Wednesday, December 12th at 6:30 pm
Lariat Lodge Brewing Company,
27618 Fireweed Drive,
Evergreen 80439 (next to Center Stage)
Click for Map to Lariat Lodge

Reservations are $28 per person, thanks to the generous contribution of the camera club to defray the cost of the meal.
Reservations are limited to 36 members and their guests.
Reservations will be accepted through 12/5 or until we have reached our limit.

Check our Contest page for details on the year-end contest rules.

Buffet Menu:
Roasted Chicken
Trout
Roasted Veggies
Mashed Potatoes
House Salad (dressings and croutons on side)
Non-alcoholic beverages included
Gluten-free and dairy-free options available

Please use the PayPal selections below to make your reservation, PayPal Accounts or regular Credit Cards may be used to pay.
Please indicate your preference for main course and any special needs.
When you add to cart, you can change the quantity for additional guests.
If you want to pay by check, you may mail payment to ECC at 3719 Evergreen Pkwy, Suite A-105, Evergreen, CO 80439. Checks MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11/26/18.

Come see rapidly-emerging photographer Tom Heywood’s informative presentation, “Let Photography Pay for Itself”. Tom has tried almost everything to sell his photos. But he has found his niche selling his photographic art at fine art fairs. Exhibiting at around 25 fairs a year, he has learned much about the business and will share what he has learned. Tom will discuss the ins and outs, upsides and downsides of some of the options photographers have to sell their work.

Doors open at 6:30. Visitors, guests and students are encouraged to attend.

Also, see the Meetup for the pre-meeting dinner at Beau Thai.

Remember to submit photos for the monthly critique and contest. The November themes are: Lucky Shot (right time, right place) and our rotating theme, Landscapes. You may also submit Fun shots in addition to three images for critique. http://evergreencameraclub.com/index.php/category/contest/

Cheryl Opperman
PHOTOGRAPHING SANDHILL CRANES IN NEBRASKA

During March of each year, nearly a half-million sandhill cranes migrate through Nebraska, creating one of the most amazing wildlife gatherings in North America. She will highlight this unique photographic opportunity with numerous tips on how to make the most of your trip to photograph these magnificent birds.

Cheryl Opperman is a nationally acclaimed nature photographer employing the power of photography to inspire interest in the environment. She was featured as a leading female nature photographer by Outdoor Photographer Magazine and has received numerous prestigious awards from organizations including Nature’s Best Photography, the International Photography Awards, and the National Wildlife Federation. Cheryl’s work has also appeared in publications or exhibits for the National Geographic Society, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and many others. For more examples of Cheryl’s award-winning photos, check out cherylopperman.com.

Visitors, guests and students are encouraged to attend. Doors open 6:30.

Remember to submit photos for the monthly critique and contest by Monday before the meeting. Details are at www.evergreencameraclub.com

We will have a pre-dinner meeting at Beau Thai in Evergreen at 5 pm. RSVP separately on Meetup.

“Conservation Photography is about inspiring thoughtful action with the goal of achieving real and tangible conservation gains.”
        Alexandra Garcia, Executive Director, International League of Conservation Photographers

Evergreen Camera Club member Connie Rudd will present an overview of conservation photography — and how you can become inspired and involved — for the Wednesday, September 12^th meeting at 7:00 pm at the Evergreen Fire & Rescue Building (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen). She will introduce the concepts and successful work of conservation photography and well-known photographers in the field.  “Many photographers use their photography to express themselves artistically through their images because they have a deep love of the natural world and are concerned about protecting wilderness, wildlife, air and water quality, open spaces and functioning ecosystems,” Connie explained. “Conservation and photography complement each other. Conservation organizations are in constant need of fresh images that accurately depict the condition of wild places and who else but us — we are out there all the time — to provide compelling photographs for the purpose of conservation.”

Connie will offer suggestions on how to sell or donate your work to conservation organizations, get your work on the front page of your local newspapers and how to help local organizations protect valuable landscapes.

Connie Rudd’s 35-year career was committed to conservation and preservation with the National Park Service.  Since her retirement in 2014, she has picked up her cameras more frequently and now has the freedom to wander, finding “nature at its best.”  Connie taught photojournalism at Arapahoe High School in the 1970s, has written books about the Grand Canyon — illustrated in part with her photos — and currently exhibits in three locations in Colorado.  She won the “Best Image by a Colorado Photographer in Show” in 2016 in a nationally juried show sponsored by the Southern Colorado Photography Society, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service. Her focus with her photography is to inspire citizen stewardship of public lands, assuring the next generation the same opportunities found today for learning, creating artful images, and “making a difference.” Find Connie’s work at www.connieruddphotography.zenfolio.com

Join us for dinner at Casa Tequila’s at 5 pm with our speaker. RSVP on Meetup.

“TO FILTER OR NOT TO FILTER”
National award-winning photographer Bob Maynard wondered about photographic filters:
1. What about keeping a “protective filter” on your lens?
2. Is there a difference in brands?
3. Does cost matter?
4. What about digital filters available in post-processing software?
His results may surprise you. Bob Maynard will reveal his findings at the August 8th Evergreen Camera Club meeting, at 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 for socializing).

RSVP separately for the pre-dinner meeting.

Remember to submit your photos for the critique/contest by Monday, 6 pm. The August theme is “Filters” and “Landscape”, plus the fun category.

Enjoy a meal and comradery with other ECC enthusiasts and our monthly speaker, Fredrik Marmsater.
You are responsible for your own meal cost.
PLEASE RSVP BY TUESDAY EVENING SO WE KNOW HOW MANY TABLES TO RESERVE.

You will get a workout just looking at Fredrik Marmsater’s photos! Freelance outdoor-adventure photographer Fredrik Marmsater will describe and display his amazing adventure photographs and spice up the presentation with his recent Sail-to-Ski trip to Svalbard at Evergreen Camera Club’s July 11th meeting. Join us at 7 pm at the Evergreen Fire & Rescue Building (1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen) for this exciting presentation.

Fredrik Marmsater is a reformed former scientist in the pharmaceutical industry and has catapulted into the outdoor-photography biz as one of its busiest shooters. His work is regularly featured in magazines and advertising in the outdoor industry. Fred is based in Boulder but specializes in shooting in remote locations and capturing athletes pushing their limits. During expedition skiing and long trail runs, he gets into beautiful and seldom-seen locations to bring back fresh images. Good luck keeping up with him, even when he’s loaded down with an extra 40 pounds of camera gear!

If you’d like to join us for dinner at Casa Tequila’s before the meeting, RSVP to the separate Meetup. We need a count by Tuesday evening.

REMEMBER TO ENTER THE MONTHLY CRITIQUE AND CONTEST: The theme for July is “Outdoor Adventure”, with the rotating theme, “Wildlife”, plus the “Fun” category (not judged). See the details on the Evergreen Camera Club website at http://evergreencameraclub.com/index.php/category/contest/

Featuring ECC members. We’ve got many talents and interests in the club. If you’ve never been to a meeting, this is a great time to start! Get to learn about 4-6 topics, meet the presenters and have a wonderful time getting to know Evergreen Camera Club members.

Contact Ellen Nelson if you wish to present.

Join us for dinner before the meeting at 5:15 pm at Casa Tequila’s in Bergen Park.

Meeting starts at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 for social time.

With Joseph Roybal

“Going into the field to take photos takes so much more than simply grabbing your camera and walking out the door to be successful,” Joseph Roybal explains in his upcoming presentation, Scouting and Preparing for your Photographic Journey: The Photography Field Guide. Join us to discover how Joseph prepares for a shoot. He will discuss his behind-the-scenes preparation and methods to search and create a detailed route to take advantage of and be most effective with his time in the field: from inspiration in finding an image, to looking at satellite imagery, all the way to creating waypoints online to take with you into the field for offline navigation. “These techniques always evolving for me; however, the fundamentals of preparedness and being aware are critical for maximizing my efforts as well as safety while in the field.”

Joseph Roybal is a professional fine art landscape photographer based in Denver. His tagline, Explore.Learn.Share. comes from a simple desire to raise environmental awareness and take everything he has learned and experienced in the field and share with others in presentations, private 1-on-1 photo tours, in addition to post processing techniques and getting your images to look their best for print.

Join us for dinner before the meeting at 5:15 pm.