April 3rd: Friday at 11:59pm: Last Day to Enter Images for the Formal Competition – Theme is “Landscape”
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).
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 using this link: https://orlandocameraclub.
April 6th, 2026: Monday, 6:30 pm: Interactive SIG meetings: Abstract/Creative & EBA (Everything But Abstract): All Members are Invited: Zoom meeting
The Abstract/Creative SIG includes open-to-all field trips, new education opportunities, new projects and new ways to be more creative. The Abstract/Creative SIG has monthly Field Trips on either the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of each month with occasional “Pop-Up” Field Trips –all meant to spark your photographic 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 –all types of photography except Abstract. April’s meeting focus is “B&W”.
Both SIGs are open to all members.
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.
April 12th, Sunday 8:45AM – 12:00 Noon: Field Trip to Spring Orchid Festival
April Field Trip is your chance to capture subject matter for the May 2026 Formal Challenge of “Flowers”.
When: Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Where: Meetup in the Parking Lot of Krull-Smith Nursery
Adress: 2800 W Ponkan Road, Apopka, FL 37212
· Please arrive by 8:30AM to find parking and gather up together
· After we get our fill on flowers, we can fill our bellies at the Deli Llama restaurant in Mount Dora located at 334 N Donnelly Street, Mount Dora. FL 32757
· (Link to Yelp page: https://www.yelp.com/
· After dinner, do the walk again at night, and capture the sights lit up.
Please RSVP and indicate how many people are coming to Rita and Brian at fieldtrips@
Please Join Us for a fun filled adventure with fellow OCCers.
April 13th: Monday 6:30 pm: General Meeting and Formal Competition Results (Zoom Only Meeting)
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.
April 20th: Monday 6:30 pm: Board Meeting
Our board meetings are held on Zoom and are open to all members! There is a lot that goes on “behind the curtain” at OCC. We would love to have you join us to share your thoughts and ideas or to just observe!
If you are interested in joining the Board to help keep our club running or just attending a meeting to see what we are all about, please contact president@orlandocameraclub.
All our Board Members are volunteers and receive training for their positions.
So come find out what is going on, hang out with some awesome photo people, and have fun along the way!!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
April 26th, Sunday at 4:00PM: Field Trip to Wild Horse Rescue Center
When: Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Where: 12103 SE 47th Drive, Webster, FL 33597
Cost: $25 Donation to the Rescue
Gear: Your favorite long zoom
Meal: It will be too late after the event, but maybe we could meet for a late lunch en route (details later)
Greeting OCCers!!
This is Rita from Field Trips. I’m thrilled to announce a field trip to the WILD HORSE RESCUE CENTER in Webster, Sumter County! Diane Delano, the owner of this rescue, mainly rescues wild Mustangs, but she has other animals there as well. We will make it an afternoon shoot as to enjoy the early evening light for our photography. During this season, dusk comes later, so we should be done before it gets too dark for those that don’t like driving at night. Webster is just past Mascotte, about an hour west of Orlandooff Hwy 50. We will get to enjoy photographing these beautiful horses running, interacting and grazing. Diane asks for a $25 donation from each attendee. Check out her website: http://
Please RSVP and indicate how many people are coming to Rita and Brian at fieldtrips@
Please Join Us for a fun filled adventure with fellow OCCers.
April 27th, 6:30 pm: The Art of Floral Still Life with Susan Germyn-Francis at Marks Street Center in person at Marks Street Center
Program Description:
Explore this beautiful genre of photography that allows you to capture the intricate details, vibrant colors and diverse textures of flowers. We discuss different ideas to mastering this art form. We will cover gear needed, understanding your subject, exploring lighting options, backgrounds & bases and pleasing compositions. We will also cover props & editing ideas.
Susan’s Bio:
Susan Germyn-Francis has been a professional and award-winning photographer for more than 35+ years. She is the Co-Owner of Catchlight Studios Photography & Susan Francis Photography. As well as being an experienced wedding and portrait photographer, Susan particularly enjoys floral, fine art & alternative types of photography. Her images have hung in galleries nationwide. Susan owned Harmon’s School of Photography for 14 years until COVID. She continues to do private photographic consultation and instruction. And spends her free time creating Fine Art Floral images.
This will be an in-person meeting at Marks Street Senior Center.