January 2026 Newsletter Print

Announcements


 

2026 Board Nominations

Current Slate approved by the board

Chairman of the Board: TBD

President: Kimberly Bryant

Vice President: TBD

Secretary: Erika Hatfield

Treasurer: Erica Watson

You can nominate yourself or any other active member below. 


This survey is available until 02-14-2026.

 

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Calendar of Events

Image Reviews by David Davies

 

a free Zoom for our members

Join our guest critique, David Davis, as he reviews your images that you are preparing for competition.   We encourage member to choose several images that they can share during the Zoom meeting for feedback from David.

 

You will need to register in order to get the link to the Zoom meeting.

 

Image competition helps you hone your skills and perception of your work.  We encourage everyone in PPSC to enter!  The final deadline is Saturday, February 14, at 11 PM (ET).  Don’t delay!  Register at printcompetition.com.  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Connie Sanders, our Photographic Competition Chair, at [email protected]

We encourage you to join us and to give competition a try!

  • Check your email for the Zoom link prior to meeting date.
  • Members are welcome to attend.

 

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Ace Basin area of South Carolina

 

Grab your camera gear and come join us for a hands-on photography.  Register below so that we know how many people to expect. See you there!

The ACE Basin (Ashepoo-Combahee-Edisto) is one of the largest undeveloped estuarine ecosystems on the U.S. Atlantic Coast, located in South Carolina's Lowcountry, named for the three rivers that converge there

We will start the morning at Bear Island to photograph sunrise and the Tundra Swans at Mary's Pond.  Then we will move on to Donnelley Wildlife Refuge not too far away. 

(At Donnelley WMA it is required that visitors wear international orange this time of year)

  • FREE for Members
  • $48 for Non-Members & Guests

 

Organizer:

David Foster
email: [email protected] 
cell: 803-479-4320

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Tutorial on Creating Mats for Artist

 

a free Zoom for our members

Presentation is one of the 12 Elements of a Merit Image.  It puts the finishing touches on your artwork.  Artist images are presented in a slightly different manner from those entered in Photographic Open.  Join Connie Sanders as she demonstrates several techniques for creating mats for images that will be entered in Artist categories.  Even if you don’t plan to enter Artist, you might learn a Photoshop trick or two!

Be sure to register in order to get the link to the Zoom meeting.

Image competition helps you hone your skills and get a new perspective on your work. Plus, in our competition, not only will your images be judged, but you also will receive commentary after the judging is finished.  Plan to enter the PPSC Photographic Competition!  Register at printcompetition.com. The deadline is February 14, 2026, 11 PM (ET). 

 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Connie Sanders, our Photographic Competition Chair, at [email protected].  Your committee is here to help!

We encourage you to join us and to give competition a try!

  • Check your email for the Zoom link prior to meeting date.
  • Members are welcome to attend.

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Lightroom FAQ

Come and ask your Adobe Lightroom questions.  

(We may not be able to answer all but we can sure get you pointed in the right direction)

  • Check your email for the Zoom link a day prior to the meeting
  • Members Only

 

Hosted by David Foster

 

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Swan Lake Iris Gardens

 

Grab your camera gear and come join us for a hands-on photography shootout.  Register below so that we know how many people to expect. See you there!

This time of year, Wood ducks are in their breeding plumage and are pairing up for the season.  We will photograph the wood ducks and swans in and around the Swan Lake Iris Gardens

  • FREE for Members
  • $48 for Non-Members & Guests

 

Organizer:

David Foster
email: [email protected] 
cell: 803-479-4320

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Coastal Area Workshop

 

Ticket Info

  • Free for Members 
  • $148 for Non-Members & Guests

 

Organizer:

Kim Bryant, CPP - VP PPofSC

email: [email protected]
cell: 843-729-9412

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Cypress Wetlands

 

Grab your camera gear and come join us for some hands-on photography.   During this time of year many species of birds, having just arrived back at the wetlands, are putting on their finest and performing their mating dances to attract a suitable partner.

Register below so that we know how many people to expect. See you there! 

Excerpt from (Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands)

We welcome you to discover the sights, sounds and wonderment of the Port Royal Cypress Wetlands and Rookery in Port Royal, South Carolina. When you drive south on Paris Avenue, look to the left and you will see the entrance to the Port Royal Cypress Wetlands. Its sweeping views of the wetlands and a dedicated wooden amphitheater and boardwalk invite you to begin your exploration.

  • FREE for Members
  • $48 for Non-Members & Guests

 

Organizer:

David Foster
email: [email protected] 
cell: 803-479-4320

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Beidler Forest

 

Grab your camera gear and come join us.  Register below so that we know how many people to expect. See you there!

We will meet at 8:45 in the parking lot Audubon Center at Beidler Forest (336 Sanctuary Rd #3324, Harleyville, SC 29448).  Everyone will be responsible for their own entry fee (In Person is $12 and they do offer a small discount if purchased online ahead of time (Purchase Tickets).  For anyone new to this type of photography we will go over some tips and tricks before entering so that everyone can have a chance at getting a great image.  We will depart from there for a walk on the 1.75-mile elevated boardwalk through a hardwood forest and swamp.  Our targets to photograph will be Prothonotary warblers, who are currently nesting, and other birds that might still be migrating through the area.  You never know what you might see as you go through the forest and swamp; owls, otters, deer, snakes and wading birds are all known to frequent the area. For more information about the Audubon Beidler Forest Click Here

Afterwards we will head to Just Desserts Bakery & Cafe in Harleyville for some lunch. (113 W Main St, Harleyville, SC 29448)

  • FREE for Members
  • $48 for Non-Members & Guests

 

Organizer:

David Foster
email: [email protected] 
cell: 803-479-4320

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Professional Photographers of South Carolina Annual Conference

 

Ticket Info

  • Free for PPSC Members
  • $178 for Non-Members & Guests

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