July 6th, 2026: Monday, 6:30 pm: Interactive SIG meetings: Abstract/Creative and EBA (Everything But Abstract) All Members are Welcome. Zoom meeting Only
The newly restructured SIGs include the Abstract group and Everything But Abstract (EBA) group. Both SIGs are open to all members.
The Abstract SIG is now the Abstract/Creative SIG and will include open-to-all field trips, new education opportunities, new projects and new ways to be more creative. Come join us and find your Creativity.
The EBA (Everything But Abstract) SIG incorporates the Nature and Landscape SIGs. It will be hosted by the members and will include the types of photography subjects that interest them. It includes nature, landscape, street, travel, B&W, infrared, macro –alltypes of photography except Abstract.
We meet on the first Monday of each month, 6:30-8 pm via Zoom.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
July 5th through July 31st: Formal Competition Entries are open for submission. The Theme is “Open”
Entries are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, July 31st.
Competitions are a great way to improve your photography skills! Learn by listening to the judge’s critiques, as well as observing the diverse ideas and styles of photography from fellow members.
Remember, only images that are completely the work of the individual photographer may be submitted. For a complete set of the rules, more information, and to submit your entries, visit the competition area of our website in the Member area (you must be signed in to access the member area).
Reminder: when entering an image to the competitions, please do not include your name in the title or on the image (such as a watermark). Our judging is done blind and as such any entries with the photographer’s name will be disqualified.
Please be aware that any submissions that do not adhere to the rules or are not consistent with the theme may be disqualified.
You can enter your images https://orlandocameraclub.
If you have questions or have not registered for an account previously, please email competitions@
Good luck!
July 13th: Monday, 6:30 pm: Identifying and Removing Distractions from Your Images with Stephanie Drake. All Members are Welcome. In Person Meeting at Marks Street Center
Program Description:
How many times have you heard a judge say “this area is distracting” or “I would have removed this” when reviewing your image, but you didn’t know how exactly to fix it? Well in this presentation, we are going to go over exactly how to identify and remove various types of common distractions from your images. We will discuss how to identify and eliminate distractions in the field as well as what to do about distractions in your photos once you’ve taken them. Stephanie will walk through step-by-step corrections and removal in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
Stephanie’s Biography:
Stephanie Drake has been toying around with photography for over 25 years, starting as a photographer for her high school newspaper and eventually working as a portrait and wedding photographer, a concert and event photographer, and volunteering with animal shelters taking pet portraits. She’s been published in numerous media outlets covering major concerts and arts and entertainment news, as well as featured in sports magazines including the cover image of an issue that is on display at the World Disc Golf Hall of Fame Museum. Stephanie has served on the Orlando Camera Club Board of Directors for the past 5 years in the roles of Competitions Director, President, and (currently) Program Director. You can find more of Stephanie’s work on Instagram https://www.
This will be an in-person meeting at Marks Street Senior Center
July 20th: Monday, 6:30 pm: Board Meeting
All our Board Members are volunteers and receive training for their positions. Our board meetings are held on Zoom and are open to all members! We would love to have you join us to share your thoughts and ideas or to just observe!
There is a lot that goes on “behind the curtain” at OCC. If you are interested in attending a meeting or becoming part of the Board, please contact president@
Come find out what is going on, hang out with some awesome photo people, and have fun along the way!!
July 27th: Monday 6:30 pm: Seeing Something in Everything, Everywhere with Beth Buelow. All Members are Welcome. Zoom meeting Only
Program Description:
There’s a drive photographers share to seek out and capture the epic landmarks and iconic vistas. After all, those scenes are likely part of what drew us to photography in the first place. But what if our ability to create amazing images had nothing to do with being in an epic location or having perfect conditions? Instead of relying on photographing iconic locations, what if we focused on creating more personally iconic images? This is a bit like taking the road less traveled, and as such, it can be more challenging. We’re going to explore what it means to create location-agnostic, personally meaningful images wherever you happen to be. Using small scenes and abstract examples, we’ll look at how to move through blocks that prevent us from seeing the full potential in everything around us. You’ll come away inspired by ideas and techniques to creatively capture both the everyday and the epic.
Beth’s Bio:
Beth Buelow is a Michigan-based artist, coach, and educator specializing in abstract and minimalist photography. Beth’s creative philosophy is simple: If you’re not amazed, you’re not paying attention. Inspired by Walt Whitman’s words, “I am large, I contain multitudes,” Beth’s photography reflects a multifaceted approach, both in subject matter and aesthetic. If there’s one constant, it’s her playful, often unexpected perspective on nature, architecture, and everyday objects. She is the host of the PIXELS podcast, runs creativity mastermind groups and photography retreats, and teaches and mentors with a focus on abstract approaches. In addition to photography, she loves creating cyanotypes, Zentangles, and alcohol ink art.
Find Beth at the Links below:
Website: https://www.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@
Join us on Zoom at 6:30 pm.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.