The First Meeting will be on Thursday, August 10th at 7 PMat the Fernbank Science Center,156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta Everyone is Invited What’s this organization all about? This will bring together beginners, amateurs, advanced, and professional photographers with wide range of gear and abilities but a common interest: wildlife, landscapes, flowers, smaller critters, and all things natural. Meetings include presentations on camera gear, where to shoot, and organize photo competitions and field trips What Photographic Experience and Gear do I need? No requirements for either what you shoot or… Read Announcement >>>

August 15, 2017, at Griffin Chapter of GNPA, Chris Dekle will talk about getting started with video and why this might be right for you. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM at the Women’s Center, Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin, GA. Members as well as interested potential members are invited. Why Shoot Video? What’s different about shooting video than shooting still images like I do now? How hard is it to do? What do I need? What about shooting in the field? Join one of the founders of the GNPA, Chris Dekle, a nature photographer who shot images for decades as he walks you through why he… Read Announcement >>>

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 7:00 PM Cornerstone Coworking279 W Crogan StreetLawrenceville, GA Our speaker is a very busy guy. He has a lifetime of caring for and sharing his life-long love of nature and the outdoors. Tom Wilson retired last December, after 33 years as an Executive with the Boy Scouts of America. He now pursues a second career as a full-time Nature Photography. Tom has been a member of GNPA since 2011, a member of the Alpharetta chapter and recently became chair of GNPA’s Conservation Committee. Tom Wilson believes strongly that nature photographers should be nature advocates and… Read Announcement >>>

Close-up photography covers a number of photographic genres — from nature to tabletop to abstract —and presents limitless creative opportunities to photographers of all levels. This presentation will focus on the tools and techniques needed to get up close and personal with small subjects. We’ll explore the range of equipment that can be used (HINT - you don’t need an expensive macro lens!) and learn lighting and focusing methods that will enhance our ability to make successful macro images. Join us for what promises to be an educational and entertaining presentation!Jeff has been an avid… Read Announcement >>>

The GNPA Smyrna Chapter is excited to have David Akoubian speak on “Designing a Landscape.” David will also judge the print competition. There are very few places in this country, that are commonly visited, that haven’t been photographed before. Typically we go to visit a place because we have seen an image that we liked and wanted to see it. The problem for the photographer is capturing something “different” in a scene. We always want to make it our own. Tamron Image Master and professional nature photographer David Akoubian will talk on making an image your own through design. He will… Read Announcement >>>