The May 21st, 2026 meeting has been moved back to Fontenelle Forest at 6:30 pm where there is more space in case of rain. Doors will be open at 6:00, and raptors arrive at 6:30.

Our annual Raptor Shoot! And this year is special. The Fontenelle Forest Fall Fundraiser will have a Bird theme. You will be able to submit your raptor photos for consideration in the auction. Last year, our photo club entries raised over $3000 dollars for the Forest! Bring your camera and “take a shot” to support the Forest.

Fontenelle Forest
1111 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue, NE 68005 Google Map

Also, please bring your photos of Mammals of Fontenelle Forest for the display gallery. These can be photos taken at FF, or taken elsewhere in a setting similar to FF. The displays are a favorite of the kids who visit the forest. Please bring them to the May meeting.

Final note: if you will be unable to bring Contest Photos to Bellevue University on Saturday May 30th, you may bring them to the May meeting. Contest photos need to be framed and ready to hang. Details regarding photo requirements (frame requirements, size, categories, etc) are in the Contest Rules HERE

2024 Contest judge Jeremy Stone, Open House Saturday May 23rd

From Jeremy’s Facebook page:

Join me on May 23rd from 6 PM to 8 PM at 4140 S 89th St for an exciting open house to unveil my new classroom! Discover incredible artwork from talented artists, get the scoop on our engaging classes, and learn about our upcoming adventures, including our amazing fall trip to Golden Prairie Bison in September.

I can’t wait to share my passion for photography with you all! Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends and spread the word!

#OpenHouse #PhotographyPassion #ArtCommunity #GoldenPrairieBisonTrip

Joslyn Art Museum, now through August 16th

Through the Lens: American Photographs from the Carter Collection

The exhibit is free to members, and $10 for non-members

for more information, click HERE

Gallery 1516, now through May 24th

“This exhibition spotlights artwork from Gallery 1516’s permanent collection of photography.”

for more information, click HERE

All Prints must also have a digital copy submitted to be considered in the contest. The PRINTS will be judged for the contest. The digital copies will be used during the June awards presentation.

Email digital files to Contest Coordinator Ni Dremann, ndremann@gmail.com

Photo Contest time is here! Important information, dates and deadlines can be found using the links below. Entry Cards for photo entries may be picked up at the May 21st meeting.

A summary of dates and times may be found HERE. This is a good reference. Digital files of your entries may be submitted starting May 11th. All photo prints must also have a digital photo to be considered in the contest (to be used during the presentation / critique in June).

The complete Contest Rules may be found HERE.

If you will be unable to drop off contest photos on Saturday May 30th, 9-11 AM, you may bring them to the May 21st meeting. Photos must be framed and ready to display, with a completed Entry Card. The photographers name, address and phone number must be on the back of each framed photo. See the complete rules for information on frames, sizes, categories, number of submissions, etc.

All questions should be directed to Ni Dremann, our Contest Coordinator. ndremann@gmail.com

Photo Contest time is here! Important information, dates and deadlines can be found using the links below. Entry Cards for photo entries may be picked up at the May 21st meeting.

A summary of dates and times may be found HERE. This is a good reference. Digital files of your entries may be submitted starting May 11th. All photo prints must also have a digital photo to be considered in the contest (to be used during the presentation / critique in June).

The complete Contest Rules may be found HERE.

If you will be unable to drop off contest photos on Saturday May 30th, 9-11 AM, you may bring them to the May 21st meeting. Photos must be framed and ready to display, with a completed Entry Card. The photographers name, address and phone number must be on the back of each framed photo. See the complete rules for information on frames, sizes, categories, number of submissions, etc.

All questions should be directed to Ni Dremann, our Contest Coordinator. ndremann@gmail.com

The May 21st, 2026 meeting will be held at Camp Brewster at 6:30 pm

Our annual Raptor Shoot! And this year is special. The Fontenelle Forest Fall Fundraiser will have a Bird theme. You will be able to submit your raptor photos for consideration in the auction. Last year, our photo club entries raised over $3000 dollars for the Forest! Bring your camera and “take a shot” to support the Forest.

Camp Brewster
1313 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue, NE 68005 Google Map

Also, bring your photos of Mammals of Fontenelle Forest for the display gallery. These can be photos taken at FF, or taken elsewhere in a setting similar to FF. The displays are a favorite of the kids who visit the forest. Please bring them to the May meeting.

The April 16th, 2026 meeting will be held at Fontenelle Forest, 7:00 pm

Professional photographer Brad Williams is our guest speaker. The program topic: Aerial Photography (and not from a drone!).

BradWilliamsPhotography website

Fontenelle Forest – Google Map

Please click HERE for details

The wildflower hike at Fontenelle Forest has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 14 (previously scheduled for April 7th).  Those interested in attending should meet in front of the main building at 5:30. The guided hike will begin at 5:45 and last until 7:00 or 7:15. Our Fontenelle Forest guide will know where to go to find the best potential shots.

Suggestions for those attending

1. Wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots. We will be on trails, not the boardwalk.
2. Pay attention to the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
3. Bring bug spray and perhaps even a hat.
4. Bring hiking poles if needed.
5. A backpack for loose gear, extra lenses, and water would be helpful.
6. Suitable lenses include a macro lens, 50 mm, wide angle, or a combination lens, such as 18-400mm.
7. Our guide will have access to the main building, so restrooms will be available before and after the walk.

Questions?

Please address questions and confirmation of your intention to attend using the phone number sent in email to all club members on April 1st.   A text message is fine to indicate you are coming. If you did not receive the email, please leave your name and intent to attend at Contact@fontenelleforestphotoclub.org. Your information will be forwarded.

The March 19th, 2026 meeting will be held at Fontenelle Forest, 7:00 pm

Club member Ni Dremann will be our speaker on the subject: “Blinds – the art of disappearing, balance between presence and absence when photographing your subject.”

Fontenelle Forest closed early today due to the weather forecast. Tonight’s presentation will move to the March meeting on March 19th.