On January 24, 2026, Lancaster Photography Association is excited to head down to the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve to do some early morning bird photography.  It is known to be a great birding location, especially in the early morning. This field trip will help you practice bird-in-flight techniques, long-lens composition, autofocus tracking and burst shooting, and working with changing light and backgrounds. You are welcome to photograph at your own pace, explore different trails or shoot alongside fellow members for shared learning and inspiration.

Suzanne LeRoy has volunteered to be our guide.

Place/Time: We will meet in the parking lot closest to the basin (it has restrooms) at 6:30 a.m. and then head out to find some great bird photography. We are hoping for some beautiful sunrise mist to enhance the photos. 

Directions: 14 South, 5 South, 405 South to Burbank Blvd, turn right. Turn right on Woodley, Follow sign to Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve (See map)

What to bring:

•     Jacket (it will be in the low 40s) and comfortable walking shoes
•     Wide lens and long lens (for environmental and close-up bird shots)
•     Tripod (helpful for low light and heavy lenses)
•     Extra batteries and memory cards (if needed)
•     Practice with auto-tracking focus mode and back-button focus for the best images

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Instructor: Kathy Newman

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.

Join us at the Antelope Valley Senior Center for an inspiring and educational workshop with Kathy Newman, as she demonstrates how to add textures to photographs to create expressive, artistic results using Adobe Photoshop. 

In this session, Kathy will walk participants through the creative process of working with layers and blend modes, showing how textures can enhance mood, depth, and visual interest in an image. Whether you want to add subtle richness or transform a photograph into a fine-art piece, this workshop will provide practical techniques you can apply right away.

What You'll Learn:

• What photographic textures are and how they affect an image.
• How to use layers to apply textures non-destructively
• An overview of key blend modes and when to use them.
• Tips for achieving artistic, natural-looking results.
• Creative inspiration for incorporating textures into your own work.

This workshop is suitable for photographers with a basic working knowledge of Photoshop, who want to expand their creative tool-kit and explore new artistic possibilities.

Come ready to learn, experiment, and be inspired!