Garden Photographic Society

December Zoom Program -Working with the Develop Module in Lightroom Classic
2021-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
GPS December Program: Bob Benson – “Working with the Develop Module in Lightroom Classic”.
About This Webinar: Using Lightroom, examples of image optimization with the Develop Tools will be shown. This is only about using the Develop tools, and does not cover other aspects of Lightroom, but is one of the main reasons photographers are drawn to Lightroom Classic. Also, we’ll cover the new masking features in the latest version of Lightroom Classic.
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Nature In View Show-Joutras Gallery
2021-11-27 - 2022-01-02 | Greenhouse Galleries, Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden
Dates: November 27th through January 2nd in the Joutras Gallery (Regenstein Center).
See the Chicago Botanic Garden in a new light! In this exhibition, photographs of the natural world feature the work of Garden Photographic Society members. Their remarkable images capture fleeting moments of beauty—from the morning mist to the first spring bloom. Society members have held their meetings at the Garden for more than 30 years, appreciating it as a special place to perfect their craft.

NIV Prints Drop-off
2021-11-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Greenhouse Galleries, Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden
Drop off your NIV Framed prints at the Joutras Gallery greenhouse entrance

November Zoom Program -Mike Trahan-"Composition"
2021-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
About this Webinar: We’ll discuss and show proven composition guidelines. But rather than just show pretty images, we’ll take snapshot examples and show how they can be changed through those guidelines into much better images. The guidelines will cover every genre of photography with examples from many of them, including nature, architecture, and portraiture. https://www.trahan.photos
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Zoom Club Meeting, DPI Competition #2
2021-11-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
Garden DPI Competition #2
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Judges Meeting Comp #2
2021-11-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

DPI Competition #2 Upload Deadline
2021-11-08 11:00 - 12:00
The upload deadline, on the 411 Vision Site, is November 8th, 12 Noon

November Print Study Group, Pullman Rm
2021-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Pullman Room, Chicago Botanic Garden
Our November Print Study Group, Pullman Rm. This is NOT a regular club meeting, but you may attend at your own risk to bring prints for CACCA entry.

October Zoom Program-Mike Matthews: "Macro Photography: The Amazing World of Close Up Photography"
2021-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
About This Webinar: Exploring this small world can be simply amazing, seeing detail that is not visible to the naked eye. Join me as we explore the this small but beautiful world of insects and more. Let me show you how you can free yourself from the use of a tripod by using flash. I will also review the best choices for a macro lens, and how to get tack sharp images every time. Plus, we will discuss image stacking for incredible high magnification photography greater than one to one. Mike’s passion for nature photography began over forty-five years ago and he has been shooting professionally for twenty years. His images have been published in numerous national publications like Birds and Blooms, Gulfshore Life, Bassmaster’s, and more. Many of his images have also been published by universities for articles relating to specific topics like human/wildlife interaction. Being an avid outdoorsman, his passion for photographing wildlife is ever present when he is in the field. In addition, one of Mike’s favorite topics is Herpetology, (the study of reptiles and amphibians). This is an area that has led Mike to be one of the premier macro photographers in the U.S. He is best known for his macro photography workshops where he brings exotic reptiles and amphibians for participants to photograph. Mike also offers a variety of guided Nature Photography Tours, Birding Workshops, Floral workshops, and Extreme Macro. He has been a Keynote speaker throughout the USA on these topics. https://mikematthewsphotography.com
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Zoom Club Meeting, DPI Results, Competition #1
2021-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Topic: Zoom DPI Results Club Meeting #1
Time: Oct 14, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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October Print Study Group/NIV Prints Returned-Pullman Rm
2021-10-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Pullman Room, Chicago Botanic Garden
Our October Print Study Group, Pullman Rm/NIV Prints Returned. This is NOT a regular club meeting, but you may attend at your own risk to bring prints for CACCA entry. Also NIV Prints returned 6-7PM.

Bring Nature In View prints-Pullman Room, Regenstein Ctr
2021-09-29 19:00 - 20:00
Bring your NIV prints to hand off to the NIV Prints Committee, Barbara, Laura & Jill.

Garden Club Meeting
2021-09-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Pullman Room, Chicago Botanic Garden
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DPI Competition #1 Upload Deadline
2021-09-20 11:30 - 12:00
The upload deadline, on the 411 Vision Site, is September 20, 12 Noon

September Zoom Program-Roger Mattingly, "Flashy Flowers"
2021-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Linnaeus Room, Chicago Botanic Garden
“Flashy Flowers: Off Camera Flash at the Botanic Garden”, from Roger Mattingly
Learn to use iTTL control with a 3 foot coiled cable to shoot flowers no matter what the weather. Using the flash correctly will allow you to chose your f stop for max depth of field, stop motion, open up shadows and give you the rich saturation flowers deserve. Inspired by the work of Anne Belmont I decided to use what I had on hand to capture the stunning variety of beautiful flowers. Drawing on my 6 years as the principle photographer for the Garden in the late 80’s and early 90’s learn what to shoot and when to shoot it during the ever changing panorama of the unique flower resources of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Presentation includes 120 shots from 3 years of shooting. http://www.digitalroger.com.
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18th Street Bridge Shoot
2021-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | 18th Street Bridge
You can get to the 18th St. Bridge either from Lake Shore Drive or I90, both have exits there. If you are traveling Westbound on 18th St. the first street past the bridge is Stewart Ave Northbound. There is plenty of free parking there, and this is the closest parking spot. If anyone wishes, they can also park at Ping Tom Park which is just below the bridge.
We will meet ON THE BRIDGE at 6:00PM. Bring a tripod and both wide (24-70) and tele (100-400) zooms or primes.

Botanic Garden Shoot
2021-07-14 18:00 - 2021-07-15 20:00 | The Crescent, CBG
Meet at the Botanic Garden at 6PM for a 2-hour shoot. We’ll meet at The Heritage Garden (past the Visitor Center, left towards the lily pond), and improvise! We can finish at The Esplanade (facing the lake) for some sunset HDR shots!

Jim Frazier: Some Insights on Social Media For Photographers
2021-06-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
From Jim Frazier: We’ll talk about how to get the most from Instagram, Facebook and Flickr, the relative strengths and weaknesses of each platform, and how professionals use them. Jim Frazier has been using Flickr for 16 years, Facebook for over 10 years and Instagram since 2015. He’s now retired and has way too much time to spend on social media.
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Winter Barn Workshop with Keith French
2021-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
TBD
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Professional Wildlife Photography Techniques by John Gerlach
2021-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
About This Webinar
John Gerlach earned his wildlife ecology degree from Central Michigan University in 1977. After graduation he followed his burning passion to become a professional nature photographer and photo educator. With his in-depth science background and dedication to nature photography, he quickly mastered close-up, landscape and wildlife photography. The program covers the latest techniques in wildlife photography with examples from Kenya, Iceland, Tetons, his home in Idaho where he does feeder, water drip, and floating blind photography, and now South Texas. He shows a lot of photos, and talks about the gear he use and how he gets sharp photos and proper exposure.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91934091593

GPS Competition #6
2021-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
GPS Competition #6-Upload deadline Monday March. 29, 12 Noon. Special Category: Unusual angles in Cityscapes and Architecture
Topic: GPS Club Competition #6
Time: Apr 1, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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An Artistic Photographer Lies in All of Us
2021-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Our March 18, 2021 @ 7:00 PM program is from Lisa Langell, presenting “An Artistic Photographer Lies in All of Us”.
About This Webinar
We as photographers often want to be more innovative and creative, but our own mental barriers can “prevent” the creative process from happening. One of the biggest mental blocks is simply believing, “I’m not a very creative person.”
I hear this most often from engineers, accountants, and those in technical fields who have struggled to discover the creative style they desire.
This session breaks down creative barriers in a really fun and logical way! I take an interactive, myth-busters-style approach! You’ll learn how to apply the creative process and develop patterns that will bring more joy, innovation, success, creativity and happiness to your photography! You will learn:
• How even those who feel they “are not artistic” can actually become artistic and creative
• Understand “imaginative skill” and how it develops
• About my “Mash up” formula
• How you can debunk your own myths about artistic and creative ability
• How to exercise your creativity through real-world examples and activities we will complete during the session
• Inspirations to take with you
You need to register to attend! Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-artistic-photographer-lies-in-all-of-us-garden-photographic-society-tickets-119129013085
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation and unique link for you to join the webinar, as well as a link to add a reminder to your calendar. Also note that registering for the webinar will add you to their email list for information and updates on their tours, contests and webinars. If not valuable to you, you may unsubscribe.

GPS Competition #5
2021-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
GPS Competition #5-Upload deadline Monday March. 1, 12 Noon. Special Category: Food
Topic: GPS Club Competition #5
Time: Mar 4, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Phone Photography Workshop by Jerry Hug
2021-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
About this Webinar
If you want to participate “hands-on” in the workshop, you need to download Snapseed (free) and Retouch ($1.99) for IOS or Android. (Retouch is also called TouchRetouch.) iPhone users should have their iOS updated to 14.4. I have sent an email to members (and CACCA members) with the 2 images that you will need on your phone to use in the workshop.
Jerry Hug is an award-winning photographer, educator, and “go-to” phone photography expert. He uses an extensive collection of applications for creating and editing unique images right on the iPhone or iPad, including his latest venture into shooting black and white infrared on the iPhone. He will feature many photography apps and why he uses them. His website is jerryhug.com. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93964756010

GPS Competition #4
2021-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
GPS Competition #4-Upload deadline Monday Feb. 1, 12 Noon. Special Category: Nature enhanced by the Hand of Man (like a bird on top of a flagpole).
Topic: GPS Club Competition #4
Time: Feb 4, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Flash Techniques for Nature Photography
2021-01-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Our January 21, 2021 @ 7:15 PM program is from Rob Knight, presenting “Flash Techniques for Nature Photography”.
About This Webinar
Learning to use flash seems to be one of the most intimidating subjects for a lot of photographers. There are many resources for portrait photographers to learn about light, but this webinar is designed especially for nature photographers. In this free class, I’ll show you basic settings for using flash for macro photography. I’ll show you exactly how I set up my camera, the settings I use on my flash, and some handy ways to modify the light to create natural-looking light that enhances my subjects. I will also explain how I use flash and flash extenders to add fill light when shooting with telephoto lenses. I will go over camera settings as well as flash settings for TTL and manual speedlights.

You need to register to attend! Registration: https://www.bigmarker.com/wildside-nature-tours/Flash-Techniques-for-Nature-Photography
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation and unique link for you to join the webinar, as well as a link to add a reminder to your calendar. Also note that registering for the webinar will add you to their email list for information and updates on their tours, contests and webinars. If not valuable to you, you may unsubscribe.

GPS Competition #3
2021-01-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
GPS Competition #3-Upload deadline Monday Jan. 4, 12 Noon. Special Category: Monochrome with a Splash of Color
Topic: GPS Competition #3
Time: Jan 7, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time
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11 Tips for Awesome Abstract Photos
2020-12-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Our Saturday, December 12, 2020 @ 11:00 AM! program is from Anthony Epes, presenting “11 Tips for Awesome Abstract Photos”-from his Petapixel article
About This Webinar
In this informative and fun workshop I will take you through some key ideas on how to develop and deepen your experiences of abstract photography. I will show you the techniques I use to approach this photo style, and give you takeaway tips and ideas that will inspire you to explore this exciting genre. “Of all the arts, abstract painting is the most difficult. It demands that you know how to draw well, that you have a heightened sensitivity for composition and for colors, and that you be a true poet. This last is essential.” -Wassily Kandinsky. I feel the same is true of abstract photography. It seems easy and simple – but in fact requires real attention, a ‘heightened sensitivity’ to both composition and to the world around you.
Californian photographer Anthony Epes lives in Andalucia, Spain. He came to Europe to shoot London twenty years ago for his first book, and stayed to create a series of books and exhibitions on Cities at Dawn, as well as a beautiful family. Anthony’s projects and work have been featured on The Guardian, BBC World, French Photo Magazine, The Economist, CNN, Atlas Obscura and Digital Photographer. Anthony shares his passion for photography in photo workshops around the world, and in inspiring online classes.
You need to register to attend! Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcO-hqTktGNJeHRdGat2_VKLGxtL9conu
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation and unique link for you to join the webinar, as well as a link to add a reminder to your calendar. Also note that registering for the webinar will add you to their email list for information and updates on their tours, contests and classes. If not valuable to you, you may unsubscribe.

Member Showcase/Holiday Party
2020-12-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom
Our December 3rd Member Showcase/ (online) Holiday Party is set! You will hear short talks from 6 of your fellow members, who will show images, discuss techniques, and explain vision! They are:

Barbara Dunn: Chasing the Northern Lights in Norway
Carlos Cardona: Getting started in Film photography (and why?)
Doug Bank: 7 Days in Svalbard
Paul Cherner: Street Photography
Don Dedonato: Autumn Color in Vermont
Laura Dudnik: Chefchaouen: Morocco in Blue

During these we invite you to eat, drink and be merry at a Zoom Holiday party (because this is all we get in 2020), but don’t spill Salsa on your keyboard or it will only type in Spanish! 😉

Topic: Garden Photo Program-Member Showcase/Holiday Party
Time: Dec 3, 2020 07:15 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Thanksgiving
2020-11-26
A day for giving thanks!
