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WELCOME to the Southeastern Photographic Society Meetup page.
Click here to go to the SPS website where you will find everything you need to know about us.
Click here to join or renew your SPS membership. Note: Signing up on the SPS Meetup page does not make you an SPS member. SPS members pay dues to engage in many activities that are unavailable to guests who simply sign up on the SPS MeetUp page.
The Southeastern Photographic Society (SPS) is a registered non-profit Atlanta-based community of photographers established in 1976 to help members learn the skills for creating great images and sharing them with others.
We use Meetup to announce all of our events, so please look below to see what is coming up.
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Learnshop: Photo Series Challenge with Robin Davis
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, 2650 N Druid Hills Rd, Atlanta, GA, USHave you ever wondered how to create a powerful photographic series and take your photography to the next level? As a follow-up to our March First Friday presentation on creating a special photography series, Robin Davis returns to lead an interactive Learnshop where she will review our projects in a no-pressure environment. Come to learn, get inspired and reignite your creative spark -- perfect for any photographer at any stage. Even if you did not create a series, you will gain valuable insights into how to improve your photography.
Challenge: At our March 6 meeting Robin challenged us to create a unified three-image series using the four key visual elements she discussed - tonality, image ratio, quality of light, and lens/viewpoint consistency. I encourage all members to give it a try — it's a fun way to experiment and grow, no matter your experience level. If you are an SPS dues paying member you will have access to the March 6 recorded workshop and handouts.
Action Required: SPS members who participate in the assignment, please email your three-image series to president@spsatlanta.org with "March Learnshop" in the subject line no later than 9:00 pm Sunday, March 22nd.
About Robin Davis
To explore more ideas in self-directed photography join here for Robin's podcast: The Thinking Photographer Podcast or sign up at The Third Eye Photo for info on travel workshops, local shoots, and personal one on one instruction.Please note:
Our March 24 Learnshop will be IN PERSON.
***SPS has three standing meetings each month for its members and guests. The First Friday meeting features an outside speaker and a members’ image competition. While competition entries at these monthly meetings are restricted to currently paid-up members, we ALWAYS welcome visitors interested in photography to attend. The Learnshops (fourth Tuesdays) and Coffee & Critique (second Saturdays) are intended for members, but again, we welcome visitors. If you attend regularly, we ask that you help support the club (which pays for the rental of the facilities, supplies, and equipment) by becoming a member!
Signing up on the SPS Meetup page does not make you an SPS member. SPS members pay dues to engage in many activities that are unavailable to guests who only sign up on the SPS MeetUp.
To find out more about SPS visit:
www.spsatlanta.org
To become a member, visit:
www.join.spsatlanta.org19 attendees
Photographing Hummingbirds - with Daniel Zdonczyk
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, 2650 N Druid Hills Rd, Atlanta, GA, USPlease join us for our April monthly meeting (moved to Friday, April 10, due to the Easter weekend.) Our guest speaker will be accomplished photographer Daniel Zdonczxyk, sharing years of experience photographing hummingbirds.
Also, please enter our digital image competition, PEOPLE PERFORMING -"One or more persons, such as street musicians, clowns or dancers on stage." SPS friend, Lauren Holley of the Atlanta Urban
Photo Walkers, will be judging this month's competition. (More information below.)In this presentation, Daniel will cover the technical aspects of camera and lens settings, plus types of assisted lighting, which can extend the natural light hours to maximize hummingbird photography opportunities.
He will also share a personalized approach to composition that allows the hummingbird's tame behavior and personality to show through.Daniel is a neurologist and his interest in human-bird interactions gradually influenced him to focus on hummingbird photography for the past 12 years. Daniel has taken multiple trips to South and Central America, and can share his experience and information about the best places to go for hummingbird photography.
To see his work and learn more about Daniel Zdonczyk, visit:
https://www.instagram.com/danielzdonczyk/Please note:
- This month's meeting will be IN-PERSON at our regular meeting location, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, at 2650 N. Druid Hills Road NE.
- Entries are limited to TWO per paid member - one color and one B&W.
- Please see competition rules for more information.
- The deadline for submissions is:
- 9:00PM on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
- Competition entries are to be sized appropriately, and files are to be re-named using the SPS naming convention: Firstname Lastname - Title of Image.
- Photos must have been taken within 48 months of the competition date.
- Images are to be uploaded to the links found on our SPS website.
- All are welcome for the presentation, but competition entries will be limited to paid SPS members only.
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SPS has three standing meetings each month for its members and guests. The First Friday meeting features a guest speaker and a members’ image competition. While competition entries at these monthly meetings are restricted to currently paid-up members, we ALWAYS welcome visitors interested in photography to attend. The Learnshops (fourth Tuesdays) and Coffee & Critique (second Saturdays) are intended for members, but again, we welcome visitors. If you attend regularly, we ask that you help support the club (which pays for the rental of the facilities, supplies, and equipment) by becoming a member!Signing up on the SPS Meetup page does not make you an SPS member. SPS members pay dues to engage in many activities that are unavailable to guests who only sign up on the SPS MeetUp.
To find out more about SPS visit:
www.spsatlanta.org
To become a member, visit:
www.join.spsatlanta.org22 attendees
Celebrating the Wonder of Our World - A Juried Exhibition at Emory Midtown
Emory University Hospital Midtown, 550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USSPS is pleased to announce our ninth annual exhibition at Emory Midtown. The Call for Entries is now open through midnight on April 12, 2026.
Celebrating the Wonder of Our World
A juried exhibition by members of the Southeastern Photographic Society
Emory University Midtown Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
Exhibition Dates: June 28, 2026 - June 2027The Southeastern Photographic Society invites members to submit entries for our ninth annual juried exhibition at Emory University Hospital Midtown. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, June 28 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
You do not need to RSVP for this Meetup event. It is posted for information only and provides a link to the Call for Entries.
For all exhibit information, requirements, and entry instructions, please click the link below to access the Call for Entries: Emory Midtown 2026 Call for Entries
Please read this document carefully. It includes the link to submit your entries and pay the $30 entry fee online.We hope all SPS members will submit photographs for this exhibition and look forward to seeing your entries!
Please note the following:
- Only dues-paying members may submit images to be considered for inclusion in this exhibition. Please be sure your dues are paid for 2026! Please click here for information about how to become an SPS member.
- This is a juried exhibition. Entering does not guarantee that all entrants will have images selected.
- Detailed requirements for gallery presentation of framed images are included in the Call for Entries.
- Cash prizes, certificates, and ribbons will be awarded to the top 8 exhibited images as follows: 1st Place - $200, 2nd Place - $150, 3rd Place - $100, 4 Honorable Mention Awards - $50 each, and Participants' Choice - $100.
- Please read the Call for Entries before submitting your images.
Questions? Please contact:
Harriet Dye
2026 SPS Exhibition Chair
Mail to exhibits@spsatlanta.org11 attendees
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