Note: This month's meeting is online only! A Zoom link will be provided to members closer to time. "The Properly Equipped Macro Photographer" w/ Mike Moats Being a properly equipped macro photographer is not just about the equipment, but also equipping yourself with the how-to knowledge of macro photography. Mike will cover the most important [...]

Date: March, 8th 2025 Time: 6:15 AM Location: Wye Community Church, 22300 AR-113, Bigelow, AR 72016 Parking: Parking is limited, but during the festival season parking to the side of the road is allowed. (Note: As we are doing it early morning, we should have plenty of spots to park) Description: To photograph Daffodils and [...]

John Reed has been an avid photographer, astrophotographer for about 40 years.  Going from film to digital to dedicated astrophotography medium along the way.  He is an engineer by trade but finds every free moment to photograph nature both by day and by night.  He will present a talk on using conventional camera (Cannon R7) [...]

*Outing and the details will be announced during the meeting. Short Bio: Robert Holt has been hiking trails of Arkansas and National Parks for over 50 years. He has hiked over 135 trails in Arkansas alone. Over the past 5 years he has been working for his son Cameron Holt, who has mentored him in [...]

Special guest speaker, Jeremy Smith will be presenting “It’s the Little Things”! This will be a dynamic presentation and in-depth look at some familiar topics such as depth of field and focal length. While this is a bit different than our usual content, Jeremy is a WEALTH of photography, tech knowledge, and beyond, so this [...]

About the Outing: This trip caters to photographers of all experience levels. Most shooting will involve patiently waiting in areas known for bird activity, but you’re free to explore the levees and nearby trails at your own pace. The environment offers excellent opportunities for bird-in-habitat shots, action shots (e.g., takeoffs, feeding), and landscape/wildlife context images. [...]

Our annual club picnic is THIS Sunday June 8th. Y’all know Arkansas weather, so we’ll keep an eye on things but as of now the picnic is ON. This event is for paid-members only, so if you haven’t renewed yet, please do so before signing up for the picnic. That being said, if you’d like to bring a friend or [...]

Nick Dawson's bio: "I have been an avid photographer for what seems all my life (well, at least since age eight!) and have been privileged to have traveled extensively with my cameras. I have always been interested in landscape, nature (flora and fauna), sports and event photography and that continues to be the case. From [...]

We will reconvene in August. Stay cool!    

Finding my path with landscape photography A look at how I developed my style, the things I love to shoot, and some of the techniques and tricks I use. LOCATION: The meeting is back at 2nd Presbyterian Church. 6pm “doors open”. Meeting officially starts at 6:30pm 600 Pleasant Valley Dr, Little Rock, AR 72227 - [...]

Bobby Burton is a former Vice-President, President, and aspiring model. Join us via Zoom as he shares some of his older images for newer members and a selection of his newer work, which he and his wife, Brandi, have been creating since moving to Idaho. Bobby loves shooting anything landscape, and has been dipping his [...]

The Dark-Sky festival has been postponed to the "rain dates" Sept 26th/27th. If you registered for the event then you should have received an email explaining in detail. NOTE: This is also not an official AOPC outing; however, it’s an opportunity to learn more about astronomy, network with fellow “dark-sky” lovers, and do some night [...]

October Meeting - back to in-person at 2nd Presbyterian Church Want to shoot the Milky Way but not sure where to begin? Or maybe you’ve tried and want better results? In this session, we’ll cover how to plan, shoot, and edit night sky images, with a live demo on processing a Milky Way photo. It’s [...]

6pm setup - 6:30pm "supper time" Join us for our "Friendsgiving" potluck with the AOPC! Let's come together to celebrate our love for photography and good company. Bring your favorite dish to share, and enjoy an evening of delicious food, great conversation, and photo sharing. Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow photography enthusiasts [...]

Virtual Only Zoom Meeting - Paid Members Only Zoom link will be sent to club members the week of.  Capture Craft – Photography from a Different Angle Scooter Korek shares a unique perspective on photography shaped by decades in the amusement and fair industry. Drawing from a career rooted in dynamic environments and visual storytelling, [...]

Alan Wagoner; Photographer from rural Western Arkansas where the skies are dark, which sparked my interest in astronomy and photography long before the digital age. I built a 6” reflector telescope in my 9th grade year and started photographing the moon, stars, and planets with a Polaroid land instrument camera using the telescope as the [...]

Infrared Black and White Photography Brian Cormack is a photographer living in Little Rock, Arkansas. He has a BA in Communications from the University of the Ozarks, and a MA in Journalism from UALR. His work has been selected ten times to tour with the Small Works on Paper exhibition, sponsored by the Arkansas Arts [...]

Paul’s Alaskan Adventure 2.0 Hi, my name is Paul Caster. Photography has been part of my life since age twelve, starting with a 110 Pocket Instamatic followed by my first 35mm camera at eighteen years old. A love of travel and the outdoors naturally blended with photography over the years, leading me to places like [...]

Our annual club picnic potluck will be on May 31st this year, hopefully to beat the heat. This event is for paid members only, so if you haven't renewed, please do so before signing up for the picnic. The location is the same as last year at Maumelle Park, Pavillion GS05. 9009 Pinnacle Valley Rd., [...]

Meeting begins at 6:30pm Join us for our first meeting of the year! We'll be hosting an "open projector" where members can show off their photography for the group to enjoy and discuss. If you have any questions or are new to the club, email aopcpres@gmail.com Location: 2nd Presbyterian Church - 600 Pleasant Valley Dr, Little [...]