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• Multimedia SIG

  • Start
    07/11/2022
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  • End
    04/28/2025
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  • Schedule
    117 sessions
  • Location
    Photography Club Classroom
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Multimedia SIG  - Mondays at 10 am 

  Kevin May and Todd Taylor, moderators

  The Multimedia Special Interest Group meets in the Classroom at the GVR Photography Club in the Santa Rita Springs Social Center.

  During the Winter (October through April) we will meet every Monday in the Large Classroom. There will be no Zoom for Multimedia SIG meetings. Meetings will be recorded and placed on YouTube following the meeting.

  A typical Multimedia SIG meeting lasts about one hour and members can share videos that they have put together and get feedback and constructive suggestions on ways that they can improve their videos. The group also helps work on issues that members might have with various image and video editing software. Besides all of that, we also have a lot of fun and laughs, so please join us!  

  In order to participate in this event, you must be a member of the GVR Photography Club and GVR.

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• Black and White SIG

  • Start
    07/25/2023
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  • End
    04/29/2025
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  • Schedule
    71 sessions
  • Location
    Live in the Photography Club and By Zoom, Link Upon Registration
  • Spaces left
    73

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  Black and White SIG - Scheduled Tuesdays @ 9:30 AM

  
  

  The Black & White Special Interest Group - Wendell Werner, moderator.
  
  Specific Tuesdays @ 9:30am during the summer (Check Schedule)

  
  

  We will be meeting live in the Photography Club and by Zoom.

  
  

  The Black & White Special Interest Group is a meeting of those club members who enjoy the special qualities of black & white (or more generally called “monochrome”) photography. Members bring their images for viewing and comments by the group. 

  Discussions on editing techniques, as well as on composition and lighting are also a part of the meeting.

  The question might be asked “Why are we interested in black and white images when even the basic point and shoot digital cameras can produce very good color photographs?”  The answer is: there are some images which have more visual impact when rendered in black and white.  These images are those which use the interplay between light and shadows to emphasize texture or shapes within the composition. An example is shown above.

  Typically, the photographs shown at our SIG have been produced as color images in a digital camera and converted to black and white using one or more of the popular photo editing software packages.

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• Photoshop Elements SIG

  • Start
    08/03/2023
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  • End
    04/25/2024
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  • Schedule
    38 sessions
  • Location
    In the Photography Club, Santa Rita Springs
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Photoshop Elements SIG

  Thursdays at 9:30am in the Photography Club at Santa Rita Springs.

  In this Photoshop Elements workshop participants have the option bring a few photos on a flash drive. They can be either JPG or RAW photos. We'll discuss what the participant wants improved.

  Linda Gregory demonstrates various methods of enhancing the photographs using Elements. The participants are encouraged to contribute to this workshop by making their own suggestions. This workshop is for all levels of Elements users, from beginner through advanced. 

  You must be a member in good standing of the GVR Photography Club to attend this class.

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• Wildlife Photography SIG

  • Start
    10/18/2023
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  • End
    04/26/2024
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  • Schedule
    13 sessions
  • Location
    Live in the Photography Club and Online via Zoom, Link sent upon registration
  • Spaces left
    35

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  Wildlife Photography SIG

  

  Meetings will be held alternate Fridays at 9:30 AM beginning Jan 5, 2024

  The Wildlife Photography Special Interest Group (SIG) is designed for members who wish to improve their Wildlife Photography skills. The SIG will consist of discussions, videos, handouts, and short presentations of equipment utilization, post-processing techniques, settings and the best practices to use in the varying photography situations found in nature. Environmen/habitat, particular habits, behavior and preparation for a photo shoot involving different species of wildlife will be discussed. Specific methods or techniques associated with a variety of wildlife will be stressed.

  Participant's photos will be shared with the group, and suggestions or recommendations from the other participants will be shared if requested by the photo presenter. All will be done in a friendly & supportive manner.

  The major focus of the SIG is both the enjoyment and enhancement of the skills associated with wildlife photography. All club members are welcome, no matter their photography skill level. The key is the interest and desire of each participant to have fun and improve as a photographer.

  You must be a member of GVR and the GVR Photography Club to attend this event.
  

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• Studio SIG

  • Start
    11/15/2023
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  • End
    04/24/2025
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  • Schedule
    28 sessions
  • Location
    Photography Club - Large Classroom

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  Studio SIG

  

  Moderator: Sandy Ostroff

  Location: Large Classroom
  

  Winter Hours: 1pm - 3pm

  (October through May)

  
  

  Studio SIG is off during the summer months and will begin again on October 10, 2024.

  
  

  We’ll critique and help with any images you want to show.

  Please upload up to five images to discuss and/or work on. 

  
  

  Here’s the link to upload: 

  https://www.dropbox.com/request/RpZN82LIz6tBH1NtRh9q

  
  

  Please have all images uploaded by noon Thursday so I can download them for class 

  
  

  Note: Beginning in the Fall (October 2024), classes will be held on Thursdays.

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• Fine Arts SIG

  • Start
    12/06/2023
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  • End
    04/17/2025
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  • Schedule
    37 sessions
  • Location
    Photography Club - Large Classroom

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  Fine Arts SIG

  

  Moderator: Sandy Ostroff

  Location: Large Classroom

  Summer Hours: 10:30am-Noon

  (May through September)

  
  

  Winter Hours: 1:00pm -3:00pm

  (October through April)

  
  

  
  

  During the Winter months (October through April) we will meet at 1:00 pm. During the Summer months (May through September) we will be meeting at 10:30 am. We will meet every other week starting May 1st.

  
  

  We’ll critique and help with any images you want to show.

  Please upload up to five images to discuss and/or work on. 

  
  

  Here’s the link to upload: 

  https://www.dropbox.com/request/RpZN82LIz6tBH1NtRh9q

  
  

  Please have all images uploaded by noon Wednesday so I can download them for class 

  
  

  Note: Beginning in the Fall (October 2024), classes will be held on Thursdays.

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• On Assignment SIG

  • Start
    12/14/2023
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  • End
    04/25/2024
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Photography Club Large Classroom

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  On Assignment SIG

  "On Assignment" is a new SIG that the GVR Photography Club is organizing. 

  So far, it's been decided that the SIG will offer participants some assigned shooting topics or themes. For example, one assignment might be portraits and another something as esoteric as Blue. The SIG will meet every two weeks, giving participants time to shoot photos on the assignment topics. Participants can critique, evaluate and comment on photos that they wish to share.

  Here are the rest of the season's meeting dates and assignments:

  • February 22nd - Music
  • March 14th - Pets (Changed Date!)
  • March 21st - Leading Lines
  • April 4th - Black and White
  • April 18th - Your Yard

  
  

  We will try to schedule some learning activities that support the Assignments on the alternate Thursdays on an instructor availability basis.

  
  

  Register for "On Assignment" to be on the mailing and notification list for the SIG.

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• Field Trip Committee

  • Start
    02/07/2024
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  • End
    12/04/2024
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Ansel Adams Room
  • Registered
    10 registrants

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  The field trip committee meeting is held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. It is an opportunity for committee members to discuss upcoming field trips.

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• Canon R Series SIG

  • Start
    04/19/2024
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  • End
    04/18/2025
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  • Schedule
    13 sessions
  • Location
    Photography Club Large Classroom
  • Spaces left
    39

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  Canon R Series SIG

  Moderator: Al Crawford

  Date: 3rd Friday of the month

  Location: Large Classroom

  Time (Winter): 1:00 pm

  Time (Summer): 10:30 am

  
  

  During the Winter months (October through April) we will meet at 1:00 pm. During the Summer months (May through September) we will be meeting at 10:30 am.

  The Canon R Series Special Interest Group (SIG) is a meeting of those club members who enjoy the special qualities of the Canon R Series cameras. This should be a great resource for members with Canon R Series cameras. 

  "A full-frame hybrid with excellent autofocus, reliable in-body image stabilization and a high-resolution sensor, it's close to being the perfect Canon stills camera. We think it's one of the best professional cameras you can buy." -Canon

  Join Al Crawford in exploring the fun of a Canon mirrorless camera!

  
  

  In order to participate in this event, you must be a member of the GVR Photography Club and GVR.

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• Bird/Nature Photography: Mt. Lemmon 5/7/2024

  • When
    05/07/2024
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    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    GVR Photography Club, Santa Rita Springs Social Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Bird/Nature Photography: Mt. Lemmon 5\7\24 

  Cost: $12.00

  Mt. Lemmon is the highest peak in the Santa Catalina Mountains.  Vegetation ranges from saguaro-palo verde desertscrub at the base to mixed conifer forest at the summit.  Many miles of trails are available, with numerous recreation areas, rest areas, and pull-offs.

  The higher elevations will provide us the opportunity to see many birds that are not in or rare the Green Valley/Madera Vista area, such as Band-tailed Pigeos, Cordilleran Flycatchers, Stellar's Jaysm Mountain Chickadees.  Check out the Ponderosa Pines for breeding Olive Warbers and owling in this area can net Spotted and Northern Saw-whet owls.

  We will meet at the Photography Club parking lot at 7:30 for an 7:45 departure.  Monica Parker will lead the group, with our birding and nature guide, Sandy McMahan.

  Please be aware of the elevation and travel distance.  

  Be sure to wear comfortable shoes (preferably close-toed), a hat and sunscreen, bring water, and be sure to pack a lunch or snacks. There are, if you prefer, a number of eating establishments in Summerhaven.

  For those driving, make sure you have a full tank of gas before setting out. We are approximately 40 miles (1hour & 46 minutes) from the Marshall Gulch Picnic Area (the end-of-the-road).

  Meet at the Photography Club upper parking lot at 7:30 AM for carpooling, departure at 7:45 AM. Please wear your GVR Photography Club or Camera Club badge if you have one. For those carpooling, $5.00 is an appropriate contribution to the driver. 

  GVR requires that every person participating in Photography Club Field Trips must sign a one-time waiver prior to departure absolving GVR of any liability.  You may sign the waiver the morning of the trip, if you have not already done so.

  If you have any questions, please contact Monica Parker at 618-304-1164 or email mparker582@aol.com.

  If you need to canceI, please contact Field Trip Coordinator Lynn Rozema at (719) 351-5193 or lrozema51@gmail.com. On the day of departure call Monica.

  No refunds after 4/30/2024.

  NOTICE:  

  All participants need to be responsible for an assessment of their mobility and health issues relating to field trips. Some trips may not be appropriate, but you must make that determination. However, the trip leader may deny participation in a specific field trip to anyone deemed not suitably prepared or able to walk with the group.

  The club strives to provide several field trips specifically designed for members with physical limitations. 

  In order to participate in this event, you must be a member of the GVR Photography Club and GVR.

  
  

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