Garden Photographic Society

18th Street Bridge Shoot
2021-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92669900405

Winter Barn Workshop with Keith French
2021-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
TBD
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96862164835

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)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98242177671

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)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91532605266

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)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99466618612

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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https://zoom.us/j/91971841879

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)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92481108422

Thanksgiving
2020-11-26
A day for giving thanks!
