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LOVE MACRO BUT DON’T HAVE A LENS? The SWMCC Education Committee will guide attendees on various techniques to photograph great close-up imagery EVEN WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE AN ACTUAL MACRO LENS! Bring your camera, tripod, flash, and a kit len
More from our 1st QUARTER COMPETITION results - this one from beginner skill level. "Sunset Ride" - what a nice example from © Shawwn Wakefield. Congratulations, Shawwn! You can participate with us in these competitions when you join
JOIN SWMCC and PARTICIPATE IN OUR NEXT QUARTERLY PHOTO COMPETITION! And, who isn’t ready for a view like this now that winter is fading fast!? Members enter their favorite recent photo in one of three skill levels - beginner, intermediate and
JOPLIN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT ALERT! Don’t miss the OPENING of our SWMCC Exhibit - “MOMENTS” - this Thursday evening, MARCH 6th with reception 5:30-7:00PM. Light snacks and beverages will be served. The display will run now through May
RESULTS ARE BACK from the SWMCC 1st Quarter Photography Competition. We had some cool abstract imagery among the top ranking images including “Layers” by © Ross Payton. Ross is one of our newer members and he’s off to an amazin
Greg Disch, a popular presenter from Fort Smith, Arkansas, will share his program on "How to Edit a Photo." Greg is a freelance photographer specialized in nature and wildlife subjects across the country. He leads both classroom and hands-o
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