Nature At The Confluence launches its third season of free photography programs with “Cameras At The Confluence: Weather, It Matters”, featuring weather photography by local photographer and storm chaser Tom Purdy.
Weather photography is an exciting genre of photography that takes skill, knowledge, determination and little luck to capture the stunning displays nature exhibits during weather events. From being able to read the storm and dialing in the right settings, to watching the radar, then positioning yourself in a location that will yield a great shot.
On Sunday, March 24, 3:00 p.m., at the “Cameras At The Confluence: Weather, It Matters” program you’ll learn what it takes to shoot weather events, lightning and other sky phenomenon from Tom Purdy, photographer and amateur storm chaser from southern Wisconsin who has a passion for all things weather. Tom is co-owner of the popular Wisconsin Weather and Photography Facebook page and website. This program is also the season kick off for Cameras At The Confluence and includes light refreshments and an opportunity to find out more details about upcoming programs. Sign up below to receive emails about upcoming photography programs.
Cameras At The Confluence is free monthly program that features a new photography topic each month with special guest speakers and experts. Participants will have time to discuss and try new techniques and share tips during the program. This free program, held at Nature At The Confluence Learning Center, 306 Dickop Street, South Beloit, Ill, is open to area photographers of all skill levels and no registration is required. Beloit photographer Mark Preuschl will be the facilitator at each program and each month a photographer that specializes in the monthly topic will be the guest presenter.
Other Cameras At The Confluence programs
Thursday, April 25, 6:00 p.m., “Macro Photography – A Budding Topic”, Spring has so much life bursting onto the scene and one of the most incredible ways to photograph it is by way of macro photography. Macro photography is the art of photographing objects extremely close-up. Award winning photographer Cindy Vondron is our featured photographer.
Thursday, May 23, 6:00 p.m., “Late Spring & Urban Landscapes”, Featured photographer to be announced.
Tuesday, June 25, 7:00 p.m., “Night Lights”, We’ll use ground fountain fireworks, sparklers, and a blazing fire in the fireplace to set up opportunities for photographer to practice and learn new techniques. Featured photographer to be announced.
Thursday, July 25, 6:30 p.m., “Zoom, Zoom!” – When to zoom, when not to zoom. Featured photographer to be announced.
Tuesday, August 27, 6:30 p.m., “Light, Camera, Action!”, Sports photography, action shooting. Featured photographer to be announced.
Sunday, September 29, 4:00 p.m., “Capturing Color and the Golden Hour”, Get ready to capture the beautiful colors of fall! Featured photographer to be announced.
Thursday, October 17, 6:30 p.m., “How to Shoot People”, Portrait Photography. Featured photographer to be announced.
Saturday, November 16, 2:30 p.m., “Available Light” features holiday shooting. Get ready to capture the colors the season. This is the end of season social, with light refreshments, and opportunity to give feedback and give ideas for new subjects for 2020. Featured photographer to be announced.
For more information email info@natureattheconfluence.com or call 815-200-6910. All programs are held at at Nature At The Confluence Learning Center, 306 Dickop Street, South Beloit, IL.
