Judge: Jan Lightfoot: https://www.janlightfoot.com/ In Jan's words.... "Although never formally trained, I have always been involved with photography in one form or another. Transitioning from my own darkroom in high school, I joined the Idaho Statesman newspaper photography staff, and also worked in custom color printing labs both in Idaho and California. Later on I became a Certified Photographic Counselor through PMA and became manager of Wentling’s Camera in Walnut Creek, CA while raising my two daughters. During this time, I also taught photography classes and conducted photo field trips. In 2012, I had my first solo gallery showing at Viewpoint Photographic Gallery in Sacramento, CA and continue to show my work in various galleries and venues in Northern California. I’ve presented a variety of photographic programs to local clubs in the Northern California area and have received numerous awards through competitions and juried shows. I was a 2019 presenter at Fotoclave and I was recently honored to receive NANPA’s 2021 Showcase award for First Runner Up in Altered Reality. I am also a member of the Sierra Camera Club of Sacramento, Viewpoint Photographic Gallery and Chairman of the PSA North American International Exhibition. I currently judge for local and international competitions and juried shows. My philosophy in judging has always been to provide the maker of an image with honest, positive feedback. I stress the importance that constructive feedback can be a valuable tool to learn to see creatively, build a portfolio, or acquire a better understanding of photography. My ultimate goal in judging an image is to help photographers find expression within their own style of photography."

The Creative Side of Photography Photographer and tour leader Betty Sederquist will give a Zoom presentation on creative photography for the Sept 20 program night. She will demonstrate ways to enhance creativity. The first part of the program will include review of some composition basics. Then she will show how she uses uses Photoshop, demonstrating some step-by-step creative computer techniques that go beyond reality using textures, sky replacement and painterly techniques. Like any computer techniques there are many pitfalls to avoid. Choice of photos for these sorts of creations are especially important. A live Q & A session will follow. You must register in advance to attend this zoom meeting.  The registration link is here: Next Program Zoom Invite  —————— Betty Sederquist has been publishing her images for decades, using photos from her library of nearly 300,000 images. She has been featured in National Geographic books, Sunset magazine and dozens more publications. She also taught photography and digital imaging for twenty years at Folsom Lake College near Sacramento. Her recent images have been showcased in the annual photo competition sponsored by the North American Nature Photographers Association. Although she photographs mostly landscapes and wildlife, she also enjoys portraiture, especially of world cultures. Her website, www.sederquist.com, features some of her upcoming tours and workshops as well as photos from past adventures.