Are you looking for even more photo opportunities outside of Evergreen Camera Club and want to photograph with a group who share your enthusiasm? Check out the Metro Denver Photography Group. Established in 2009, they are one of the longest-running photography meetup groups in the Denver area and have organized over 300 engaging events. Organizer Bob Coorsen will share some of his favorite and future Metro Denver Photography Group outings that may get you going.

The Metro Denver Photography Group community is open to photographers of all skill levels, providing a welcoming environment for everyone to enhance their craft. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, their outings are designed to be enjoyable and educational, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and creativity. Consider them to explore new techniques, share experiences, and capture stunning images together!

Join Bob and the Evergreen Camera Club in person in the auditorium at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen) on Wednesday, July 9th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with Bob’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, July 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/6GObbdYQQ7uo5QWWmMuDIw

Seasons of our Mountains Calendar 2026 Contest Voting (Zoom only)

Have a say to narrow all the photo entries down to the 25 finalists for the iconic Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice 2025 calendar! Only Evergreen Camera Club members and all 2021-2025 calendar finalists* can join us in the anonymous vote to select this year’s 25 finalists! Now is an ideal time to renew or join our club. See all of the images submitted by our community and make your opinion count. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO SEE ALL THE PHOTOS SUBMITTED!
* Mount Evans HHC&H Employees are also invited to vote

We have set the voting date to June 11th – Images will be displayed on Zoom only for best image quality (the fire station projector is not up to the task). Only club members who have signed in via zoom can vote: voting will be done using Google Forms as described below.

Contest entry deadline is midnight on June 7th, so enter your best local photos – CLICK HERE to upload your entries, you still have time to enter your best local photos!

Links to the Zoom and Voting form will be emailed to ECC members and past winners prior to the meeting.

THIS EVENT IS MEMBERS-ONLY (and past winners).

2026 CALENDAR FINALISTS VOTE
Wednesday, June 11
on Zoom only
Setup and Troubleshooting time at 6:30 pm, voting at 7:00 pm

The Calendar Voting and Judging Process

Voting to select 25 finalists from the calendar entries will be judged by the membership of the ECC club and past winners, out of whomever participates either in-person or on the Zoom call for our June meeting.

Each image will get a score from 1 to 5, averaged from all votes cast to determine the 25 finalists. The finalists will then be voted on by the general public using the voting website tool used for last year’s competition (that link will be posted when the finalists have been uploaded).

As the calendar competition is open to everyone, and many ECC members and past winners have and are expected to enter, certainly those individuals will be voting on their own images along with everyone else. The artist names will not be disclosed so at most, voters will recognize only a few of the images out of however many we get (we expect 100-200). Thus we feel there will be minimal bias in this process.

Our intent is that this will yield an impartially-judged set of 12 images plus a cover image to comprise our final calendar, however, if we end up with some kind of imbalance, there is an editorial committee comprised of Mount Evans and ECC volunteers who may make minor adjustments to ensure a good end product (i.e. if 4 images of elk were to get the best scores, we may only include one or two). The remaining 12 images will be recognized as runners-up in the calendar.

Each year we enlist the aid of a guest photographer as a Judge to pick the Best of Show, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from the winning 13 images selected at this event. This year our Judge will be TBD.

If you have any questions about this process, please send and email to webmaster@evergreencameraclub.org.

Voting Instructions: Important!!!

Display of submitted images and voting will begin at 7:00PM on Wednesday June 12th. Setup and testing will be from 6:30 to 7:00, be sure to get on-line in time to work out any kinks you may have with the links or the process.

There will be 4 different groups of images, divided by season. We will run through each group quickly so you can preview them and then go back more slowly with each photo title for the voting step.

Voting will be done using Google Forms – a “forms.gle” link (type-in) or QR code (scan) will be provided to get your browser to the voting sheet.

In order to Vote by Zoom – you should Zoom using whatever device you have with the best display so you can see the entries clearly. You can use a separate device (such as your smartphone) to go to the Google Forms link so you can have a separate screen to make your voting selections. Alternately, you can use a browser and Zoom on the same device if you can manage the two windows.

Links to the Zoom and Voting form will be emailed to ECC members and past winners prior to the meeting.

If you have problems uploading or questions about the contest, please email webmaster@evergreencameraclub.org

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 once again bringing the show on the road to Evergreen Camera Club! This will be a special edition with guest host Cherri Hammon sitting in with veteran Jeff Johnson who has presented to the club a number of times.

Submit an image of your choice on the ECC website (in the CONTEST menu) or CLICK HERE, limit 1/person, or 25 total images, whichever comes first) and watch and listen how it can become “More Better.” Be sure to follow the rules on the entry page or your photo won’t get critiqued. Deadline for entries is 6pm Tuesday May 13th.

“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, now accepting entries.

Join the Evergreen Camera Club on Wednesday, May 14th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with the Image Critique Zoom presentation to follow. There will be no in-person for this meeting.

New members, students and guests are welcome.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/djGEYYJmSYWfhnSSt7zgDA

DAVID SNYDER
Exploring Wildflowers in Crested Butte

Crested Butte stands out as one of Colorado’s top wildflower destinations, and David Snyder is the go-to expert. With his extensive knowledge, David will guide us on the best locations, timings, and techniques for capturing stunning wildflower shots. As an annual instructor at the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, he will delve into various aspects of wildflower photography, including composition, techniques, and examples ranging from close-ups and abstracts to environmental shots, broad vistas, and deep forest scenes.

Join David and the Evergreen Camera Club in person in the auditorium at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen) on Wednesday, April 9th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with David’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, April 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/AU54YccZQz2YxYKfeSUn5w

We did not record this meeting, but here’s a great article about Ken’s work:
Photographer Travels Across America Capturing Portraits of Strangers on a 6×6 Rolleiflex | PetaPixel

Street photography is all about strong storytelling. It’s photographs of candid moments of people in public, the kind that aren’t boring but rather dynamic and worthy of a ‘photographic tap on the shoulder:’ “Hey look at this, check this out, look what I saw!” and it better be worth their time, not just a photograph of a person walking down the street on their phone which makes them say, “So what? Who cares?” In this presentation, Kenneth will share the way he approaches street photography and will reveal how he created over 500 street portraits in the past seven months on film, from New York to California, by constructing a pop-up portrait studio in the street. He saw every passerby as a potential subject, getting them to agree to pose, directing their body and expression, all the while controlling the light.

Join Kenneth and the Evergreen Camera Club in person in the auditorium at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen) on Wednesday, March 12th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with Kenneth’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, March 12th 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/w-U5BdDHQ3yQ2A1YEd5abA

JULIANA BROSTE
Travel Storytelling

Whether you spot her in front of the camera or behind the lens, you’ll recognize this fierce female filmmaker sporting pink lipstick and an armful of camera gear! She showcases adventures around the world with signature style, creating content for travel brands, media outlets and her vlog. Juliana Broste, “TravelingJules,” is a 12-time Heartland Emmy award winning Travel Video Journalist: a producer, shooter, writer, editor and host — and she is coming to Evergreen!

Jules is on a mission to discover adventures around the world and document them. Known for her high energy, high quality travel vlogs, she has been featured on networks like CNN, Reach TV, PBS, Matador, Local Now, Lonely Planet and beyond. Jules loves to share storytelling skills and technical tips as a Canon Co-Lab Ambassador. Her blog, the Video Hustle, serves as a resource for filmmakers and content creators.

Join Jules and the Evergreen Camera Club in person in the auditorium at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen) on Wednesday, February 12th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with Jule’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, February 12th 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/tZMpd-2qqDkrGtLUB_cSp3VTSBPLmqxU86g_

CHERYL OPPERMAN
ICELAND: The Land of Fire and Ice

You can view the video for this event on Cheryl’s Patreon site by clicking here. You will need to follow the link and sign up for a free account by clicking the “free” button at the top of the page just under her logo.

Often called the “Land of Fire and Ice,” Iceland is home to pristine and vast landscapes of volcanoes, waterfalls, and glaciers, in addition to beautiful sea birds and, (if you are lucky), the northern lights. It’s a dream destination for nature photographers. Nationally acclaimed nature photographer Cheryl Opperman will take you on a virtual voyage around this unique northern island. Learn where to go and what it takes to bring back spectacular images.

Join Cheryl and the Evergreen Camera Club in person in the auditorium at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen) on Wednesday, January 8th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with Cheryl’s presentation to follow. There will also be a Zoom option. And, meet the speaker and other ECC members for dinner at 5:00 pm at a local restaurant TBD. Contact RSVP@evergreencameraclub.com for more details closer to the event.

New members, students and guests are welcome.

Join us at the fire station:
Wednesday, January 8th 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/tZwpce2rpz0qHdKz3A4p5X9hyHwvr_ZD3MbI

DAWN WILSON
iPhone Photography From A to Z

They say the best camera to is the one you have with you! And the camera most of us always have with us is the one that fits in our pocket – the cell phone. The cameras on today’s phones have tremendous capabilities – from night photography to editing photos in the palm of your hand.

Professional and award-winning nature photographer and writer, Dawn Wilson, will discuss the ways you can use your phone for photography – and when it isn’t the better option, tips for composing photos with the cell phone camera, apps for editing and more. The presentation content is focused on the iPhone iOS, but many of the features covered are available on the Android OS phones as well.

Join Dawn and the Evergreen Camera Club in person in the auditorium at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen) on Wednesday, November 13th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with Dawn’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, November 13th 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/tZAtf–gpjgsG9GKfQ-HVscnpySaSAJUtIl8

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