Beaches Photography Club upcoming events

November 3rd BPC meeting (ZOOM ONLY) - Light, Color and Composition: Tips to improve your photography by Lewis Kemper (3 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

November 3rd BPC meeting (ZOOM ONLY) - Light, Color and Composition: Tips to improve your photography by Lewis Kemper

LEWIS KEMPER is widely recognized as a photographer, writer, and instructor, lecturing throughout the United States. Books include, “Ancient Ancestors of the Southwest”, published by Graphic Arts Center Publishing; “Capturing the Light” which won the People’s Choice Awards in Fine Art in the 2009 Photography.Book.Now competition; and His “Photographing Yosemite Digital Field Guide” which was voted in the top 20 field guides. Lewis’ training videos have been used by thousands of photographers, helping them with their photographic and post processing skills. Lewis is currently a “Tamron Pro Team Member.” You can visit his website at www.lewiskemper.com

Light, Color and Composition: Tips to improve your photography – Photography isn’t rocket science! If you pay attention to the basics of light, color and composition and learn how to use these elements to your advantage, your photography will improve. Learn how to use color relations to help you compose. Just as you line, shape and form to engage your viewer and direct their eye through your image, you can use color to do the same. Understand how the direction and quality of light affects your images. Pay attention to rules of composition to engage the viewers’ interest. Taking good pictures isn’t a matter of equipment, it is a matter of seeing and capturing what you want to convey. Stepping back and reinforcing how to get great captures will elevate your images to the next level.

Join ZOOM Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86185948821?pwd=4NXB6k52wBvLzrW6Yx5nhLAQjthTGS.1

Meeting ID: 861 8594 8821 Passcode: 818152

Meeting recordings are available as soon as the next day on the Beaches Photography Club YouTube Channel.

December 1st BPC meeting - Headshot and Portrait Lighting Techniques by Michael Joseph & TECH TALK by Jeff Girard “Light” Layer Cake (1 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

December 1st BPC meeting - Headshot and Portrait Lighting Techniques

by Michael Joseph

Originally from Allentown, PA, Michael, also known as MJ, has traveled throughout the country, photographing people and their pets. Over 30 years, 15 states and over 38,000 portrait sittings later, almost every breed of dog and cat have had their chance in front of MJ's camera. Michael approaches each individual session with the same goal in mind... to capture priceless images that help memories last a lifetime.

In addition to his portrait photography, for the past 21 years, MJ has been traveling coast to coast on a contract basis for Canon, USA, in their pro markets division. His responsibilities typically include education or assistance for working professionals and serious amateurs at trade shows, conventions and seminars. He has earned many awards over the years.

MJ’s presentation will be a fast-paced run through where we’ll see exciting things happen as we add more than one light to a subject with Live Demonstration.

Also…

What side of the subject should the main light come from?
Should I ever really use a light meter?
Is there quality lighting gear for those on a tight budget?
What are the most useful “go to“ lighting patterns?
What are the most useful “go to“ poses?

And as a BONUS, several of you will have the opportunity to get a headshot from MJ… So come prepared and ready for action and an evening of education!

January 11th BPC meeting – “Mathew Brady: The Man Who Photographed the Civil War” By Dave Bowers and TECH TALK “Attending the Reenactment” By Savy Dobbs (11 Jan 2027)

Mon, 11 Jan 2027 22:30:00 GMT

MONDAY January 11th BPC meeting – “Mathew Brady: The Man Who Photographed the Civil War” By Dave Bowers

Mathew Brady was one of America’s most influential early photographers and is often called the “father of photojournalism.” Born in Warren County, NY, Brady built his reputation in New York City as a portrait photographer, capturing images of prominent Americans including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Frederick Douglass.

When the Civil War began in 1861, Brady recognized that photography could document the conflict in a way words and paintings never could. He organized a team of photographers who traveled with the Union armies, creating thousands of glass-plate negatives depicting soldiers, camps, battlefields, military leaders, and the devastating aftermath of combat.

Brady’s photographs brought the reality of war into the homes of Americans and changed the way people understood both photography and history. His haunting images of the dead at battlefields remain among the most powerful visual records of the Civil War.

“Mathew Brady: The Man Who Photographed the Civil War”

Fascinating look at Mathew Brady, the technology of early photography, and the remarkable story behind the images that helped change America.

Meeting Recordings available as soon as the next day on the Beaches Photography Club YouTube channel.

February 2nd BPC Meeting Best Spots to Photograph in Northeast Florida By Paul Farace and TECH TALK "TBD" (2 Feb 2027)

Tue, 02 Feb 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Best Spots to Photograph in Northeast Florida By Paul Farace

Paul Farace is an award-winning Florida based landscape photographer and creator with 20 years of experience behind the camera. He specializes in capturing the state's woodlands, coastlines, waterways and storms with an entirely unique perspective. Operating out of St. Augustine, he shares his expertise through adventure & learning videos, educational workshops, fine art prints, books and digital content. Explore his work and bio details at www.paulfaracephotography.com.

The Best Spots to Photograph in Northeast Florida: A discussion on some of the most rewarding photography locations in northeast Florida along with best timing, best practices and more. From our amazing coast to the hidden woodland gems we will go over some of the best places you can point your lens and how to get the most out of each spot.

Meeting Recordings available as soon as the next day on the Beaches Photography Club YouTube channel.