Naples Camera Club Monthly Program and Competition Schedule 2022-2023
We meet November through March, with 2 meetings per month (except November and December where there is one meeting per month). The meetings are a fantastic way to meet with other club members and share stories and experiences. Our meetings generally have three points of focus.
The first is a program speaker. Speakers present different topics such as photography techniques and concepts. These can include a wide range of subjects. A few of the past speakers presented Film Noir, Macro and Close-up Photography, and Portraits. A new concept was introduced this year which pairs the speaker's presentation with a hands on photoshoot event where we can put into practice the concepts which were presented. The photoshoot is generally scheduled between 1 and 3 weeks after the presentation.
The second is club announcements. This is intended to keep the club membership informed about upcoming events and activities. It is also a chance to learn about upcoming FCCC or DPI-SIG club opportunities.
The third area is normally a presentation of completion entries from our members. Their photographs are displayed, scored by the judges, and critiqued after all images have been scored. Winners are announced for first, second, and third place, along with any honorable mentions. The critiques are a great way to learn how to improve your techniques.
Meeting place:
Golden Gate Community Center
4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL 34116
Meeting dates and time:
We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, November to March. Meeting room opens at 5:30 for both Live and Zoom meetings, the actual meeting runs 6 - 8 pm.
December 27, 2022
No Meeting
January 10, 2023
Annual Awards Presentation
Program – Guest Speaker Silvana Della Camera – Infrared Photography
Projection Competition- Open (1), and
Assignment-Portraits (1)
Our next guest speaker, Silvana Della Camera, scheduled to talk about Infrared
Photography on January 10, 2023, has forwarded information of her recent
publication (see link below) as well as reference material for her upcoming
workshop. Feel free to browse through. In addition, here's the link to her website.
January 24, 2023
Program – Guest Speaker – Mahlon Stacey – LR Processing
Projection Competitions - Nature/Other (1), and
Assignment – Macro/Up Close (1)
February 14, 2023
Competition – Photographic Scavenger Hunt
Date: 14 February 2023
Location: NCC Meeting at Golden Gate Community Center meeting room
Hello NCC Members,
It is time for our second, annual Scavenger Hunt Photographic Competition!
After last year's popular evening, we are repeating the Scavenger Hunt this year,
at our meeting on February 14th, 2023.
Here are the details. The subject Categories are:
- Insect
- Street Musician
- Lights
- Abandoned
- Love
You may enter one image per category. Enter one category, or as many as you like,
up to all five. This is really Assignment, so images are considered Open.
Please label your images as we do in every competition:
Image name - Category Example: Wiggly - Insect.
Rules: Images must be new, taken between now, January 9 and February 4, 2023.
Images must be emailed to: deblawphotos@gmail.com by Feb. 4, 2023 6:00 pm
Size images 1024 on the longest side. JPG only
Any questions: please email deblaw@gmail.com Happy Shooting!
Deborah Law
Competition Chair
February 28, 2023:
Program – Guest Speaker: David Wells – Travel Photography
Projection Competition – Nature–Other (1), and
Assignment – Abstracts (1)
March 14, 2023
NCC Member’s Showcase
Photographing Family and Friends by Karen Regan
Wildlife in Botswanna by Alan Alpert
Kilimanjaro Mountain of Greatness by Virginia Craig
Projection competition – Photojournalism with Human Interest (1), and
Assignment – Minimalism (1)
March 28, 2023
End of Year Competition for previously entered projection images during 2022-2023 only.
Projection: Categories and number of entries: Nature (2),
Creative (1),
Monochrome (1),
Photojournalism (1), and
Open, includes Assignment Topics (3)