Upcoming Naples Camera Club Outings, Events, and Programs

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October 2024

Event: NCC Meeting
Date: 29 October 2024
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Golden Gate Community Center
Competition Type: There will be no competition for our season's opening meeting
Speaker: Charles Needle
More about the Speaker: https://charlesneedlephoto.com/
Topic: Impressionistic Photography: How to Use Your Camera (or Smartphone) as a Paintbrush

Charles will be joining us via Zoom

Unlock your creative potential and discover how to craft Impressionistic-looking photographs using nothing more than your digital camera or smartphone. Charles will describe the process of using long-exposure and multiple-exposure techniques to transform everyday scenes into unimaginable visual masterpieces.
Using an easy-to-understand, step-by-step approach, he will define and illustrate techniques such as, Long-Exposure Pan/Tilt, "Multiple-Exposure Monet" (a technique Charles invented), Multiple-Exposure Rotate & Zoom, Soft-Glow Montage and Composite Montage. He will also explain how to use a free script in Photoshop to accomplish this same look, if your camera does not have built-in multiple-exposure capability. You’ll learn how to see in new ways and take your photography to an entirely new, mind-blowing level!

 

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November 2024

Event: Milky Way Photography
Date: 1 November 2024 
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: Big Cypress National Preserve

For those who have been trying to go on a Milky Way photoshoot but have been postponed because of clouds, rain, and hurricanes, it looks the November 1st may provide us with an opportunity.  Please contact Wes Bloemker for details wabpro@gmail.com

 


Event: NCC Meeting
Date: 12 November 2024 
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Golden Gate Community Center
Competition Type: Mono
Speaker: Karen Regan
Topic: Art or Science?  Photography's Identity Crisis

Karen will be presenting live at the Community Center

 

Event: Pine Island Fish Shacks
Date: 15 November 2024 
Time: 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Boat Ride to Cayo Costa and North Captiva

The Pine Island Summer fish shack outing will take place on Friday  Nov 15 from 2:00:-6:00 PM. I have reserved two boats that carry 6 in each boat.  We may be able to get another boat should we exceed 12 participants.  

Our Captain's Schedule dictates this day. We will have another Fish Shack trip in early May for all those who are still up north or are unable to attend in November. 

The trip cost is $150 per person for members. This includes the tip. Please send a check made out to Dave McFarlane to reserve your spot. It will be refundable up to November 8, 2023  Mail it to Dave McFarlane 16209 Coventry Crest, Fort Myers 33908.

We can carpool from Fort Myers to a place To Be determined.

Dave has tentatively reserved two boats so the first 12 people that get their checks to him will be on the list.

We may also try to get off the boat on Cayo Costa Island and North Captiva  to photograph the driftwood. Wear clothing that can get wet as we climb off the boat in these two locations. 

The fish shacks are color iconic structures in the water that provide a great foreground against a summer sky and sunset. We did this a few years ago and several ribbon winning photos were taken.  Dave plans to his 100-500, 24-105 and a wide angle 12-24 Lens on the two bodies I will carry.

Let Dave know you are coming but more importantly, Send him your check to ensure the reservation. We will find a restaurant after the shoot for dinner.

 

Event: Welcome Back Luncheon
Date: 17 November 2024
Location: Limoncello Restaurant
Time: 1:00 - 3:30

Our social committee is already working hard at preparing for our Naples Camera Club "Welcome Back Party". This will be a great opportunity to hear from our President on planned activities for the season, and catch up with your fellow photographers over some food and drinks. Don't miss out! Mark your calendar for November 17, 2025 from 1 -3:30pm at LIMONCELLO restaurant. Spouses, friends or people you know that love photography are welcomed. Kindly RSVP your spot by sending an email to Gretchen Andersen at g_and@yahoo.com

 

Event: NCC Meeting
Date: 26 November 2024 
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Golden Gate Community Center
Competition Type: Nature - Birds 
Speaker: Mike Wardynski
Topic: Mastering Composition
   Our Speaker

Mike will be joining us via Zoom

With a deep connection to nature, the work of Mike Wardynski brings us all a little closer to our roots. His immersive nature photographs have placed him on the forefront of landscape photography where he has gained the attention of avid art collectors. Mike is best known for his peaceful landscapes and moving wildlife photography that is minimal in nature.

Wardynski’s work has been featured in high-end publications such as “Design Milk” and “Focus on the Story”. He is a masterful teacher with deep respect for his practice and the land.

With two decades of experience, Mike has honed his craft for photography and printmaking. Today, his photographs are collected around the world. His work has been on display along the prestigious Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico and can often be seen at the most renowned art shows in the U.S.

Mike goes to great lengths in order to get the shot. He will trek through unforgiving terrain in unpleasant conditions in order to find the perfect composition. His rfect composition. His attention to detail shines through when one views his large format photographs in person. Wardynski’s photography has a way of connecting the viewer with the natural world bringing the healing qualities of nature into the space in which it is hung.

 

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December 2024

Event: Big Cypress Swamp Heritage Festival
Date: 7 December 2024 
Time: 10:00 - 3:00
Location: Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center
                33000 Tamiami Trail East
                Ochopee, Florida 34141
 

Join us for a day packed with music, art, food, history, culture, and family-friendly activities at the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center Festival Grounds in Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee, FL, on Saturday, December 7th, 2024.

Experience captivating speakers, watch live demonstrations, and enjoy live performances from local musicians. There’s something for everyone with children’s activities, swamp buggies, airboats, and more—making it an afternoon of fun and learning for the entire family!

The festival’s mission is to celebrate the early inhabitants of South Florida, whose resilience and pioneering spirit helped shape the diverse culture we know today. Through engaging living history demonstrations, insightful presentations, and interactive exhibits, visitors can explore what daily life was like in this remote and challenging environment. These unique stories are essential chapters in American history, contributing to the rich and vibrant tapestry of our shared heritage.

The National Park Service (NPS) has requested NCC volunteers to photograph the event.  Please plan on sharing your images with NPS.  Also, please let Wes Bloemker know if you are planning to attend at wabpro@gmail.com  Wes will coordinate sending images taken by members to NPS.

 

Event: Robert Kenedi Photo Exhibition
Date: 9 December 2024 through 7 January 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Marco Island Center for the Arts
Address: 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island 34145

 

Robert Kenedi Exhibition at the Marco Island Center for the Arts displaying the fine photographic artwork of Robert Kenedi.  His photographs are both stunning and remarkable.  We are privileged to have Bob as a member of the Naples Camera Club.  The exhibition will be in the La Petite Galerie.  The reception is scheduled for 9 December (see next event for details).

 

Event: Robert Kenedi Phot Exhibition Reception
Date: 9 December 2024 
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Location: Marco Island Center for the Arts
Address: 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island 34145
   

 

Event: NCC Meeting
Date: 17 December 2024 
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Golden Gate Community Center
Competition Type: Open 
Speaker: Lisa Jefferies
Topic: Photoshop Shortcuts

 

Event: Cell Phone Photography Group
Date: 18 December 2024 
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: South Side of Naples Pier (West end of 12th Ave.)

Ready for something new?  This is the first of its kind outing lead by Jackie Hodes.  Come join us for this exciting event.  No bulky camera nor tripod required.  Just bring your cell phone and your beach attitude to take sunset images at the pier.  

Feel free to bring your family or a friend.  This will be a great way to introduce them to the club and encourage them to join!  Please let Jackie know if you plan to attend.  That way she can inform you if plans change due to weather.

You can also create your own cell phone image gallery on our website, or you can post photos taken at this event on the club's Cell Phone Shared Gallery.

 

Event: Music Walk Downtown Fort Myers
Date: 20 December 2024 
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Meet at Capones Restaurant
Address: 2225 First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

One of our next scheduled outings will be Friday December  20 at the Music Walk in Downtown Fort Myers. 

We will meet at Capones restaurant at 5:30. Have dinner then attend the Music walk festival. We will listen to music and also walk around and take photos of the street people that show up for this event. This event draws an eclectic group of attendees who love to have their pictures taken.

Admission is free, but parking is $10 

Please let Dave know if you are coming so he can reserve  enough seats at Capones.

 

Event: No NCC Meeting
Date: 31 December 2025 

 

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January 2025

Event: Naples Pilings
Date: 7 January 2025 
Time: 4:45 pm
Location: Off of 3rd Ave South

These are just north of the Naples Pier.  They are old pilings that work well to create interesting compositions over the Gulf of Mexico.  We can capture the beautiful sunset and practice composition, long exposure and panning over the waves.  Sunset is at 5:52 so let's plan to meet at 4:45.

 

Event: NCC Meeting
Date: 14 January 2025 
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Golden Gate Community Center
Competition Type: Critique Session - No Competition 
Speaker: Jackie Kramer
Topic: Floral Photography

Jackie will be presenting live at the Community Center.  

Artistic Floral Photography  
Join Jackie as she takes you on a journey through her digital garden where she will share a variety of techniques that she uses to bring out the character in floral subjects. She will show examples and discuss how to reflect the personality of a flower through a variety of techniques, such as selective focus, shoot-throughs, abstracts, multiples, textures and more. Hear her rationale as it applies to decisions in the field pertaining to selection of the subject, background, approach, composition, lighting, exposure, and depth of field and leave inspired to pick up your camera and follow your own creative voice.
Jackie will also have flower photography classes in the Botanical garden on January 15th and 16th and a Post processing course on January 17th.  Look for a future sign up email.

Jackie Kramer bio:
Jackie has been photographing the natural world, with an emphasis on flowers and birds since high school. Jackie is a Lensbaby Ambassador and KelbyOne instructor who has received international acclaim for her images. Her work has been published in numerous online and print magazines. 
Jackie's true passion is to encourage people to live their legacy, which she does primarily through her Facebook group, Phlorography - Artistic Floral Photography, with thousands of passionate floral photographers from around the world. She is committed to supporting other photographers and using photography as a medium to build relationships and enrich each other’s lives.

 

   
Event: NCC Meeting
Date: 28 January 2025 
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Golden Gate Community Center
Competition Type: Nature - Other
Speaker: Rob Knight
Topic: Creative Photography

 

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February 2025

Event: Sunset at JW Marriott on Marco Island
Date: 3 February 2025
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: 400 S Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145
 
Photograph the beach, beautiful sunset and watch the Balinese-inspited fire dancer perform.  This is a great show and your family and friends will like it too.  Afterwards, we can meet up at the Tiki bar for drinks and photo reviews.  Note: there is a fee for parking across the street.  Sunset is at 6:12 but you will want to arrive early to check out the hotel.  Meet up at the beach at 5:15

 

Event: NCC Meeting
Date: 11 February 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Golden Gate Community Center
Competition Type: Creative
Speaker: Brittany Piersma
Topic: Audubon Society: Shorebirds, Seabirds, and Stewardship

Brittany will be presenting live at the community center.  Here is Brittany's Bio:

Brittany Piersma has a BS in Environmental Science and worked as a zoo keeper at the Naples Zoo for 4 years. She has a wide range of experience with Southwest Florida’s wildlife from volunteering with FWC, Rookery Bay, Panther Refuge, and Audubon.

Brittany worked as FWC’s Critical Wildlife Area Shorebird Biologist for three summers on Marco Island, where she monitored nesting shorebirds out on Sand Dollar. Seasonally she worked for three winters as a Shorebird Steward for Audubon Western Everglades surveying the migratory flocks, training volunteers, and doing outreach with the public.

Now as AWE's Field Biologist, Brittany manages the shorebird stewardship, burrowing owl, and gopher tortoise programs.

Sincerely,

Brittany Piersma

 

 

Event: NCC Meeting
Date: 25 February 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Golden Gate Community Center
Competition Type: Photojournalism
Speaker: Ian Plante
Topic: Visual Design Techniques for Creating Stunning Photos

Ian will be presenting via Zoom

In this presentation, professional landscape and wildlife photographer Ian Plant will share some of his favorite photos from around the world, as well as some of his top composition techniques for making artistic photographs that get noticed. Ian is the author of the critically-acclaimed, best selling ebook "Visual Flow: Mastering the Art of Composition," which is now part of his Ultimate Photography Composition Course. You'll gain a better understanding of visual design principles from this inspiring presentation, which will help you make photos that stand out.

 

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March 2025

Event: Naples Botanical Gardens
Date: 5 March 2025
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL 34112
 

Join us for Sunset Wednesdays at the garden from 5-8.  Photograph the flowers, lakes and the best of Florida's landscape at dusk.  We can arrive early and meet back at the lake for sunset.  We will meet at 5:45 and sunset is at 6:31.  After, we can meet at the Fogg cafe for snacks or drink specials.  There is an entrance fee, but you may be able to pair up with a member and get in free.

 
Event: NCC Meeting
Date: 11 March 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Golden Gate Community Center
Competition Type: Open 
Topic: Member Showcase

 

Event: NCC Meeting
Date: 25 March 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Golden Gate Community Center
Competition Type: End of Year

 

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April 2025

No Events Currently Scheduled for April

 

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May 2025

Event: 2025 End of Season Party
Date: May 4, 2024
Location: Foxfire Golf & Country Club
Time: 12-2:30
Menu;
  Flatbread and salad buffet which includes 3 proteins
  Softdrinks included
  Dessert of Sorbet & Coffee / Tea Included.
  $33.00 pp, and the club will accept a check from the club.
 
There will be a registration table, as well as two tables for awards and door prizes, and a microphone.
Please let Gretchen Andersen know if you have any questions g_and@yahoo.com.
 
BTW, this was the only weekend date after Easter available.

 

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