Lehigh Valley Photography Club

Lehigh Valley Photography Club We are dedicated to cultivating the photographic interests of our membership in the Lehigh Valley of PA of through speakers, contests, and photo shoots.

"Starting the Conversation: A Walk with Mental Health" with Cody Schultz, presented by the Lehigh Valley Photography Clu...
03/11/2025

"Starting the Conversation: A Walk with Mental Health" with Cody Schultz, presented by the Lehigh Valley Photography Club on Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 PM (ET) via Zoom. Registration is required; no charge - open to the public. Please invite family and friends to join us for this special program. Registrants will receive link to the live program and for the recording.
https://lvphotographyclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=103191&item_id=2551671

"How I Did It! Luminar Neo for Effortless Editing" presented by Rad Drew on Wednesday, March 19, at 7:00 PM (ET) via Zoo...
02/19/2025

"How I Did It! Luminar Neo for Effortless Editing" presented by Rad Drew on Wednesday, March 19, at 7:00 PM (ET) via Zoom. Registration is open to the public ($10, non-refundable); no charge for LVPC members. All registrants will receive a link for the live online presentation AND a link for the recording (which will be available for viewing through June 2025). To register: please see link in the comments ⬇️

Luminar Neo won Rad Drew over in the early days of Luminar for all the things it can do. And, it’s easy to use, works on Windows and Mac operating systems, and also works as a plugin to Photoshop and Lightroom. It offers an alternative to more complicated tools (like Photoshop) with its tremendous power and capabilities but with a less steep learning curve. In this presentation Rad will work within Luminar Neo to share his workflow for editing raw files as well as share some of Neo's useful, practical features like removing dust spots with a single click, and stitching vertical and horizontal panoramas. He will share Neo's AI-assisted sharpening, upscaling, and noise reduction tools that make fine tuning images quick and easy. And show how to use the Magic Light feature to create and manipulate studio lighting effects for your images.

Based in Indiana in the United States, Rad A. Drew, a professional photographer since 2010, photographs with Fuji, Infrared, and iPhone cameras. He regularly presents to camera clubs around the world, at photo conferences, and is a frequent contributor to PhotoPXL.com, TheAppWhisperer, and the PSA Journal. Listed in PSA’s Who’s Who in Photography 2018, Rad’s workshops across the USA, Tuscany, Calabria, France, and Cuba are popular with both traditional and mobile photographers. Learn more about Rad on his website at: https://www.raddrewphotography.com/

"Seeing Photographically" an exceptional presentation on travel photography by the award-winning photographer Nevada Wie...
02/19/2025

"Seeing Photographically" an exceptional presentation on travel photography by the award-winning photographer Nevada Wier will be presented live, via Zoom on Thursday, March 20, at 7:00 PM (ET). Registration is open to the public ($10, non-refundable); no charge for LVPC members. Links for both the live program and the recording will be sent to all registrants. To register: please see link in the comments ⬇️

Travel photography is deceptively difficult. It is not enough to be at a colorful festival, have an interesting subject, or marvel at the wonders of Iceland or Namibia. The challenge is making an interesting image of a riveting or even an ordinary subject; an image that emanates emotion and wonder, releasing your inner artist. With a camera you are not just documenting the world, you are interpreting it. An image happens in the mind first, not the camera.

In this presentation Nevada will dissect what it means to “see photographically.” How to convert “looking” to acutely “seeing” the creative potential in front of you, and then how to translate it into a compelling photograph. Learn the limitations and advantages of your sensor, camera settings, and lens choice, and how to evaluate the light and shadows, color and form. Join Nevada to journey on the path to seeing photographically in your travels and personal projects.

Nevada Wier is a photographer specializing in documenting the remote corners and cultures of the world. She is recognized for her creative and intimate approach to people, as well as her intriguing infrared images. She has been published in numerous national and international publications, including National Geographic Magazine, National Geographic Traveler & Adventure, GEO, Outside and Smithsonian. Her fine-art prints are featured in public and private collections; she is represented by the Obscura Gallery in Santa Fe, NM. Nevada is a well-known keynote speaker, workshop, and seminar instructor. Nevada's books include The Land of Nine Dragons - Vietnam Today, winner of the Lowell Thomas Best Travel Book of 1992 award, and Adventure Travel Photography. She is currently working on two new books, A Nomadic Vision and Invisible World: Infrared Photography. Nevada has been featured in television productions such as: National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Through the Lens, and Canon Photo Safaris. She has been a speaker on the nationwide tour LIVE …from National Geographic. She is a Fellow of The Explorer’s Club and a member of the Women’s Geographic Society.

This Thursday (Feb. 20) at 7:00 PM (ET), "Still Earth" by Mitch Dobrowner. Register today! By registering, you will rece...
02/19/2025

This Thursday (Feb. 20) at 7:00 PM (ET), "Still Earth" by Mitch Dobrowner. Register today! By registering, you will receive the link for the LIVE Zoom presentation and will also receive the link for the recording. This program is open to the public ($10, non-refundable); no charge for LVPC members. Link to registration is in the comments ⬇

Photography is a personal artform. A person's images should speak more about a person than can be described in words and those images should evoke what a person feels on the inside about our world. "The Earth and its landscapes deserve our respect and admiration. Their stature and prominence overwhelm and amaze me." In this presentation Mitch Dobrowner will discuss the usage of light, its different light waves and shadows.... and experimenting with surreal abstract forms.

At the age of 18, after doing some research and seeing the images of Minor White and Ansel Adams, Mitch Dobrowner quickly became addicted to photography. He left home at 21, quitting his job, leaving his friends and family to see the American Southwest for himself. In California Mitch eventually met his wife, and together they had three children and created their own design studio - and the tasks of running a business and raising a family took priority to photography. During that time (20 years), he stopped taking pictures. In early 2005, inspired by his wife, children and friends - Mitch again picked up his cameras. He's been on a mission since then to create images that help evoke how I he sees our amazing planet.

Mitch owes much to the great photographers of the past, especially Ansel Adams, for their dedication to the craft and for inspiring me in my late teens. Though he has never met them, their inspiration helped him determine the course his life would take. Mitch lives with his wife Wendy, son Joshua, dog Jet and brat cat Jax in their homes in Los Angeles and Lone Pine, California.

Tuesday, February 4, at 7:30 PM (ET)*Valérie Jardin presents, "What it Means to be a Street Photographer" sponsored by t...
01/15/2025

Tuesday, February 4, at 7:30 PM (ET)*
Valérie Jardin presents, "What it Means to be a Street Photographer" sponsored by the Morton Arboretum Photographic Society, the Churchville Photography Club, and the Lehigh Valley Photography Club. *This is a special LIVE presentation ONLY and will not be recorded. Public registration is welcome; $10 per person (non-refundable).

https://lvphotographyclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=103191&item_id=2417691

In this presentation Valérie will give an overview of the different ways to approach street photography. You will get an intimate insight into Valerie's thought and creative process from visualization to capture as she takes you on a photo walk through a series of recent photographs. You will leave this presentation with renewed vision and a desire to capture moments of everyday life.

Biography:
Valérie Jardin is an award winning French photographer who has developed a unique style that is both evocative and authentic. Her work is characterized by a strong sense of narrative, capturing candid moments that reveal the human experience in all its complexity and beauty. With a discerning eye for composition and a keen understanding of light and shadow, Valérie Jardin creates emotionally charged photographs of everyday moments.

She is very committed to the true tradition of capturing the decisive moment. Every frame captured through Valérie’s 23 mm lens is candid.

Valérie's work is also marked by her commitment to teaching and mentoring other photographers. Through international workshops, online courses, conferences and over a dozen books, she shares her knowledge and experience with others.

Thursday, December 12, 7:00 PM (ET) Eric Bennett presents, "The Photographers' Journey: Building a Portfolio, Finding Yo...
12/03/2024

Thursday, December 12, 7:00 PM (ET) Eric Bennett presents, "The Photographers' Journey: Building a Portfolio, Finding Your Voice and Developing Style"

No fee for LVPC members; $10 for non-members (link to register in comments).

In this presentation Eric Bennett will share how he began as a photographer and his journey over the last 10 years. You will hear stories of challenges Eric has faced, ways he has grown, and how his perspective of the world has changed as he has used his camera to try and share the value of nature with the world. Eric's love for wild places has taken him to over 30 different countries and on many adventures, so he will have plenty of photographs and experiences to share with us that will surely inspire you all.

Biography:
Eric Bennett is a full-time nature photographer, author, and conservationist. Through the course of his career that has spanned over 10 years now, he has made two fine art photography books, won several awards including the 2021 Photographer of the Year and the 2023 Abstract Photo of the Year in the Natural Landscape Awards, and has been published many times in On Landscape, Nature Vision, ELEMENTS, and Outdoor Photography magazines.

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