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WELCOME to the Southeastern Photographic Society Meetup page.
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.
Click here to go to the SPS website where you will find everything you need to know about us.
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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Próximos eventos (3)
Ver todo- Coffee & Critique - Digital EditionSolo los asistentes pueden ver el enlace
Please join us for our July Coffee & Critique, which will be a “digital edition” conducted on Zoom.
For newcomers — we meet every month to share images and provide constructive feedback to each other on how to improve our photography. We alternate each month between online digital and in-person print critiques, and the meetings are for beginners and seasoned photographers alike.
For digital months, it is very important that you RSVP on the MeetUp site because only folks who RSVP will be sent the link needed to join the meeting. The link will be sent out the day before the meeting.
For digital C&C’s, participants may submit up to TWO images each for feedback. (A “before” and “after” pair of images will only count as one submission for those who want to “show their work.”) Please size your images as you would for an SPS competition — see instructions here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F0xzqEXvRfPl4T48zNbbasDSZ4beaOEU/view
Even if you don’t submit images, though, we encourage you to join and participate in the MeetUp. Our experience is that the critiques are a valuable learning experience even for folks who don’t submit images.
Digital submissions must be emailed to milsteenphoto@comcast.net no later than 9:00 pm on the Thursday before the meeting. Please put “C&C” or “critique” in the subject line. Jeff will acknowledge receipt of submissions, so if you don’t hear back from him, it means he didn’t get your images.
Your images should be titled with your name and a number showing the sequence of the submissions — e.g., JaneDoe1, JaneDoe2 — with the number reflecting the order in which your images will be shown. We generally show the final image first, and then show the "before" version, so if you don't want it in that order, please let us know.
The Zoom link will be sent out the day before the event. If anyone has any questions, feel free to email Jeff Milsteen at milsteenphoto@comcast.net.
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SPS has three standing meetings each month for its members and guests. The First Friday meeting features an outside speaker and a 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!To pay your SPS dues, visit:
join.spsatlanta.orgTo find out more about SPS visit:
spsatlanta.org***
LIABILITY NOTICE: By signing up and attending a Meetup sponsored by the Southeastern Photographic Society, I acknowledge that these activities can be hazardous and that I could be injured or my property damaged. I agree that I am voluntarily participating in these activities and assume any risk of physical injury or damage to my property.
- ONLINE: Mastering Birds-In-Flight: A Simpler Approach - with Annalise KaylorSolo los asistentes pueden ver el enlace
NOTE: Due to the July 4th holiday weekend, we will not have a "First Friday" meeting and competition in July.
We will have a special online Learnshop by wildlife photographer Annalise Kaylor, now based in Alaska.
In this webinar, photographer Annalise Kaylor breaks bird-in-flight photography down into a clear, simplified approach.
You’ll learn how to:
· Master backgrounds so your birds stand out and your photos pop
· Choose the right autofocus area mode for reliable results
· Focus on just one key setting in the field—eliminating guesswork and hesitationAnnalise Kaylor is a wildlife and documentary photographer whose work spans 40 countries, capturing the intersection of conservation, culture, and coexistence. Her images have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Audubon Magazine, and PBS, as well as in exhibitions across North and South America, with permanent collections at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, the World Health Organization, and in the United Nations. She collaborates with NGOs like The Nature Conservancy and Habitat for Humanity to tell critical conservation stories through visual storytelling. As the co-creator and co-host of the PhotoWILD podcast, she, along with her partner Jared Lloyd, explore the art and science of wildlife photography.
To see her work and learn more about Annalise, visit:
annalisekaylor.comPlease note:
This month's Learnshop will be online, and the ZOOM link will be emailed the day before the event to all who RSVP.
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SPS has three standing meetings each month for its members and guests. The First Friday Program and Competition 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 pay your SPS dues, visit:
www.join.spsatlanta.orgTo find out more about SPS visit:
www.spsatlanta.org***
- Picture Perfect Plans for Your Next Photo Trip - with Glen VarnHagenUnitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Please join us for our monthly meeting on Friday, August 1, featuring accomplished photographer Glen VarnHagen, and enter our digital image competition, "MOTION" (more information below).
Glen says: ‘Discover how to maximize your photographic opportunities on every journey. This presentation will walk you through the essential steps for planning a photography-focused trip—from selecting the perfect destinations and identifying ideal shooting spots to packing the right gear and optimizing your itinerary for those unforgettable shots. Whether you're a first-time traveler or a seasoned explorer, this session will equip you with the tools and inspiration to turn your travels into extraordinary photographic adventures.”
Glen VarnHagen is a passionate, lifelong traveler and photographer dedicated to capturing the world's beauty through his lens. He began his career in sports photography, honing his skills in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Over time, he shifted his focus to landscapes, immersing himself in the serene, breathtaking vistas of nature. Today, Glen blends these two passions—sports and landscape photography—into his current pursuit: wildlife photography, where he captures the stunning, raw essence of the natural world in all its glory.
To learn more about Glen and his work, visit:
https://www.glenvphotography.com/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, July 30, 2025.
- Competition entries are to be sized appropriately, and files are to be re-named using the SPS naming convention: Firstname Lastname - Title of Image
- 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 an 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.org
