Category Archives: Announcements

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings

Competition Only Meeting, February 6, 2020

Submission Deadline: Midnight, Saturday, February 1, 2020 This meeting will be our monthly competition.  All photos (time permitting) will be critiqued.  The February, 2020, theme is Open.  Any photo on any theme is allowed.  All photos must have been taken within the last two years.  Each member can submit one or two photos to the competition. Starting in February, 2020, all competition photos must be … Continue reading Competition Only Meeting, February 6, 2020 »

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings, Social

5th Thursday Social Potluck, Swap Meet, Slideshow – January 30, 2020

October Hands-On Meeting

NAPfS Networking Social potluck, with networking, gear & magazine swap, member slideshow, potluck event, and Visual Pursuits demos! It’s a bonus January 30th meeting,  a networking, gear & magazine swap, slideshow, and potluck event! There never seems to be enough time to socialize anyway with the contest critiques and speakers, so this is your chance for NAPfS networking to meet new photo buddies! Bring some … Continue reading 5th Thursday Social Potluck, Swap Meet, Slideshow – January 30, 2020 »

Announcements, Future events, Photo Club Meetings

New Website Notice

As of January, 2020, NAPfS has a new website: https://napfs.org. This current website (https://napfs.club) is still active, but all new activity will be via the new site. To join NAPfS, please visit the membership information page. To see upcoming (and past) events, please visit the calendar. All competition entries are now handled via the new site.  You must create an account at the new site … Continue reading New Website Notice »

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings

Mary Day Long, January 16, 2020

Featured Speaker: Mary Day Long on Infra-Red Photography To the uninitiated, infrared photography can seem daunting or mysterious, especially since there are several types, with distinct uses and looks. This presentation will touch only briefly on far infrared or heat radiation photography, focusing instead on the practical and artistic aspects of capturing NIR (Near Infrared Range) images. Capturing light that’s just beyond the range of … Continue reading Mary Day Long, January 16, 2020 »

Announcements, Competition Results, Meeting Recaps

January 2020 Digital Photography Competition Results

The January 2020 Digital Competition’s theme was “Oldies”. Judging Mark Laussade organized the judging by gathering experienced photographers who volunteered to judge.  Four judges were present, and Mark selected three of the judges for each photo.  One (or more) or the judges would critique the photo.  The judges for classes 1 and 2 were Carol Acurso, Carol Schiraldi, and Allen Irby.  Josh Baker joined them … Continue reading January 2020 Digital Photography Competition Results »

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings

Competition Only Meeting, January 2, 2020

This meeting will be our monthly competition.  All photos (time permitting) will be critiqued.  The January, 2020, theme is “Oldies“.  The normal 2 year restriction for this open themed night does not apply.  Dig into the archives and let’s see your favorites!  You may submit any of your images which have not previously won any NAPfS competition awards. Submit your photos at https://napfs.club/competitions/competition-submission/ More Awards … Continue reading Competition Only Meeting, January 2, 2020 »

Announcements, Educational

Three Classes for Competitions!

NAPfS is an inclusive club with members of a wide range of skill levels. The NAPfS competitions have three skill-based classes in order to put club members on a level playing field and to make each class internally competitive. The judges are able to provide useful critiques to the photographs in each class, providing education and inspiration to all participants. When submitting photos for a competition, … Continue reading Three Classes for Competitions! »

Announcements, Competition Results

2019 Voting Results People’s Choice Award

The 2019 NAPƒS People’s Choice Digital Photography Awards were chosen by members both online and attending the December 5th Award Ceremony and holiday party. Twenty-six members and guests at the party voted for their 5 favorite pictures via the napfs.club web site or via paper ballot at the December meeting. With 112 photos to choose from, it was not an easy task!  The top four … Continue reading 2019 Voting Results People’s Choice Award »

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings

Invitation 2019 Annual Party & Awards – December 5, 2019

NAPfS 2019 Digital Photography Awards – December 5, 2019 Date: Thursday, December 5th, starting at 7 PM. Location: United Christian Church at 3500 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX. 78727 – MAP Potluck Dinner This is a potluck holiday party. Please bring a favorite dish, dessert, appetizer, to share.  Family and guests welcome. Please RSVP and sign up to bring something to the dinner using the form below.  … Continue reading Invitation 2019 Annual Party & Awards – December 5, 2019 »