What we’re about
The Southwest Photo Club was founded in 2006 to promote photography education in a fun and amiable atmosphere. The Club is centered in Littleton, Colorado, although anyone can join. We have monthly meetings and events featuring highly-regarded photographers who present to our club members on specific topics of interest.
We encourage members to share their photos, not for competition but to help each other learn and grow as photographers. Each month, a photo assignment challenges our members to take images of a specific subject, topic, or something to stretch their photographic talents. The images are displayed and shared at our monthly meetings.
You can join for individual meetings via Meetup, but we’d really like to have you as a full member. Learn more about the Club at our website.
Additional member benefits include:
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Monthly presentations on a variety of photography related topics
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Monthly photo assignments related to our monthly presentations
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Pre-meeting social time plus numerous other opportunities to socialize
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Photography field trips designed to provide great photo opportunities and learning
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Mentor / Mentee program providing one-on-one help from fellow club members
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Archived meeting presentation videos and notes in the Member’s Only section of the website
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Member suggestion box, member survey and member voting gives you a say in the direction of the club and future activities and speakers
Check us out!! https://swphotoclub.com
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Manitou SpringsRidgeGate Parkway RTD Station Parking, Lone Tree, CO
A few weeks ago, I drove through Manitou Springs and thought it looked like to cute town to do some photography. I'm scheduling this on a week day, since they are extremely busy on the weekends. Apologies to those who must work that day.
I blocked out 6 hours, but of course that is flexible depending upon those attending.
Let's plan to carpool. Meeting at RidgeGate Parkway RTD Station Parking, 10791 S Havana St, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Check this link to determine if your car is registered in or out of the RTD district.
https://www.rtd-denver.com/how-to-ride/parking'Breath of the Great Spirit'
Manitou's effervescent Mineral Springs
Considering the picturesque location of the springs in a forested box canyon at the base of Pikes Peak, it is no wonder the Native Americans considered the location sacred.Sip the Springs
Take a walking tour through Historic Manitou Springs to find the eight public cold-water drinking springs and learn what first brought travelers to the area. - Bird Photography Tips and Tricks with Alan MurphyLink visible for attendeesUSD 5.00
Join SW Photo Club at 6:15 pm on September 11, 2025, and Alan Murphy to learn about Bird Photography Tips, and Tricks.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Last December, Alan Murphy joined us to share the Ingredients that make a Great Bird Photograph. This presentation was so well received, we’ve asked Alan to join us again on September 11th to talk about Bird Photography Tips and Tricks. Specifically, Alan will cover Tips and Tricks for:- Photograph Hummingbirds in ambient light and get them to perch.
- Tricks for woodpecker photography.
- How to get birds onto cactus.
- How to use bird feeders for photography.
- How to work with suet for photography.
- How to Use Water for Bird Photography.
- How to get ground birds up on perches.
- How to work with nest boxes for photography.
- Tricks for Kingfisher photography.
- How to use a wide-angle lens for wildlife photography.
- How to photograph birds on water.
- Tips for Photographing Small Birds in Flight.
- How to work with infrared triggers.
Learning the ins and outs of the Tips and Tricks on this list should set the stage for some great shots for those interested in enhancing your Bird Photography.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Alan, who grew up as a birder in England & Ireland, moved to the US in the early eighties. To study the new species he was seeing in the States, he took up photography to aid in the identification process. Alan now runs his bird photography business and travels two weeks of every month, leading workshops. Alan is the author of many educational ebooks and videos. He has nearly 100 published covers, including those of National Geographic and Life magazines. Alan has won numerous awards, including 2025's Bird Photographer of the Year's best portrait. Alan lives in Evergreen, Colorado, with his wife, Kim, and their rescue dogs.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO TAKEAWAY FROM THIS PRESENTATION
- Learn many Tips and Tricks for attracting Birds for Photography.
- Learn how to position them for great images.
- How to work with tricky to shoot birds, like Hummingbirds, Kingfishers, and small birds in flight.
- Learn that Bird Photography doesn’t always mean shooting with a Telephoto / Super Telephoto Lens and can be accomplished with a Wide-Angel Lens.
This Registration is for this single event. Alternatively, you can join the SW Photo Club for an annual, recurring fee of $40.00. By joining the Club, you can attend a full year of meetings and activities, gain access to Club experts, and gain access to past presentations dating back several years. For a complete overview of the SW Photo Club, click here, www.swphotoclub.com, to review our Home Page and Join Us Page, where you can also see sample meeting presentations.
- 1777 Living History - Morrison CO14711 W Morrison Rd, Morrison, CO
As always, we will gather in the parking lot, do introductions, then break into small groups to photograph and enjoy the activities. We will plan a time to gather for lunch for those who wish to go to lunch together.
Experience 18th-century life through costumed interpreters, hands-on activities, and military demonstrations. Aspects of colonial American life will be available for you to experience – agriculture, blacksmith, education, games, gunsmith, military, and much more.
Please read their FAQ page. Specifically the part about the liability form.
What should we bring?
To be sure you have an exceedingly agreeable time, we recommend planning for any sort of weather. It is often prodigiously sunny and hats, bonnets, canteens, and sunscreen are recommended. Feel free to don any 18th-century attire you wish. A form of payment for admission as well as to purchase items from the general store. To expedite your entry print and bring your liability form.https://www.livinghistorydays.com/index.php/events/fall-event/
