
Meetings & Announcements
Next Meeting Date, Program & Theme
Date: July 9
Time: 6:30
Program: Annual Print Competition
Date: August 13
Time: 6:30
Program: Depth of Field - Devin Abbe
Theme: Bokeh
Regular Meeting Location
Meeting Location:
The Masonic Lodge,
1329 East 5th Street,
Tyler, TX 75701
Overflow parking is available at the Boy Scouts of America Building next door on the East side of the Lodge.
Monthly Photo Submission Requirements:
We have two categories, Club Theme & PSA.
A maximum of 2 images may be submitted each month, being only ONE Theme and/or ONE PSA.
Editing may be done as desired and the only rule that applies is that if you create a composite image, all images used in the composite must have been taken by you. We also ask that, at the club meeting, members briefly explain editing techniques they used to help other members grow in their photographic journey.
NOTE: Photo naming conventions differ slightly between Club Theme & PSA submissions
Requirements for Club Theme Photo Submission
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NO WATERMARKS on images.
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Unless noted in the Themes list below, Theme photo must have been taken during the time period mentioned for that month.
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Photo must be in jpg format.
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Photo must be in sRGB color space
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Resolution must be 300ppi
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If in Landscape / Horizontal format: 1920 pixels wide
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If in Portrait / Vertical or Square format: 1080 pixels in height
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Image must be named as follows: Your Name - Theme - Your Title.jpg
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Theme photos must be submitted to Wes Jones at WesJones1776@gmail.com
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Submissions are due by midnight, each WEDNESDAY NIGHT, that occurs BEFORE the Thursday meeting.
Requirements for PSA Submission
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PSA photos may have been taken at any time.
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PSA photos have three skill levels which you choose based on your skill.
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PSA Skill Levels
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Entry Level - You are still learning basic photography skills. How to use your camera, how to get a proper exposure, how to compose a photo. You have entered very few if any competitions and haven't placed any competitions.
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Intermediate - You are fairly comfortable with your camera and can use Manual mode if you choose. You may be just starting to sell your photos or enter competitions. You may have placed in a competition.
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Advanced - You are confident with your photography skills. You sell or have sold your images and/or you have entered many competitions. You have placed in more than one competition.
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PSA Image Requirements
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NO WATERMARKS on images
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Photo must be in jpg format.
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Photo must be in sRGB color space
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Resolution must be 300ppi
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If in Landscape / Horizontal format: 1920 pixels wide
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If in Portrait / Vertical or Square format: 1080 pixels in height
- Image must be named as follows: Your Level - Your Name - Your Title.jpg
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PSA photos are submitted to Fritz Fryer at: etccpsaphotos@gmail.com
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Photos are due by midnight, on the 15th of each month
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PSA Submission Dates
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January 25, 2026
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February 22, 2026
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March 22, 2026
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April 26, 2026
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May 24, 2026
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June 21, 2026
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July 26, 2026
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August 23, 2026
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September 20, 2026
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October 25, 2026
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December 27, 2026
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2026 Monthly Themes
NOTE: Click on theme name for link to tips
January - Self Portrait (Quarterly Quest - Must be taken 10/7-1/7)
February - Macro (Monthly Challenge - Must be taken 1/8-2/11)
March - Birds and Other Flying things (Quartey Quest - Must be taken 12/11-3/11)
April - HDR (Monthly Challenge - Must be taken 3/12-4/8)
May - Happy (Open Archive - Any timeframe)
June - Silhouette (Monthly Challenge - Must be taken 5/14-6/10)
July - Print Competition (Open Archive - Any timeframe)
August - Bokeh (Quarterly Quest - Must be taken 5/14-8/12)
September - Unusual Perspective (Monthly Challenge - Must be taken 8/13-9/9)
October - Your Neighborhood/Hometown (Quarterly Quest - Must be taken 7/9-10/7)
November - Fall Colors (Open Archive - Any timeframe)
December - Digital Competition with Outside Judging (Open Archive - Any timeframe)
2026 Past Meetings
June 11
Program: Metering Modes - Cliff McKenzie
Theme: Silhouette
Theme Photo of the Month: Wes Jones-Sunset Voyage
May 14
Program: Lightroom Masking - Lynn Croner
Theme: Happy
Theme Photo of the month: Kelly Hernandez-Happy Lady, Happy Cow
9 April
Program: - Histograms
Theme: - High Dynamic Range
Theme Photo of the month: Ron Rang-Catholic Church on Broadway
12 March
Program: - High Dynamic Range
Theme: - Birds and Flying Things
Theme Photo of the month: Danny Pickens-Up Up and Away
12 February
Program: - Bird Photography
Theme: - Macro
Theme Photo of the month: Fritz Fryer-Color Wheel Water Drop
08 January
Program: -- Macro
Theme: -- Self Portrait
Theme Photo of the month: Fritz Fryer-Self Portrait in Chiaroscuro





