The Weekly is a publication of the Jacksonville Camera Club. It provides a heads up of the coming events and announcements of a timely nature. It contains both Club events and other items of interest to members. If you have feedback or something to announce please see directions in the sidebar. Thanks for reading.
Events Calendar
The next meeting is Thursday February 20 2025.
- Program: "ICM Photography" with David Day via zoom. See David's website, D'Day Photographic Art.
- If you cannot attend in person you can join us via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89127582249?pwd=e8X1E6g8vC91DbJaiFLmO3OebjlNOu.1 Meeting ID: 891 2758 2249
Passcode: 151724 - Prints are being collected for JCC Print 1 and F3C Print 1. See below.
March 6 Meeting
- March 6 People's choice theme is "Emotions" (happy, sad, angry, etc)
JCC Outings
- February 22: 10th Annual Princess Place Preserve PowWow, February 22, 10am-5pm. Click here for details and sign-up.
- March 1: Ravine Gardens State Park, 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL.
- March 21-23: Weekend at Wakulla Springs Registration and info here.
- April 5: Jacksonville Zoo
- April 12: Cumberland Island National Seashore Van Tour. Info and sign-up here.
JCC Contests
- Digital Contest 1: Online submissions February 13 through March 6.
- Print Contest 1: Prints collected at meetings on February 20 and March 6.
F3C Contests
- Print competitions are back and a new category (animals) has been added. Check the details on their website.
- Print Contest 1: Lloyd Granat will be collecting prints for F3C at February 20 and March 6 meetings.
Educational Opportunities
- Photoshop Creativity Virtual Summit 2025 is March 23 - 26, 2025. You can register and attend for free. See their site for more info and to sign up.
- B&H, the big NYC camera dealer, has an ongoing series of free seminars and lectures. See their schedule here. Note there is a 'slider' next to the list of months where you can include past events. Past events are available to view on demand.
- The F3C 2025 Annual Conference is March 28 - 30 in Bradenton. Information here.
Free Registration at Foto Fest
- The three area Camera Clubs are offered FREE registration for the Annual Florida Birding and Foto Fest. See info here: Florida Foto Fest. To register for free go to this page and when prompted enter the Discount Code: CAMERACLUB2025. (The form asks first for your T-shirt size and doesn't even ask for a name until later, so just answer the question and push-on.)
Third Party Contests (they are what they are, no promises or endorsements)
- The 2025 Audubon Photography Awards are now open for photography and video submissions until Wednesday, March 5 at 12 p.m. (noon) ET. Enter your best bird photos and videos for a chance to win one of the eight prizes.
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The 3rd Annual Homewood Collection Photography Competition Call for Entry (More Cash Prizes) Entries accepted February 15 through April 1. Competition Purpose, Entry Rules. and Guidelines
Member Photo Postings
- The JCC Outings Gallery hosts member photos from our outings. Add your photos there and check what others have posted. On the JCC website go to Galleries > Outings Galleries > 2024.
- Members also post to the club's private Facebook page, so join in there as well. Check for the latest photo challenge or post to show what you have done or find interesting.
Other news
Facebook and Instagram
- Find out about the JCC Public Facebook page and Instagram account HERE!
Find the Club...
...on Facebook!
Our Facebook Group is very active with many members posting their photos. Many members post their photos from club outings and other subjects as well. Be sure to check it out for activities of interest, winning photos, and more!
...on the Blog!
Don't forget to check back with our Blog Page often. There is good information posted frequently that you won't want to miss!