Mid-Nebraska Photography Club Past Meetings Archive
Thursday, April 18th
6:00 - 9:00pm
Location: Todd’s Studio
Theme: Spring is here!
This week Sandhill Cranes have been in the fields near Todd’s studio, they may still be here. The sun is setting later, and if we have a nice evening, we can take photos outside. Otherwise, Todd has offered his studio to practice and play with his studio lights.
AGENDA
6:00 - 7:00
Workshop Time!
Bring your laptop and whatever project or image you are working on and use this time and teamwork to make it better.
7:00 - 9:00
SOCIAL
7:00 - 7:20
Meet & Greet.
7:20-8:00
Call the Meeting to Order
Show & Tell
Show your Favorite newest image for your portfolio
Share a new piece of gear, a recent photo shoot or upcoming plans.
We are all here to encourage each other!
ACTIVITY
8:00-8:30
Spring Sunset Photos!
8:30
Plan next event / social
8:45
Award Presentations
9:00
Conclude meeting
Wednesday, March 20th
7:00 - 9:00pm
Location: Todd’s Studio
Theme: March Madness Sandhill Crane Style!
Bring you Favorite Sandhill Crane Print
and we will have our own Bracket competition.
In Attendance:
Todd Rundstrom
Sue Rains
Kerri Garrison
AGENDA
6:00 - 7:00
Workshop Time!
Bring your laptop and whatever project or image you are working on and use this time and teamwork to make it better.
7:00 - 9:00
SOCIAL
7:00 - 7:20
Meet & Greet.
7:20-8:00
Call the Meeting to Order
Show & Tell
Show your Favorite newest image for your portfolio
Share a new piece of gear, a recent photo shoot or upcoming plans.
Sue brought her new sling-style camera bag.
Todd shared the story behind his newest camera bag.
We discussed travel photography - Sue has trips planned this summer - and food photography - Kerri belongs to a foodie-club here in Kearney.
We are all here to encourage each other!
8:30
Plan next event / social
8:45
9:00
Conclude meeting
Thursday, February 15th
6:00 - 9:00pm
Location: Todd Rundstrom Photography
3797 Poole Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska, 68847
Theme: Beat those Winter Blues!
Winter Landscapes and Winter Wildlife
In Attendance:
Todd Rundstrom
Steve Adelson
Paul Julian
James Staab
Jim Bunger
Sue Rains
AGENDA
6:00 - 7:00
Workshop Time!
Bring your laptop and whatever project or image you are working on and use this time and teamwork to make it better.
7:00 - 9:00
SOCIAL
7:00 - 7:20
Meet & Greet.
7:20-8:30
Call the Meeting to Order
Show & Tell
Show your Favorite newest image for your portfolio
Share a new piece of gear, a recent photo shoot or upcoming plans.
We are all here to encourage each other!
8:30
Plan next event / social
8:45
Award Presentations
9:00
Conclude meeting
Jim gave a recap of the Professional Photographer’s of Nebraska convention and how he did in the print competition.
Paul shared a lot of information about how he photographs bald eagles, sandhill cranes and other Nebraska wildlife.
Sue talked about her plans this summer to visit Yosemite which led to a conversation about photographing wildlife, lens choices and the quality of iPhones cameras these days.
Steve gave anecdotes on the wildlife he has seen in Estes.
James shared videos of his sons who are going viral on social media using their GoPro cameras.
Todd shared the story of how he crashed his drone back in 2014 and his interest in getting a new one, which led to a conversation on drones.
Thursday, February 1st, 2024
7:00 - 9:00pm
Location: Todd Rundstrom Photography Studio
3797 Poole Ave / Kearney / 68847
Theme: Ring in the New Year and Plan 2024 Targets!
AGENDA
7:00-7:20
Social Time; Meet & Greet.
7:20-7:30
Call the Club to Order; Choose a Secretary and a Social Chair for first term.
Make plans and targets for 2024; both for our club and personal targets.
Photo Theme: New Beginnings, Fresh Starts, Optimism, Hope, Hitting Targets!
In Attendance:
Todd Rundstrom
Manuela Rundstrom
Jim Bunger
Kerri Garrison
Michele Malcom
Brian Gnuese
Steve Adelson
7:30-8:30
Show & Tell!
Bring a favorite photograph, or new camera, new lens, drone, or perhaps a Christmas gift to share with the group.
We are all here to encourage each other!
8:30-9:00
Free Time!
9:00
Conclude meeting
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Jim shared the four phenomenal images he is entering in the Professional Photographers of Nebraska (PPN) print competition in February. Good Luck Jim!
Steve shared some of his favorite wildlife images from Estes Park, Colorado.
Michele demonstrated how she used an AI portrait app to create stunning images of her daughter.
Brian shared what a typical week is like for him creating headshot portraits and aerial video content for Chief Industries, where he works.
Kerri shared some of recent memories from her work as a portrait artist for Baer Photography.
Manuela shared some of her photographs from her recent trip home to Iquitos, Peru.
Todd gave a tour of his studio and described his job working for News Link.