Author: Vickie Flaugher

About Vickie Flaugher

I am a photographer, writer, and artist. I enjoy capturing slices of life, be that people at events, or classic cars, funky vintage anythings, beautiful nature & parks, or interesting street scenes. My event photography portfolio is at http://VickieFlaugher.com and you can follow me on FB to connect.

Announcements, Educational, Photo Club Meetings

3rd Thursday Tripod Workshop with Phil Hawkins – January 17, 2019

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Tripod technique, tricks, and tips with Phil Hawkins, NAPfS 2019 President, and professional landscape photographer  TIME: 7-9 PM DATE: Thursday, January 17th, 2019 LOCATION: United Christian Church at 3500 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX. 78727 – MAP This is a members only meeting; however, if you’d like to join, please do so prior to the event, and you are welcome to attend. Agenda 7:00-7:15 PM Meet & … Continue reading 3rd Thursday Tripod Workshop with Phil Hawkins – January 17, 2019 »

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings

Randy Dykstra on Photographing Wildlife – January 3, 2019

Speaker – Randy Dykstra on Photographing Wildlife Randy has traveled all over the world including South Africa, the Great Barrier Reef, the North Shore of Alaska, the European Alps, and all over North America. For the last several years, he has made animals and wildlife a priority subject, so will be sharing his photos and insights on what it takes to photograph animals/wildlife. Meeting Details: … Continue reading Randy Dykstra on Photographing Wildlife – January 3, 2019 »

Announcements, Competition Results

NAPfS 2018 Digital Photographer of the Year – Patti Mitchell

Beauty and the Beast by Patti Mitchell

Congratulations to the 2018 NAPfS Digital Photographer of the Year, Patti Mitchell! To earn this title, the photographer selected must first be a member in good standing in the club. Then, they have to accumulate the highest number of overall points in the club’s monthly digital photography competitions. Every month’s competition has a theme, and club members gain points for entering, as well as placing, … Continue reading NAPfS 2018 Digital Photographer of the Year – Patti Mitchell »

Announcements, Competition Results

NAPfS 2018 People’s Choice Digital Photography Awards

Pounce by Patti Mitchell

The 2018 NAPƒS People’s Choice Digital Photography Awards were chosen by members attending the December 6th Award Ceremony and holiday party. Members and guests at the party voted for their 5 favorite pictures via paper ballot. With over 120 photos to choose from, it was not an easy task! The monthly competition winners were arranged and numbered on a printed poster and displayed on a … Continue reading NAPfS 2018 People’s Choice Digital Photography Awards »

Announcements, Competition Results

NAPfS 2018 Critic’s Choice Digital Photography Awards

Scientist by Andrew Fritz

The 2018 NAPƒS Critic’s Choice Digital Photography Awards were chosen by Nell Carroll at the December 6th Award Ceremony and holiday party. Many thanks to Nell for her continued support of the club, and her wise insight into this year’s competition. Judge’s comments: Nell mentioned that the offerings to select from this year were stellar and made her job quite difficult. She shared that, in … Continue reading NAPfS 2018 Critic’s Choice Digital Photography Awards »

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings

NAPfS 2018 Digital Photography Awards with Nell Carroll – December 6, 2018

NAPfS 2018 Digital Photography Awards with Nell Carroll – December 6, 2018 Date: Thursday, December 6th, starting at 7 PM. Location: United Christian Church at 3500 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX. 78727 – MAP This is a potluck holiday party. Please bring a favorite dish, dessert, appetizer, to share.  Family and guests welcome. Feel free to dress up a bit if you wish, but we are a … Continue reading NAPfS 2018 Digital Photography Awards with Nell Carroll – December 6, 2018 »

Announcements, Competition Results

November 2018 Digital Competition Results

Espresso Swirly by Ruth Masciarelli

The November 2018 Digital Competition was Yin and Yang themed and judged remotely by Jeremy Green. Jeremy’s judging results were forwarded to us digitally, because, unfortunately, he fell ill and could not attend the meeting as our speaker.  This is the final 2018 submission for the Photographer of the Year award, so it was especially important to us that a 3rd party judge be the … Continue reading November 2018 Digital Competition Results »

Announcements, Educational, Photo Club Meetings

November 15th Hands-On Workshop – Portfolio Project Review with Amy Cooper

Amy Cooper, Trove Artist Management

Portfolio Project Review with Amy Cooper, photographer and professional photography consultant TIME: 7-9 PM DATE: Thursday, November 15th LOCATION: United Christian Church at 3500 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX. 78727 – MAP This is a members only meeting; however, if you’d like to join, please do so prior to the event, and you are welcome to attend. Members who did not participate in the Portfolio Project are … Continue reading November 15th Hands-On Workshop – Portfolio Project Review with Amy Cooper »

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings

Dr. Adrian Dahood-Fritz – Photography in Antarctica -November 1, 2018

Dr. Adrian Dahood-Fritz, speaking on her scientific and photographic expeditions to Antarctica. Date: Thursday, November 1st starting at 7 PM. Location: United Christian Church at 3500 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX. 78727 – MAP Agenda 7:00-7:15 PM Meet & Greet, Member print exhibition 7:15-7:30 PM Meeting announcements, Guest introductions, Member print exhibition Q&A 7:30-9:00 PM Competition, Featured Speaker presentation Member Print Exhibition Cat Smith will exhibit … Continue reading Dr. Adrian Dahood-Fritz – Photography in Antarctica -November 1, 2018 »

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings, Social

NAPfS Networking Social, Member Slideshow, Gear Swap, Meet & Greet – October 18, 2018

Phil Hawkins

NAPfS Networking Social, with member slideshow, gear swap, potluck Our schedule presenter had to unexpectedly cancel for our normal 3rd Thursday hands-on session, so we are trying something fresh – a member Meet & Greet networking event! There never seems to be enough time to socialize anyway, with the number of contest submissions (and our stellar 1st Thursday speaker presentations), so this meeting is your chance … Continue reading NAPfS Networking Social, Member Slideshow, Gear Swap, Meet & Greet – October 18, 2018 »