This evening’s program was attended by 55 people.   Many new visitors, who found out about our club at the AV Fair, were present, and several joined our club. 

The Last time we did this was way back in  2002. Then, digital photography was in its infancy and most members were still shooting film. What a deference a few years make. Plenty of the older technology cameras were available waiting for someone to purchase for practically nothing. Sellers hoping someone would take a piece of equipment home before it ended up in the trash. It was like someone loosing a pet. You didn’t want to get rid of it but you knew it had to be done.

Year-End Competition and Installation of Officers.

Over 50 people and 5 visitors were present tonight for the Year End Competition!  The first place winners from our 4 competitions over the past year, all competed for the year end trophies.  Numerous beautiful photos aligned the stage, and it was so great to see so many photos from some of our newest members.

This evening’s program “Ultra Wide Angle Photography” was presented by Professional Photographer, Jim Cooluris. Jim traveled from Oxnard to share his digital show, and showed examples of what can be done with an ultra wide lens (10mm). Many questions surfaced throughout the program, and afterwards too. Jim talked about the techniques used to capture those unique shots. Some of his ultra wide angle photos, and article were featured in the April 2006 edition of Outdoor Photography magazine. Check out Jim’s website at  www.jimcoolurisphotography.com to see more of his work.

We had another great turnout, with over 50 people and two new visitors attended this evening, for competition night. The theme was “Trips & Travel”. Entries ranged trips just outside the Antelope Valley to around the world!

Our program this month was a digital show presented by LPA members, Tylene Trout and John Shedrick.

Tylene shared photos from her recent trip to Africa, and gave pointers on how to pack for a photo adventure outside the country.

What a great turnout! Over 50 people and many new visitors attended this evening, for competition night.

Over 50 people, including 6 visitors, attended our meeting.

Our program this evening, “The Art of Photographing Children” was presented by Julie Sutton, of Sutton Photography.    Numerous beautiful, very professional looking, award winning photos were on display, and digitally projected.