Tues., September 9 - Augustana Lutheran Church
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. We'll demonstrate what to expect with our Monthly Photo Sharing; and let you know about our Facebook Photo Challenges, as well as upcoming Field Trips.
Tues., September 16 - Photo Outing at Freedom Park
Fire Performers with Ed Bartel
There will be live performers at this photo outing. Ed Bartel will review the proper settings and techniques. We will meet at Freedom Park located at the foot of West Ferry Street.
Tues., September 23 - Augustana Lutheran Church
1st Critique Night
For Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 9/21 - 11:00pm) Judge to be announced.
Tues., October 14 - 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 21 - Augustana Lutheran Church and Kenney Park
Drone Photography with Dan Hurd and Bob Hardick
Bob and Dan will begin with a short presentation at the church about drone photographing. This discussion will go over basic pre-flight preparations, mastering flight techniques, camera settings, how to find local regulations, and safety. They will then take us out into the field at Kenney Park for an in-person chance to experience drone photographing.
Tues., October 28 - Augustana Lutheran Church
2nd Critique Night
For Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 10/26 - 11:00pm) Judge to be announced.
NAPA Fall Seminar — with Alyce Bender
Alyce will present 4 separate programs discussing the following topics:
- Small Scale Wildlife Photography: Creating Unique Wildlife Images with a Macro Lens
- The Diverse Landscape: Capturing Landscapes and All They Have to Offer
- Impressionistic Photography: Using Creative In-Camera Techniques to Create Artistic Images
- Putting Nature First: An Introduction to the Seven Principles.
- 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.
Mon., Nov 3 until Nov 28 (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.
Thurs., November 6 - Zoom
Deep Space Photography
with the Hubble and James Webb Telescopes with Zoltan Levay
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 11 - 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., November 18 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Photography with Mickey Osterreicher
Osterreicher is an award-winning photojournalist with over 40 years of experience in print and broadcast. As a lawyer, he has been actively involved in such issues as: the First Amendment and freedom of the press, cameras in the courtroom, police-press relations and training, media access, public photography, copyright, generative AI and the use of drones for newsgathering. This program will discuss all of these topics as well as answer any questions from the audience.
Thurs., November 20 - Zoom
Night Landscape Photography with David Long
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 25 - Augustana Lutheran Church
3rd Critique Night
For Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 11/23 - 11:00pm) Judge to be announced.
Tues., December 9 - 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.
Thurs., December 11 - Zoom
Using Principles of Design to Create More Dramatic Images 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 8 - Zoom
Focusing on the Details: Closeup and Macro Photography with Lisa Cuchara
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 13 - 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 20 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Tips to Improve Your Smartphone Photography with Cathaleen Curtiss
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., January 27 - Augustana Lutheran Church
4th Critique Night
For Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 1/25 - 11:00pm) Judge to be announced.
Thurs., January 29 - Zoom
The Man Who Shoots Anything and Everything with Phil Penman
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 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.
Tues., February 17 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Let’s Explore Luminar Neo with Paul Fitzpatrick
This is an alternative photo editing software that can simplify complex editing tasks with AI-powered features.
Tues., February 24 - Augustana Lutheran Church
5th Critique Night
For Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 2/22 - 11:00pm) Judge to be announced.
Thurs., February 26 - Zoom
Using a Flash for Outdoor Photography with Paul Nguyen
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 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.
Tues., March 17 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Astro Photography with Ray Lonsdale
Get inspired to explore the night sky with your camera.
Tues., March 24 - Augustana Lutheran Church
6th Critique Night
For Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 3/22 - 11:00pm) Judge to be announced.
Mon., April 6 - Stamford Center Volunteer Fireman’s Association Hall, Canada
Competition - Rainbow
Hosted by NAPA. Starts at 6:00 pm
Tues., April 14 - Augustana Lutheran Church
Pulitzer Prize for Photography with Theresa Wiater
Have you ever wondered why a photo was honored with the Pulitzer Prize? Take a step back in history and learn about the people in the photograph and the person who took the picture.
Tues., April 21 - 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: 4/19 - 11:00pm) Judges to be announced.
Tues., May 12 - Classics V Banquet Center
54th Annual Awards Banquet
Starts at 5:30pm at Classics V Banquet Center, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd.