Our summer session will be coming to an end this September. We spent many hours learning about photography techniques and editing tips. We put them to use with trips around and about the Phoenix area as well as to the Grand Canyon. Whether inside or outside, our photographic skills were captured and developed during the…
Ann Posiviata We are blessed to have as a member Lynn Thompson. As a photographer, Lynn participates in our monthly competitions, has enjoyed recognition in the Arizona Camera Club Council’s semi-annual roundups and has taken on organizing the Photographic Society of America – just a few of his many contributions to the art of photography.…
Summer in the Valley has its challenges for photographers. Yet, creative ways to work around the 100-degree temperatures keep us on our toes. Such as, First Fridays in downtown Phoenix, night walks at the Desert Botanical Garden and excursions as close as Cave Creek and Anthem can find ways of beating the heat. It’s always…
Ann Posiviata Spring is in the air. This signals that the Sun Lakes Camera Club official season will be coming to a close with our End-of-Year Banquet offering this year’s best of the best images. This presentation of our club members’ photographs, print and digital, is like no other. A collection of beautiful landscapes, creative…
Ann Posiviata Spring in Arizona brings a myriad of opportunities to take pictures. The flowers coming in bloom; the hiking trails full of people; music, food and beverage festivals; and spring training for the Cactus League. The Sun Lakes Camera Club is a great place to learn photography with resources to workshops and events by…
The Sun Lakes Camera Club kicked off the year with a fabulous presentation by local professional photographer Lisa Langell. Lisa has been active with photography since picking up a camera during her childhood. Active in nature photography, the years of honing her craft have offered her insight into her subject matter that is reflected in…
It is here. Introduction to Digital Photography will begin on January 8 and run through February 19 meeting every Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Ceramics Room of the Cottonwood Country Club located at 25630 S. Brentwood Drive (South of Riggs Road). For those new to photography or need a brush-up course…
The Sun Lakes Camera Club travelled off-site to the Native Bar & Grill in Ahwatukee for our November meeting. Our mentors put together fabulous presentations from nature to photojournalism for our members to discuss and learn. Round tables had seasoned member Wayne Divoky offering his expertise on techniques of black-and-white photography to new members gleaning…
It only makes sense, no pun intended (well a little), that we take care of our tools. Steve Wright of C.R.I.S.Cam gave a stellar presentation at our October meeting to show us what goes into maintaining our cameras to capture clean and unblemished images. Steve shared basic care and upkeep as well as non-routine maintenance…
September will not disappoint, members! Guy Reed of Tempe Camera is back again at the Sun Lakes Camera Club meeting leading another hands-on educational seminar on tripods and accessories. We will have camera and tripod set-ups available with four studio boxes. All that is required is a camera card. Guy will be available to answer…