About us
Dear members, thank you for joining our group and your interest in photography.
The purpose of The Art of Photography – Sarasota/Venice is to help you elevate your creative and artistic skills and then translate those skills into compelling photographic work.
We do this by
- Sharing our work with our members
- Providing constructive commentary and reviews
- Offering weekly photography review sessions (online)
- Offering photography and post-processing classes (online)
- Organizing interesting photo shoots
- Conducting photo contests and challenges
As a member, you are encouraged to participate actively, We look forward to seeing your work and offer high level support and guidance. If all this sounds good to you then welcome to the Art of Photography Sarasota/Venice. We are looking forward to your participation. As we have six sites, many of our member photographers have gained national/international recognition for their work, and so can you!
We look forward to your participation.
Jan Meades, Organizer
Upcoming events
6
- Network event
🌐 SUN 2/15 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW & DISCUSSION
·OnlineOnline34 attendees from 6 groups👉 This is your Invitation to another great Online Photography Event 👈
💥 Please follow our Event page as we are now alternating our Sat/Sun sessions.
Notes:
· You do not have to be a member of the Art of Photography International to attend this event.
· However, to submit a photo to the session photo album, you must be a member of The Art of Photography International site.
· You can join with this link The Art of Photography International, then click on the red "JOIN THIS SITE" bar icon.
Instructions:
✅ Upload only ONE photo to the Session album AFTER you see the “Welcome …” photo slide (AFTER 5 pm on Sunday and BEFORE the day of the Sat/Sun of the Session).
✅ You must be attending in order for your image to be reviewed during a session.
✅ A maximum of 30 photographs will be considered for review as time and content allow.
✅ Following the sessions the albums will be deleted after 5 pm on Sunday. If you wish to save your image and comments move your photo to the PHOTOGRAPHERS OPEN FORUM album.
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As part of the larger Meetup Community, pay particular attention to “Usage and Content Policies” at
https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-content-policies-Rules-for-using-Meetup
Remember, with all your comments and downloads on The Art of Photography Meetup site, act with Integrity, Kindness, Compassion, Respect and Be Safe. Thank You.
_____________________________________________________ - Network event
🌐 SUN 2/22 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW & DISCUSSION
·OnlineOnline16 attendees from 6 groups👉 This is your Invitation to another great Online Photography Event 👈
💥 Please follow our Event page as we are now alternating our Sat/Sun sessions.
Notes:
· You do not have to be a member of the Art of Photography International to attend this event.
· However, to submit a photo to the session photo album, you must be a member of The Art of Photography International site.
· You can join with this link The Art of Photography International, then click on the red "JOIN THIS SITE" bar icon.
Instructions:
✅ Upload only ONE photo to the Session album AFTER you see the “Welcome …” photo slide (AFTER 5 pm on Sunday and BEFORE the day of the Sat/Sun of the Session).
✅ You must be attending in order for your image to be reviewed during a session.
✅ A maximum of 30 photographs will be considered for review as time and content allow.
✅ Following the sessions the albums will be deleted after 5 pm on Sunday. If you wish to save your image and comments move your photo to the PHOTOGRAPHERS OPEN FORUM album.
_____________________________________________________
As part of the larger Meetup Community, pay particular attention to “Usage and Content Policies” at
https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-content-policies-Rules-for-using-Meetup
Remember, with all your comments and downloads on The Art of Photography Meetup site, act with Integrity, Kindness, Compassion, Respect and Be Safe. Thank You.
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Foundations Photoshop Virtual Summitt
·OnlineOnlineIf you are someone who has always wanted to learn Photoshop but as intimidated by it's complexity here is a fantanstic way to jump into it with no investment other than time. ***That means it's free! ***Five days of free Photoshop instruction by some of the worlds best instructors. This event is intended for the newbie to Photoshop but others just might find something new too. I have attended many of these summits hosted by Dave Cross and have always come away more knowlegable and inspired. I hope you will take a look at this opportunity to grow your photographic skills.
Here is the link for all the information you you will need,
Photoshop Virtual Summit FoundationsYou must register (free) through the Summitt website
3 attendees- Network event
🌐 Presenting 2/25 at 7 pm: iPhoneography by Elise S, Arnold P and Gary L
·OnlineOnline0 attendees from 0 groups“What the ‘I’ Sees”: An iPhoneography Presentation
In this presentation Elise Schreiber, Arnold Plotnick and Gary Levy
will share how their “i” sees: from journalistic street moments to lyrical, interpretive imagery and beyond, highlighting the surprising power of the phone we carry every day.iPhoneography—a word born with the release of the first iPhone in 2007—has evolved into an entire creative discipline. What began with a simple 2-megapixel camera has grown into a remarkably powerful tool: high dynamic range, multiple lenses, panorama and macro capabilities, and an ever-expanding universe of editing apps right at your fingertips. Traveling light with an iPhone lets photographers act instantly, remain unobtrusive, and experiment freely with angles, close-ups, long exposures, and low-light scenes—opening creative doors that bulky gear sometimes can’t.
Elise Schreiber
Elise Schreiber is a British retired interior designer now residing in Tampa, FL whose photographs have been exhibited at the Laurie Tennent Studio in Michigan and the Henri Vincenot Public Library in Venarey-Les Laumes, France. Her work is often inspired by light, atmosphere, and the fleeting, impressionistic scenes she encounters.Arnold Plotnick
Arnold Plotnick is a New York–based street and travel photographer and a longtime organizer in The Art of Photography NYC. Known for his keen eye, inventive approach, and wry sense of humor, his images have been featured in Black & White Magazine, KLICK: The Magazine for Street Photographers, and Mobiography Magazine. His ongoing visual storytelling appears on his blog, The Everyday Frame (theeverydayframeblog.com).Gary Levy
Gary Levy resides in Margate, NJ.Gary won a “Best of Show” award in Ocean City Art Center’s 2019 Annual Photo Contest, and a 2020 month-long solo photo show there. He’s had images published in Black & White Magazine, plus a “Spotlight Award.” He’s received recognition in the International Color, and Black & White Spider Awards. Eight of Gary’s photos are permanently on display in the Margate City, NJ Public Library.8 attendees from this group
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