Lightroom Tips + Adobe MAX Preview As a Lightroom product designer, Jessica Kende will be sharing how Lightroom empowers nature photographers to bring out the best in their images—from subtle tonal adjustments to dramatic transformations. She’ll explore with you Lightroom’s editing tools, AI-powered features, and mobile workflows that make it easier than ever to enhanceContinue reading “November 11, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via in-person & on Zoom) – Jessica Kende”
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October 14th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via Zoom only) -Chris Murray
The Subjective Landscape Many landscape photographs can be considered objective representations that are little more than recordings of actual appearances. However, they can also be subjective in that they are a creative and personally expressive response that reflects the photographer’s thoughts and feelings. In this presentation Chris will distinguish two schools of thought in landscapeContinue reading “October 14th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via Zoom only) -Chris Murray”
May 20th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via in-person & on Zoom) – April Anderson
Creating a Global Archive April Anderson is a photographer, videographer, editor, and the “Head Instigator” behind the Art As Air Project. She will delve into the creative process of how she uses film making to spotlight artists, adventurers, and change makers through powerful stories told in their own words and images. Together with husband MarinContinue reading “May 20th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via in-person & on Zoom) – April Anderson”
April 15th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via Zoom only) – Nikhil Bahl
From Inspiration to Interpretation As photographers, when we are inspired by something, we’re naturally driven to photograph it. This often results in a visually pleasing image, as we aim to show the subject in its best light. However, with personal interpretation, it’s possible to create images that are not only beautiful but also meaningful. InContinue reading “April 15th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via Zoom only) – Nikhil Bahl”
March 18th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via in-person & on Zoom) – Denis Finnin
33 years of photography at the American Museum of Natural History In this presentation, Denis will reflect on his decades of photography at the American Museum of Natural History, showcasing images from a wide range of assignments both within the museum and in the field. His work spans subjects from the microscopic to the monumental.Continue reading “March 18th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via in-person & on Zoom) – Denis Finnin”
February 18th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via Zoom only) – Greg Smith
Keeping The May River Wild Greg will share pictures and stories from his five decades as a photographer for news organizations, marketing clients, and a variety of documentary projects. He will focus particularly on the 20 years he spent paddling a kayak into a tidal salt marsh to photograph wildlife at sea level in SouthContinue reading “February 18th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via Zoom only) – Greg Smith”
January 21, Tuesday, 6:30pm EDT (in-person and Zoom) – Madhavan Parthasarthy
A Life Less Ordinary: The Art of Nature Photography From the fiery sunsets of Monument Valley to the quiet beauty of a misty harbor, this presentation explores the emotional and technical art of nature photography. Madhavan shares his transformation from a pandemic hobbyist to a professional photographer in under five years, weaving in stories fromContinue reading “January 21, Tuesday, 6:30pm EDT (in-person and Zoom) – Madhavan Parthasarthy”
December 17, 6:30pm EDT (via Zoom only) – Joshua Cripps
7 Secrets of Outstanding Telephoto Landscapes Joshua Cripps is a landscape photographer who has received more than 100 international awards and distinctions for his breathtaking images of our planet’s wild places. His photos have been published by National Geographic, NASA, The Sun, Outdoor Photographer, Popular Photography, CNN, Nikon, and many more. Growing up in theContinue reading “December 17, 6:30pm EDT (via Zoom only) – Joshua Cripps”
November 12, 6:30pm EDT (via in-person & Zoom) – George Courtney
This event will be held both in-person at the School of Visual Arts (136 West 21st St, 4th FL Room 418F) and on Zoom. Doors open at 6:30PM. The meeting will start at 7PM. Lifer! The Thrill and Joy of Seeing New Birds This month, our speaker, George Courtney, will share stories about his favoriteContinue reading “November 12, 6:30pm EDT (via in-person & Zoom) – George Courtney”
September 17, 6:30pm EDT (via in-person & Zoom) – Dr. Caterina Y. Pierre
Our first speaker for the new season will be Dr. Caterina Y. Pierre, and it will be held on September 17th at 6:30pm. This event will be held in-person at the School of Visual Arts (136 West 21st St, 4th FL Room 418F) and on Zoom. About the lecture Ansel Eaton Adams (1902-84) was oneContinue reading “September 17, 6:30pm EDT (via in-person & Zoom) – Dr. Caterina Y. Pierre”
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