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• Field Trip Committee

  • Start
    01/08/2025
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  • End
    12/02/2026
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  • Schedule
    24 sessions
  • Location
    GVR Photography Club
  • Registered
    19 registrants

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  The field trip committee meeting is held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. It is an opportunity for committee members to discuss upcoming field trips.

  We will be meeting at the Photography Club in the Small Classroom at 2 PM. Hope to see you there!

  Please register here.

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• Photoshop Elements SIG

  • Start
    09/24/2026
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  • End
    04/29/2027
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  • Schedule
    29 sessions
  • Location
    Large Classroom
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Photoshop Elements SIG Thursdays @ 9:30 am

  

  Facilitator: Linda Gregory

  Location: Large Classroom

  Date: Thursdays at 9:30 am

  
  

  Get ready to transform your photography in this hands-on Photoshop Elements workshop! Bring a few of your own photos on a flash drive (JPG or RAW), and let’s collaborate on how to take them to the next level.

  Led by Linda Gregory, you’ll discover how to leverage the software's powerful AI features and intuitive tools to effortlessly enhance your images. This interactive session thrives on community input, so participants are highly encouraged to share ideas and suggestions.

  Whether you are opening Elements for the first time or looking to sharpen your advanced editing skills, this workshop is designed for you.

  
  

  You must be a member in good standing of the GVR Photography Club to attend this class.

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• Multimedia SIG

  • Start
    09/28/2026
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  • End
    04/26/2027
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  • Schedule
    29 sessions
  • Location
    Large Classroom
  • Spaces left
    25

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  Multimedia SIG  - Mondays at 10 am 

  
  

  
  

  Kevin May and Todd Taylor, Moderators

  The Multimedia Special Interest Group meets in the Large Classroom at the GVR Photography Club in the Santa Rita Springs Social Center.

  During Winter (November through April) we will meet every Monday in the Large Classroom. There will be no Zoom for these Multimedia SIG meetings, however, meetings will be recorded and placed on our YouTube channel following the meeting. 

  During the Summer months (May through October) we will move to an every other Monday schedule. There will be no Zoom and no YouTube recordings for these meetings.

  A typical Multimedia SIG meeting lasts about one hour and members can share videos they have put together and get feedback and constructive suggestions on ways they can improve their videos. The group also helps work on issues that members might have with various image and video editing software.

  Besides all of that, we also have a lot of fun and laughs, so please join us!  

  In order to participate in this event, you must be a member of the GVR Photography Club and GVR.

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• Wildlife and Nature SIG

  • Start
    10/07/2026
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  • End
    04/28/2027
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  • Schedule
    30 sessions
  • Location
    Large Classroom
  • Spaces left
    57

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  Wildlife and Nature SIG Wednesdays @ 9:30am

  

  
  

  Facilitators: Craig Zimmerman & Ron Friesz

  Location: Large Classroom

  Date: Wednesdays @ 9:30 am

  
  

  Winter Schedule (Oct-April): every Wednesday at 9:30 am

  Summer Schedule (May-Sept): first and third Wednesday at 9:30 am

  The Wildlife and Nature SIG shares photos with club members that are interested in the great outdoors. Our group ranges from highly skilled photographers to beginners shopping for a camera.  Most of us fall somewhere in the middle. Some photos are straight out of the camera while other pics have been edited with great skill.

  Our discussions might cover photographic techniques, editing software, cameras and equipment or where to go to get a great shot. We suggest bringing about 5 photos you have taken, on a USB drive in a JPEG format. We ask that you tell the group if you have taken a photo in the wild or at the zoo. The group would also like to know how much editing was done to the photo being shown. You are not required to show photos.

  Come join us for some fun! Learn from your fellow club members in a friendly supportive environment. And don't forget to bring some photos to share.

  There will be no Zoom meetings.

  You must be a member of GVR and the GVR Photography Club to attend this event.

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• Black and White SIG

  • Start
    11/03/2026
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  • End
    04/27/2027
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  • Schedule
    26 sessions
  • Location
    Ansel Adams Room
  • Spaces left
    18

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  Black & White SIG - Tuesdays @ 9:30 am

  

  
  

  Facilitator: Wendell Werner

  Location: Ansel Adams Room

  Date: Tuesdays at 9:30 am

  
  

  There will be NO SCHEDULED ZOOM meetings for these sessions, so come on out to the Club and join us!

  
  

  The Black & White Special Interest Group is a meeting of those club members who enjoy the special qualities of black & white (or more generally called “monochrome”) photography. Members bring their images for viewing and comments by the group. 

  Discussions on editing techniques, as well as on composition and lighting are also a part of the meeting.

  The question might be asked “Why are we interested in black and white images when even the basic point and shoot digital cameras can produce very good color photographs?”  The answer is: there are some images which have more visual impact when rendered in black and white. These images are those which use the interplay between light and shadows to emphasize texture or shapes within the composition. An example is shown above.

  Typically, the photographs shown at our SIG have been produced as color images in a digital camera and converted to black and white using one or more of the popular photo editing software packages.

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• Photoshop/Lightroom SIG

  • When
    11/04/2026
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    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Large Classroom
  • Spaces left
    46

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  Photoshop/Lightroom SIG Wed @ 12:30 pm

  

  
  

  Facilitator: Al Crawford

  Location: Large Classroom

  Date: Wednesdays @ 12:30 pm (Summer)

  
  

  Group Overview and Objectives

  
  

  The Photoshop/Lightroom Special Interest Group (SIG) is a dedicated forum for photographers, editors, and digital artists who utilize Adobe’s industry-standard photography applications. The primary focus of this group is to explore Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom Classic, with a specific emphasis on navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in image processing.

  
  

  As Adobe continues to integrate machine learning and generative AI into its Creative Cloud ecosystem, this SIG serves as a collaborative environment for members to learn, discuss, and master these new workflows. Sessions are designed to help users transition from traditional editing techniques to modern, AI-assisted methods that enhance creativity and optimize efficiency.

  Core Focus Areas

  1. New Feature Exploration
     Regular deep dives into the latest software updates for Photoshop and Lightroom Classic. Participants will learn how to implement newly released tools immediately into their post-processing workflows.

  2. AI-Driven Image Processing
     Comprehensive demonstrations of Adobe Sensei and Adobe Firefly technologies. Discussions will cover the practical applications of generative tools, including automated object removal, generative expansion, advanced neural filters, and intelligent upscaling.

  3. Workflow Optimization
     Strategies for utilizing AI to streamline tedious tasks. This includes leveraging assisted culling features, automated metadata tagging, and smart stacking in Lightroom Classic to drastically reduce the time spent between capture and final output.

  4. Advanced Masking and Selections
     Mastering AI-powered masking tools to make precise adjustments. Sessions will cover subject, sky, and background detection, as well as fine-tuned portrait enhancements like facial hair, clothing, and eye adjustments.

  5. Collaborative Problem Solving
     Open floor discussions where members can share their own techniques, ask troubleshooting questions, and evaluate the ethical and practical implications of AI in modern photography.

  This group is open to all users of Adobe photography applications who wish to stay at the forefront of digital editing technology. Whether you are looking to refine your catalog organization or master advanced generative composites, the Photoshop/Lightroom SIG provides the tools and community support to elevate your craft.

  
  

  You must be a member of the Green Valley Photography Club and GVR to attend this event.

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• Fine Art Photography SIG

  • Start
    12/10/2026
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  • End
    12/31/2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Large Classroom

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  Fine Art Photography SIG - Every Other Thursday

  

  Facilitator: Sandy Ostroff

  Location: Zoom Only (Summer)

  Location: Large Classroom (Winter)

  Summer Hours: 1:00 - 2:30 pm

  (May through September)

  
  

  Winter Hours: 1:00pm -3:00pm

  (October through April)

  
  

  We will meet every other Thursday in the Large Classroom unless otherwise noted. Summer months will be Zoom only.

  We’ll critique and help with any images you want to show.

  Please upload up to five images to discuss and/or work on. 

  
  

  Here’s the link to upload: 

  https://www.dropbox.com/request/RpZN82LIz6tBH1NtRh9q

  
  

  Please have all images uploaded by 9:00 am Wednesday so I can download them for class 

  
  

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