This Month

This is the last meeting of the 2025-26 year. We will not meet in August. After tonight, our next meeting will be September 21, when we will present the new 2026-27 program.

The 2025-26 Year in Review

Tonight’s meeting closes out the 2025-26 season. Thank you to everyone who entered, presented, judged, volunteered and showed up on a Monday night. Here’s a look back at the year.

Competitions

Members entered 219 photographs across seven competitions this year.

Competition	Entries	First place
October: Geometry	31	“Stairs” by David Whiteman
December: Night Photography	29	“Big Ben” by David Whiteman
January: Open	37	“House Fly” by Scott Pilutik
March: Landscape	41	“Atigun Pass, Alaska” by David Whiteman
April: Single-Light Portrait	17	“Gatsby Girl (Sara) at the Floridian” by Sam Knutson
June: Smartphone	24	“Antelope Canyon” by Chris Creager
July: Black & White	40	“Ibex Dunes Death Valley” by David Whiteman

Speakers and presentations

• Guests: Eric Roman judged our Photos of the Year in September, and Jacki Spearly showed us Lensbaby photography in February.
• Members: Jane Liechty on night photography and shadows, David Whiteman on travel photography, Jason Smoyer on portfolios and flash, Jim Valent on his travels, Sam Knutson on photo-editing software and smartphone photography, Carolyn Todd-Larson on black-and-white photography, and Rich Shore on his travels.
• Zoom presentations with the Chagrin Valley and Pittsburgh clubs: Loren Fisher, Peter Turnley, Ian Hunter, Julian Elliott, Phil Penman, Shawn Greenleaf and John Kosmopoulos.

Members in the spotlight

• David Whiteman, Chris Creager, Jim Valent, John Larson, Rich Shore and Jason Smoyer placed in the 2025 Keystone Salon of Photography.
• Jim Valent’s drone show, From Above: A New Perspective, at the Bellefonte Art Museum.
• Club members’ bird photographs in the Bellefonte Art Museum’s “Among the Birds” window exhibition.
• Jason Smoyer, Lisa Marie Cirincione, Jane Liechty and Andre Chaszar in Images 2026, with an Award of Merit for Andre.
• Lou Saporito’s Great Blue Heron commission for Shaver’s Creek, and Andre Chaszar at the Palmer Museum of Art.

A special thank-you to this year’s officers, listed below, for keeping the club running.

Club News

“Among the Birds” at the Bellefonte Art Museum

Congratulations to all club members whose photographs are on display in the 24/7 Display Window, as part of Bellefonte Art Museum’s “Among the Birds” exhibition. The exhibit runs until August 30.

Images 2026

Congratulations to Jason Smoyer, Lisa Marie Cirincione, Jane Liechty, and Andre Chaszar, whose work is on display at the Images 2026 Exhibition at Schlow Library. The exhibition runs until July 31. Congratulations to Andre, who won an Award of Merit. Our club sponsors the Best Photograph Prize, which went to Elisha Eseonu for his photograph Fractured.

View the exhibition gallery →

Member News

Congratulations to Lou Saporito, who was commissioned by Shaver’s Creek to create Great Blue Heron feather images for its “Awe of Birds” exhibit. The images will be on display in the first-floor gallery through August and then will move permanently to Shaver’s Creek headquarters.

SCPC Executive Committee 2026-27

As you know, I will not continue as president next year. Jason Smoyer has stepped forward to fill this position. If you are interested in serving on the executive committee with him, please reach out to either Jason or me.

Here is the committee as it currently stands. Some officers wish to continue, while others wish to switch or take a break. There will be many exciting changes next year.

Club Officers 2025-26
President	Jane Liechty
Past President	Carolyn Todd-Larson
VP Competitions	Sam and Mary Anne Knutson
VP Programs	Jason Smoyer
VP Membership	Rich Shore
Social Media	Lisa Marie Cirincione
PSA Representative	John Larson
Exhibition Coordinator	Jason Smoyer
Webmaster	Carolyn Todd-Larson, Jane Liechty
Treasurer	Rich Shore

Opportunities

Keystone Salon of Photography

Our photo club will participate in the 3rd annual Keystone Salon of Photography Competition this summer. This is a competition with about 10 other clubs.

The deadline for submission is October 19, 2026, at midnight (extended from October 5).

This Month

This is what the rest of the year of Monday meetings looks like:

• June 15: Competition: Smartphone Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: B&W Photography by Carolyn Todd-Larson
• July 20: Competition: Black and White Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Rich Shore

Club News

Images 2026

Congratulations to Jason Smoyer, Lisa Marie Cirincione, and Jane Liechty, whose images were accepted into the Images 2026 Exhibition at Schlow Library.

This annual juried exhibition celebrates the depth, diversity, and vitality of Pennsylvania artists working in two-dimensional media. On view July 1–31, 2026, at Schlow Centre Region Library in downtown State College, the exhibition brings together a carefully selected group of artists whose work invites viewers to look closely, reflect, and connect.

SCPC Executive Committee 2026-27

Please consider joining the Executive Committee for 2026-27. I will not be continuing as president next year, so we are looking for someone to fill this position. We have one interested member. He will present at tonight’s meeting. I look forward to hearing his vision for the club!

This is the committee as it currently stands:

Club Officers 2025-26
President	Jane Liechty
Past President	Carolyn Todd-Larson
VP Competitions	Sam and Mary Anne Knutson
VP Programs	Jason Smoyer
VP Membership	Rich Shore
Social Media	Lisa Marie Cirincione
PSA Representative	John Larson
Exhibition Coordinator	Jason Smoyer
Webmaster	Carolyn Todd-Larson, Jane Liechty
Treasurer	Rich Shore

Some officers wish to continue; others wish to switch or change. Please let me know if you have any interest in taking our club in a fresh, new direction.

Opportunities

“Among the Birds” Exhibition

Closed · submissions were due June 15, 2026

Lori Fisher of the Bellefonte Art Museum asked Photo Club members to provide photos for their “Among the Birds” exhibition during July and August, to be displayed in the window visible from the outside. This exhibition will coincide with the main gallery show, “In Awe of Birds”, presented in collaboration with Shaver’s Creek, creating a vibrant, bird-focused experience through the museum.

Photographers are invited to submit up to three works for consideration. All submissions will be juried, and due to limited gallery space, only a select number of pieces will be included. Please note that the maximum size for submitted work is 16 × 20 inches.

Deadline for submission is June 15. You will need to be a current member or artist of the museum to participate.

Keystone Salon of Photography

Our photo club will participate in the 3rd annual Keystone Salon of Photography Competition this summer. This is a competition with about 10 other clubs.

The deadline for submission will be October 19, 2026, at midnight (extended from October 5).

This Month

Zoom Presentation: Tuesday, May 19, 7–9 pm

Tomorrow (May 19), John Kosmopoulos will present on Zoom about “Story-Telling Through Fine Art Travel Photography,” a collaboration with the Pittsburgh Photo Club and Chagrin Valley Camera Club. His interactive session explores how travel photography can move beyond documentation and become a compelling visual narrative.

If you wish to watch, email statecollegephotoclub@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

Calendar

This is what the rest of the year of Monday meetings looks like:

• May 18: Photo-Editing Software & Smartphone Photography by Sam Knutson, 7–9 pm
• June 15: Competition: Smartphone Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: B&W Photography by Carolyn Todd-Larson
• July 20: Competition: Black and White Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Rich Shore

Club News

Jim Valent’s Show at the Bellefonte Art Museum

Congratulations to Jim on his show, From Above: A New Perspective, a collection of drone photography that invites viewers to see the familiar in unexpected ways. It is open until May 31. Please note that the museum has limited open hours (Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 12–4:30 pm).

Opportunities

“Among the Birds” Exhibition

Closed · submissions were due June 15, 2026

Lori Fisher of the Bellefonte Art Museum asked Photo Club members to provide photos for their “Among the Birds” exhibition during July and August, to be displayed in the window visible from the outside. This exhibition will coincide with the main gallery show, “In Awe of Birds”, presented in collaboration with Shaver’s Creek, creating a vibrant, bird-focused experience through the museum.

Photographers are invited to submit up to three works for consideration. All submissions will be juried, and due to limited gallery space, only a select number of pieces will be included. Please note that the maximum size for submitted work is 16 × 20 inches.

Deadline for submission is June 15. You will need to be a current member or artist of the museum to participate.

Keystone Salon of Photography

Our photo club will participate in the 3rd annual Keystone Salon of Photography Competition this summer. This is a competition with about 10 other clubs.

The deadline for submission will be October 19, 2026, at midnight (extended from October 5).

This Month

This is what the rest of the year of Monday meetings looks like:

• April 20: Competition: Single-Light Portrait, 7–9 pm. Presentation: Travels by Jim Valent
• May 18: Photo-Editing Software & Smartphone Photography by Sam Knutson, 7–9 pm
• June 15: Competition: Smartphone Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: B&W Photography by Carolyn Todd-Larson
• July 20: Competition: Black and White Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Rich Shore

We also have extra Zoom meetings on some Tuesday nights. These are coordinated with the Chagrin Valley Photo Club and the Pittsburgh Photography Club and are free for club members. We have two left:

• New date! May 12 (was April 21), 7 pm: Shawn Greenleaf, African Portraits: Living with the Maasai Tribe
• May 19, 7 pm: John Kosmopoulos, Story-Telling Through Fine Art Travel Photography (johnkosmopoulos.com)

Opportunities

Exhibition Opportunity

Our club has been asked by Lori Fisher of the Bellefonte Art Museum to fill their display window (the one visible from outside) in July/August with pictures of birds. Ten club members have expressed interest. I have shared these names with Lori, and she will be back in touch soon with more details and to request submissions for jurying.

Competitions

We will participate again in the Keystone Salon of Photography Competition this summer. This competition includes about 10 other clubs. I’ll keep you updated as we get closer.

Images 2026

The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Images 2026 is open. Submissions are due by May 8, 2026, at midnight. It would be wonderful if members of the club participated in this show, since the photography prize is sponsored anonymously by a SCPC club member! There is a $200 prize for best photo in show.

This annual juried exhibition celebrates the depth, diversity, and vitality of Pennsylvania artists working in two-dimensional media. On view July 1–31, 2026, at Schlow Centre Region Library in downtown State College. Juror Amanda H. Hellman, Director of the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State, will select the exhibiting artists and award recipients. A total of $1,800 in cash prizes will be awarded at the Images Awards Reception on July 9 during the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts (July 8–12, 2026).

Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition

The Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, MD, is organizing an Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition & Exhibition, celebrating the beauty of nature across the Appalachian region. Artists and photographers age 18 and older who reside in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, DC are eligible. Jurors are Terry Miller for art and Steven David Johnson for photography. Submissions are due by April 7.

International Nature Photography Competition

Also at the Arcadian Gallery is the International Nature Photography Competition & Exhibition. Submissions are due by May 15.

This Month

This is what the rest of the year of Monday meetings looks like:

• March 16: Competition: Landscape, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Shadows and the Nature of Light by Jane Liechty
• April 20: Competition: Single-Light Portrait, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Jim Valent
• May 18: Photo-Editing Software & Smartphone Photography by Sam Knutson, 7–9 pm
• June 15: Competition: Smartphone Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: B&W Photography by Carolyn Todd-Larson
• July 20: Competition: Black and White Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Rich Shore

We also have extra Zoom meetings on some Tuesday nights. These are coordinated with the Chagrin Valley Photo Club and the Pittsburgh Photography Club and are free for club members. We have two left:

• April 21, 7 pm: Shawn Greenleaf, African Portraits: Living with the Maasai Tribe
• May 19, 7 pm: John Kosmopoulos, Story-Telling Through Fine Art Travel Photography (johnkosmopoulos.com)

Opportunities

Competitions

Images 2026

The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Images 2026 is open. Submissions are due by May 8, 2026, at midnight.

This annual juried exhibition celebrates the depth, diversity, and vitality of Pennsylvania artists working in two-dimensional media. On view July 1–31, 2026, at Schlow Centre Region Library in downtown State College. Whether you are emerging or established, Images is an opportunity to share your vision, have your work seen by thousands of Festival visitors, and participate in a long-standing tradition of artistic excellence. Juror Amanda H. Hellman, Director of the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State, will select the exhibiting artists and award recipients. A total of $1,800 in cash prizes will be awarded at the Images Awards Reception on July 9 during the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts (July 8–12, 2026).

Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition

The Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, MD, is organizing an Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition & Exhibition, celebrating the beauty of nature across the Appalachian region. Artists and photographers age 18 and older who reside in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, DC are eligible. Eligible work includes any two-dimensional artwork or photography depicting nature in Appalachia. Jurors are Terry Miller for art and Steven David Johnson for photography. Submissions are due by April 7.

International Nature Photography Competition

Also at the Arcadian Gallery is the International Nature Photography Competition & Exhibition. Submissions are due by May 15.

Keystone Salon

We will participate again in the Keystone Salon of Photography Competition this summer. This competition includes about 10 other clubs. I’ll keep you updated as we get closer.

Exhibition Opportunity

Our club has been asked by Lori Fisher of the Bellefonte Art Museum whether we would like to fill their display window (the one visible from outside) in July/August. They are looking for pictures of birds; I know we have a lot of these. I will send a separate email about this. You need to be a BAM member to participate. Lori needs to know if we are interested by the end of March. If you have an interest, send me an email.

This Month

Zoom Presentation: Phil Penman, Street Photography

Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7 pm. EVERYONE needs to register for this event. Email Carolyn at statecollegephotoclub@gmail.com. This event is free for SCPC members.

“The British-born, New York-based photographer Phil Penman has dedicated over 25 years to documenting the ever-changing scene of New York City’s streets. His distinctive black-and-white approach to street photography has cemented his reputation as one of the most significant visual chroniclers of the modern metropolis. Before rising to prominence for his personal street work, Penman built a substantial career as a news and magazine photographer. His reportage has appeared in prestigious international publications, including The Guardian, Paris Match, National Geographic, Time Magazine, The Independent, and The New York Review of Books. Throughout this period, he photographed major public figures and captured historical events.”

Calendar

This is what the rest of the year of Monday meetings looks like:

• February 16: Guest: Jacki Spearly, Lensbaby, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Flash/lighting by Jason Smoyer
• March 16: Competition: Landscape, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Shadows and the Nature of Light by Jane Liechty
• April 20: Competition: Single-Light Portrait, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Jim Valent
• May 18: Photo-Editing Software & Smartphone Photography by Sam Knutson, 7–9 pm
• June 15: Competition: Smartphone Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: B&W Photography by Carolyn Todd-Larson
• July 20: Competition: Black and White Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Rich Shore

We also have extra Zoom meetings on some Tuesday nights. These are coordinated with the Chagrin Valley Photo Club and the Pittsburgh Photography Club and are free for club members.

• March 3, 7 pm: Phil Penman, Street Photography Unfiltered (philpenman.com)
• April 21, 7 pm: Shawn Greenleaf, African Portraits: Living with the Maasai Tribe
• May 19, 7 pm: John Kosmopoulos, Story-Telling Through Fine Art Travel Photography (johnkosmopoulos.com)

Opportunities

The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Images 2026 is not yet open, but submissions are due by May 8, 2026, at midnight.

We will participate in the Keystone Salon of Photography competition again this summer, along with about 10 other clubs. I’ll keep you updated.

This Month

Zoom Presentation: Julian Elliott, Nomadic Travels of a Brit

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 7:30 pm. EVERYONE needs to register for this event. Email Carolyn at statecollegephotoclub@gmail.com. This event is free for SCPC members.

Julian Elliott has been a professional landscape and travel photographer for over 10 years. Having started writing for a number of British photography magazines, he started selling his work through the world-renowned Getty Images. To date, his work has sold in over 40 countries, and he has traveled in over 40 countries, capturing the world around him.

A year on the road as a Nomadic Travel photographer: follow Julian Elliott’s second year as a nomadic travel photographer. See how he approached photographing countries such as Japan, Vietnam, Italy, Nepal, Kazakhstan, and Scotland. He’ll discuss his techniques as well as the stories behind his images.

Calendar

This is what the rest of the year of Monday meetings looks like:

• January 19: Competition: Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Portfolios by Jason Smoyer
• February 16: Guest: Jacki Spearly, Lensbaby, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Flash/lighting by Jason Smoyer
• March 16: Competition: Landscape, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Shadows and the Nature of Light by Jane Liechty
• April 20: Competition: Single-Light Portrait, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Jim Valent
• May 18: Photo-Editing Software & Smartphone Photography by Sam Knutson, 7–9 pm
• June 15: Competition: Smartphone Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: B&W Photography by Carolyn Todd-Larson
• July 20: Competition: Black and White Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Rich Shore

We also have extra Zoom meetings on some Tuesday nights. These are coordinated with the Chagrin Valley Photo Club and the Pittsburgh Photography Club and are free for club members.

• January 27, 7:30 pm: Julian Elliott, Nomadic Travels of a Brit and the necessary photo skills (julianelliottphotography.com)
• March 3, 7 pm: Phil Penman, Street Photography Unfiltered (philpenman.com)
• April 21, 7 pm: Shawn Greenleaf, African Portraits: Living with the Maasai Tribe
• May 19, 7 pm: John Kosmopoulos, Story-Telling Through Fine Art Travel Photography (johnkosmopoulos.com)

Opportunities

I tried to find information for the Art of the State competition, hosted by the State Museum of Pennsylvania. It looks like the State Museum will be closed for renovations from August 2026 to early 2029. I could not find any information about a competition this year. Does anyone know anything further?

The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Images 2026 is not yet open, but submissions are due by May 8, 2026, at midnight.

Please let me know of any other opportunities!

This Month

Holiday Party

We are excited to celebrate December with a Holiday White Elephant Gift Exchange. Please bring a photography-related wrapped gift. Please do not go out and buy anything expensive. This is just for fun, and anything you don’t need that you have lying around is perfect! If you do choose to make a purchase, do not spend more than $5! Please do not include anything that is broken.

If you can, please bring a refreshment to share. We will provide water bottles.

After the gift exchange, we will critique our submissions for the night photography competition.

Zoom Presentation: Ian Hunter, Infra-Structure

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7 pm, a collaboration with the Chagrin Valley Camera Club. EVERYONE needs to register for this event. Email Carolyn at statecollegephotoclub@gmail.com. This event is free for SCPC members. There is a $10 fee for non-members.

Ian Hunter: “I am a London-based photographer specializing in architectural, aerial, and documentary photography. The majority of my client base consists of major companies in the construction industry, with my work centered on producing high-resolution panoramic images, interiors, and visualizations for marketing purposes. I hold the GVC (General Visual Line of Sight) qualification, which is CAA-approved, with 10 years of applied experience operating camera-mounted drones, and shoot aerial film for a growing number of clients.

On a documentary level, I have covered a diverse range of subjects and events, ranging from London Fashion Week to Glastonbury festival. I have pursued a series of in-depth, longer-term projects over the course of my career, such as the opposition to GM farming in the UK and pagan traditions surrounding All Hallows’ Eve. My work has been published in The Guardian, The Times, Big Issue, and distributed internationally by Associated Press.”

Calendar

This is what the rest of the year looks like:

• December 15: Holiday Party, 7–9 pm. Competition: Night Photography (excluding Astro)
• January 19: Competition: Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Portfolios by Jason Smoyer
• February 16: Guest: Jacki Spearly, Lensbaby, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Flash/lighting by Jason Smoyer
• March 16: Competition: Landscape, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Shadows and the Nature of Light by Jane Liechty
• April 20: Competition: Single-Light Portrait, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Jim Valent
• May 18: Photo-Editing Software & Smartphone Photography by Sam Knutson, 7–9 pm
• June 15: Competition: Smartphone Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: B&W Photography by Carolyn Todd-Larson
• July 20: Competition: Black and White Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Rich Shore

In addition to Mondays, we will have a few extra meetings on Zoom, all on Tuesday nights. These are coordinated with the Chagrin Valley Photo Club and the Pittsburgh Photography Club, and are free for club members.

• December 16, 7 pm: Ian Hunter, Infra-Structure (ianhunterphoto.com)
• January 27, 7:30 pm: Julian Elliott, Nomadic Travels of a Brit and the necessary photo skills (julianelliottphotography.com)
• March 3, 7 pm: Phil Penman, Street Photography Unfiltered (philpenman.com)
• April 21, 7 pm: Shawn Greenleaf, African Portraits: Living with the Maasai Tribe
• May 19, 7 pm: John Kosmopoulos, Story-Telling Through Fine Art Travel Photography (johnkosmopoulos.com)

Club News

Keystone Salon of Photography Results

Congratulations to David Whiteman, Chris Creager, Jim Valent, John Larson, Rich Shore, and Jason Smoyer, who all placed in the competition. We will review images submitted to this competition and hand out certificates to the winners at Monday’s meeting.

This Month

Zoom Presentation: Peter Turnley, Moments of the Human Condition

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 7–9 pm, the Chagrin Valley Camera Club will host Peter Turnley on Zoom, “Moments of the Human Condition: 50 Years of Photographs,” and has opened this special event to members of the State College Photo Club. Since attendance is limited, advance registration is required. As a valued member, you have exclusive early access to secure your free spot. Space is limited, and this event will fill quickly.

Please note: The registration list will also be shared with Peter, who plans to surprise one or more attendees with a special gift during his presentation. Something personally meaningful from him as a token of appreciation. What that gift will be remains a mystery, but knowing Peter, it will be something truly memorable.

Peter will be presenting live from France, his home since moving there in 1978. Because France is six hours ahead of us, Peter is graciously joining us at 1:00 AM his time. A true gift to our club and a testament to his generosity and passion for sharing his art.

Peter’s work has appeared on the cover of Newsweek 43 times, and his photographs have captured history’s defining moments and the quiet beauty of everyday humanity in over 90 countries.

Chad Barr of Chagrin Valley, who has arranged this amazing event, had the privilege of spending a week with Peter in New York City this past June, and it completely changed his focus and deepened his love for photography. This will be one of the most profound presentations you’ve ever seen. We can’t wait for Peter to share his stories, his empathy, and his remarkable photographic journey with all of us.

Please note: Peter does not permit his presentations to be recorded.

Through his lens, Peter reveals courage, tenderness, and resilience, the shared emotions that connect us all. His presentation promises to remind us why photography matters and how it can open our eyes and hearts to the world around us.

Calendar

I included the 2025-26 calendar in last month’s letter. Here it is again. It’s the same 🙂 This is what the rest of the year looks like:

• November 17: Travel Photography by David Whiteman, 7–9 pm
• December 15: Holiday Party, 7–9 pm. Competition: Night Photography (excluding Astro)
• January 19: Competition: Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Portfolios by Jason Smoyer
• February 16: Guest: Jacki Spearly, Lensbaby, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Flash/lighting by Jason Smoyer
• March 16: Competition: Landscape, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Shadows and the Nature of Light by Jane Liechty
• April 20: Competition: Single-Light Portrait, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Jim Valent
• May 18: Photo-Editing Software & Smartphone Photography by Sam Knutson, 7–9 pm
• June 15: Competition: Smartphone Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: B&W Photography by Carolyn Todd-Larson
• July 20: Competition: Black and White Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Rich Shore

In addition to Mondays, we will have a few extra meetings on Zoom, all on Tuesday nights. These are coordinated with the Chagrin Valley Photo Club and the Pittsburgh Photography Club, and are free for club members.

• November 18, 7 pm: Peter Turnley, Moments of the Human Condition: 50 Years of Photographs (peterturnley.com)
• December 16, 7 pm: Ian Hunter, Infra-Structure (ianhunterphoto.com)
• January 27, 7:30 pm: Julian Elliott, Nomadic Travels of a Brit and the necessary photo skills (julianelliottphotography.com)
• March 3, 7 pm: Phil Penman, Street Photography Unfiltered (philpenman.com)
• April 21, 7 pm: Shawn Greenleaf, African Portraits: Living with the Maasai Tribe
• May 19, 7 pm: John Kosmopoulos, Story-Telling Through Fine Art Travel Photography (johnkosmopoulos.com)

Club News

Keystone Salon of Photography Results

Congratulations to David Whiteman, Chris Creager, Jim Valent, John Larson, Rich Shore, and Jason Smoyer, who all placed in the competition.

This Month

We finished the 2025-26 calendar, which was very close at the last meeting. This is it:

• September 15: Annual Meeting, Guest Judge Eric Roman, 7–9 pm
• October 20: Competition: Geometry/Patterns, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Night Photography by Jane Liechty
• November 17: Travel Photography by David Whiteman, 7–9 pm
• December 15: Holiday Party, 7–9 pm. Competition: Night Photography (excluding Astro)
• January 19: Competition: Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Portfolios by Jason Smoyer
• February 16: Guest: Jacki Spearly, Lensbaby, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Flash/lighting by Jason Smoyer
• March 16: Competition: Landscape, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Shadows and the Nature of Light by Jane Liechty
• April 20: Competition: Single-Light Portrait, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Jim Valent
• May 18: Photo-Editing Software & Smartphone Photography by Sam Knutson, 7–9 pm
• June 15: Competition: Smartphone Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: B&W Photography by Carolyn Todd-Larson
• July 20: Competition: Black and White Open, 7–9 pm. Short presentation: Travels by Rich Shore

In addition to Mondays, we will have a few extra meetings on Zoom, all on Tuesday nights. These are coordinated with two other photo clubs (Chagrin Valley and Pittsburgh). These will be free for club members.

• November 18, 7 pm: Peter Turnley, Moments of the Human Condition: 50 Years of Photographs (peterturnley.com)
• December 16, 7 pm: Ian Hunter, Infra-Structure (ianhunterphoto.com)
• January 27, 7:30 pm: Julian Elliott, Nomadic Travels of a Brit and the necessary photo skills (julianelliottphotography.com)
• March 3, 7 pm: Phil Penman, Street Photography Unfiltered (philpenman.com)
• April 21, 7 pm: Shawn Greenleaf, African Portraits: Living with the Maasai Tribe
• May 19, 7 pm: John Kosmopoulos, Story-Telling Through Fine Art Travel Photography (johnkosmopoulos.com)

The September 30 presentation by Loren Fisher, Lightroom Masking Mastery, was well attended. If you missed it, you can catch the recording.

Club News

Dues

Hello all! As we are at the start of another calendar year, it’s time to pay your dues! Annual dues are $50 per person ($25 for students aged 18–25). You can pay by cash or check at a meeting, or online via PayPal.

News

R. Thomas Berner asked me to share this link for the Bellefonte Art Museum. It’s the only public venue where local photography is shown regularly.