Member's Forum

Member’s Forum: (In Person) Focusing On Nature with James Fatemi
Showing a selection of nature photos, James will explain how he approached them, both in the field and during post-processing. James will cover the way he set up his camera and why he chose certain angles. He will compare old versions of photos and compare them to newer photos, better photos and show how he […]

Members Forum: (In Person) Seeing and capturing everyday life. My approach to street photography with Debra Mastronardi
In her presentation, Debra will discuss how she approaches street photography. She will discuss techniques and considerations to making a good street shot with examples and stories. Bio Debra was introduced to photography by a classmate while in college, and was instantly hooked. She is inspired by the endless possibilities when looking through the lens. […]

Member’s Forum: (In-Person) – Kyoto Gardens: Tips for Fall Foliage Photography with Don Smith
Don Smith spent his first 18 years in Omaha but has since lived in most parts of the United States and several countries in Asia and Europe. He was a journalist and taught Japanese and Korean history before taking a government job that allowed plenty of travel (and photography) opportunities. Mr. Smith first picked up […]

Member’s Forum: (In-Person) – Sitka Alaska for Bubble Netting Whales with Ginger Werz-Petricka
Ginger will talk about her two trips to Sitka Alaska to photograph humpback whales practicing bubble netting to feed on the herring that gather along the coast of Baranof Island each year in March to spawn. She will talk about the logistics of photographing the whales, other wildlife opportunities in the area for that time […]

Member’s Forum: (In-Person) – Yellowstone 98 with Wayne Wolfersberger
98% percent of the visitors to Yellowstone never see 98% of the park! The average visitors spend two days visiting Yellowstone, with all their time on roads connecting them to the big-name features such as Old Faithful, Yellowstone Falls, Mammoth Hot Springs and some other geyser basin features. They seldom stop to even view some […]

Member’s Forum: (In-Person) – Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (but mostly Planes) with Jeff Hancock
Enjoy an evening of tips, tricks, and photography as Jeff Hancock shares his love for transportation options enjoyed by John Candy and Steve Martin in the 1987 comedy. Don’t worry, you won’t miss any holidays with your family as we visit airshows, train museums, drift events, and more. Jeff Hancock has been a detachable lens […]

Member’s Forum (In-Person): Brief Introduction to Infrared Photography with George Hogeman
George was inspired by a colleague to take up infrared photography in 2017 while they were both in India. They took black & images of Indian landmarks and scenery. Such images feature dark skies and bright trees and shrubs. Unseen detail comes out of clouds. George will demonstrate how infrared images may be created with […]

Member’s Forum (In Person): So You Want to Visit the Colorado Plateau? with David Lattanzi
Description: The Colorado Plateau in the American Southwest is one of the great photographic destinations and has something for everyone. We’ll discuss how to plan your trip and how to think creatively about the opportunities that abound there. Bio: David Lattanzi got into photography 25 years ago after finding his mother’s old Canon AE-1, primarily […]

Member’s Forum (In Person): Aurora Photography with Nancy Galib
Description: Nancy will discuss her trips to see the aurora borealis, and what she learned on each one. The presentation will include information on gear, camera settings, and editing aurora photos. And a little science from a layperson's perspective. Bio: Nancy Galib has been a member of NVPS since 2021. She has been taking photographs for […]

Members Forum (In Person) – On the Road Again with Greg and Gitta Smith
Description: In the Fall of 2019 Greg and Gitta Smith purchased a travel trailer just before COVID. Fortunately, many State Parks recognized that RVs were self contained and did not need to use the bathhouse amenities and were open during Covid. This enabled them to discover many wonderful state parks in Virginia, West Virginia, and; and the […]