Each year the Elevate Conference series aims to educate, enrich, and bring photographers together in a once a year, 3 day event.
Professional Photographers of Colorado is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of our membership through education, support, and the promotion of professional photography.
Spend the weekend immersed in photography! See www.ppcolorado.com/elevatephotoconference for more details.
ELLEN NELSON
The 12 Elements of a Successful Image
It’s time to improve your photographs! A good start is to understand what photo competition judges look for when they are critiquing photos. Colorado master photographers and Professional Photographers of America rockstars Jeff Johnson and Rick Avalos often mention the “12 Elements” during their Image Critique Show (every 4th Thursday, www.theimagecritiqueshow.com) the guideline created by PPA.
What exactly are the 12 Elements? Local master photographer and ECC member Ellen Nelson will explain what they mean and help you understand what you can do to take your photos to the next level.
Join Ellen and the Evergreen Camera Club in person in the auditorium at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen) on Wednesday, October 9th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with Ellen’s presentation to follow. There will also be a Zoom option.
New members, students and guests are welcome.
Join us at the fire station:
Wednesday, October 9th at 7:00 pm (6:30 social time)
Evergreen Fire and Rescue
1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO
Or by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdeqoqToiHtwhxAzupVoWGVoI5L8oYN06
It’s portrait season! Many families think of the fall as the time to be photographed for their Christmas card or get their high school senior portrait. Unveil the secrets to capturing striking portraits using natural light with Jenny Gegg. Jenny, a professional photographer based in Lincoln, Nebraska, is ECC presenter-favorite Jim Grigg’s daughter and she is coming to town especially for the club!
Explore techniques for utilizing daylight to highlight features, create mood, and achieve beautifully balanced images. Jenny’s presentation is ideal for both beginners and enthusiasts and will provide guidance to elevate your portrait photography skills.
Join Jenny and the Evergreen Camera Club in person in the auditorium at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen) on Wednesday, September 11th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with Jenny’s presentation to follow. There will also be a Zoom option.
New members, students and guests are welcome.
Join us at the fire station:
Wednesday, September 11th at 7:00 pm (6:30 social time)
Evergreen Fire and Rescue
1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO
Or by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkdu2tqjotGdCOoPqMgJ9PPQarc4PsYJFz
MARGARET BOWLES
Sports Photography 101
Evergreen Camera Club has never hosted a sports photographer! That is about to change. Margaret Bowles has photographed sports world-wide and she is coming to Evergreen.
Margaret will discuss the business and art of sports photography, the current barriers of entry into the field, and the future of sports photography. She will explain the keys to successful action photography and the equipment required for quality action shots. Margaret will also showcase her amazing images of various sports action featuring college and NFL football, snow sports, the Olympics, baseball, and miscellaneous other sports.
Join Margaret and the Evergreen Camera Club in person in the auditorium at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen) on Wednesday, August 14th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with Margaret’s presentation to follow. There will also be a Zoom option.
New members, students and guests are welcome.
Join us at the fire station:
Wednesday, August 14th at 7:00 pm (6:30 social time)
Evergreen Fire and Rescue
1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO
Or by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ocu2vpj8qHdWePl978tmZxquvIHQvHJvv
Jeff and Wendy
Promoting Respect and Awareness for Wildlife Through the Lens of a Camera
Jeff Torquemada and Wendy Sparks are passionate about preserving all things wild. They have been shooting together for over 40 years and spend hours each week photographing and studying the art of photography, striving to capture images that tell a story and evoke emotion. Jeff and Wendy are always observing and waiting to capture animals in their natural habitat in that perfect light! They do not bait nor risk compromising the welfare of an animal just to capture an image. Jeff and Wendy were awarded Community Active Wildlife Stewards of the Year in 2022 and helped establish the River Otter Ambassador program to educate the public on how to appreciate and coexist with urban wildlife such as the river otter.
Join Jeff and Wendy and the Evergreen Camera Club in person in the auditorium at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen) on Wednesday, July 10th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with their presentation to follow. There will also be a Zoom option.
New members, students and guests are welcome.
Join us at the fire station:
Wednesday, July 10th at 7:00 pm (6:30 social time)
Evergreen Fire and Rescue
1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO
Or by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdemvpzwsH93JIpG7DvODhqiK0NpQ0-bG
Thanks for being patient waiting for the details for this rare opportunity to photograph alpacas. The logistics were complicated!
Come to an alpaca farm with five delightful alpacas, ducks and chickens. This will be a great photo opportunity. Please note: Alpacas are curious but shy, ask the ranch owner before touching them, they can be skittish.
You must RSVP for this field trip. Limit 10, we do not want to stress out the alpacas. RSVP at RSVP@evergreencameraclub.com. This is a member-only field trip.
Meet at 6:00 pm on Pleasant Lane, next to Fire Station 7 on Highway 65 just south of I-70. Bring your camera and medium-to-wide focal length lenses, please no tripods. Wear old clothes and comfortable shoes. You may get spit on or step in something!
The Image Critique Show
Enter photos to get “more better”
Learn from the best and have fun! Jeff Johnson and Rick Avalos have a monthly photo critique show aptly named “The Image Critique Show” (theimagecritiqueshow.com) and they are bringing the show on the road to Evergreen! Submit an image of your choice on the ECC website and watch and listen how it can become “More Better.”
CLICK HERE to enter this special event, limit 1 submission per person, 25 total images, ECC members have priority
“If you have never submitted a photo before, this is the best way to do it!” Jeff explained. This is also a great time to get feedback on a photo you are considering for the Mount Evans Home Health Care and Hospice’s Seasons of our Mountains calendar contest, coming up in May.
Join the Evergreen Camera Club in person in the auditorium at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen) on Wednesday, May 8th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with Jeff and Rick’s Zoom presentation to follow. There will also be a Zoom option.
New members, students and guests are welcome.
Join us at the fire station:
Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00 pm (6:30 social time)
Evergreen Fire and Rescue
1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO
The Image Critique Show & The Evergreen Camera Club is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Wednesday, May 8 at 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82107276105?pwd=K1VhUHdBeGRhbEd0TW5qRjB0MURzUT09
Meeting ID: 821 0727 6105
Passcode: 866036
Thanks for tuning in,
Jeff & Rick
TheImageCritiqueShow.com
From Bob Coursen and the Metro Denver Photography Group:
I have gotten several requests to host this type of workshop and what better time than early season as you will then have opportunities all the way through September. The only negative it makes for a late night.
This is currently a placeholder since I need at least 6 participants (max 8) to host this event.If you are truly interested RSVP. Additional details and payments will information will be forthcoming.
Cost: $150.00
Time: 11:00pm-2:30 am
Location: Ramah Colorado
Number of Students will be limited to 8
Payment can be made via:
Venmo @ Venmo
Zelle @ 3017170461
What it will cover:
Capturing the Milky Way
– Review necessary camera equipment
– Review of proper lenses for night photography
– Review of camera settings
– How to properly focus
Post Processing Techniques (held live at a local library)
– MUST have basic understanding with Lightroom and Photoshop
– How to create a stack group of images for noise reduction
– How to post process your images
– How to blend foreground and Milky Way images
– Pre-planning tools
Basically after this workshop you will have all the basic understanding and tools to create your own night sky captures. If you questions you are welcome to email me at bobcoorsenphotography@gmail.com.
Hope you join this workshop and expand your shooting to the night skies.
PPGCS Presents PixImperfect with Unmesh Dinda
Join our friends at The Professional Photographer’s
Guild of Colorado Springs in welcoming Unmesh Dinda all the way from India for this spectacular two day event!
Time & Location: May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM MDT – May 19, 2024, 5:00 PM MDT
Ent Center for the Arts – Chapman Hall, 5225 N Nevada Ave, Colorado
Springs, CO 80918, USA
REGISTER HERE: https://tickets.entcenterforthearts.org/over-view/4805
Discounted Weekend Pass available! To receive the Weekend Pass price, please add a ticket for both days to your cart. The total will automatically adjust at checkout.
Day Two explores more advanced techniques and will really hone your skills. This will be an experience you won’t want to miss!
This workshop will answer all the questions you have about Photoshop and blow your mind with techniques and features you’ve never known about! PiXimperfect’s very own Unmesh Dinda will cover all things Photoshop in this two-day event.
Unmesh Dinda is known for his Youtube channel, Piximperfect, which boasts 4.9 million subscribers. He is an expert in Photoshop and Lightroom and believes in learning the concept, rather than learning the steps so that you can translate “your” imagination visually to the world. Since every situation is different and the definition of”beauty” is subjective, it is essential that you master the approach, and then the steps will automatically follow.
Day One is ideal for users that have a decent understanding of Photoshop but want to take that knowledge to a new level.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL
CAMERA SHOW
BUY – SELL – TRADE
SUNDAY. MAY 19TH. 2024
9:00AM – 3:00PM
Jefferson County Fairgrounds – 15200 W. 6th Ave.
$5 Entry Fee New & Used Photo Equipment & Collectibles Awesome deals on all kinds of equipment, lenses, gear bags, accessories, antiques, film cameras, digital cameras, darkroom, lighting & more!
HAVE ITEMS TO SELL? SELLER SPACE AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 28TH
CONTACT DAN WRAY – 303-601-3081
