MINNESOTA VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
CELEBRATING OUR BEST OF THE BEST IMAGES FOR THE YEAR
As photographers, we are inspired by imagery; experiencing each other’s images and creating our own to share. Artful images of mundane details that are otherwise overlooked; soulful images which portray family, friends and neighbors; or the visual story of our community.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING / WHAT'S NEWS
Check the calendar for a comprehensive overview of all upcoming events and activities.
MAR 15 | My Meeting The next My Meeting is scheduled for March 21 at the Farmington Library (508 Third St., Farmington). Ben Ackerman will be the guest presenter. I have had the privilege of seeing and discussing some of Ben's photographs. To say that Ben is a very different kind of photographer is an understatement. His images are almost always an interpretation of a 'feeling' and are very thought-provoking. Do not miss this one. Photographer's Playground Date changed and venue announced for the March Photographer's Playground - Video. See schedule below. February's Photographer's Playground - Refraction took the MVPC members indoor to photograph crystal balls. It seems that the crystal balls were not any good for showing the future, but was great at showing refractions of objects. N4C Winning Images N4C winning images for January and February are now in the N4C Gallery. Latest N4C scores have been updated thru February, 2024. Look for them at the N4C Resources page or click here. |
MAR 21 | The 1/60th of a Second Story - Using internal and external Information to shape the interpretation of what happens next in photographic stories. Ben Ackerman will be the guest presenter in this meeting. Ben is a great photographer and has worked professionally in the field. He will bring a whole new point of view to your photography. This will be one of the most thought-provoking photography meetings that you will have ever been to. It will open up new avenues of creativity and a unique way to look at photographing the world around you. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89350220045?pwd=zbu8sOWby2NVyo1sVLfYfqKHx6zYt1.1 7 pm - 9 pm Farmington Library Large Meeting Room, 508 Third St., Farmington |
MAR 23 | Video We will be exploring the world of video. This is not something I have done, so if there are some people in the club that would like to help and guide us, that would be awesome. We may need to follow this session up with an editing session later in the month - Don T. What to bring: See the Photographer's Playground page 9am - 11am, Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville |
MAR 28 | Topic: Print - Water in Motion Submit images by 3/7 7PM - 9PM Zoom Only |
APR 1 | PSA Round 3 Image Submission Deadline Deadline for submitting images for: Projected Image Color, Projected Image Monochrome, Photojournalism, Photo Travel and Nature |
APR 4 | MVPC April Salon Image Submission Deadline Topic: Digital - Favorite Hobby |
APR 4 | Program: Add Impact to Your Flower Photography by Lisa Cuchara 7PM - 9PM Eagan City Hall Training Room, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan |
APR 5 | N4C Image Submission Deadline Deadline for submitting images for: Digital Nature, Digital Pictorial, Digital Altered Reality, Digital Travel, Digital Black and White and Digital Journalism |
APR 9 | Monthly Board Meeting 7:00PM - 8:30PM Zoom Only |
APR 20 | TCCACC Spring Break Awards 1:15PM - 4:15PM Burnhaven Library, 1101 County Rd 42 W, Burnsville |
APR 23 | Long Exposure / Capturing Motion We will be taking long exposure photos of water as well as vehicles and possibly clouds. The sunset is at 8:10pm, so we should be able to get some light trails toward the end of the session. One fun subject could be the light rail as it passes by the area. What to bring:
6:30pm - 8:30pm Minnehaha Falls - Meet by the building |
APR 25 | Topic: Digital - Favorite Hobby Submit images by 4/4 7PM - 9PM Zoom Only |
Colors of Oahu by Lorrie Dahlman
Witch’s Hat Moon by Rick Graves
Pretty in Blue by Ken Cheung
Cover by Al Kiecker
HONE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS
Capture the memories of these Eagan events!
FEB 9 | Sweetheart Dance 5:30PM-8:00PM Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan |
FEB 9 | Snowshoeing and Bonfire 2PM - 4PM Moonshine Park, 1321 Jurdy Rd, Eagan |
FEB 16 | Pottery Night Out 6:30PM - 8:30PM Eagan Art House, Patrick Eagan Park, 3981 Lexington Ave S, Eagan |
FEB 19 | Super Hero Training Camp 1PM - 4PM Eagan Community Center, 1401 Central Pkwy, Eagan |
FEB 21 | Indoor Market 4PM - 7PM Eagan Community Center, 1401 Central Pkwy, Eagan |
FEB 27 | Sustainable Eagan Academy 7:00PM - 8:30PM Eagan City Hall, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan |
MAR 18 | Bike Bootcamp Glow Party 6:30PM - 7:30PM ECC Performance Studio, 1401 Central Pkwy, Eagan |
MAR 20 | Indoor Market 4PM - 7PM Eagan Community Center, 1401 Central Pkwy, Eagan |
Contact Ken Cheung, our Eagan representative, if you are interested in photographing Eagan events.
On the left, club member Al Kiecker’s image from one of the Eagan events graced the cover of Eagan’s Discover magazine.