Please note that all programs are subject to change so check back often for latest program information.
Unless otherwise noted, programs are held at the Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh @ 7:00pm.
Meetings usually start with 10 minutes of club business.
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Jan Feb March April May June July August Sept Oct Nov Dec
| January 4 | Program planning session - John Stroud Short program (30 min) TBD |
| January 18 | John Stroud - Alaska |
| February 1 | Program will be rescheduled. Due to inclement weather this meeting has been cancelled. Michael Shoaf - Michael’s program is a journey through the history of photography with a discussion about how composition made selected images timeless. He’s a MFA candidate at the Academy of Art, teaches digital imaging at Guilford Technical Community College Continuing Ed Department, and has been a commercial photographer and graphic designer for 40+ years. |
| February 15 | Brian Fullington - China Travels |
| March 1 | Workflow - John Schwaller Matting - John Stroud |
| March 15 | OPEN COMPETITON |
| April 5 | “Macro Photography and Creative Techniques” by Melissa Southern An award-winning photographer and presenter, Melissa Southern has been shooting since childhood and a working professional since 2003. She has photographed in Ireland, England, France, Kentucky, California, and Mexico as well as all over North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Melissa is a member of Nikon Professional Services and Wimberley Professional Services and is a sponsored Lowepro Photographer. Melissa is represented by MyStock with photographs in the Guide to the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Nature Photographer Magazine, various product magazines, and several other publications. She has presented at Grandfather Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), and the City of Orlando. She works as the Forensic Photographer in Wake County, NC. Melissa also performs some graphic and web design. She maintains memberships in the North American Nature Photography Association and the Carolina Nature Photographer's Association. Melissa has a B.A. in Anthropology and an Associate Degree in Photography. She and Vinny Colucci are in partnership at Naturescapes Imaging, LLC. See http://www.naturescapesimaging.com/index.htm for a broader view of their dedication to Nature Photography. |
| April 10 or 17 | Nature Field Program |
| April 19 | Photo Challenge - topics TBD |
| May 3 | Low light archetecture and landscapes |
| May 8 or 15 | Low light architecture field program |
| May 17 | N&O Photojournalism |
| June 7 | COMPETITION - Low Light Architecture |
| June 21 |
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| July 5 | HOLIDAY - Sertoma Closed - No meeting |
| July 19 | Studio Portrait Presentation |
| July 24 or 31 | Studio Portraits Field Program |
| August 2 | ***SUMMER VACATION*** |
| August 16 | COMPETITION - Portraits |
| August 30 | Color Management |
| September 6 | LABOR DAY |
| September 20 | OPEN COMPETITION |
| October 4 | Sports/Action Photography |
| Date TBD | Action Photography Field Program |
| October 18 | Photo Challenge - subject TBD |
| November 1 | Member Presentations |
| November 15 | COMPETITION - Action |
| December 1 | Hang Exhibit in Raleigh Room |
| December 5 | Exhibit Reception |
| December 6 or 14 | Annual Awards and Installation Dinner |
| December 20 | NO MEETING |