September

Monday, September 8, 7pm · First Meeting (in person)

Welcome newcomers and returning members! Bring a snack to share if you want. At this in-person meeting at the Woodfords Club (directions), we will start with an introduction to the Portland Camera Club and our activities for the year. The club's officers and executive board will be introduced. Then on to the Summer Print Challenge.

The subject for the Summer Print Challenge is Bath, Maine.

• Everyone—members and non-members—are welcome to participate.
• Photograph scenes in Bath this summer. Image must be taken after 5/19/25 and before 9/8/25.
• Bring one print of your favorite Bath shot to the first meeting on Sep 8th.
• Prints must be 8"x10" or larger, up to a maximum of 18"x24" including the mat; however, a mat is optional.
• Prints must be mounted (foamcore, gatorboard, cardboard, etc.) so the print will stand up on display racks.
• A winner will be selected by popular vote at the meeting! The winner will receive a free PCC membership for one year.

Note:  We need prints to hang at the Woodfords Club. Tonight (9/8) bring in a framed print to put up on the walls of the meeting hall. Your framed print should have a wire for hanging (sawtooth hangers are not acceptable).

Monday, September 15, 7pm · Guest Speaker: Clara Cohan (in person)

At this in-person meeting, fine artist Clara Cohan's presentation, Art and Science of Photography is about applying fine art to photography.

Visit Clara's website: www.claracohan.com

Monday, September 22, 7pm · Equipment Sale and Book Swap (in person)

(Equipment sale details to be announced.)

Monday, September 29, 7pm · PCC Image Competitions (in person)

Greg Roscoe will describe how PCC print and projected image competitions are run, and how images are evaluated by judges. Following that will be a discussion involving the audience where sample images are displayed and everyone is encouraged to evaluate them and assign them to one of the four categories: Needs Work, Competent, Good, or Excellent.

October

Monday, October 6, 7pm · Projected Image Discussion: Art Challenge (in person)

At this in-person meeting, we'll discuss images in an open, supportive way. Images are not judged or scored. All members are encouraged to submit one image.

• Consider this an "art challenge." Apply some of the ideas expressed by Clara Cohan in her Sep 15th presentation, "Art and Science of Photography." Try some of her ideas and submit one image.
• Deadline for submissions is Fridays, Oct 3rd.
• Images must be in JPEG/JPG format and sized to a maximum width of 1920px, and max height 1080px.
• Name your image file your-name-image-title.jpg (for example, Ansel-Adams-Yosemite-Valley.jpg)
• Email your image file to pccupload@gmail.com. You will receive a confirmation email within 72 hours.

Monday, October 13, 7pm · Why Should We Print (in person)

At this in-person meeting, Greg Roscoe will give a presentation in answer to the question, Why should we print our photos? Greg will highlight the unique benefits of making prints of our images. Greg will address printing at home as well as alternatives such as using printing services.

Tonight:  Bring in your black & white print tonight (10/13) for the Print Competition next week (10/20). For print submission rules, see the Competitions page.

Monday, October 20, 7pm · B&W Print Competition (in person)

This in-person meeting is our first Print Competition since before COVID! Bring your print (black and white only) to the meeting on Oct 13. See the Competitions page for print submission rules.

Monday, October 27, 7pm · Guest Speaker: Greg Holden (Zoom)

(Zoom)  Photographer & workshop teacher Greg Holden's presentation will be Learning To See Creatively.   He will discuss his approach for finding engaging visuals in common scenes as he creates interesting abstract images by isolating a part of a scene. Whether it is iPhone photos taken in his kitchen or DSLR images from local parks, Greg's photos will demonstrate that you do not have to travel to exotic locations or spend hours using software manipulation to make creative images.

Visit Greg's website: www.imagesunderfoot.com

November

Monday, November 3, 7pm · Projected Image Discussion (Zoom)

(Zoom) For this image discussion, submit an image that models a favorite artist's style. For example, if you choose Van Gogh, submit a photograph that models Van Gogh's style.

• Submit an image that emulates a favorite artist's style.
• Only one image per member.  Optional: create a JPG with one of your artist's work and your image.
• Deadline for submissions is Friday, October 31.
• Images must be in JPEG/JPG format and sized to a maximum width of 1920px, and max height 1080px.
• Name your image file your-name-image-title.jpg (for example, Ansel-Adams-Yosemite-Valley.jpg)
• Email your image file to pccupload@gmail.com. You will receive a confirmation email within 72 hours.

Monday, November 10, 7pm · Photo Trivia Game Night (in person)

At this in-person meeting, we will break into groups and enjoy a Photo Trivia game.

Monday, November 17, 7pm · Guest Speaker: David Johnston (Zoom)

(Zoom meeting) Professional landscape photographer and teacher David Johnston's presentation is "Creative Landscapes: How to See Beyond the Initial Shot."

Visit David's website: www.davidjohnstonart.com

Monday, November 24, 7pm · Print Discussion: Landscapes (in person)

At this in-person meeting, we'll discuss prints in an open, supportive way. Prints are not judged or scored. Bring one landscape print to the meeting.

December

Monday, December 1, 7pm · Projected Image Competition (in person)

Submission guidelines:

• Deadline for images: Thursday, November 20th.
• Submit one image.
• Rules and instructions for submitting your image are on the Competitions page.
• Send your image file by email to pccupload@gmail.com (every entry receives a confirmation within 72 hrs).

Monday, December 8, 7pm · Old & New Camera Demos and Discussion (in person)

(Meeting details will be announced.)

Monday, December 15, 7pm · Members Favorite Slideshows and Holiday Party Night

(In-person meeting)  An enjoyable evening of member slideshows from past years. Family, friends, anyone is welcome to join us to watch the shows. Bring a snack to share, if you want. Submissions by members only.

Note: To watch a video about how to create a slideshow using Lightroom, click here. For a video about using WnSoft's PicturesToExe, click here.

Slideshow Guidelines:

• Submissions: submit your slideshow (i.e., use WeTransfer to send your .MP4 file) by Wednesday, Dec 10.
• Use WeTransfer (a free program) to send in your .MP4 file. When WeTransfer prompts you for a destination email, enter mleonard@maine.rr.com – Mike Leonard is collecting the slideshows for presentation at the meeting.
• Create (export) your slideshow as an .MP4 file (1080P at 30fps).
• Family appropriate content, please.
• Shows should be not longer than 4 minutes.
• Royalty Free or your own original music
• First "slide" should include your slideshow title and your name.
• After all of the image slides, add a slide that provides music attribution (song title, artist).
• The final slide should be a black slide. This will help with transitions from one slideshow to the next.

Monday, December 22, 7pm · No Meeting

Monday, December 29, 7pm · No Meeting

January

Monday, January 5, 7pm · Guest Speaker: Steve Addario (in person)

At this in-person meeting, art therapist Steve Addario's presentation will be about harnessing creativity and developing sustainable habits to progress in artistic endeavours.

Visit Steve's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/steve.addario.3/

Monday, January 12, 7pm · Projected Image Discussion – Abstracts, Composites and ICM (Zoom)

(Zoom) We'll discuss images in an open, supportive way. Images are not judged or scored.

• Submit one abstract, composite or ICM (intentional camera movement) image.
• Deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan 9th
• Images must be in JPEG/JPG format and sized to a maximum width of 1920px, and max height 1080px.
• Name your image file your-name-image-title.jpg (for example, Ansel-Adams-Yosemite-Valley.jpg)
• Email your image file to pccupload@gmail.com. You will receive a confirmation email within 72 hours.

Monday, January 19, 7pm · 3 Artists' Techniques for Impressionistic Photos (Zoom)

(Zoom) Rich Reynolds will demonstrate the techniques of 3 photographic artists to create impressionistic photo art. His talk will highlight the work of Pep Ventosa, Stephanie Jung, Olga Merill, and Frank Andree.

Monday, January 26, 7pm · Projected Image Competition (Zoom)

Submission guidelines:

• Deadline for images: Thursday, Jan 15th.
• One image per member.
• Rules and instructions for submitting your image are on the Competitions page.
• Send your image file by email to pccupload@gmail.com (every entry receives a confirmation within 72 hrs).

February

Monday, February 2, 7pm · Iconic Black Photographers (Zoom)

Zoom: a presentation and discussion about the contributions black photographers have made to the art of photography.

Monday, February 9, 7pm · Projected Image Discussion – Cats (in person)

At this in-person meeting, we'll discuss images in an open, supportive way. Images are not judged or scored.

• Submit one cat image.
• Deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb 7.
• Images must be in JPEG/JPG format and sized to a maximum width of 1920px, and max height 1080px.
• Name your image file your-name-image-title.jpg (for example, Ansel-Adams-Yosemite-Valley.jpg)
• Email your image file to pccupload@gmail.com. You will receive a confirmation email within 72 hours.

Monday, February 16, 7pm · Workflow with Lightroom Mobile (Zoom)

(Zoom) Dick Sawyer will take us through his image processing workflow using Lightroom Mobile on his laptop. Beginning with Importing, he will then go through image selection and how he works through the processing to get to his final images. At that point he will show us how he then puts them into Albums and shares them.

For a description of Lightroom Mobile, click here. Scroll to the bottom to see the FAQs.

Monday, February 23, 7pm · Projected Image Competition (Zoom)

Submission guidelines:

• Deadline for images: Thursday, Feb 12.
• One image per member.
• Rules and instructions for submitting your image are on the Competitions page.
• Send your image file by email to pccupload@gmail.com (every entry receives a confirmation within 72 hrs).

March

Monday, March 2, 7pm · Portrait Techniques (in person)

Presentations and demonstrations of portrait photography techniques.

Monday, March 9, 7pm · Guest Speaker: Mark Battista (Zoom)

(Zoom) Painter and fine art photographer Mark Battista's presentation is Composition: Shooting with Intent.

Visit Mark's website: www.markbattista.com

Monday, March 16, 7pm · Projected Image Competition (Zoom)

(Zoom) Submission guidelines:

• Deadline for images: Thursday, March 5th.
• One image per member.
• Rules and instructions for submitting your image are on the Competitions page.
• Send your image file by email to pccupload@gmail.com (every entry receives a confirmation within 72 hrs).

Monday, March 23, 7pm · Studio Lighting Workshop (in person)

At this in-person meeting, we'll have lighting gear set up for anyone to try. Bring your camera!

Tonight:  Bring in your color print tonight (3/23) for the Print Competition next week (3/30).

Monday, March 30, 7pm · Color Print Competition (in person)

Bring your color print to the meeting on March 23. See the Competitions page for print submission rules.

April

Monday, April 6, 7pm · The Making of Macro Images (Zoom)

(Zoom)  After a brief History of Photography Moment, Rob Smith will give a comprehensive presentation about macro photography. He will cover gear, shooting techniques and post processing. Many examples of his macro work will be shown.

Monday, April 13, 7pm · Macro Photography Workshop (in person)

At this in-person meeting, everyone is invited to bring a camera or phone and try macro photography at stations we'll have set up. There'll be subjects, lighting and backgrounds. Try your hand and go home with some good macro shots.

Monday, April 20, 7pm · Projected Image Discussion – Macro (Zoom)

(Zoom) We'll discuss images in an open, supportive way. Images are not judged or scored.

• Submit one macro image.
• Deadline for submissions is Friday, Apr 17th.
• Images must be in JPEG/JPG format and sized to a maximum width of 1920px, and max height 1080px.
• Name your image file your-name-image-title.jpg (for example, Ansel-Adams-Yosemite-Valley.jpg)
• Email your image file to pccupload@gmail.com. You will receive a confirmation email within 72 hours.

Monday, April 27, 7pm · Guest Speaker: Barb Peacock (in person)

At this in-person meeting, pro photographer Barb Peacock's presentation is about creating lifestyle and milestone portraits with impact.

Visit Barb's website: www.barbpeacock.com

May

Monday, May 4, 7pm · One Shot Competition (in person meeting)

Join this classic, fun challenge. For all the details, go to the One Shot page. Deadline for entries will be announced.

Monday, May 11, 7pm · PCC Annual Business Meeting (in-person meeting)

Tonight's in-person meeting will begin with the club's annual business, including the Treasurer’s report as well as the election of Club Officers and Executive Board members for next year.

Important  The rest of the meeting will be a facilitated discussion to review the past year—what worked, what would you like to see done differently next year?

Monday, May 18, 7pm · PCC End-of-year Celebration (in-person)

Come and celebrate the end of the 2025-26 season of the camera club.

(Details will be announced.)

Summer 2026

The Summer Print Challenge!

Details about the 2026 Summer Print Challenge will be announced.

The club doesn't hold meetings in June, July or August. See you in September!