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SUMMARY:Zoom - WPCC Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Call Meeting to Order \n\n\n\nMinutes of last meeting \n\n\n\nFinance Report  \n\n\n\nMembership Report \n\n\n\nCompetition Committee Report \n\n\n\nProgram/Events Report \n\n\n\nTechnology Report \n\n\n\nAd Hoc Committee Report \n\n\n\nDecember Theme Show & Tell
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/zoom-wpcc-business-meeting-3
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T203000
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SUMMARY:Zoom - WPCC "Creative Point of Views"
DESCRIPTION:WPCC member Rebekah Younger will equip members with techniques to craft photographs that engage and captivate their audience. Considering factors such as camera distance\, height\, focal length\, angle of view\, and the composition of foreground and background\, photographers can create images that are not only visually compelling but also rich in narrative.
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/zoom-wpcc-creative-point-of-views
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Mentor Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T203000
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SUMMARY:Zoom - Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER  \n\n\n\nThe original scheduled meeting has been moved from in-person to Zoom. There will be Open Mic topics relating to photography techniques and tips and possibly photo riddles/jokes.
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/zoom-open-mic
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082412
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SUMMARY:WPCC - February Theme: Digital Camera Viewpoints
DESCRIPTION:Just a slight shift of the camera can change what your camera sees and the relative importance of what is in the final picture. \n\n\n\nWPCC members will select a subject of choice and look at the subject from different points of view; above\, below\, side to side\, noting what is in the background and foreground\, focusing in and out. After this examination of different variations they will take 5 shots of the subject keeping in mind the image should tell a story with the different points of view. An exercise sheet will be emailed to all members. \n\n\n\nThe Show & Tell will take place on Tuesday\, March 17th\, immediately following the monthly business meeting.  Please submit images no later than Sunday\, March 15th.
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/wpcc-february-theme-digital-camera-viewpoints
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082412
CREATED:20260120T211503Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom - WPCC Guest Presentation: Through the Lens: 50 Years of Professional Photography
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 50 years behind the camera\, professional photographer Ron Wyatt takes audiences on a behind-the-scenes journey through a career spanning corporate\, editorial\, and event photography. From photographing the Olympic Games and NFL events to corporate assignments\, healthcare photography inside operating rooms\, architectural projects\, and more than three decades of work with Six Flags\, Ron shares the real world experiences that shaped his work. \n\n\n\nThe presentation features images from three international tours with the Moscow Ballet\, assignments for marketing and PR firms\, national conferences\, and government work\, including photographing the President of Turkey and the First Lady during their visit to the United Nations in New York. \n\n\n\nRon also demonstrates how digital photography has transformed his workflow in recent years\, sharing practical insights into how images are created for marketing and PR departments\, newspapers\, magazines\, press releases\, ribbon cuttings\, and corporate storytelling. Along the way\, he reveals how these assignments were secured\, and the unexpected situations that happened while creating them. \n\n\n\nToday\, Ron continues to share his passion for photography through his company\, Photo Adventures with Ron\, where he leads hands-on photo tours for photographers to inspiring destinations including Cuba\, Tanzania\, Rome\, Venice\, Alaska (bears catching salmon)\, covered bridges in Pennsylvania and Vermont\, and lighthouse tours along the coast of Maine. \n\n\n\nThis program offers inspiration\, education\, and an honest look at building a lasting career in professional photography.
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/zoom-wpcc-guest-presentation-through-the-lens-50-years-of-professional-photography
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Guest Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082412
CREATED:20260120T211635Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom - WPCC DPI Competition
DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to viewing many creative photographic images which will receive well deserved scores from the judges. \n\n\n\nAll eligible members are encouraged to participate with DPI entries. \n\n\n\nDPI submissions allowed are: \n\n\n\n2 B & W images \n\n\n\n2 Color images       \n\n\n\nFile Size & FormatEach image must have the following maximum size: Horizontal side will be no more than 1920 pixels. Vertical side will be no more than 1080 pixels. Unless your image proportions are in the exact ratio of 4 to 3\, one of these dimensions will be less than the maximum. The preferred\, but not required\, color space is RGB.  \n\n\n\nImages are to be sent as jpeg attachments to the following email.    dpi@washingtonparkcameraclub.org \n\n\n\nImages are due no later than Saturday\, February 7\, 2026
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/zoom-wpcc-dpi-competition-2
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082412
CREATED:20260120T211800Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom - WPCC Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Call Meeting to Order \n\n\n\nMinutes of last meeting \n\n\n\nFinance Report  \n\n\n\nMembership Report \n\n\n\nCompetition Committee Report \n\n\n\nProgram/Events Report \n\n\n\nTechnology Report \n\n\n\nAd Hoc Committee Report \n\n\n\nJanuary Theme “WATER” Show & Tell
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/zoom-wpcc-business-meeting-4
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T203000
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SUMMARY:In Person - WPCC  Guest Presentation: 48 Years of Masterful Photography
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to welcome Victor Powell\, a celebrated Chicago-based photographer with an extraordinary 48-year career in the visual arts. As the founder and owner of Powell Creative Services\, Victor has built a legacy rooted in quality\, creativity\, and a deep passion for storytelling through the lens. \n\n\n\nAcross nearly five decades\, Victor has honed his expertise in portrait\, event\, and commercial photography\, working with a wide range of clients and delivering visuals that capture authentic emotion\, professionalism\, and narrative depth. His company now offers photography\, video\, graphics\, multimedia\, and digital output\, serving a loyal and expanding clientele throughout the Chicago area.  \n\n\n\nVictor will share insights drawn from his decades behind the camera\, navigating the business of professional photography. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned creative\, you’ll walk away inspired\, informed\, and energized by one of Chicago’s most enduring creatives. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to learn from a true master of the craft.
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/in-person-wpcc-guest-presentation-48-years-of-masterful-photography
LOCATION:Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082412
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SUMMARY:Zoom - WPCC How to Create Post Cards
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our next Camera Club meeting for a hands-on How‑to session where members will learn how to design and create postcards. After the workshop\, submit your finished creation to our Show and Tell session on March 24. \n\n\n\nImage submission should be no later than March 22nd. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing your creativity!
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/zoom-wpcc-how-to-create-post-cards
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082412
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SUMMARY:In-Person WPCC Print & DPI Competition
DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to viewing many creative photographic images which will receive well deserved scores from the judges.All eligible members are encouraged to participate with Print & DPI entries. \n\n\n\nPrinted images should be mounted on black boards and submitted no later than 6:15pm. Competition will begin promptly at 6:30pm. \n\n\n\nPrint competition is every other month. Therefore submission of prints are as follows: \n\n\n\nSmall print 11×14 – 1 B&W per month. 1 Color per month. Total 4 prints \n\n\n\nLarge print 16×20 – 1 B&W per month. 1 Color per month. Total 4 prints \n\n\n\nDPI File Size & Format \n\n\n\n\n2 B&W Images\n\n\n\n2 Color Images\n\n\n\n\nUnless your image proportions are in the exact ratio of 4 to 3\, one of these dimensions will be less than the maximum.  \n\n\n\n\nEach image must have the following maximum size: Horizontal side will be no more than 1920 pixels. Vertical side will be no more than 1080 pixels.\n\n\n\nThe preferred\, but not required\, color space is RGB. \n\n\n\nImages are to be sent as jpeg attachments to the email.  dpi@washingtonparkcameraclub.org or wpccdpi@comcast.netDPI SUBMISSIONS NO LATER THAN Saturday\, March 7\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting will also be on WPCC Zoom
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/in-person-wpcc-print-dpi-competition-4
LOCATION:Washington Park Fieldhouse\, 5531 S. King Drive\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082412
CREATED:20260226T035800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T035801Z
UID:3930-1773774000-1773779400@washingtonparkcameraclub.org
SUMMARY:Zoom - WPCC Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Call Meeting to Order \n\n\n\nMinutes of last meeting \n\n\n\nFinance Report  \n\n\n\nMembership Report \n\n\n\nCompetition Committee Report \n\n\n\nProgram/Events Report \n\n\n\nTechnology Report \n\n\n\nAd Hoc Committee Report \n\n\n\nFebruary Theme: “Digital Camera Viewpoints” Show & Tell
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/zoom-wpcc-business-meeting-5
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082412
CREATED:20260226T181816Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom - WPCC Post Card Show & Tell
DESCRIPTION:This is the time when all interested or participating members in the PostCard How-To session will share their postcard images. You will have an opportunity to receive positive feedback for your future creations. \n\n\n\nPlease submit your Show & Tell images by Sunday\, March 22nd.
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/zoom-wpcc-post-card-show-tell
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082412
CREATED:20260226T040559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T040636Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person WPCC Guest Speaker Jerrold Berry
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an inside look at the thrilling world of sports photography! Join us as Jerrold Berry\, a seasoned professional sports photographer takes us behind the lens. He will showcase some of his most stunning action-packed images share the secrets of the cutting-edge equipment he relies on\, and reveal how he freezes those jaw-dropping\, split-second moments that bring the game to life.
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/in-person-wpcc-guest-speaker-jerrold-berry
LOCATION:Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082412
CREATED:20260323T195517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T184029Z
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SUMMARY:April Challenge - Black & White
DESCRIPTION:Time to shoot only in Black and White straight from your camera (no converting color photos later- that’s easy\, that’s comfortable). Why do it\, Dennis? Because it’s a challenge\, folks! \n\n\n\nThis is about getting super familiar with your camera (seriously pull out those manuals and this is a nod to Ken Mitchell\, a stickler for reading your camera manuals).  \n\n\n\nLet’s really dive into the beauty of Black and White Photography by focusing on key elements like contrast\, light\, shadows\, textures and form. If you are wondering how to change your settings read your manual or hop on YouTube. Also\, check out our WhatsApp community for video suggestions to help out. \n\n\n\nSo\, grab your cameras and cellphones switch over to Monochrome mode and start clicking!!  \n\n\n\nParticipating members will submit their images for Show & Tell on May 19th \n\n\n\nImages should be submitted no later than Sunday May 17\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources:\n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nWPCC Black & White Guide: A guide to in-camera black and white photography for the major camera manufacturer’s used by camera club members (AI prepared so there may be some discrepancies): https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WPCC_Black_White_Guide.pdf \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\n[ External Link ] 6 Tips for Shooting Black and White Photography: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/tips-for-shooting-black-and-white-photography
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/april-challenge-black-white
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082412
CREATED:20260323T195614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T195615Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom - WPCC DPI Competition
DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to viewing many creative photographic images which will receive well deserved scores from the judges. All eligible members are encouraged to participate with DPI entries. \n\n\n\nDPI submissions allowed are: \n\n\n\n2 B & W images \n\n\n\n2 Color images       \n\n\n\nFile Size & FormatEach image must have the following maximum size: Horizontal side will be no more than 1920 pixels. Vertical side will be no more than 1080 pixels. Unless your image proportions are in the exact ratio of 4 to 3\, one of these dimensions will be less than the maximum. The preferred\, but not required\, color space is RGB.  \n\n\n\nImages are to be sent as jpeg attachments to the following email.    dpi@washingtonparkcameraclub.org \n\n\n\nImages are due no later than Saturday\, April 4\, 2026
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/zoom-wpcc-dpi-competition-3
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082412
CREATED:20260323T195702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T195703Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom - WPCC Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Call Meeting to Order \n\n\n\nMinutes of last meeting \n\n\n\nFinance Report  \n\n\n\nMembership Report \n\n\n\nCompetition Committee Report \n\n\n\nProgram/Events Report \n\n\n\nTechnology Report \n\n\n\nAd Hoc Committee Report
URL:https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/event/zoom-wpcc-business-meeting-6
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting
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