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    • 07/11/2022
    • 04/29/2024
    • 78 sessions
    • Photography Club Classroom
    • 31
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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.

    • 07/25/2023
    • 04/30/2024
    • 33 sessions
    • Live in the Photography Club and By Zoom, Link Upon Registration
    • 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.

    • 08/03/2023
    • 04/25/2024
    • 38 sessions
    • In the Photography Club, Santa Rita Springs
    • 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.

    • 10/18/2023
    • 04/26/2024
    • 13 sessions
    • Live in the Photography Club and Online via Zoom, Link sent upon registration
    • 37
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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.

    • 11/15/2023
    • 04/17/2024
    • 12 sessions
    • GVR Photography - Large Classroom
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    • 12/06/2023
    • 04/24/2024
    • 11 sessions
    • GVR Photography Club - Large Classroom
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    • 12/14/2023
    • 04/25/2024
    • 11 sessions
    • 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.

    • 01/24/2024
    • 04/24/2024
    • 14 sessions
    • GVR Photography Club in the large classroom
    • 66
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    Photoshop/Lightroom SIG


    Wednesdays @ 9:30AM in the Photography Club Large Classroom

    Instructor: Al Crawford



    A special interest group for those interested in Photoshop CS (version 5 or later) and in Lightroom. We study techniques that involve features found in CS and Lightroom that are not found in other photo processing tools.

    See what has changed in Photoshop and Lightroom Classic since we last met.



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

    • 02/07/2024
    • 12/04/2024
    • 11 sessions
    • Ansel Adams Room
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    Test CFH

    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.

    • 04/19/2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • 12/20/2024
    • 2:30 PM
    • Photography Club Large Classroom
    • 43
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    NEW!! Canon R Series SIG

    Moderator: Al Crawford

    Date: 3rd Friday of the month

    Time (Winter): 1:00 pm

    Time (Summer): 10:30 am


    During the Winter (October through April) we will meet on the third Friday of the month at 1:00 pm in the Large Classroom. During the Summer (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.


The GVR Photography Club is located in the Recreation Village of Santa Rita Springs.
921 West Via Rio Fuerte, Green Valley, AZ 85622 
Phone 520-648-1315

If you have any questions or concerns please call the above number during business hours or email us at: gvrphotographyclub@gmail.com

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