CLUB EXHIBIT: "Moments"
Joplin Public Library located at 1901 E 20th Street in Joplin, Missouri
2nd THURSDAY SKILLS NIGHT • "All About Lenses, ND Filters and Long Exposure"
NOTE CHANGE OF USUAL MEETING LOCATION: Community Room of Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S Brentwood Blvd in Springfield, Missouri.
EXHIBIT PRINT DUE: "Spring Flowers" theme
Deliver your matted print with “Spring Flowers” theme (no frame) to the meeting at Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library between 6:30-7PM prior to the regular SWMCC meeting. Please note this change of usual meeting location.
MEETING • 2nd Quarter Competition Results & "Product Photography" presentation
NOTE CHANGE OF USUAL MEETING LOCATION: Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S Brentwood Blvd in Springfield, Missouri. After Quarterly Results, there will also be a “Product Photography” presentation by David Eslick.
TEAM EXHIBIT: "Color Our World," Midtown Carnegie Library
Located at Midtown Carnegie Library at 397 E Central Steet in Springfield, Missouri.
2nd THURSDAY SKILLS NIGHT • "Choosing & Using the Best Tripod for You" with Greg Disch
Guest speaker - Greg Disch. Meet in Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave. in Springfield, Missouri.
2-DAY WORKSHOP • "ADVANCED Adobe Lightroom Classic" with Greg Disch
Watch for full details to come once confirmed. This will be a repeat of the ADVANCED 2024 workshop of same topic lead by professional workshop presenter, Greg Disch. Note that the “Beginner” version of this workshop is scheduled for March 15 & 16, 2025.
MEETING • Spring Picnic
NOTE CHANGE OF USUAL LOCATION: Gay Parita on Route 66, 21118 Old 66 near Ash Grove. Picnic will be held in the pavilion.
2nd THURSDAY SKILLS NIGHT • "Long Exposure at f22: Cars on the Highway"
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri. 3rd Quarter Competition entries will also be due by midnight.
DUE: 3rd QUARTER COMPETITION entries
Submit digital entries before midnight. See details & specifications in the MEMBERS ONLY section.
MEETING • Topic TBD
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri.
FIELD TRIP MEETING • Bedford Camera "What is New & Amazing"
Meet at Bedford Camera & Video, 2550 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri. Fall Scavenger Hunt topics will be announced.
MEETING • 3rd Quarter Competition Results & "How to Get Started with Wedding Photography"
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri. After the Quarterly Results, there will also be a presentation by SWMCC President, Kerri Siechter, “How to Get Started with Wedding Photography.”
Nominating Committee will be appointed.
MEETING • Topic TBD
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri.
DUE: Fall Scavenger Hunt entries
Email to Jane Ballard, jane@janeballard.com by midnight. See complete rules & instructions in MEMBERS ONLY menu tab of this website. MEMBERS ONLY competition.
DUE: 4th QUARTER COMPETITION entries
Submit digital entries before midnight. See details & specifications in the MEMBERS ONLY section.
2nd THURSDAY SKILLS NIGHT • "How to Shoot in Low Light & Light Painting"
PLEASE NOTE SLIGHT CHANGE IN TIME: Meeting will begin at 7:15PM. Meet at Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. We will also vote on Fall Scavenger Hunt winners.
MEETING • "The Properly Equipped Macro Photographer" with Mike Moats
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri. Nominating Committee Report.
ANNUAL MEETING • 4th Quarter Competition Results & Annual Meeting
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri. After 4th Quarter Results, we will vote for Photograph of the Year & Elect 2026 Board.
MEETING • "Photographing Waterfalls and Cascades" with Sony Hocklander
Meet in Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri.
2-DAY WORKSHOP • "BEGINNER Adobe Lightroom Classic" with Greg Disch
Watch for full details to come once confirmed. This will be a repeat of the BEGINNER 2024 workshop of same topic. Lead by professional workshop presenter, Greg Disch. Note that there will also be a SWMCC-sponsored ADVANCED workshop on June 13 & 14, 2025.
DUE: PSA INTERCLUB COMPETITION - Round #3 entries
Email your submissions to Jane Ballard by midnight, March 13th (see full details & specifications in MEMBERS ONLY menu tab of website).
NEW CAMERA COURSE • Pre-registered SWMCC Members Only
Pre-registered SWMCC Members Only. Meet prior to regular club meeting. The King Room of The Library Center.
CHRISTMAS PARTY & ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
Water available. Other drinks not included - tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer, and alcohol available for purchase.
SUPER TRIP PLANNING MEETING
Meet at 6PM prior to the regular meeting to discuss a BIRDING SUPER TRIP in Spring 2025.
Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave. in Springfield, Missouri.