January 5th, 2025: Monday, 6:30 pm: Interactive SIG meetings: Abstract & EBA (Everything But Abstract): All Members are Invited: Zoom meeting
The newly restructured SIGs include the Abstract group and the new Everything But Abstract (EBA) group. Both SIGs are open to all members.
The Abstract SIG covers several types of photography, such as ICM, Multiple Exposures, and, of course, Abstracts.
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, black and white, infrared, macro, all types of photography except Abstract.. The EBA SIG will be a metamorphosis of change and growth! It will be interesting to see what emerges!
We meet on the first Monday of each month, 6:30-8 pm via Zoom.
Register in advance for this meeting: Zoom links can be found here
January 12th: Gear Share & Social: In-Person Meeting
Let’s kick off the year with an interactive, in-person meeting highlighting our favorite or most unusual type of camera gear! The gear share can be anything – your favorite lens, camera, lighting equipment, Gimbal head, tripod, filters, accessories, phone app, etc.
Bring your favorite piece(s) of gear to the meeting and we will share information, tips, and stories. Don’t have a favorite or unusual piece of gear? Join us anyway! Let’s find out what everyone uses, see how they do what they do, learn some new things about our camera equipment, and visit with everyone after this long holiday season.
January 12th: Monday, 6:30 pm: BOD Meeting: Zoom Only
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@OrlandoCameraClub.com for an invitation via Zoom.
So come find out what is going on, hang out with some awesome photo people, and have fun along the way!!
Monday, January 26th, Lisa Langell – “Putting the Right Words with Your Photography” All Members are Invited – Zoom Meeting Only
A great photograph can speak volumes, but the right words can take it even further. Whether you’re titling your work, adding a thoughtful caption, or writing a short story to accompany an image, combining visuals with words can create a deeper emotional connection and give your photography new meaning.
In this creative and interactive session, Lisa Langell guides you through the process of pairing text with your images in ways that are meaningful, authentic, and expressive. You’ll explore how to title your work with intention, craft compelling quotes, and even write brief stories or reflections that enhance the viewer’s experience.
Lisa shares examples of how photographers, artists, and writers use text to elevate their imagery, and she’ll offer practical tips on finding your voice—even if you don’t consider yourself a writer. This session includes guided exercises to help you generate ideas and experiment with language in a playful and supportive environment. You’ll leave with new techniques for developing titles, writing with emotion and clarity, and using your own words to enrich your visual storytelling.
Bio:
A nature photographer and birder from the age of eight, Lisa is the founder of Langell Photography, LLC. (http://www.langellphotography.com). She started her business in 2010 after long vibrant careers as a floral designer, educational psychologist, consultant and in helping launch and manage two startups that grew into leading companies in the Ed-Tech space. Since then, she has earned numerous awards and has been published in Outdoor Photographer, Arizona Highways, Ranger Rick, Images Arizona, and more. She is an Image Master for Tamron Americas, an Ambassador for Fotopro Tripods, and is a judge for ViewBug.
Lisa loves creating nature photography and art that is inspired by her background in psychology and design. When Lisa isn’t having fun making photographs, she’s thriving on teaching photography—both via engaging online/webinar-based classes and in her in-the-field sessions. She specializes in Alaska, Florida, Arizona and beyond. Her humility and passion for teaching and photography shines through! Lisa provides photographers with memorable, fun, and caring experiences that enrich, invigorate and expand photographers’ skills and portfolios in wonderful ways.
Register in advance for this meeting: Zoom links can be found here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Join us on Zoom at 6:30 pm.