2024-2025 Program Schedule

Please note all meetings begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. except as noted.

Virtual programs will be hosted through Zoom. A link will be sent to current members prior to the meeting. Non-members interested in attending must reach out to Ed Bartel (email edward.m.bartel@gmail.com) at least one week prior to the presentation.

Member’s images entered for any TCCC sponsored critique night may be posted online and TCCC may submit your images to any regional competition such as Rainbow or PSA. The maker maintains the copyright and ownership of their images.


Sept 10

Program: Gear Sale & Swap! and Welcome Back

The Gear Sale & Swap will be an opportunity to sell or pass on photographic equipment which you are no longer using to other members. Tables will be provided. Space is limited so if you would like a table or half table, email Beverly Goldschmidt. Note: Any items remaining should be taken back by the original owners so we clear off the tables.


Sept 17 

Critique Night — 1st Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 9/15 - 11:00pm)


Sept 25 (Wednesday)

Photo Outing: Portraiture with Light Painting in Delaware Park with Scott Simons and Chris Empey.

This session is for PAID TCCC members. There will be a model. Like last year, we will reivew the proper settings, and techniques. We will be meeting at the Delaware Park Rose Garden at 7pm to move to a chosen location. There will be no session at the church.


Oct 8

Program: Concert Photography — with Mike Mulley  


Oct 22 

Critique Night — 2nd Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 10/20 - 11:00pm)


Nov 1 (Friday) until Nov 29 (Friday)

Photo Exhibition — at North Tonawanda Library  (TCCC members’ prints are displayed)

Images will be collected at Critique Nights in September and October. 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 1 at 9 a.m. If you have questions, contact Rich Brewer


Nov 2

NAPA Fall Seminar — with David Akoubian 

David Akoubian will be sharing his insight and experiences on topics of backyard birding, landscape photography, macro photography and nature photography. To learn more and purchase tickets visit: https://niagaraphoto.org/fall-seminar/

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. 


Nov 12

Program: Portraiture and Lighting — with Paul Karas 


Nov 19 

Critique Night — 3rd Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 11/17 - 11:00pm)


Dec 3

Virtual Program: Image Share from Members — host Ed Bartel

TCCC will host a virtual program through Zoom. Club members can share a new technique, inspirational images, special trips, or request input for editing assistance. Ed will share a link with current members before the meeting. Non-members interested in attending must reach out to Ed Bartel (email edward.m.bartel@gmail.com) at least one week before the presentation.


Dec 10

Annual Holiday Party with potluck dinner and ticket raffle auction - 6 pm

This is a time of fun, food, and frivolity! 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.


Jan 7, 2025

Virtual Program: Image Editing with ON1— host Ed Bartel

Virtual programs will be hosted through Zoom. A link will be sent to current members prior to the meeting. Non-members interested in attending must reach out to Ed Bartel (email edward.m.bartel@gmail.com) at least one week prior to the presentation.


Jan 14

Program: ”What was I thinking? Creativity in Photography” with Janet Craft


Jan 21

Critique Night— 4th Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 01/19 - 11:00pm)


Jan 28

Virtual Program: Architecture & the Art of Graphic Elements — Frank Smith— host Ed Bartel

Virtual programs will be hosted through Zoom. A link will be sent to current members prior to the meeting. Non-members interested in attending must reach out to Ed Bartel (email edward.m.bartel@gmail.com) at least one week prior to the presentation.


Feb 4

Virtual Program: Image Editing with the NIK Collection— host Ed Bartel

Virtual programs will be hosted through Zoom. A link will be sent to current members prior to the meeting. Non-members interested in attending must reach out to Ed Bartel (email edward.m.bartel@gmail.com) at least one week prior to the presentation.


Feb 11

Program: Mobile Photography with Robert Miller


Feb 25

Critique Night— 5th Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 02/23 - 11:00pm)


March 4

Virtual Program: Image Share from Members — host Ed Bartel

TCCC will host a virtual program through Zoom. Club members can share a new technique, inspirational images, special trips, or request input for editing assistance. Ed will share a link with current members before the meeting. Non-members interested in attending must reach out to Ed Bartel (email edward.m.bartel@gmail.com) at least one week before the presentation.


March 11

Virtual Program: Macro Photography with Mike Moats — host Ed Bartel

Virtual programs will be hosted through Zoom. A link will be sent to current members prior to the meeting. Non-members interested in attending must reach out to Ed Bartel (email edward.m.bartel@gmail.com) at least one week prior to the presentation.


March 18

Program: In-Person Macro Tabletop Workshop


March 25

Critique Night— 6th Print and Projected Images (Digital images due by: 03/23 - 11:00pm)


April 7

Rainbow Competition hosted by TCCC - 6pm


April 15

Competition: Print and Projected Image 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.


April 22

Program: “Let’s Talk about Light!” with Ray Sopczuk


May 6

53rd Annual Awards Banquet - 5:30pm

Classics V Banquet Center, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd.




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