On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Lancaster Photography Association will host an artist lecture by Elizabeth Preger as our workshop. The meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Senior Center.

She will share with our club various photography projects she has worked on and discuss them with us. Her incorporation of various other mediums with photography to create an immersive experience will give us new ideas of how photography can be used.  

BIO: Elizabeth Preger creates large-scale immersive environments that utilize photography, video, sculpture and sound. Recorded interviews and oral history are integral to her practice as a way of proposing an act of collective listening while asking, "Who is talking to whom?" and "Who is Listening?". Her work activates narratives around nature and peole, where the subjects of her own cultural history, and the documenting and developing of relationships, are always framed in resilience. She

earned a B.A. in Art from UCLA in 2010, and an M.F.A. in Photography and Media from CalArts in 2018. Her work has been the subject of solo shows at Kathmandu Photo Gallery, Bangkok and Artery Post-Modern Gallery, Bangkok, and included in group exhibitions in the U.S., curated by Anne Ellegood, Daniella Lieja Quintanar, and Mark Allen. She has had work published in the LA Times and LA Weekly, and has been features in Photo L.A. and by the Main Museum. 

ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86787107080?pwd=2MOE7IEUspR2RcbVPdOeczPpqssFf9.1

On October 27, 2026, Lancaster Photography Association will be learning how to critique our own images by having a "You Be The Judge" night. We will meet at the Antelope Valley Senior Center at 6:00 p.m. We hope to have a couple of the fair judges here to give input as well!

We need you to send in up to 5 images for critique. These can be photos you have entered at the fair or other competitions, or just photos you would like input about.

We will have a short presentation about judging criteria. Then we will go through the images you have sent in and ask for critiques from the members of the audience about each image. We will look for both positive critique and what could be improved for each image.

Learning what to look for in a competition image is very helpful in helping you progress as a photographer and entering competitions, such as LPA, S4C, PSA, PPA, or PPC. These skills also help you when you are out taking photographs and thinking about what you want your final photo to look like, adjusting your location, lighting, settings accordingly.

We will also have our normal Photosharing at the beginning of the workshop. Send up to 10 photos to Kathy by 10/26/2026.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87841523471?pwd=qIF6jx4gDqY9Pu4A5n8xF7qgWEatDV.1

On August 18, 2026, Lancaster Photography Association will host a free photo mounting workshop at 6:00 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Senior Center (777 West Jackman Street, Lancaster, CA). This workshop is for those who are registering for the AV Fair Photo Exhibit and will help you mount your photos in preparation for Print Take-In Day on September 16th. 

Participants will need to bring their printed photos and enough foam board (3/16" thick). LPA will provide spray adhesive, surfaces to spray on, straight edges, knives and cutters, and demonstrate the mounting process. 

LPA members are encouraged to come and provide assistance to those less experienced. Bring cutting surfaces, straight edges, and knives to help those who are new to this. 

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

There will be no Zoom meeting.

For any questions, please contact Kurtiss Humphrey 

DATE: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

TIME: 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Antelope Valley Senior Center

Are you looking for information about entering the Antelope Valley Fair Photo Exhibit? Look no further!

On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Lancaster Photography Association will host a workshop that will help you get ready for the fair. We will walk you through every step of the entry process and give you valuable insight into what the judges are looking for.

Kurtiss Humphrey (CoChair) will walk you through the process of registration and submission, including deadlines, category selection, mounting guidelines, and tips for a successful and smooth entry process. He will answer any questions you may have!

Kathy Newman (CoChair) will share her tips on what the judges are looking for, based on years of experience. Learn how to choose the photos that will stand out during the judging, present your photos in the best way possible, and common mistakes to avoid. Whether you are aiming for a blue ribbon or just want to see your work displayed, this portion is a must-hear!

REASONS TO ATTEND:

• Learn how to properly register and prepare your photos.
• Learn how to choose your strongest contenders.
• Discover what makes a photo award-worthy.
• Get inspired and ask questions in a supportive environment.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, and is valuable for photographers of all experience levels. Whether you shoot with a DSLR, mirrorless, or a smartphone, everyone is welcome!

Don't miss this opportunity to step confidently into this year's AV Fair Photography Exhibit. 

See you there!

On June 23, 2026, Lancaster Photography Association will meet at 6:00 p.m. at Antelope Valley Senior Center for a photography workshop. 

Camera Settings? Who needs 'em? Set your dial to "A" for AWESOME (or Andrew), and you're done, right? Maybe not.

We'll take you through the basic settings on your camera to help you get the most out of your pictures and make your camera work for you!

Different settings will change how your pictures come out. You can change one thing and get a whole different effect! Make your life easier or bring your photography into the state of "woo-hoo!"

With a little knowledge and practice, you can adapt to changing conditions and catch those images that used to get away.

Bring your cameras and your manuals and get ready to have a little fun!

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87027602443?pwd=4Yz7nt6tLQ1YGee62B7ByIpexiLfuX.1

On May 26, 2026, Lancaster Photography Association will have a Still Life Photography Workshop at 6:00 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Senior Center.

This will be a hands-on workshop, so bring those cameras and close-up lenses (24-70 mm ideally). Kathy will give a short presentation on setting up a still life regarding composition and lighting, as well as a bit about post-processing. Then you will have the opportunity to practice your skills at arranging items for your own still life photos for about an hour and a half.

Please bring items you would enjoy photographing and allowing others to photograph in pleasing arrangements. This could include interesting household items, fruits and vegetables, flowers, books, kitchen tools, vintage items, etc. Bring constant lights to help light your scene. Fabric backdrops, foam board, etc will be available to work as backdrops.

We should have a great time and end up with some interesting results! 

See you there!

Zoom link for presentation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89488984931?pwd=VAeuJfqkKxfe0Rgccu6QmOcOss3Lku.1

On April 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., Lancaster Photography Association will be learning how to critique our own images by having a "You Be The Judge" night. We meet at the Antelope Valley Senior Center at 777 W. Jackman St., Lancaster, CA.

We will start out with a short presentation about judging criteria and what judges look for in an image. Then we will look at photographs that you have sent in and elicit critiques from those of you in the audience about each image. We will look at the positives and what could be improved for each image.

Learning what to look for in a competition image is a very helpful skill to have as you progress as a photographer and enter competitions, whether in LPA, S4C, SPA, PPA, or PPC. These skills also help you as you are out shooting photographs and thinking about what you want your final photo to look like, adjusting your location/lighting/settings accordingly. 

We will also have our normal Photosharing at the beginning of the workshop. Send up to 10 photos to Kathy at kc_newman2001@yahoo.com by 04/27/26.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220018761?pwd=aB5sxM517Xk44Pp2SZNqU0AoPktTXk.1

Join us on March 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for a hands-on Headshot Workshop at the Antelope Valley Senior Center.

We will have several backdrops set up with various lighting options, and we will spend our time taking photos of each other!

Headshot photography is an essential skill for a photographer these days, as everyone is in need of headshots and personal branding photos for their business, website, or social media. Being able to take headshots is a great marketing tool for your growing photography business. If you are working on promoting yourself as a photographer or just want a fun new Instagram, Facebook, or X profile picture, this is the workshop to come to!

We all enjoy having new photos to use on our social media pages, and this is an opportunity to get a variety of images from our fellow photographers. Come prepared to get your headshot taken and to take headshots of your friends. Bring any props you may want to include in your photos.

We will also be spending time at the beginning of the workshop for photosharing, so don't forget to send Kathy up to 10 photos to share. kc_newman2001@yahoo.com

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89917138269?pwd=cg8eX0rqKCM1GQA3tFUydER5PM1ORy.1