September 2nd, Monday 6:30 pm: SIG (Special Interest Groups) Zoom Meeting
SIG groups are open to all current OCC members, and all levels of photographers are welcome! You can join a SIG at any time, just use the link below to register in advance.
Join us on Zoom as we explore images, techniques, and processing as well as get to know other members of OCC! Each SIG (Special Interest Group) focuses on one of these different photographic genres, Nature, Landscape, Abstract, or People.
SIGs also get together for special interest group field trips! The SIGs are full of great people getting together to share their knowledge and experiences with photography and to have fun!
We meet via Zoom on the first Monday of the month.
Register in advance for this meeting by visiting our zoom meeting links page here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
September 9th, Two Events: Camera Academy 3 and Camera Gear Sale and Town Hall Meeting
Camera Academy #3: “Image Composition” by Al Aikens
This will be an in-person meeting, held before the regular OCC meeting starting at 5am at Marks Street Senior Center.
This will be the second of four OCC Camera Academy “boot camps” offered this year. Join us in learning more, or refresh your knowledge about your camera and photography. Taught by highly experienced award-winning photographers.
This class:
In the third class of four in the series Al Aikens will be presenting “Image Composition” during this in-person meeting.
Al Aikens is a retired geologist/hydrogeologist. He is technical and takes a technical approach to approaching a scene, composing, and taking photographs.His perspective is based on landscape, nature, and macro photography.
Al has been shooting since 1980 – Olympus OM-10 w/ Sigma 18-85mm lens. Reinvigorated in 2010 – various Nikon bodies (D3000, D5300, D500). Currently Z6 and Z8 with 14-30mm f/4, 28-70mm f/4, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6, and 16mm f/1.8 lenses; selected filters; and a tall sturdy tripod with a fluid head and leveling base.
Al has participated in photography workshops throughout the west and northwest US and the Great Smoky Mountains NP in the eastern US.
He also plans and implements his own photographic adventures
Al will be the new OCC field trip coordinator and is currently in the process of transitioning to that position.
Pre-registration for these classes is NOT required. All paid members of OCC can attend these classes for free. Non-members can attend for just $20 per class; or $55 for all four classes which also includes a full year’s membership in the Orlando Camera Club!
These meetings will be held in person from 5:00-6:00 pm at the Marks Street Senior Center, before the regular Orlando Camera Club meetings.
Camera Gear Sale and Town Hall Meeting
1. Tables will be provided. You are not allowed to bring your own tables.
2. Set up begins at 6:00 pm
3. All unsold gear must be packed up and removed from Mark Street Senior Center by 7:45 pm.
No BOD Board Meeting in September
There is a lot that goes on “behind the curtain” at OCC. We would love to have you join us, and share your thoughts and ideas!
So come find out what is going on, hang out with some awesome photo people, and have fun along the way!! OCC board meetings are held on Zoom and are open to all members! If you are interested in attending a meeting, click here to contact President@OrlandoCameraClub.
Special Event In September 22nd, Annual Banquet
Please see banquet details on the Annual Banquet page.