On June 20, 2023 at 6:00, join us for our End-Of-Year Photography Competition where our LPA members get to vote for their favorite photos of the year! All first-place winners from throughout the past competition year are eligible to compete for our EOY awards.

We will be installing our new board for 2023-2024. We will also be recognizing our members who helped as chairpersons and volunteers this past year to help make our club a success.

Refreshments will be served, so join us for a great time of socializing as we end the year on a high note!

Join Lancaster Photography Association on May 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Senior Center for some great learning as we have the last themed competition of our year – TRANSPORTATION.

We encourage all our members to enter. It is a great way to learn how to improve your images, as each image gets a short critique from the judge.

DEFINITION: Any type of transportation (car, boat, airplane, etc.)

You may enter up to 3 digital images for a $5.00 fee. Sizing – Max 1400 wide by 1280 high, sRGB.

The judge is going to be Stuart Lynn, who will have some very helpful critiques for us!

Join Zoom Meeting
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On April 18 th , 2023, Lancaster Photography Association is excited to have Kevin Karzin come and speak to us at 6:00 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Senior Center!

Learn the art and science of product photography! We will cover everything from lighting and composition to camera settings and post-processing, giving you the tools and knowledge you need to crate stunning product photos that will help you showcase your products in the best possible light.

During the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a range of different products, from small accessories to larger items, allowing you to practice and refine your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Whether you’re just starting out in product photography or are looking to take your skills to the next level, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business and take your photography skills to the next level.

Zoom Information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87825053074?pwd=T254UklHZkZrb1R3eUh0SThQb0tZQT09

On March 21, 2023, LPA will be having a competition. The theme will be Human Interest. Please upload your entries by 03/15/2023 at 11:59 P.M.

Our competition judge is Kevin Karzin, who is an amazing photographer and judge! 

DEFINITION OF HUMAN INTEREST – Human Interest is defined as an image depicting a person or persons in an interactive, emotional or unusual situation,
excluding recreational or organized sports action.

Guidelines for Human Interest Images: As with all reality-based divisions, techniques that add, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by
cropping, are not permitted. The only allowable modifications are removal of dust, scratches or digital noise, restoration of the existing appearance of the original scene, sharpening that is not obvious, and complete conversion to grayscale monochrome. Other derivations, including infrared, are not eligible. All allowed adjustments must
appear natural.

“Restoration of the appearance of the original scene” may include techniques such as HDR, focus stacking and dodging/burning provided they do not alter the contents of the original scene and the result looks natural.

Borders are optional, but must be 3 or 4 pixels in width and must be white or a shade of grey.

Join us on February 21, 2023 at AVSC at 6:00 p.m. for an informative meeting about Beginning Photography. Our members will share their knowledge regarding basic camera skills, photography composition, equipment, post-processing programs, and where to find further training.

It will be a great opportunity to bring your friends who want to learn more about photography or to refresh your basic knowledge.

Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85290907937?pwd=bE5PNjlWNUJwRU56dHZ2Tnd0Ti9rQT09
Meeting ID: 852 9090 7937
Passcode: 140197

All members of LPA are welcome to enter this month’s Non-Studio Portraits competition! Judging will occur on January 17 th , 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the AVSC. Our judge for this competition is local portrait and wedding photographer, Julie Sutton!

Any candid portraits taken at celebrations or events are great candidates for this competition, as well as outdoor posed portraits.

Submit your entries here. The submission deadline is Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:59 PM.

Definition: Portrayal of a person or persons either posing or candid. For this competition, the portrait cannot have been taken in a studio. Other elements permitted include but are not limited to: the lighting, including the use of reflectors and diffusers; the arrangement of people, props; backgrounds; makeup; or apparel.

Sizing: Maximum dimensions of 1400 wide by 1280 high, sRGB.

Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82812242673?pwd=S1Bmc2xaSUVPT3pBcmpaS1JaOFZjdz09
Meeting ID: 828 1224 2673
Passcode: 770468

On November 15, 2022, Lancaster Photography Association is excited to have Pete Scifres speak to us about Drone Photography. Join us at the Antelope Valley Senior Center for this presentation.

Pete will cover why making images from drones is fun and can often produce compelling "looks" impossible to achieve from the ground.  He will go over some current popular models, how to fly them, and laws that users must follow. He will bring a DJI Air 2S drone and show some of its features.

You may also attend via Zoom:
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Meeting ID: 811 7598 9517
Passcode: 338514

Pete's main photography interest is landscapes (with a minor in wildlife!) and he has photographed throughout the American southwest as well as the Olympic Peninsula, Big Bend NP, the Eastern Sierras and several foreign countries including Iceland and Patagonia. Landscape Astrophotography is a particular specialization. He likes combining his photography efforts with hiking and backpacking.  He has taught at a local senior center and conducted workshops/webinars at local photography clubs as well as for PSA nationally. At the Thousand Oaks (CA) Photography Group he served in a number of roles including president and field trips chair.  He has published two photography eBooks: "Under the Night Sky, Your Complete Guide to Landscape Astrophotography" and "Photographing Patagonia". Pete can be found presenting his work at local art shows and the Ventura County (CA) Fair.

He is the Chair of the Executive Committee of the Southern California Chapter of PSA. In PSA he holds GPSA (for his portfolio "Falling Water&quot and QPSA distinctions. In 2022 his book “Celestial Objects, Night Skies and Beautiful Places” won first place in PSA’s annual photography book competition.

Tom Jordan has volunteered to lead an LPA field trip to Yosemite National Park to capture fall colors. We plan on going Friday October 21st and return home Sunday October 23rd.

Please let Tom know if you would like to join this LPA Field Trip. He chose this weekend is to not conflict with the EAFB Air Show, or the day of the dead festival, and other outings that might be planned.

He suggests booking a room at the Cedar Lodge in El Portal which is only a 12-minute drive to the Arch Rock entrance of Yosemite. The prices inside the park are quite high and El Portal is a less pricey option, as it is close to the entrance. If you want to attend, he strongly suggests you book your room now as you can always cancel. There are a couple other motels in El Portal or Incline you may want to consider or stay in the park if you have deep pockets!

Sign up now! Make sure to book your hotel as well!