Expert Speakers

 Speaker Date About
 Fran DeRespinis 11/18/2025  Fran, whom we might call our Club’s visiting photography scholar in residence, covered the reasons and best practices for pursuing personal photographic projects. Examples of project types, with tips and techniques to get you moving beyond isolated moments to realize sustained exploration and create work that connects with viewers on a deeper level.
 Frank Herzog 10/21/2025  Longtime member and award-winning photographer Frank presented a program on his journey from using high-end camera gear to creating fine art with just his smartphone. He demonstrated how simple tools and modern technology can transform any smartphone into a powerful creative instrument, sharing his techniques, software, and recent work.
 Suzanne Andrews 9/16/2025  Led our program on Intentional Camera Movement (ICM). This photography technique involves moving the camera while the shutter is open to create artistic, blurred images. The event featured a live demonstration, with the camera's images projected onto a large screen for all to see.
 Mary Louise Ravese   5/20/2025  Specializing in outdoor photography from locations across the U.S. and the world. When composing, I look for distinctive shapes, unique textures and intriguing juxtapositions of color and tone. She offers Classes, Workshops, and Individual lessons.
 Gary Baird 4/15/2025  CFCC member presented “On the Road Again”, his story of the 13,000 mile road trip that he and his wife took together exploring much of Canada and the U.S.
 Mark McIntyre 3/18/2025  A professional sport photographer in NC for over 30 years, presented his program on “Shooting Basketball in the ACC,” to coincide with March Madness
 Ellen Sheenhan 2/18/2025  Founder and lead photographer of the Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization’s Volunteer Photography Corps, presented her program: “Photographing Sea Turtles - The Ethical Way.”
 Tom McCabe 1/21/2025 

Accomplished photographer, member of the Professional Photographers of North Carolina and Chairman of the Board and Teaches photography art Craven Community College. 

 Mark Buckler 11/19/2024  As a wildlife biologist and teacher enhances my ability, as a long-time professional photographer, to provide you with unparalleled photographic learning experience at spectacular venues.
 David Hartfield 10/15/2024  David Hartfield Photography provides classes, workshops, and photo tours. Award winning nature photographer.
 Jim Loring 9/17/2024  With over 30 years of experience and a TEDx speaker, Jim helps photographers uncover their unique style through personalized guidance and a free Zoom session.Your creative potential is there—this is your first step to unlocking it. 

 

 

 

 



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