January 2025 Contest

by Tom Goldberg

ECC is starting a new series of contests! We will be judging them on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
This contest is open to MEMBERS ONLY.

The Theme for January 2025 is “Winter” – Upload one or two photos per member for this contest
…plus the Fun Category (upload any photos you want to share just for fun)

To enter your images, log in and go to the Contest Entry webpage.

Images must be entered by 6 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting (4th Tuesday of the month).

Images will be projected on the Fire Department’s Sony projector at 1920 wide by 1200 pixels tall – whatever size you submit will be adjusted to fit on that screen. Unchanged: Images will be projected on the Fire Department’s Sony projector at 1920 wide by 1200 pixels tall – whatever size you submit will be adjusted to fit on that screen.

Check Contest Guidelines for further details on submissions.

2024 Year-End Holiday Competition Results

by Tom Goldberg

December 2024 Year-End Photography Contest
Held on Wednesday, December 11
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Judge: David Snyder
https://davesnyderphoto.com/

The Themes for December 2024 year-end contest were Landscapes, Wildlife, People, and Miscellaneous.

Contest results were as follows:
(note all images are copyrighted by their creators – please contact us if you want to use these for any purpose)
Click on any image for a larger slide show

Landscapes

Winner: Landscapes Category,
Advanced
Leslee Hampel

 

Wildlife

Winner: Wildlife Category,
Advanced
Michael Ryno

 

People

Winner: People Category,
Advanced
Ellen Nelson

BEST IN SHOW

 

Miscellaneous

Winner: Misc Category,
Advanced
Ingrid Lockhart

 

Beginner Landscapes

Winner: Landscape Category,
Beginner
David Nelson

February 12th 2025 General Meeting: Travel Storytelling with Juliana Broste

by Ellen Nelson


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_

January 8th 2025 General Meeting: ICELAND – The Land of Fire and Ice with Cheryl Opperman

by Ellen Nelson


CHERYL OPPERMAN
ICELAND: The Land of Fire and Ice

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

2024 Holiday Party and Year End Competition

Evergreen Camera Club YEAR END PARTY!

MEMBERS (and their Guests) In Person Dinner Party and Photo Contest

Time: Wednesday, December 11h from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Tuscany Tavern
32214 Ellingwood Trail
Evergreen, CO

Dinner: (RSVP By December 4th)
Penne alla Mediterranean
Penne noodles, artichokes, spinach, mushrooms, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese
Chicken Scallopini
Artichokes, bacon, capers, & mushrooms in white wine sauce
House Salad
Variety of Holiday Desserts
Drinks: Non-alcoholic beverages provided
Cash Bar

Cost: $40/person. Limit 34 Attendees – first come first served, so RSVP early!

Reservations are closed as of December 4th – if you missed us, please come to next year’s party

Photo Contest

Deadline: Enter Photos by December 9th
Judge: David Snyder

Enter two photos (maximum) per person as a beginner or advanced photographer.

Choose any of the four subject categories as a beginner or advanced entry:

  • People
  • Landscape/Scenery
  • Animals/Wildlife
  • Miscellaneous

Submit your entries by logging in on this website to access the menu item “Contest” and then the “Year-End Contest” page or click the button below to enter (note: if it says you must log in but you are already, we are very sorry: please try a different browser, a different computer, or clear your browser cache):

Click Here to Enter Your Photos Into the Contest!


If you are having problems uploading your images, please send an email to
webmaster@evergreencameraclub.org and we’ll take care of it.

Prizes
Awarded in each category, Best Image of the Year and Best Image of the Year Runner-Up, Beginner (if there are enough entries) and Advanced.

New members, students and guests welcome
Must be a member to participate in contest

November 13th 2024 General Meeting: iPhone Photography from A to Z with Dawn Wilson

by Ellen Nelson

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.


Apologies, this video is missing the first 2 minutes.

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

October 23rd Tips & Techniques: Learning the Ins and Outs of your Camera

by Tom Goldberg


For October’s Tips and Techniques meeting, Evergreen Camera Club members will be sharing their experience with their digital cameras with beginner and intermediate level photographers. Experts are welcome too to help spread the knowledge. We expect to have break-out groups for Nikon, Canon, and Sony cameras as these are the predominant brands members are using. We’ll go through the basics of setting up your camera for the way you shoot and for the kinds of subjects you are trying to photograph. If we have beginners who need guidance on setting aperture, shutter speed and ISO we’ll spend time on that. For others who have that down but need more help with some of the deeper menus, we’ll go through those and share our own settings and preferences.

Don’t forget to bring your camera!

Join the Evergreen Camera Club in person in the auditorium at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen) on Wednesday, October 23rd for 6:30 pm social time, brief announcements at 7:00 pm with T&T to follow. There will be NO Zoom option.

New members, students and guests are welcome.

Join us at the fire station:
Wednesday, October 23rd at 7:00 pm (6:30 social time)
Evergreen Fire and Rescue
1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO

October 9th 2024 General Meeting: The 12 Elements of a Successful Image with Ellen Nelson

by Ellen Nelson


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

September 11th 2024 General Meeting: Natural Light Portraits with Jenny Gegg

by Ellen Nelson

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

August 14th 2024 General Meeting: Sports Photography 101 with Margaret Bowles

by Ellen Nelson


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

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