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

On February 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.,  Lancaster Photography Association will hold a Magic of Waterdrops workshop at the Antelope Valley Senior Center. We will explore the fascinating art of water drop photography in a hands-on creative workshop designed to reveal stunning reflections, tiny details, and abstract beauty. Kathy Newman will share some information regarding lighting, set-up, and camera settings, and then you will have time to check out each station set up around the room.

During this session, you will discover techniques for capturing:

• Water drops suspended on dandelion puffs for dreamy delicate images.
• Flowers reflected inside individual droplets for dramatic minature scenes.
• Water drops on glass with colorful backgrounds to create vibrant abstract designs.
• Oil drops on water reflecting colorful designs underneath.

What to Bring:

• Camera with manual controls
• Macro lens or close-focusing lens
• Tripod for sharp results
• Off-camera light - speedlight or constant light

Come experiment, learn new techniques, and have fun discovering how small details can produce big visual impact!

We will also be doing our normal PHOTOSHARING. So don't forget to send Kathy Newman up to 10 photos by Monday, 02/23/2026. kc_newman2001@yahoo.com

Zoom link for Photosharing and Kathy's presentation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82700272779?pwd=rZI3oI6sufuzyNICWpmuwRltorfbdE.1

 

 

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!

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81079888379?pwd=z0aRMUpCbepQJDhyUsUCF6XsC2hcUB.1

 

On October 28, 2025, Lancaster Photography Association will have a workshop night with a swap meet for our un-needed camera gear and learning what some of our members keep in their camera bags. 

Our swap meet will occupy the first half hour to hour of our meeting time. Bring the camera gear you have outgrown or are no longer using to sell or give away. One person's clutter is another person's treasure! We are facilitating this event for our members to be able to buy and sell their camera equipment.

There will be a variety of both small and larger items available, cameras, tripods, lenses, camera straps, frames, photo accessories, etc.

Please bring cash, checks, or use paypal or Zelle for payment.

The second half of the evening will be "What's In Your Bag?" We will have several members share what they keep in their camera bags on a regular basis, what extras they find essential to keep on hand, and what specialized items they find handy for specific circumstances, such as for macro, traveling, or on a wildlife excursion. It will be fun and educational!

We will also do our normal workshop photosharing, so send up to 10 photos to kc_newman2001@yahoo.com.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85249321454?pwd=h4Vzh333RaAotxCRuZPuXYFavbXvq9.1