2025 Virtual Photo Beach Bash - February 22-23

This year there are two events, presented as online Zoom webinars!

Saturday, February 22 , 3:00 to 5:00 PM EST: "On Wings and Wonder" with Jackie Kramer, lasting about 2 hours including Q&A.

Sunday, February 23, 3:00 to 5:00 PM EST: "Minimalism" with Tony Sweet, lasting about 2 hours including Q&A.

The Coastal Camera Club is located in Lewes, Delaware, USA.

For the past three years we have successfully gone virtual with past speakers Kristi Odom, Joe Brady, David duChemin, Colleen Miniuk, Joe Edelman, Chuck Kimmerle, and Bob Coates attracting an audience of over 500 from around the world. Please join us on the weekend of February 22-23, 2025, for these exciting presentations by nationally known speakers Jackie Kramer and Tony Sweet.

This event will be free of charge to the first 1000 people who register on Eventbrite.

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*The Coastal Camera Club is a tax exempt 501(c)3. We would greatly appreciate tax exempt (for U.S. residents) donations using the DONATE link below. All those who donate will be automatically entered in two raffles for a prize from each of our speakers, Jackie Kramer (online editing session) and Tony Sweet (2 books.) The winners will be drawn at 8pm on the day of each talk and the winners will be notified by email.

Donations:

In addition, the CCC is holding our regular club meetings via zoom for the foreseeable future. Any interested photographers are welcome to join our club by going to our website at CoastalCameraClub.com/join-us .

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"On Wings and Wonder" by Jackie Kramer

Jackie's presentation will delve into the wonderful world of birds as seen through the eyes of an artist and animal lover. She will talk about practical matters in the field and techniques that complement each other in the making of images that represent the beauty, the energy, the colors, the character, and more of her subjects. Jackie will touch on various topics - from preparation, to equipment, to the photography, to post-processing. Jackie will dive into Lightroom and Photoshop to demonstrate how she edits a typical bird image and also how she adds some creative elements when she feels so inclined. Vivid examples throughout her talk will inspire you to plan your own adventure, anywhere from the backyard to a faraway location, so you can share the beauty of our natural world with others through your unique vision and lens.

About Jackie:

Jackie has been photographing the natural world, with an emphasis on flowers and birds since high school. Jackie is a Lensbaby Ambassador and KelbyOne instructor who has received international acclaim for her images. Her work has been published in numerous online and print magazines.

Jackie's true passion is to encourage people to live their legacy, which she does primarily through her Facebook group, Phlorography - Artistic Floral Photography, with thousands of passionate floral photographers from around the world. She is committed to supporting other photographers and using photography as a medium to build relationships and enrich each other’s lives. Jackie has been leading photography tours to Central and South America to photograph birds for several years and looks forward to going back every year to visit different locations and in different seasons.

Click HERE for Jackie's Website

"Minimalism"

by Tony Sweet

Minimalism in photography is a hot topic where style is characterized by simplicity, where the aim is to capture subjects with a minimalistic approach, often emphasizing clean lines, uncluttered compositions, and a sense of space or emptiness. It focuses on conveying the essence of the subject by eliminating any unnecessary elements, leading to contemplative and zen-like quietness. However, there are many kinds of minimalism, that will be illustrated.

Questions are encouraged throughout the presentation and at the end.

About Tony:

Tony Sweet is a Professional photographer, Workshop leader, Author, and a Nikon Legend Behind the Lens.

Coming from an artistic background as a professional jazz artist and professional close up magician (sleight of hand artist), to professional nature/ fine art photographer, Tony has always sought creative, deeply personal endeavors. The transition from jazz artist to nature photographer was a seamless transition as both require an improvisational nature and an ability to adapt to quickly changing conditions.

Tony was named a Nikon Legend Behind the Lens and has been published worldwide for over 35 years. He has authored 8 books, contributing to many others, co-produced an educational DVD series, and continues to teach and lecture throughout the US, Canada, Iceland, and Cuba. His article on macro photography was published in the New York Times.

Tony is co-owner, along with Susan Milestone, of their Visual Artistry location workshops series, Creativity Seminars, private virtual training sessions, private location workshops, and ZOOM presentations to photographic societies worldwide.

Click HERE for Tony's Website

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How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please use the "Contact the Organizer" button for any questions you may have.

How will I know if I am registered?

You will receive an immediate email confirming your registration. SAVE this email, it contains the meeting links.

When will I receive a link for the webinar?

Your confirmation email will contain the Zoom Link information for each of the afternoon events. Please mark the dates on your calendar and SAVE the email....you need the links to join the webinar.

Are the webinars opened to anyone?

Yes, please feel free to share the Eventbrite website info so that others can register on Eventbrite. Please DO NOT share your Zoom Link sign-in information. There is a limit to how many people can participate in the online events.

Do I need to register for both session?

You may register for either session or both if you prefer. You will receive a separate zoom link for each session that you registered.

What if I can't join in at the beginning?

Please feel free to join in at any time.

Should I have my camera and microphone on?

No your camera and microphone should be off. The speakers will share all the details at the beginning of their sessions. They will also explain how the Q&A will be handled.

Event Venue

Online