The Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont, Inc.
Photography
SAVE THE DATE
July Photography Group Zoom Meetings
It is our pleasure to invite you to the first and second FGCV Photography Group Meetings. Please read the details below. Zoom links are included with each meeting.
PHOTO GROUP MEETING #1
Date: July 13, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Topic: Photography Session #1 - FGCVT
PROMPT/THEME/FOCUS
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Red, White, Blue and a Parade or Two
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A Historic Building, Battlefield or Monument
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What's in Bloom
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Shadow Play
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Portraits Project
PHOTO GROUP MEETING #2
Date: July 31, 2026Time: 7:00 pm
Topic: Photography Session #2 - FGCVT
Time: Jul 31, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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PROMPT/THEME/FOCUS
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Today's Bouquet
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Capture Motion or ICM (Intentional Camera Movement)
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Photo journalist (a series of 5-7 photos featuring an event or Family Gathering)
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Bugs, Beasts, Blossom
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Bokeh-depth of field
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Documenting America in our 250th year...a series, slideshow (may be continuation of Red, White, and Blue from 1 prompt themes).
Sending photos prior to each meeting are optional. Those sending photos follow the deadline dates and send to both Becky and Doris.
Thank you.
Stay focused and keep exploring the beauty around you.
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Questions prior to our first meeting, Email Becky Rizzi or call/text her at 802-558-0100.
Attention Garden Club Members!
Get ready to take photos and submit for the Fall 2026 NEGC Photography Series
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Entries open April 1 and close August 31.
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"Our New England"
A Photography Show for the Annual Meeting of the New England Garden Clubs, Inc.
October 13-14, 2026
Killington Lodge & Resort, Killington, VT
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Class 1: Enjoy our Landscapes
A photograph capturing the essence of a favorite New England scene
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Class 2:Celebrate our Architecture
A monochromatic image of a New England structure and/ or architectural element
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Class 3: Revel in our Flora and Fauna
A photograph showing the interaction between Flora and Fauna in New England gardens and/or natural areas
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Class 4: Examine our Heritage
A photograph that enhances our understanding of our New England history, using creative techniques
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Class 5: Travel Our Waterways and Coastlines
Show us the importance of water: our coastlines, riverways, and/or lakes and ponds
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Class 6: Experience Our Seasons
A close-up or macro featuring a moment in New England ‘s changing seasons
Resources
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Charlotte Camera Club - learn new skills and techniques - charlottecameraclub.org
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Joe Edelman: Camera Clubs in Vermont - joeedelman.com
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Digitalcamera.com - latest about cameras
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How to take your own brand photos -gerricampbellphotography.com
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Emma Davies: "A Year With My Camera", A Creative Workbook for Photographers, Beginner’s Landscape Photography - emmadaviesphotography.com
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Saxon Holt: The Beauty of Resilient Landscapes and the Artistry of Nature - saxonholt.com
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Tony & Chelsea Northrup, photography tutorials. On YouTube @TonyAndChelsea.
