2023 Programs
Note: This is a work in progress. Check back often for for updated information.
January 28, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Program: Print Critique Session
Time: 9:30 AM
We will be meeting in the Trillium Room and using the new display system.
Program: Print Critique Session
Presenter: Terry Barnhill
Coordinator: Lora Davis
Please bring up to (5) photos that are mounted. Matting is optional.
Images no smaller than 8x10 and matted no larger than 16x20.
Photos will be on display until our February meeting.
Categories are:
Consider bringing a variety of:
NOTE: Please send Lora your photo title and category, especially if it isn't obvious from the title. She will need to make up labels, so please email her by THURSDAY, 1/26 at Lora.Davis14@yahoo.com. The sooner, the better. Don't overthink your choices either; remember, it's a workshop!
If you don't plan to leave some or all of your photos, let her know.
Please email Lora at lora.davis14@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Don't feel bad about resending it if she doesn't respond within 24 hours; She is not retired yet!
Shooting Topic: Holiday/Christmas Lights
Bulletin Board Reminder: Bill Roloff
Refreshments: Marla Neiss
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February 25, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: TWC Cardinal Room
Program: Do More With Your Images
This program will feature information, examples, and inspiration for photographers of all levels of photography to do more with their images. She will give you ideas about making gifts for family and friends and selling your items for profit. Michelle will talk about the many options of print mediums and other unique items that can be made. She will also speak about her experience regarding outsourcing vs. doing the printing and creating yourself.
Presenter: Michelle Wittensoldner
Michelle Wittensoldner is a very enthusiastic photographer who loves nature photography and runs her own portrait studio. She enjoys capturing images of everything from squirrels to children and everything in-between! Michelle is a member of the TWC Nature Photo Club, the Tuscarawas County Art Guild, and the Tuscarawas TuscArts Co-op. Michelle has won many awards and has had her work published in many magazines, such as Bird Watchers Digest, Tiny Seed Nature Journal, and other printed and online forums.
Shooting Topic: Christmas Lights
Bulletin Board Reminder: Dan Lux
Refreshments: Dan & Suzie Lux
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March 26, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Program: A Photography Workshop on the Isle of Skye.
Presenter: Daniel Lux
Dan is an enthusiastic, amateur photographer and member of the Wilderness Center Nature Photo Club for the last 5 years. His interests are mainly landscape and wildlife photography. Most days you’ll find him out and about with his camera. He will share his experiences from a workshop in Scotland that he attended last October.
Shooting Topic: Dawn
Bulletin Board Reminder: Shirley Weyrauch
Refreshments: Beth & Rich Patrick
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April 22, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Presenter: David Longfellow
My father gave me my first camera when I was a boy, and I've been interested in photography ever since. My interest in photographing wildflowers began when I lived in Texas, and I admired the spring flowers in the Hill Country around Austin. Now I have images of nearly 900 species of wildflowers in my Lightroom catalog. I'm always on the lookout for a flower that I haven't yet photographed. In addition to nature and landscape photography, I've become increasingly involved in other types of photography, from events to portraits to architecture. I read a good bit about the history of photography, especially mid-20th-century masters of B&W images.
Program: Getting the Most Out of Focus Stacking
Dave will walk through the steps to focus stack images, from what to do in the field using focus-stacking software and post-processing. During the presentation, Dave will show examples of how to use Lightroom, Helicon Focus, and Photoshop in concert to get the best results. The talk will be illustrated by examples of Dave's close-up images of wildflowers.
Shooting Topic: Water
Bulletin Board Reminder:
Refreshments: Cassie Shaw & John Bauer
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May 20, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Program: Pecha Kucha Talks
What is a Pecha Kucha Talk
A Pecha Kucha presentation has a theme and is in a format that uses 20 slides or images that are displayed for 20 seconds each. The slides will move automatically as the presenter is speaking. That keeps a total presentation to just 6 minutes and 40 seconds.The special challenge is synchronizing the two components. This format ensures that the speaker is concise, keeps the presentation moving and get through all of their content.
Presenter: Club Members
Cathy Fenstermaker: Summer Abroad, 1965
Rich Patrick: Fall in Vermont
Bill Roloff: Saying Goodbye to an Old Red Barn
Larry Shirer: Icons of Our Heritage
Shirley Weyrauch: Seeing is an Inside Job
Mattie Mathis:
Shooting Topic: Signs of Spring
Bulletin Board Reminder:
Refreshments: Jan McKnight, Amanda, Rich
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For Foto Fest details, see the Foto Fest Section on this site.
Foto Fest Take-in
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Where: TWC Conference Room
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Where: TWC Conference Room
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Foto Fest Set-up
Friday, June 2, 2023
Where: TWC Trillium Room
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Foto Fest Exhibition
Saturday, June 3
Where: TWC Trillium Room
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, June 4
Where: TWC Trillium Room
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Foto Fest Tear Down
June 6, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: TWC Trillium Room
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Foto Fest Awards
June 17, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: TWC Buckeye Room
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July 22, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Program: How to Shoot and Process HDR Images
Bring your camera. We will be talking about how to take and process HDR photographs. There will be a presentation on HDR, on how to set up your camera to take HDR photographs and a demonstration on how to process HDR. We will also take some meeting time practice taking HDR images and then process some of those images.
Presenter: Paul Keske
Paul is an amateur photographer who resides in Ashland, Ohio and has been a member of the Wilderness Center Nature Photography Club since 2018. For quite a few years Paul has been exploring landscapes, nature, macro and family photography. Paul also enjoys working in Photoshop and teaching both basic photography and Photoshop techniques in the Ashland, Ohio area.
Paul is the current Vice President of the Ashland Photography Club and a member of the newly formed Apple Creek Historical Center Photography Club. Paul is a frequent presenter at area photo clubs and civic organizations.
Shooting Topic: After Dark
Bulletin Board Reminder: Foto Fest 2nd and 3rd Place Winners
Refreshments: Hannah Mason and Jenn Case
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August 26, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Presenter: Mark Archibald
Program: Chasing Autumn
Mark's presentation is about his journey in attempting to capture the ‘Essence of Autumn’, and will include techniques and tips to improve one’s chances of getting colorful and hopefully unique photos of fall. We’ll discuss subjects, perspectives, locations, weather, bokah, polarizers, and more.
About Mark Archibald: Mark has been dabbling in photography for decades, and became much more serious about this journey after retirement. He is involved in multiple camera clubs and sees photography as a journey of learning and growth. Mark has won numerous local awards as well as a semi-final finish for an Autumn photo in an international contest.
Shooting Topic: Motion
Bulletin Board Reminder: Hannah Mason and Jenn Case
Refreshments: JoAnn Taylor
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September 16, 2023 (This date has been changed from the original date of September, 23, because of room availability)
Time: 9:30 AM
Presenter: Dianne Sanker
Dianne Sanker grew up in Columbus, Ohio, met and married a Cleveland man, and now lives in Avon, Ohio. She has been interested in light, patterns, colors, shapes, and other artistic ideas since she was a girl. These all preceded her path to photography and eventually to wildlife photography which is now her focus.
Program: Africa
Dianne recently had an opportunity to travel to Africa to photograph nature and wildlife beyond the boundaries of the USA. These experiences are what she plans to share with us.
Shooting Topic: Paths/Trails
Bulletin Board Reminder: Rick Neitzelt
Refreshments: Anh & George Burrows
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October 28, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Program: Night Shooting in Yellowstone
Shirley makes no claims of “expert” but is a lifelong learner. In that vein, she plans to share what she’s learned about night photography, especially her recent experience in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Her program will include camera settings, panoramas, stacked images to reduce noise, and post processing using Adobe Lightroom© and Starry Landscape Stacker©.
Presenter: Shirley Weyrauch
Shirley Weyrauch has a lifelong interest in photography. She started studying intentionally in 2012 and would call herself an avid hobbyist. Her areas of interest include nature, landscape, and travel photography.
Shooting Topic: Edible Plants
Bulletin Board Reminder: Mattie Mathis
Refreshments: Janis McKnight
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November 18, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Program: Monarch Butterflies
Presenter: Judy Semroc
Shooting Topic: Leaves
Bulletin Board Reminder: Mark Archibald
Refreshments: Mark Archibald
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Holiday Party
December 16, 2022 (Note: this is the 3rd Saturday of the month)
Time: 9:30 a.m.
The Holiday Party will be held at the Amish Door Restaurant in Wilmot on Saturday, December 17, starting at 9:30 a.m.
Because the restaurant will not be open then, we will enter the building from a side door.
Time: You may want to arrive after 9:00 a.m., and we will begin our program at 9:30 a.m. after a welcome and announcements from our new President.
Note: Breakfast will not be available, but coffee will be available during the meeting.
We will end the program when the restaurant opens for lunch at 11:00 a.m.
We hope everyone will stay and order lunch and socialize together.
Please Note: Individuals are responsible for their meals and tip.
Program: All Member Show
Note: Members are encouraged to bring photos (award winners, vacation, favorites) or a short multi-media presentation to share (approx. 3 - 6 minutes).
Please have your presentation/photos in a folder titled with your name and stored on a flash drive. Please present those to the projectionist when you come, to be downloaded to the club computer.
Shooting Topic: Pumpkins /Gourds
Bulletin Board Reminder: Jordan Kercheff
Note: Feel free to bring your spouse, family, or friend.
Annual Nature Photo Club Membership:
Your Nature Photo Club Membership runs from January through December. We are now collecting the 2023 dues in January. The dues are $5.00 for individual membership and $7.00 for a family membership. If paying by check, please make them out to TWC Nature Photo Club.
Just a reminder, your membership with the Wilderness Center must also be up to date.
We will need your TWC Membership number and renewal date.
===============================================
Annual Nature Photo Club Membership:
Your Nature Photo Club Membership runs from January through December. We are now collecting the 2023 dues in January. The dues are $5.00 for individual membership and $7.00 for a family membership. If paying by check, please make them out to TWC Nature Photo Club.
Just a reminder, your membership with the Wilderness Center must also be up to date.
We will need your TWC Membership number and renewal date.
Time: 9:30 AM
Program: Print Critique Session
Time: 9:30 AM
We will be meeting in the Trillium Room and using the new display system.
Program: Print Critique Session
Presenter: Terry Barnhill
Coordinator: Lora Davis
Please bring up to (5) photos that are mounted. Matting is optional.
Images no smaller than 8x10 and matted no larger than 16x20.
Photos will be on display until our February meeting.
Categories are:
- Landscape
- Animals
- Birds
- Flowers
- Anything Goes/Miscellaneous
Consider bringing a variety of:
- Winning photos.
- Winning, but not 1st place.
- Similar to someone else's, but mine didn't win.
- Can't decide if this is a winner.
- Can't decide which photo is better, so bring both.
- Would like feedback about this photo.
NOTE: Please send Lora your photo title and category, especially if it isn't obvious from the title. She will need to make up labels, so please email her by THURSDAY, 1/26 at Lora.Davis14@yahoo.com. The sooner, the better. Don't overthink your choices either; remember, it's a workshop!
If you don't plan to leave some or all of your photos, let her know.
Please email Lora at lora.davis14@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Don't feel bad about resending it if she doesn't respond within 24 hours; She is not retired yet!
Shooting Topic: Holiday/Christmas Lights
Bulletin Board Reminder: Bill Roloff
Refreshments: Marla Neiss
===============================================
February 25, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: TWC Cardinal Room
Program: Do More With Your Images
This program will feature information, examples, and inspiration for photographers of all levels of photography to do more with their images. She will give you ideas about making gifts for family and friends and selling your items for profit. Michelle will talk about the many options of print mediums and other unique items that can be made. She will also speak about her experience regarding outsourcing vs. doing the printing and creating yourself.
Presenter: Michelle Wittensoldner
Michelle Wittensoldner is a very enthusiastic photographer who loves nature photography and runs her own portrait studio. She enjoys capturing images of everything from squirrels to children and everything in-between! Michelle is a member of the TWC Nature Photo Club, the Tuscarawas County Art Guild, and the Tuscarawas TuscArts Co-op. Michelle has won many awards and has had her work published in many magazines, such as Bird Watchers Digest, Tiny Seed Nature Journal, and other printed and online forums.
Shooting Topic: Christmas Lights
Bulletin Board Reminder: Dan Lux
Refreshments: Dan & Suzie Lux
===============================================
March 26, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Program: A Photography Workshop on the Isle of Skye.
Presenter: Daniel Lux
Dan is an enthusiastic, amateur photographer and member of the Wilderness Center Nature Photo Club for the last 5 years. His interests are mainly landscape and wildlife photography. Most days you’ll find him out and about with his camera. He will share his experiences from a workshop in Scotland that he attended last October.
Shooting Topic: Dawn
Bulletin Board Reminder: Shirley Weyrauch
Refreshments: Beth & Rich Patrick
===============================================
April 22, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Presenter: David Longfellow
My father gave me my first camera when I was a boy, and I've been interested in photography ever since. My interest in photographing wildflowers began when I lived in Texas, and I admired the spring flowers in the Hill Country around Austin. Now I have images of nearly 900 species of wildflowers in my Lightroom catalog. I'm always on the lookout for a flower that I haven't yet photographed. In addition to nature and landscape photography, I've become increasingly involved in other types of photography, from events to portraits to architecture. I read a good bit about the history of photography, especially mid-20th-century masters of B&W images.
Program: Getting the Most Out of Focus Stacking
Dave will walk through the steps to focus stack images, from what to do in the field using focus-stacking software and post-processing. During the presentation, Dave will show examples of how to use Lightroom, Helicon Focus, and Photoshop in concert to get the best results. The talk will be illustrated by examples of Dave's close-up images of wildflowers.
Shooting Topic: Water
Bulletin Board Reminder:
Refreshments: Cassie Shaw & John Bauer
===============================================
May 20, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Program: Pecha Kucha Talks
What is a Pecha Kucha Talk
A Pecha Kucha presentation has a theme and is in a format that uses 20 slides or images that are displayed for 20 seconds each. The slides will move automatically as the presenter is speaking. That keeps a total presentation to just 6 minutes and 40 seconds.The special challenge is synchronizing the two components. This format ensures that the speaker is concise, keeps the presentation moving and get through all of their content.
Presenter: Club Members
Cathy Fenstermaker: Summer Abroad, 1965
Rich Patrick: Fall in Vermont
Bill Roloff: Saying Goodbye to an Old Red Barn
Larry Shirer: Icons of Our Heritage
Shirley Weyrauch: Seeing is an Inside Job
Mattie Mathis:
Shooting Topic: Signs of Spring
Bulletin Board Reminder:
Refreshments: Jan McKnight, Amanda, Rich
===============================================
For Foto Fest details, see the Foto Fest Section on this site.
Foto Fest Take-in
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Where: TWC Conference Room
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Where: TWC Conference Room
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
===================-
Foto Fest Set-up
Friday, June 2, 2023
Where: TWC Trillium Room
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
===================-
Foto Fest Exhibition
Saturday, June 3
Where: TWC Trillium Room
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, June 4
Where: TWC Trillium Room
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
====================
Foto Fest Tear Down
June 6, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: TWC Trillium Room
====================
Foto Fest Awards
June 17, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: TWC Buckeye Room
==============================================
July 22, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Program: How to Shoot and Process HDR Images
Bring your camera. We will be talking about how to take and process HDR photographs. There will be a presentation on HDR, on how to set up your camera to take HDR photographs and a demonstration on how to process HDR. We will also take some meeting time practice taking HDR images and then process some of those images.
Presenter: Paul Keske
Paul is an amateur photographer who resides in Ashland, Ohio and has been a member of the Wilderness Center Nature Photography Club since 2018. For quite a few years Paul has been exploring landscapes, nature, macro and family photography. Paul also enjoys working in Photoshop and teaching both basic photography and Photoshop techniques in the Ashland, Ohio area.
Paul is the current Vice President of the Ashland Photography Club and a member of the newly formed Apple Creek Historical Center Photography Club. Paul is a frequent presenter at area photo clubs and civic organizations.
Shooting Topic: After Dark
Bulletin Board Reminder: Foto Fest 2nd and 3rd Place Winners
Refreshments: Hannah Mason and Jenn Case
===============================================
August 26, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Presenter: Mark Archibald
Program: Chasing Autumn
Mark's presentation is about his journey in attempting to capture the ‘Essence of Autumn’, and will include techniques and tips to improve one’s chances of getting colorful and hopefully unique photos of fall. We’ll discuss subjects, perspectives, locations, weather, bokah, polarizers, and more.
About Mark Archibald: Mark has been dabbling in photography for decades, and became much more serious about this journey after retirement. He is involved in multiple camera clubs and sees photography as a journey of learning and growth. Mark has won numerous local awards as well as a semi-final finish for an Autumn photo in an international contest.
Shooting Topic: Motion
Bulletin Board Reminder: Hannah Mason and Jenn Case
Refreshments: JoAnn Taylor
===============================================
September 16, 2023 (This date has been changed from the original date of September, 23, because of room availability)
Time: 9:30 AM
Presenter: Dianne Sanker
Dianne Sanker grew up in Columbus, Ohio, met and married a Cleveland man, and now lives in Avon, Ohio. She has been interested in light, patterns, colors, shapes, and other artistic ideas since she was a girl. These all preceded her path to photography and eventually to wildlife photography which is now her focus.
Program: Africa
Dianne recently had an opportunity to travel to Africa to photograph nature and wildlife beyond the boundaries of the USA. These experiences are what she plans to share with us.
Shooting Topic: Paths/Trails
Bulletin Board Reminder: Rick Neitzelt
Refreshments: Anh & George Burrows
===============================================
October 28, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Program: Night Shooting in Yellowstone
Shirley makes no claims of “expert” but is a lifelong learner. In that vein, she plans to share what she’s learned about night photography, especially her recent experience in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Her program will include camera settings, panoramas, stacked images to reduce noise, and post processing using Adobe Lightroom© and Starry Landscape Stacker©.
Presenter: Shirley Weyrauch
Shirley Weyrauch has a lifelong interest in photography. She started studying intentionally in 2012 and would call herself an avid hobbyist. Her areas of interest include nature, landscape, and travel photography.
Shooting Topic: Edible Plants
Bulletin Board Reminder: Mattie Mathis
Refreshments: Janis McKnight
===============================================
November 18, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Program: Monarch Butterflies
Presenter: Judy Semroc
Shooting Topic: Leaves
Bulletin Board Reminder: Mark Archibald
Refreshments: Mark Archibald
===============================================
Holiday Party
December 16, 2022 (Note: this is the 3rd Saturday of the month)
Time: 9:30 a.m.
The Holiday Party will be held at the Amish Door Restaurant in Wilmot on Saturday, December 17, starting at 9:30 a.m.
Because the restaurant will not be open then, we will enter the building from a side door.
Time: You may want to arrive after 9:00 a.m., and we will begin our program at 9:30 a.m. after a welcome and announcements from our new President.
Note: Breakfast will not be available, but coffee will be available during the meeting.
We will end the program when the restaurant opens for lunch at 11:00 a.m.
We hope everyone will stay and order lunch and socialize together.
Please Note: Individuals are responsible for their meals and tip.
Program: All Member Show
Note: Members are encouraged to bring photos (award winners, vacation, favorites) or a short multi-media presentation to share (approx. 3 - 6 minutes).
Please have your presentation/photos in a folder titled with your name and stored on a flash drive. Please present those to the projectionist when you come, to be downloaded to the club computer.
Shooting Topic: Pumpkins /Gourds
Bulletin Board Reminder: Jordan Kercheff
Note: Feel free to bring your spouse, family, or friend.
Annual Nature Photo Club Membership:
Your Nature Photo Club Membership runs from January through December. We are now collecting the 2023 dues in January. The dues are $5.00 for individual membership and $7.00 for a family membership. If paying by check, please make them out to TWC Nature Photo Club.
Just a reminder, your membership with the Wilderness Center must also be up to date.
We will need your TWC Membership number and renewal date.
===============================================
Annual Nature Photo Club Membership:
Your Nature Photo Club Membership runs from January through December. We are now collecting the 2023 dues in January. The dues are $5.00 for individual membership and $7.00 for a family membership. If paying by check, please make them out to TWC Nature Photo Club.
Just a reminder, your membership with the Wilderness Center must also be up to date.
We will need your TWC Membership number and renewal date.
