Where the (LOCAL) Wild Things Are
Photographing and appreciating wildlife in Colorado

We have all taken some epic trips to far-flung locations: to photograph lions in Africa, tigers in India or polar bears in Norway (Oh My!). But while we’re busy renewing our passports, we’re often overlooking the world-class drama unfolding in our own zip code.

Evergreen professional photographer Ellen Nelson, M.Photog, CPP and 2025 World Photographic Cup finalist will entice you to look local; to the Colorado wildlife and opportunities you may have missed that are right outside your door. . .or at least nearby. She’ll reveal some of her favorite wildlife locations, the best time to find them, what to wear (yes, that can be a thing), animal behavior and your behavior.

Ellen Nelson doesn’t need to travel far. With two local galleries vying for her Colorado scenes and wildlife, the Evergreen photographer stays close to home to capture her award-winning images.

Join Ellen and the Evergreen Camera Club at the Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Dr, Evergreen and on Zoom Wednesday, November 11th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm and Ellen’s presentation to follow.

New members, students and guests are welcome.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eJHs5YfARGqgQhWPqpCMig

Visualization, composition, art:
Explore how a landscape artist prepares for a shoot, explores the environment, sets up the shot and creates Art. Join David Snyder, Landscape photographer to discuss what goes into preparing for a shoot through creating a finished product. The discussion will also include tips that Dave uses to get clear, sharp images that can be sized to 8 – 10’ !

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

Join Via Zoom
Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00pm (6:30 social time)

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BYXdcELSSdqSwQMVt-W6Nw

Photographing Fall Color — Beyond Technique

Each fall, the Colorado Rocky Mountains burst into a dazzling show of reds, golds, and browns. This presentation explores how to create compelling fall color photographs by blending solid technique with a strong artistic approach. While basic digital camera settings and field techniques will be covered, the primary focus is on understanding light, composition, and the use of color to create more expressive images. Through a series of examples, we’ll look at how to recognize great light, simplify complex scenes, and design photographs that guide the viewer’s eye. The program encourages photographers to move beyond simply recording autumn color and instead interpret the landscape with intention and creativity.

Bob Dean has been exploring and photographing the outdoors for more than 50 years. Over the years he honed his photographic and writing skills and has written books and published images and articles in many magazines and newspapers.

Join Bob and the Evergreen Camera Club at the Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Dr, Evergreen and on Zoom Wednesday, September 9th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm and Bob’s presentation to follow.

New members, students and guests are welcome.

Join us in person at the art center:
Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00pm (6:30 social time)
Center for the Arts Evergreen
31880 Rocky Village Dr, Evergreen Colorado

Or by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/V20LCUOWTTCl5ayZa5iKxQ

Translating what you capture into a brilliant digital file and then into a flawless physical print is both an art and a science. Join travel, landscape, and street photographer Josh Trefethen for an in-depth look at large-format printing and color management for photographers.

Drawing from his analytical background as an aerospace manufacturing engineer and his hands-on experience running an independent fine art printing and reproduction studio, Josh will demystify complex color workflows. This presentation will give you the tools and knowledge required to bring your images to life on paper with absolute accuracy.

Josh has shared his slide deck so you can review all his info in detail – web and contact info is also on this deck:
Josh Trefethen Color Management Slide Deck

Join Josh and the Evergreen Camera Club at the Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Dr, Evergreen and on Zoom Wednesday, August 12th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm and Josh’s presentation to follow.

New members, students and guests are welcome.

Join us in person at the art center:
Wednesday, August 12th at 7:00pm (6:30 social time)
Center for the Arts Evergreen
31880 Rocky Village Dr, Evergreen Colorado

Or by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SeeV0Sm4QHeqmBYQoOD2jQ

Join professional photographer Michael Ryno for an inspiring presentation on Floral Photography, where he will share techniques for creating compelling images of flowers in a variety of settings.

The program will include techniques and ideas for photographing single blooms using shallow depth of field, arranging and capturing small groups of flowers, and finding creative compositions in home gardens and public botanic gardens. Michael will also discuss techniques for photographing roses, managing light and avoiding distracting backgrounds, and using composition to draw attention to the subject. The presentation will conclude with mountain wildflower photography, including strategies for capturing expansive fields of flowers within dramatic mountain landscapes.

Whether you are photographing flowers in your backyard or high in the Colorado Rockies, this program will provide practical tips and creative inspiration to help improve your floral photography.

Join Michael Ryno and the Evergreen Camera Club at our new meeting location at the Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Dr, Evergreen and on Zoom Wednesday, July 8th for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with Michael’s presentation to follow.

New members, students and guests are welcome.

Join us in person at the art center:
Wednesday, July 8th at 7:00pm (6:30 social time)
Center for the Arts Evergreen
31880 Rocky Village Dr, Evergreen Colorado

Or by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/V6zFnrB8Rtql_kNrsUQm9w