Sharing Your Nature Photos on the SierraPhotoNYC Instagram Page

How to Tag SierraPhotoNYC in your post: By tagging us directly, you’ll ensure that our moderators can see and consider your photo for sharing. Your photos may also appear in these newsletters. We encourage all members to share their nature photos, and we thank you for being part of our community!

From The Board – February 2025

Stay Up-To-Date: The fastest way to receive our news and updates is by following our website. At the very bottom of the homepage on our website, on the right-hand side, look for the word ‘Subscribe’ . Click on it, then simply enter your email. Any questions about the club should be sent to info@sierraphotonyc.com. MeetingContinue reading “From The Board – February 2025”

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”

From The Board

The board would like to thank everyone for submitting such beautiful photographs for our sample portfolio. We received an incredible 146 images! Thank you all for participating—choosing the final selection was no easy task. The 25 selected images will be used to showcase the amazing art our group can create to potential gallery spaces. WeContinue reading “From The Board”

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”

From The Board

Sierra Photo Members Portfolio Submission. The period for submission closes on November 30th. If you haven’t submitted your photos, now is your last chance! Stay tuned for the announcement of the final 20 images that will create the portfolio. The final portfolio will be announced and shared in December. Am I a Sierra Photo NYCContinue reading “From The Board”

Sierra Photo Members Portfolio Submission

The board has decided to put together a portfolio of nature images from its members. We invite members to submit up to four of their best nature photographs. A panel from the board will review the submissions and select the best 20 photos to create the portfolio. These images may be taken anywhere in theContinue reading “Sierra Photo Members Portfolio Submission”

Here’s what’s to come!

Thank you to everyone who participated in last month’s Members’ Night, we hope you enjoyed everyone’s photography. Maybe some of you were also lucky enough to witness the recent aurora borealis, beautifully captured by Sharron Crocker. This month, our speaker, George Courtney, will share tips and stories from his bird photography outings throughout New YorkContinue reading “Here’s what’s to come!”

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”