There is a conflict with the 1st Lutheran Church meeting space for the 17th. We will be meeting at the San Marcos Public Library instead.

The address is 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666. Look for the multipurpose room.

Our next meeting is on Thursday, April 17^th, 7:00 pm, at First Lutheran Church!

Come early to visit and share with your fellow photographers.

Agenda

• 6:30 Set up and social time.
• 7:00 Welcome and Member News
• 7:10 Quote of the Month
• 7:15 Announcements
• 7:30 Program: Capturing Texas Textures
• 8:15 – Member Share Photos

Program: “Capturing Texas Textures” with Kat Swansey

Kat Swansey is a self-taught documentary photographer known for preserving the spirit of rural and abandoned Texas. Born and raised in Brenham, Texas, her small-town roots deeply influence her work, which highlights the beauty and stories of Texas’s backroads. Now based in Austin, Kat’s work celebrates the beauty, history, and resilience found along the backroads of the Lone Star State.

Kat’s photography spans from shuttered beer joints to national parks, revealing the diverse and rugged charm of Texas. Her acclaimed series, Texas Textures, features rich, vibrant images that highlight the state’s expansive blue skies and weathered structures. She recently released the second volume of this series, continuing her journey into the heart of Texas.

Kat’s work has drawn comparisons to renowned photographers like Walker Evans, William Eggleston, and Stephen Shore, earning her recognition in publications such as Texas Highways Magazine, Alcalde Magazine, and Fstoppers. She has also been featured on NPR’s Texas Standard and in numerous online publications.

See her work below.

Member Photo Share Theme: Arcs

Consider the graceful, curving lines which are an eye-pleasing element found abundantly in nature and in man-made objects. Think rainbows or the curving arches supporting bridges. Wander about and find some arcs to photograph in your environment. Or take a stroll through some of your image files and look for arcs lurking in your past compositions.

You are encouraged to send 2 images for this part of the meeting, on this topic … or another if you prefer. Please rename your images 1FirstName_LastName.jpg, 2FirstName_LastName.jpg and send to photos@jerrysargent.com no later than April 15^th to make sure they are included. This is mostly a Show and Tell time, but if you are looking for a critique or help with an image, you are welcome to ask for that sort of feedback.

Photo Excursion

AN EARLY MORNING WITH ATHENA AND OWL DOCENT/PHOTOGRAPHER BILL BOYD

Date: Saturday, May 10^th

Location: Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. South Austin

The center opens at 8:00 AM, allowing an early-morning shoot with Athena, the resident great horned owl, and her brood in the best lighting. Docent Bill Boyd will be available to suggest the best locations and techniques for photographing Athena’s nest. The Center also has a variety of native wildflowers in full spring bloom as well as interesting architecture to photograph.

There is a small admission charge. Parking is adjacent and free.

Dues

Annual dues are a bargain at $12 per year. If you haven’t renewed, you may pay at the meeting, or use our PayPal by using this link, or you can mail your check to Winifred Simon at 600 Red Hawk Road, Wimberley, TX  78676. (Only paid members may post on our HCPC Members Facebook page.  If you are a paid member and cannot access the account, ask Charlie Kreitler, our admin, to allow you access.

Social Media

We have two Facebook Pages — Public and Members Only.   

If you have any news or stories you’d like to have included in the newsletter, please send them to hcphotoclub@gmail.com.

Our next meeting is on Thursday, February 20^th, 7:00 pm, at First Lutheran Church!

Come early to visit and share with your fellow photographers.

Agenda

• 6:30 Set up and social time.
• 7:00 Welcome and Member News
• 7:10 Quote of the Month
• 7:15 Announcements
• 7:30 Program: Before and After
• 8:15 – Member Share Photos

Program: Before and After with meeting participants

Photography has two steps, capturing an image and editing it. As we say, “Maybe I can clean that up in post (processing).”  We crop, dodge and burn, and add or remove material as we want. Sliders, layers, and masks have become our editing tools of choice in the digital age.

Meeting participants are asked to submit two images which represent before and after in your editing. Be prepared to explain what you did in the process and why you took these steps to arrive at your final image. This is an opportunity to share your editing style and learn from others.

Please submit the images to Jerry Sargent (photos@jerrysargent.com) using this format: Your_Name_1.jpg, Your_Name_2.jpg.

Member Photo Share Theme:  Sunrise / Sunset

“Winter brings short days that make it easier to experience both sunrise and sunset. Select two favorite images, regardless of the season, that capture the colors, shadows, activities, or subtle shades of light that define the transitions between light and dark. Remember, astronomical, nautical, and civil twilights are all a part of sunset and sunrise.” – Bill Galloway

You are encouraged to send 2 images for this part of the meeting, on this topic … or another if you prefer. Please rename your images 1FirstName_LastName.jpg, 2FirstName_LastName.jpg and send to photos@jerrysargent.com no later than February 18^th to make sure they are included. This is mostly a Show and Tell time, but if you are looking for a critique or help with an image, you are welcome to ask for that sort of feedback.

Dues

Annual dues are a bargain at $12 per year. If you haven’t renewed, you may pay at the meeting, or use our PayPal by using this link, or you can mail your check to Winifred Simon at 600 Red Hawk Road, Wimberley, TX  78676. (Only paid members may post on our HCPC Members Facebook page.  If you are a paid member and cannot access the account, ask Charlie Kreitler, our admin, to allow you access.

Social Media

We have two Facebook Pages — Public and Members Only.   

If you have any news or stories you’d like to have included in the newsletter, please send them to hcphotoclub@gmail.com.

Our next meeting is on Thursday, November 21^st, 7:00 pm, at First Lutheran Church!

Come early to get a good seat and visit with your friends. PLEASE SIGN IN AS YOU COLLECT YOUR NAME TAG.

This month we are looking forward to hearing from photographer Linda Nickell, well known for her popular weekly webinar, The Happiness Hour, held each Wednesday evening.

Agenda

6:30 – 7:00 Set up for the meeting. Visitation time for early arrivals
7:00 – Welcome and Member News
7:15 – Announcements
7:20 – Upcoming Officer Election
7:25 – Program: Mother Nature’s Playground: A Photographer’s Perspective with Linda Nickell
8:15 – Member Photo Share, Theme: Simplify

Program: Mother Nature’s Playground: A Photographer’s Perspective with Linda Nickell 

“Mother Nature provides the playground, and as explorers, we are given access to roam and wander the world that she lends us. Whether you stroll or hike hard, having a love for nature and a camera at-the-ready can make it a transformative experience.”

In this presentation, Linda Nickell takes you on a visual expedition through her Texas playground and invites us to locations both familiar and unknown, introducing us to nature through her lens and perhaps prompting us to slow down and look at our surroundings with a different perspective.

Bio

Linda Nickell is a Texas-based photographer and the host of a weekly photography webinar, The Happiness Hour.  Linda has been recognized by texashighways.com as one of the “Top 25 Travel Photographers to Follow on Instagram” and is the co-author of “Composition: 15 Photography Tips to Creating Captivating Images.” Her images and articles have been published commercially and hang in private collections.  As an active user of Instagram, she curates multiple feature accounts to inspire and promote the work of other photographers.

You can connect with Linda at: lindanickell.com
Youtube: @LindaNickellHappinessHour
Instagram:  www.instagram.com/coxnlinda

Procedure when arriving

Please find your name tag at the table when you walk in, then locate the attendance sheet on the table and check off your name. You can also see if you are up to date on your dues. If not, you can pay Winifred Simon at the meeting, or other options below.

Member Photo Share Theme:  Simplify

“After hearing Jerry Sargent’s presentation last month on simplification in photography, and seeing the potential for drama and beauty that can be found in the minimalist image,  let’s see what we have learned. Find, or create your own examples of minimalism and send a couple to PhotoShare. In our ever more complex times, a good dose of simplification sounds pretty good to me. “ – Bill Galloway

You are encouraged to send 2 images for this part of the meeting, on this topic … or another if you prefer. Please rename your images 1FirstName_LastName.jpg, 2FirstName_LastName.jpg and send to photos@jerrysargent.com no later than November 19^th to make sure they are included. This is mostly a Show and Tell time, but if you are looking for a critique or help with an image, you are welcome to ask for that sort of feedback.

Dues

Annual dues are a bargain at $12 per year. If you haven’t renewed, you may pay at the meeting, or use our PayPal by using this link, or you can mail your check to Winifred Simon at 600 Red Hawk Road, Wimberley, TX  78676. (Only paid members may post on our HCPC Members Facebook page.  If you are a paid member and cannot access the account, ask Charlie Kreitler, our admin, to allow you access.

Social Media

We have two Facebook Pages — Public and Members Only.   

If you have any news or stories you’d like to have included in the newsletter, please send them to hcphotoclub@gmail.com.

Reminders

Photo pickup for Naturescapes and Celebration this Saturday at the San Marcos Activity Center, 10:30am to 4:30pm.

November 9^th, Wings & Wheels Fly-in, Kingsbury – https://pioneerflightmuseum.org/

You may send a write-up of Accomplishments and Awards information that you would like to share on our website by submitting your information in a concise manner, and email to Art Arizpe at webmaster@hcphotoclub.org.

Our next meeting is on Thursday, October 17^th, 7:00 pm, at First Lutheran Church!

Come early to get a good seat and visit with your friends. PLEASE SIGN IN AS YOU COLLECT YOUR NAME TAG.

Our program this month will be presented by our own club member, technical coordinator, and outstanding photographer, Jerry Sargent. 

Agenda

6:30 – 7:00 Set up for the meeting. Visitation time for early arrivals
7:00 – Welcome, Announcements, and Member News
7:25 – Program: Minimalist Photography Simplifying Your Images with Jerry Sargent
8:15 – Member Photo Share, Theme: Fall

Program:  Minimalist Photography Simplifying Your Images with Jerry Sargent

“The definition of Minimalism is very broad and can include multiple genres. Whether you are trying to achieve a minimalist image or not, most images can benefit from removing distractions and drawing attention to the subject. This presentation will cover ways to simplify and focus attention on the subject of your images both in the field and during post processing.”

About Jerry: Jerry is a retired Veterinarian and US Army Officer. In 2014, while stationed in Japan, he joined the photography club and started to develop his interest in photography. His passion for outdoor activities and photography soon melded into his interest in landscape photography.

Procedure when arriving

Please find your name tag at the table when you walk in, then locate the attendance sheet on the table and check off your name. You can also see if you are up to date on your dues. If not, you can pay Winifred Simon at the meeting, or other options below.

Member Photo Share Theme:  Fall

“Fall is a season of dramatic happenings in nature. Trees go from greens to golds, birds and butterflies migrate, weather displays more diversity. And don’t forget festivals, holidays, sports, and harvests. It’s finally cool enough to get outdoors and take pictures, and to Share them.” – Bill Galloway

You are encouraged to send 2 images for this part of the meeting, on this topic … or another if you prefer. Please rename your images 1FirstName_LastName.jpg, 2FirstName_LastName.jpg and send to photos@jerrysargent.com no later than October 15^th to make sure they are included. This is mostly a Show and Tell time, but if you are looking for a critique or help with an image, you are welcome to ask for that sort of feedback.

Dues

Annual dues are a bargain at $12 per year. If you haven’t renewed, you may pay at the meeting, or use our PayPal by using this link, or you can mail your check to Winifred Simon at 600 Red Hawk Road, Wimberley, TX  78676. (Only paid members may post on our HCPC Members Facebook page.  If you are a paid member and cannot access the account, ask Charlie Kreitler, our admin, to allow you access.

Social Media

We have two Facebook Pages — Public and Members Only.   

If you have any news or stories you’d like to have included in the newsletter, please send them to hcphotoclub@gmail.com.

Reminders

Don’t miss:

The Naturescapes exhibition complete with ribbons on the winning photos, along with our club’s Celebration show will be on display until November 2^nd. Please stop by and see the amazing photos sometime this month.

Saturday – Sunday, Oct. 5-6  Sacred Springs Powwow on at the Meadows Center in San Marcos. 10:00 – 5:00 each day. Easy parking across the street with frequent shuttles. https://www.sspowwow.com/

You may send a write-up of Accomplishments and Awards information that you would like to share on our website by submitting your information in a concise manner, and email to Art Arizpe at webmaster@hcphotoclub.org.

Our next meeting is on Thursday, August 15^th, 7:00 pm, at First Lutheran Church!

Come early to get a good seat and visit with your friends. PLEASE SIGN IN AS YOU COLLECT YOUR NAME TAG.

Club members Michael Lustbader and Carol Serur will present an entertaining program on photographing waterlilies … and the bugs and critters associated with them. 

Agenda

6:30 – 7:00 Set up for the meeting. Visitation time for early arrivals

7:00 – Welcome and Member News

7:15 – Program: Waterlilies and Flying Dragons by Michael Lustbader and Carol Serur

8:15 – Member Photo Share, Theme: Abundance

Program:  Waterlilies and Flying Dragons by Michael Lustbader and Carol Serur

Procedure when arriving

Please find your name tag at the table when you walk in, then locate the attendance sheet on the table and check off your name. You can also see if you are up to date on your dues. If not, you can pay Winifred Simon at the meeting, or other options below.

Member Photo Share Theme:  Abundance

From Bill Galloway: “Abundance means a lot of something. Find a couple of photos that show a lot of something…birds, flowers, good times, sports fans, stars, giraffes, food. Your call on what makes the subject a lot of something.” – Bill Galloway

You are encouraged to send 2 images for this part of the meeting, on this topic…or another if you prefer. Please rename your images 1FirstName_LastName.jpg, 2FirstName_LastName.jpg and send to photos@jerrysargent.com no later than August 13^th to make sure they are included.

Dues

Annual dues are a bargain at $12 per year. If you haven’t renewed, you may pay at the meeting, or use our PayPal by using this link, or you can mail your check to Winifred Simon at 600 Red Hawk Road, Wimberley, TX  78676. (Only paid members may post on our HCPC Members Facebook page.  If you are a paid member and cannot access the account, ask Charlie Kreitler, our admin, to allow you access.

Social Media

We have two Facebook Pages — Public and Members Only.   

If you have any news or stories you’d like to have included in the newsletter, please send them to hcphotoclub@gmail.com.

Reminders

Naturescapes and Celebration dropoff on Saturday, Aug. 24, 10:30 – 4:30.

You may send a write-up of Accomplishments and Awards information that you would like to share on our website by submitting your information in a concise manner, and email to Art Arizpe at webmaster@hcphotoclub.org.