018 June Board Meeting
June 06, 2018 June/May Field Trip Dean & Luna Guitars
June 05, 2018 Black and White Focus Group Outing
May 16, 2018 May Monthly Meeting
May 09, 2018 Landscape Focus Group Outing
May 08, 2018 May Board Meeting
April 28, 2018 Robinson Preserve April Field Trip
April 21, 2018 Salon Feedback Session
April 21, 2018 Videography Focus Group
April 18, 2018 April Monthly Meeting
April 14, 2018 Focus Stacking using Helicon Remote and Helicon Focus
April 11, 2018 April Board Meeting
April 07, 2018 Composition and Seeing Class
April 03, 2018 Landscape Focus Group Outing
March 31, 2018 Introduction to Post Processing
March 28, 2018 March Field Trip
March 24, 2018 Videography Focus Group Meeting
March 22, 2018 Bird Focus Group Outing
March 21, 2018 March Monthly Meeting
March 07, 2018 March Board Meeting
March 03, 2018 Intro to Photography
February 28, 2018 Landscape Focus Group Outing
February 25, 2018 February Field Trip
February 24, 2018 New Member Orientation
February 21, 2018 February Monthly Meeting - Speaker - Randy Van Duinen
February 17, 2018 Videography Focus Group Meeting
February 15, 2018 Bird Focus Group Outing
February 10, 2018 Focus Group File Management
February 06, 2018 February Board Meeting
February 03, 2018 Photography Composition and Seeing
February 03, 2018 Videography Focus Group
January 31, 2018 Landscape Focus Group Field Trip
January 30, 2018 January Field Trip
January 27, 2018 Creating Photo Books Using Blurb Bookwright
January 24, 2018 Bird Focus Group Outing
January 17, 2018 January Monthly Meeting
January 17, 2018 Mike McNaughton, Photoshop Class
January 09, 2018 January Board Meeting
December 09, 2017 Photographic Plug-Ins
December 02, 2017 Video Focus Group
December 01, 2017 December Field Trip, Ringling Museum
November 17, 2017 Sensor Cleaning Day
October 27, 2017 Boo Fest
October 21, 2017 Intro to Post Processing, Dave Kurshan
October 20, 2017 LWR Club Day Block Party
October 17, 2017 Horse Farm
October 14, 2017 Videography Meeting
October 14, 2017 Intro To Photography
September 23, 2017 File Management
June 24, 2017 June Field Trip - Florida Polytechnic University
June 15, 2017 June Monthly Meeting
May 18, 2017 May Monthly Meeting
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