May 26, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – John Barclay

Master your Craft & Honor your Vision Vision is the unique way we each see the world. It is what gives our images focus and makes them unique to us. Mastering our craft allows us to fulfill our vision. In other words, as we learn techniques, feel more confident with our gear and master ourContinue reading “May 26, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – John Barclay”

Members’ Night Photo Gallery: December 17, 2020

Three times a year, Sierra Photo NYC has a members’ night to show the nature photography of its members. Last year, at our December 17, 2020 meeting, 36 members submitted some of their photos. One photo from each member was selected to be included in this web gallery. A wide range of subjects and photographicContinue reading “Members’ Night Photo Gallery: December 17, 2020”

April 28, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – Mark Seth Lender

Exploring Coastal Wildlife in the National Wildlife Refuge System A particular and vital reserve for coastal wildlife is the National Wildlife Refuge System. The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management and, where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife and plantContinue reading “April 28, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – Mark Seth Lender”

March 31, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – Temu Nana

Deep Space Astrophotography: Imaging the Night Sky In this webinar, Temu Nana will discuss various aspects of night sky imaging, focusing on star trail, Milky Way, and deep space astrophotography. Enjoying dozens of images captured with various setups, we’ll learn about the invisible wonders above us, and how you can start to image them! WeContinue reading “March 31, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – Temu Nana”

January 27, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – Kathy Adams Clark

Butterfly Photography Butterflies can be found almost everywhere! They live on high alpine tundras, low arid deserts, moist tropical jungles, and temperate backyard gardens. Butterflies shimmer with iridescent scales and blend into the leaf litter with muted brown tones. These lovely insects can be a challenge to photograph because they are constantly moving from placeContinue reading “January 27, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – Kathy Adams Clark”

February 24, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – Ian Plant

Visual Design Techniques for Stunning Photos In this presentation, professional photographer Ian Plant will share some of his favorite photos from around the world, as well as some of his top composition techniques for making compelling photographs that get noticed. You’ll gain a better understanding of visual design principles from this inspiring presentation. Whether hangingContinue reading “February 24, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – Ian Plant”

Guest Speakers: Lisa and Tom Cuchara – Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 pm (via Zoom)

Highlights Lisa Cuchara, Ph.D. is very passionate about photography, both behind the lens and in the digital darkroom. From birds and flowers to babies and UrbEx/HDR, she embraces the challenge of interpreting what her eyes see and her heart feels through her work. Lisa is PPA Certified as Master-Photographic Craftsman as well as Master ofContinue reading “Guest Speakers: Lisa and Tom Cuchara – Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 pm (via Zoom)”

Mike Moats – Wednesday, October 28, 2:00 pm (via Zoom)

The Properly-Equipped Macro Photographer Being a properly-equipped macro photographer is not just about the equipment, but also equipping yourself with the how-to knowledge of macro photography. Mike will cover the most important equipment for macro photography, how to control depth of field, a little about composition, and subject matter. Mike Moats is an international award-winningContinue reading “Mike Moats – Wednesday, October 28, 2:00 pm (via Zoom)”

CANCELED: Guest Speaker: Eric Rock, April 29, 2020

This event has been canceled. Travel Afar: My Journey with Micro Four Thirds Eric’s career as a photographer and guide spans two decades. He has traveled to the far corners of the earth exploring exotic cultures and wilderness environments. Over time, he came to realize that to maintain a creative edge, he needed to switchContinue reading “CANCELED: Guest Speaker: Eric Rock, April 29, 2020”

Our March 25th Meeting with Tom and Lisa Cuchara Is Canceled

Due to increasing health concerns in connection with the spread of the COVID-19 infection, and following the recommendations of the New York public health authorities to avoid large gatherings as much as possible, the SierraPhoto NYC board has decided to cancel our monthly meeting which was scheduled for Wednesday, March 25.  We hope to have ourContinue reading “Our March 25th Meeting with Tom and Lisa Cuchara Is Canceled”