Category Archives: Meetings

Less Is More: A Simplistic Approach to Composition For this presentation I will discuss the principles of minimalism and symmetry, and how to apply them to landscape and wilderness photography. Using examples from my portfolio and several works from well-known artists and art movements, I will explain what inspires me and describe my attempts toContinue reading “Guest Speaker: Dwight Hiscano, Wednesday, April 30, 2014”

Scenes and Vistas from the American East and West There is a distinct difference between the rocks, streams, soil, flowers, skies and even the very light found in both the eastern Atlantic wilderness regions and those found in western Colorado. When photographs of these disparate regions are compared, these elements seem like they belong inContinue reading “Guest Speaker: Charles Dexter, Wednesday, March 26, 2014”

Invisible Worlds Tony will delve into images that we cannot see when making them, they’re only visible to us during processing: b&w, infrared, panoramas, and extremely long exposures. Tips, techniques, and special equipment will be covered and illustrated. Tony and Susan Milestone conduct Visual Artistry photography location workshops in the US, Canada, Iceland, and Cuba.Continue reading “Guest Speaker: Tony Sweet, Thursday, February 27, 2014”

Double Feature: Madeleine Barbara and George Grubb Madeleine Barbara—The Infinite Diversity of Namibia Her recent photo safaris to Kenya and Namibia have been extraordinary experiences. Capturing images of wild and exotic animals in their natural environment as well as photographing unusual landscapes has been challenging and inspirational in her work. While she never passes up theContinue reading “Guest Speakers January 29, 2014: Madeleine Barbara and George Grubb”

Reenergize Locally We all look at amazing landscape images online from all around the world. Our favorite photographers continue to amaze us. Professional landscape photographers travel to all ends of the globe looking for the next great location. What makes those images so successful are the same skills that can be applied to your work locally. ForContinue reading “Guest Speaker: Larry Zink, Wednesday, November 20, 2013”

Light and Air The Sierra Club played an important role in my growth as a photographer. In a visual presentation of my work, I will trace the influence of John Muir, Ansel Adams and the Sierra Club books upon my photographic development. My use of the photographic medium for preservation and change especially involves landContinue reading “Guest Speaker: Frederick Charles, October 23, 2013”