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DID YOU MISS THE FUN? During last Thursday’s meeting, we had a blast experimenting with photography tips and tricks to create fascinating images on a “SNOWY” day... or any day you are stuck indoors and have time to try something dif
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY EVERYONE! Here’s a fine example themed for the holiday, “An Old Fashion Love Story” photograph created by SWMCC member, David Stotts.
BORED ON A WINTER DAY? Photograph everyday objects around the house from interesting angles. Focus on textures, patterns, colors, and unique lighting to create visually appealing shots. Come join us on Thursday, February 13th, at The Library Center
BE SURE TO VISIT OUR “NIGHT SKY” EXHIBIT at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center! This was a popular subject for SWMCC member’s last year with 2 MILKY WAY WORKSHOPS available to our members only. Thank you to Geoff Hudson
LOW KEY PHOTOGRAPHY at its best. „Between the Wire“ by SWMCC member, © Tom Sevart, evokes a strong emotional response while appropriately shared on NATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY. Tom captured this emotive scene during a visit to
IS IT SPRING YET? What a thrill it would be to spy some green leaves with insect guests right about now! In the meantime, SWMCC has submitted another group of photographs to the PSA (Photographic Society of America) Interclub Competition judges. Ther
DOES ALL THIS COLOR MAKE YOU EXCITED for WARMER WEATHER? During winter, many of us find time to play with edits of photographs from the previous spring through fall. What about you? And what a "wall art"-ready image is this fantastical edit
HAPPY SNOW DAY EVERYONE from SWMCC photographers! We've been out enjoying the magic and delight. Hope you take a moment to capture some of it as well. Thank you to © Diane O'Quinn for this lovely image. @doquinn_45
CANCELLATION DUE TO WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY • • • • • Always wanted to try MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY? During this skills night training, learn how to take amazing macro images even when you don't own a macro lens! Be sure to bring
As Christmas is winding down, we’re BEGINNING TO LOOK TOWARD THE NEW YEAR. The club will kick off 2025 with a couple big photography competition opportunities for members to give a try: SWMCC 1st QUARTER COMPETITION and the PSA INTERCLUB COMPE
CONGRATULATIONS to the SWMCC BEST PHOTOGRAPHS OF 2025 - Advanced division. Club members vote on their top picks from all Quarterly Competition winners throughout the year. Winners are selected from each of our 3 skill level divisions. “The Mi
Speaking of Christmas, SWMCC has a CHRISTMAS-THEMED EXHIBIT on display now at Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, Nathanael Greene Park, 2400 S Scenic Avenue in Springfield. Themes rotate on a regular basis, so keep watch os what the club has
COUNTING DOWN TO CHRISTMAS - 2 weeks to go! Sharing a few holiday-themed photographic images from our club members to you! Thank you ©️Angie Labbee, ©️Suzanne English Walker, ©️Ted Pagel, and ©️Doug Sampson. Learn more about SWM
The NATIONAL PARK SERVICE recently reached out to SWMCC member, Angie Labbee, after spotting her spectacular night sky image of Alley Springs Mill online. The agency will be using her image for the NPS website and promotional materials starting in 20
Tis the season for PSA* WORLDWIDE INTERCLUB PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS! Can you guess that these are a few past club entries in the COLOR category? Each of those image creators opted for some WOW factor through integration of special effects. SWMCC i
THE MAGIC of the HOLIDAYS is upon us. Sharing some photographic magic of Milky Way and comets to kick off the season! Thanks to club member, David Strong. Come join SWMCC in 2025 to enjoy the camaraderie of other photography enthusiasts as we learn