Tues., September 15 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Program: Welcome Back
The TCCC Board and Committees will be here to welcome you to our first meeting of the year. We’ve got lots of exciting new offerings to share, including any changes in critiques and Year End Competition; submitting photo images; our 13 programs - some in person while others will be via Zoom. Plus we'll fill you in on our Monthly Photo Sharing; Facebook Photo Challenges, upcoming Field Trips and our new annual Photo Scavenger Hunt. Then to top the evening off, we will share the results of the Summer President's Photo Challenge.
Tues., September 22 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Program: Art in Motion with Steve Dent
Wed., September 23 - location to be announced
Field Trip - Art in Motion with Steve Dent
Bring your camera! This will be an opportunity to practice Steve's technique for photographing a dancer in motion.
Tues., September 29 -Augustana Lutheran Church
1st Critique Night
For Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 9/27 - 11:00pm) Judge to be announced.
Fri., Oct. 2 until Oct. 16 (Friday) - Heathwood Assisted Living
Photo Exhibition of TCCC members’ prints
Photo prints will be collected at the meetings in September. Even if you are not participating in critiques, you can still bring in prints for the exhibition. Prints should be sized from 8X10 or 8x12. Make sure that your print is mounted (for rigidity) and that you have your name on the back with an arrow pointing up indicating the top of the print. If you have questions, contact Anne Johnston Fera.
Tues., October 13 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Photo Sharing
This is a platform created to share what you've been working on, be it a personal project or some new technique that you've tried that you're especially proud of. If you would like, you can also use this as an opportunity to ask for constructive feedback on a photo.
Tues., October 20 - Augustana Lutheran Church and Kenney Park
Program: Photographing Refracted Glassware with Reflections with Gerri Jones
This presentation will cover her guide for success in photographing glassware with colorful backgrounds and refractions. An in-depth technical guide with tips on how to set up using the best lenses and minimal equipment, which most everyone has on hand. No fancy studio lighting is required for beautiful images you can create using her technique.
Tues., October 27 - Augustana Lutheran Church
2nd Critique Night
For Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 10/25 - 11:00pm) Judge to be announced.
Mon., Nov 2 until Nov 27 (Friday) - North Tonawanda Library
Photo Exhibition of TCCC members’ prints
Photo prints will be collected at Critique Nights in September and October. But even if you are not participating in critiques, you can still bring in prints for the exhibition. Prints should be sized from 8X10 up to 16X20. Make sure that your print is mounted (for rigidity) and that you have your name on the back with an arrow pointing up indicating the top of the print. Or bring them to the library and help with the hanging on November 3 at 9 a.m. If you have questions, contact Rich Brewer.
NAPA One-Day Fall Seminar — with Cecil Holmes
Cecil will present 4 separate programs discussing the following topics:
- Earth & Flow: Where Landscapes and Waterfalls Come to Life
- Call of the Wild: Photographing Animals in Their World
- In Flight and at Rest: The Beauty of Birds in Motion and Stillness
- Small Subjects, Big Stories: Exploring the Hidden Details of Macro Photography
- Purchase Tickets Here This seminar is held 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Stamford Center Volunteer Fireman’s Association Hall, 2275 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada, Ontario.
Tues., November 10 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Photo Sharing
This is a platform created to share what you've been working on. Maybe it’s a personal project or some new technique that you've tried that you're especially proud of. If you would like, you can also use this opportunity to ask for constructive feedback on a photo.
Thurs., November 12 - Zoom
Virtual Program: Indigenous Peoples with Steven Wade Adams
Zoom meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. A link will be sent to current members prior to the meeting. Non-members interested in attending will need to contact Robert Miller (email rwmillerjr@yahoo.com) at least one week prior to the presentation.
Tues., November 17 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Program: Still Life Photography with Charles Bartolotta
Charlie will show some different still life images as they rendered in the final edit for competition. He will discuss the various easy and inexpensive items that were used to make these images. He will show many of those items, tell how and where they can be obtained, and how he uses them to make his still life images. Charlie will take questions throughout the presentation.
Tues., November 24 - Augustana Lutheran Church
3rd Critique Night
For Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 11/22 - 11:00pm) Judge to be announced.
Tues., December 8 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Annual Holiday Party - 6 pm
Our holiday party starts with appetizers and live holiday music, a pot luck dinner and is followed by a ticket raffle auction. Watch for the sign-up sheet at our meetings in November or click the link and use our online sign-up form. ONLINE SIGN-UP FORM
Thurs., December 10 - Zoom
Virtual Program: Fine Art Black & White with Jennifer King
Zoom meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. A link will be sent to current members prior to the meeting. Non-members interested in attending will need to contact Robert Miller (email rwmillerjr@yahoo.com) at least one week prior to the presentation.
Thurs., January 7 - Zoom
Virtual Program: Photographing the Olympics with Jeff Cable
Zoom meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. A link will be sent to current members prior to the meeting. Non-members interested in attending will need to contact Robert Miller (email rwmillerjr@yahoo.com) at least one week prior to the presentation.
Tues., January 12 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Photo Sharing
This is a platform created to share what you've been working on. Maybe it’s a personal project or some new technique that you've tried that you're especially proud of. If you would like, you can also use this opportunity to ask for constructive feedback on a photo.
Tues., January 19 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Program: Cobblestone Houses of WNY with Veronica Young
Veronica's presentation on the Cobblestone Houses of Western New York was inspired by my late husband, Dr. Paul Young’s involvement in leading tours for the Buffalo Museum of Science and Canisius University where I became interested in the unique history of Cobblestone Houses and wanted to share insights into one of WNY’s local treasures.
Thurs., January 21 - Zoom
Virtual Program: The Art of the Storm with David Mayhew
Zoom meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. A link will be sent to current members prior to the meeting. Non-members interested in attending will need to contact Robert Miller (email rwmillerjr@yahoo.com) at least one week prior to the presentation.
Tues., January 26 - Augustana Lutheran Church
4th Critique Night
For Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 1/24 - 11:00pm) Judge to be announced.
Thurs., February 4 - Zoom
Virtual Program: Creative Portaiture with Joe Edelman
Zoom meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. A link will be sent to current members prior to the meeting. Non-members interested in attending will need to contact Robert Miller (email rwmillerjr@yahoo.com) at least one week prior to the presentation.
Tues., February 9 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Photo Sharing
This is a platform created to share what you've been working on. Maybe it’s a personal project or some new technique that you've tried that you're especially proud of. If you would like, you can also use this opportunity to ask for constructive feedback on a photo.
Tues., February 16 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Program: Getting Started in Street Photography with Mike Hilczmayer
Mike will discuss • What is Street Photography • Camera Gear and Setup • Ethics • Street Photography Styles • Street Techniques • Building Confidence • Projects
Tues., February 23 - Augustana Lutheran Church
5th Critique Night
For Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 2/21 - 11:00pm) Judge to be announced.
Thurs., February 25 - Zoom
Virtual Program: The Bird Life of Costa Rica with Don Mammoser
Zoom meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. A link will be sent to current members prior to the meeting. Non-members interested in attending will need to contact Robert Miller (email rwmillerjr@yahoo.com) at least one week prior to the presentation.
Tues., March 9 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Photo Sharing
This is a platform created to share what you've been working on. Maybe it’s a personal project or some new technique that you've tried that you're especially proud of. If you would like, you can also use this opportunity to ask for constructive feedback on a photo.
Tues., March 16 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Outcome of Annual Photo Scavenger Hunt
What did you find? Let's share and see the results!
Tues., March 23 - Augustana Lutheran Church
6th Critique Night
For Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 3/21 - 11:00pm) Judge to be announced.
Tues., April 6 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Competition - Rainbow
Hosted by TCCC. Starts at 6:00 pm
Tues., April 13 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Program: Artificial Intelligence and Photography/Every Day A Photo with Mickey Osterreicher & Cathaleen Curtiss
Mickey has been actively involved in such issues as: cameras in the courtroom, the federal shield law, media access, public photography, copyright, and the use of drones for newsgathering. Cathaleen is an award-winning photojournalist, editor, and the former Director of Photography at The Buffalo News. Since 2010, she has been recording an iPhone photo a day, the inspiration for the very popular #EveryDayAPhoto feature for The Buffalo News.
Tues., April 20 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Competition - End of the Year
This is the end-of-year competition for members to select from this year’s images submitted for critique. There are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category (Print and Projected) and skill level (Bronze/Silver, Gold/Diamond, Master), with specific rules for entrants. (Digital images due by: 4/18 - 11:00pm) Judges to be announced.
Tues., May 11 - Classics V Banquet Center
55th Annual Awards Banquet
Starts at 5:30pm at Classics V Banquet Center, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd.