On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Hutch Hutchison will be sharing his methods of creating amazing Monochrome images. The meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at the Antelope Valley Senior Center.

What makes a great monochrome image? Is it different from color imagery? Hutch will answer these questions and more along with suggestions for best practice conversions from color to Monochrome.

Hutch will be joining us for an early dinner at Greenhouse Cafe at 4:30 p.m. Those wishing to come to dinner, please RSVP to Kathy or Andrew.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008516530?pwd=zencExsfMb34HnWlrP9HVb8CUEgj3Y.1

Bio - "Hutch" Hutchison's life-long love of photography was inspired at an early age by the magic of his father's camera and darkroom. The advent of more advanced film cameras in the 1980's and digital photography in the 1990's further stimulated and broadened his interest. He primarily shoots for his own pleasure with work ranging across a broad spectrum of genres.

"Hutch" is an active member of the Professional Photographers of California, Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County, Thousand Oaks Photo Group, California Coastal Photographers, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Southern California Council of Camera Clubs (S4C). He is a frequent judge for PSA PPC and other art organizations. 

Over the years, he has received numerous awards and recognition for his photography including being recognized twice as Best of Show with a Monochrome photo in the Ventura County Fair and as Best Black & White image in the Professional Photographers of California State Competition. 

"As a photographer, it is always my hope that my images will move the viewer. Photography is art, and we are all influenced by its impact, color, shape, texture, and beauty."

Lancaster Photography Association will be hosting a fall color field trip to the Eastern Sierra area from Wednesday, October 14, 2026 to Friday, October 16, 2026. We will stay in Bishop and travel to various photo opportunities from there. 

Please make sure to get your hotel reservations early. Fall is a busy time of year for the Eastern Sierras. Motel 6 and Best Western are next door to each other and both are recommended, based on your price point.

Photo adventures will include the Bishop Creek area and lakes, Convict Lake, June Loop, Bodie Ghost Town, Mono Lake, Owens River and Hot Springs, and any other spots we happen upon.

Wednesday, October 14, we will meet at 12:00 p.m. at Carl's Junior in Bishop, CA and head up Bishop Creek to Lake Sabrina, South Lake, North Lake, etc. We will come back down for dinner and hotel check-in.

Thursday, October 15, will include Convict Lake, June Loop with several stops, Bodie State Historic Park, and Mono Lake at sunset with hopes of better star trail weather than last time we went.

Friday, October 16, we will check out of our hotels, meet for breakfast and then possibilities include Hot Creek, Fish Slough Petroglyphs, etc.

If you will be attending, please sign up by commenting in the Comments section below. We will be sharing further information with those who sign up. 

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Lancaster Photography Association will be heading down to Hollywood Forever Cemetery for their annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration. We will have a grand time together learning about human interest/travel/portrait photography. All levels of photographers are welcome!

You must purchase your tickets on-line before the event. It does sell out, so make sure to purchase early! LINK TO TICKETS

We will meet at approximately 12:00 at the front entrance for a group photo and then explore the cemetery for wonderful costumes, performers and displays! There is so much to photograph. It should be a great time with unique photos around every corner! MORE INFORMATION

You will want to bring a wide-angle lens and perhaps mid-range (70-200), extra batteries and memory cards, water, sunscreen, and a hat (the weather may still be warm).

Parking is available in the Paramount Lemon Grove Structure, for the shortest walk to the cemetery.

Let us know you will be attending by commenting in the Comments section below.