2026 Programs
NOTE: This is working document and is subject to change
January 24, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Buckeye Room
Program: Canceled-Bad Weather
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February 28, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Buckeye Room
Program: Seeing Simply, Simply Seeing
This video program was originally part of a series, Awakened By Beauty, produced during the pandemic in 2020. It is being provided with Rikki Cooke's permission. In it, he discusses the evolution of his craft over the course of his career, shares a variety of photos and stories, and writings from his many journals.
Richard “Rikki” Cooke has worked as a professional photographer for more than 40 years, many of them as a freelancer for The National Geographic Society. He had a variety of assignments around the world, including two books: America’s Ancient Cities and The Blue Ridge Range, in addition to other work featured in National Geographic publications.
Cooke grew up in Hawaii, and living in Molokai was a major influence in his life. He and his wife, Bronwyn, turned Cooke family land into the Hui Ho’olana - a living sanctuary dedicated to conservation and education. They offered a variety of photographic workshops over the last thirty years.
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/OR4VJB2dWqw?si=Y_qky-DCwwPvfQgJ
Shooting Topic: Nature Indoors
Refreshments: Anita Hammond
Bulletin Board: Anita Hammond
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March 28, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
Program: Panel Discussion: Photography Workshops
Join us for a moderator-led panel discussion where our experienced club members will share their best tips and answer your questions about Photography Workshops! Photography Workshops can be a great way to improve your skills and expand your knowledge. They can also be experiences that ignite your passion, and the networking opportunities can create connections that will last a lifetime. Learn how to find the right workshop for you, what to avoid, and how you should prepare for participating in a workshop. Get your questions answered by club members who have traveled the world to learn from the pros!
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/_dkpDUdDF2c?si=bEO0ljbqNrk2pt36
Shooting Topic: Budding Plants
Bulletin Board Reminder: Jennifer Case
Refreshments: Jennifer Case
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April 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
Program: Hear from Award-Winning Photographers!
Sharing Their Experiences, Tips & Insights from Winning "Best in Show"
Photo Critique Workshop (Bring in any images that you would like to have critiqued.)
Presenter: Dan Lux, Bill Roloff, Shirley Weyrauch, Rich Patrick, Cathy Fenstermaker, and Michelle Wittensolder
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/UyJbDY9WeXY?si=rB0j3Pq64H1FaeN-
Shooting Topic: Man's Impact on Nature
Bulletin Board Reminder: Bill Roloff
Refreshments: Larry Shirer
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May 30, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
Presenter: Phil Sturm
Program: Time Lapse Photography
In Phil Sturm’s own words, “I’ve been a photographer for as long as I can remember—long before I understood the technical side of a camera. The curiosity was always there; the deeper understanding came later.”
Once he realized he needed to understand the technical aspects of photography to achieve the images he wanted, he studied through books, videos, and hands-on practice. He’s explored multiple genres including landscape, wildlife, long exposure, macro, astrophotography, timelapse, sports, and real estate.
Phil is going to share a program on Time-lapse Photography with us.
Explore his website: www.philsturmphotography.com and his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@philipsturm
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/Rnqe_u0GtH0?si=f0v3zIXCwTokj--d
Shooting Topic: Song Birds
Bulletin Board Reminder:
Refreshments: Jim Unferdorfer
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For Foto Fest details, see the Foto Fest Section on this site.
Foto Fest Take-in
Friday, May 29, 2026
Where: TWC Conference Room
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Where: TWC Conference Room
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Foto Fest Set-up
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Where: TWC Trillium Room
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Foto Fest Exhibition
Saturday, June 6
Where: TWC Trillium Room
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Through (Note: TWC is closed on Sunday and Monday)
Saturday, June 13
Where: TWC Trillium Room
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Foto Fest Tear Down
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: TWC Trillium Room
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Foto Fest Awards
June 27, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: TWC Trillium Room
Bulletin Board Reminder:
Refreshments: Furnished by NPC and YM Camera
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July 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
Presenter: Paul Keske
Program: Eliminating Distractions
Paul is from Ashland, is a long-time club member, and an instructor in Photoshop. He’ll show us how to use editing tools to clean up those distracting items in our images that draw the viewer's eye away from our subject.
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/-MU-w3cJgYI?si=-90Bzgd3-Mawws9g
Shooting Topic: Furry Animals
Bulletin Board Reminder:
Refreshments: Lora Davis
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August 22, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
Presenter: Terry Barnhill
Program: Macro
Terry Barnhill will be sharing his experience with Macro Photography. Barnhill has more than 40 years of experience as a photographer, a certified judge for Professional Photographers of America, and an instructor in a wide range of photographic topics. Macro photography is extremely close-up photography designed to highlight small subjects and intricate details such as insects, flowers, and textures.
Shooting Topic: Summer Garden
Bulletin Board Reminder:
Refreshments:
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September 26, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
Program: Shooting in Extreme Conditions
Presenter: Steve Ash
Shooting Topic: Insects
Bulletin Board Reminder:
Refreshments:
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October 24, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
Program: Photo Walk Bingo
Presenter: No Speaker
Shooting Topic: Autumn
Bulletin Board Reminder:
Refreshments:
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November 21, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
Program: Photo Walk Bingo
Presenter:
Shooting Topic: Water Birds
Bulletin Board Reminder:
Refreshments:
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Holiday Party
December 12, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Buckeye Room
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.
Note: Feel free to bring your spouse, family, or friend.
Shooting Topic: No shooting topic this month
Bulletin Board Reminder:
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Annual Nature Photo Club Membership:
Your Nature Photo Club Membership runs from January through December. We will be collecting the 2026 dues in January. The dues are now $10.00 for an individual membership and $20.00 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 renewal date.
