Coachella Valley
Desert Camera Club
PhotoChats in CVDCC-Members Only
Reinstated this past June, Photochats are informal sessions for club members that focus upon particular subjects of interest. A PhotoChat session leader, usually a senior member of the club, will share his/her expertise in a forum that might include specific camera techniques, photographic venues/destinations, post processing techniques, or tips on how to photograph different types of subjects. The PhotoChats are usually recorded and made available to members after the sessions.
For the forseeable future the PhotoChats will be held via Zoom videoconferencing.
PHOTOCHAT SCHEDULE - 2024-25 (video recordings available for members)
| Date/Time | Session Leader | Topic |
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Wed, Jan. 4, 6:00PM |
Jeanne Scott |
"How to Be Successful in Competitions" Location: Video Conference |
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Thurs Feb 1, 6:00PM |
Darcy Quimby |
Host: Darcy Quimby Location: Video Conference
Topic: "Advantages of Photographic Society of America" membership |
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Wed. Mar 6, 4:00PM |
Craig Toms |
Host: Craig Toms Lightroom Editing: 45 min. How-To Video Presentation, from marginal photo to stunning image - workflow and technique - Location: Video Conference |
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Wed. Aug 7, 6:00PM |
Gary Vandemark |
Photo Restoration using AI Location: Video Conference |
| Wed. Oct 2, 6:00PM | Darcy Quimby |
Host: Darcy Quimby Topic: PSA Tucson Convention Recap Location: Video conference |
| Wed. Nov 6, 6:00PM | Lillian Roberts |
Traveling & Photographing in Mongolia Location: Video conference |
| Wed. Nov 13, 6PM | Jeanne Scott |
Host: Jeanne Scott Topic: "Let's Shoot Star Trails!" Location: Video Conference |
| Wed. Dec 4, 6:00PM | Mitch Miller |
Host: Mitch Miller "Our Solar Eclipse Trip" Travelogue: Eclipse chasing & photography Location: Video conference |
| Wed. Jan 8, 6:00PM | Darcy Quimby |
Host: Darcy Quimby Topic: Handicamerable! Location: Video Conference |
PHOTOCHAT SCHEDULE - 2022 (video recordings available for members)
| Date/Time | Session Leader | Topic |
|---|---|---|
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Wed, Feb 3, 6:00PM |
Craig Toms |
"Adobe Lightroom for the Uninitiated" Location: video conference only |
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Wed, Mar 3, 6:00PM |
Gary Vandemark |
"Star Trails Techniques" Location: Video Conference |
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Wed, Apr 7, 6:00PM |
Craig Toms |
"Creating a Photo Website" Location: Video Conference |
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Wed, Jun 2, 6:00PM |
Gary/Brian Vandemark |
"Photographing Water" Location: Video Conference |
| Wed, May 4 ,6:00PM | Darcy Quimby |
"Is PSA Membership right for you? Location: video conference only |
| Wed, Oct. 5, 6:00PM | Gary Vandemark |
"Topaz Suite Demonstration"
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| Wed, Nov 2, 6:00PM | Darcy Quimby |
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PHOTOCHAT SCHEDULE - 2021 (video recordings available for members)
| Date/Time | Session Leader | Topic |
|---|---|---|
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Wed, Feb 3, 6:00PM |
Craig Toms |
"Adobe Lightroom for the Uninitiated" Location: video conference only |
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Wed, Mar 3, 6:00PM |
Gary Vandemark |
"Star Trails Techniques" Location: Video Conference |
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Wed, Apr 7, 6:00PM |
Craig Toms |
"Creating a Photo Website" Location: Video Conference |
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Wed May 5, 6:00PM |
Chris Andersen |
"Antarctic Expedition 2020" Location: Video Conference |
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Wed, Jun 2, 6:00PM |
Gary/Brian Vandemark |
"Photographing Water" Location: Video Conference |
PHOTOCHAT SCHEDULE - 2020
| Date/Time | Session Leader | Topic |
|---|---|---|
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Wed, Jun 3, 9:00AM |
Gary Vandemark |
"Managing Light and Color" Location: video conference only |
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Wed, Jul 8, 6:30PM |
Jeanne Scott |
"How to be Successful in Competitions" Location: video conference only |
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Wed, Aug 5, 6:30PM |
Jeanne Scott |
"Shooting the Milky Way--An Update" Location: video conference only |
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Wed, Sep 2, 6:30PM |
Stuart Lynn |
"Beyond CVDCC: Entering Competition Worldwide"
Synopsis: Our club is the best place to learn, but there's a world of competitions and photography outside of our club that has its own rewards. Stuart will present why you should consider that world - as many club members have done so successfully. Some of the options available to you will be presented and how easy it is to participate. It is a great way to sharpen your photography.
Location: video conference only |
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Thur, Oct 1, 6:30PM Note: this Photochat has been rescheduled for Sept 24 at 6:30PM. |
Neil Miller |
"Route 66 Project" Location: video conference only "Route 66 holds a fascination for people from all over the world. Several years ago Neil decided to turn his own interest in this historic highway into a photography project. While this is very much a work in progress, by traveling and photographing sites along the highway, he is trying to understand why this road captures the interest and imagination of so many people." Neil will share some of his photos and insights he has gathered on his travels so far. |
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Wed, Nov 4, 6:30PM |
Charles Stricker |
"Hummingbirds-Facts & Photo Tips"
Synopsis: Charles will discuss why the phrase: "A mother's work is never done" applies to the female hummingbirds as he discusses the process from hummingbird nest building, incubating the eggs, finding food and feeding the babies, teaching the babies to fly and then starting the process all over again. He will show photos of these hummingbird activities from the multiple hummingbird families that he has watched and photographed in his back yard in Palm Desert. We hope you will enjoy numerous fun facts about hummingbirds and their life cycle. Also discussed will be common photo tips that will enhance your images of these small, busy creatures. However, these photo tips will apply to almost any photographic situation."
Location: video conference only |