Enchanted Lens Camera Club
Enjoy Photography with Our Club Activities and Members
January’s Guest Speaker
Joe Edelman| via Zoom
Topic: The Art of Seeing
Saturday, February 7th @ St. Marks Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM @ 2-4PM
Joe Edelmam’s Bio
Joe Edelman is an award-winning photographer, author, and photo educator.
His educational mission: “To help photographers to develop a solid understanding of the HOWS and WHYS behind creating great photographs.”
Joe is honored to hold the title of Photographic Craftsman, a designation given to those who have met the standards of excellence set by the Professional Photographers of America in recognition of service to the photographic profession as an orator, author, and mentor.
Joe has also earned a reputation as a lively and popular presenter at photography conferences and is frequently featured on major photography news websites and podcasts.
From his start as a newspaper photojournalist while still in high school to his work today photographing all types of people, his photographs have been published internationally in magazines like Maxim, Cosmopolitan, Get Fit, and Shape, to name but a few. He has been called upon to complete assignments for the New York Times and The Los Angeles Times and has serviced commercial advertising clients from all over the United States.
Website: https://www.joeedelman.com
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thejoeedelman
CONNECT WITH JOE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
— INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com.joeedelman
— FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/thejoeedelman
— X/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/joeedelman
— PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/thejoeedelman
— THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@joeedelman
— BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/joeedelman.bsky.social
— TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeedelman
Beth Buelow, Artist’s Statement
If you’re not amazed, you’re not paying attention.
Every day, there are moments and perspectives that we miss when we move too fast, work too hard. I want my images to serve as speed bumps that invite us to slow down, get out of our head, and connect with our imagination.
Feeling amazement isn’t exclusively the domain of bright shiny objects, epic vistas, or grand gestures; it can be born from more subtle, often overlooked expressions of symmetry, color, light, patterns, texture. My professional training as a musician informs my photography by way of taking the literal (notes on a page, a flower, staircase, or old barn) and honoring the intent while offering new interpretations. Since life and people are full of contradictions, I like to experiment with techniques that reveal complex layers in a creative way: intentional camera movement, multiple exposures, macros, and specialty lenses.
Since my intention is to reflect the amazing world around us, my photography doesn’t fit neatly into one particular genre or subject. I embrace the words of Walt Whitman:
Do I contradict myself?
Very well then I contradict myself,
(I am large, I contain multitudes.)
No matter the subject, my work often conveys a sense of calm, order, mystery, experimentation, contrarianism, and/or balance. Those ideas might seem to be in tension with one another, but they represent different aspects of my personality and creativity. They all ask to be expressed, and letting them have voice and sharing the amazement with others fills me with joy and purpose… I hope my vision of the world speaks to you, expands your heart, and enriches your life.
To see Beth’s work, go to her website at https://www.bethbuelowphotography.com/
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Monthly Speaker
Each month we feature someone who is an expert in some aspect of photography.
Monthly Photography Exhibition & Critique
Our Meetings
Join us in September 2025 as we begin activities for our new 2025-2026 club year. Our monthly meetings, Speakers, Exhibitions, Casual Critique, and Mentorship are held via live and Zoom meetings. Marauders are monthly outings. Check the calendar for upcoming meetings and events.
To request information about attending any of our meetings, click at the bottom of this page to request more information.
Yearly membership dues are $60.00 for individuals, $95.00 for couples, and $25 for students.
Anyone interested in photography is welcome to become a member.
Membership entitles you to:
- Mentorship and Workshops
- Monthly Local Photo Outings
- Monthly Exhibition and Photo Critique
- Communicating with Members via our Email List
- Portfolio Project Participation
Follow us on Social Media- We are on Facebook, Instagram and Flickr
Image Gallery – Check out some of the amazing photos taken by our members
Blog Articles – Check out some fascinating articles on photography and about our members
Photographing Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese – Mike McGovern leads a ZOOM meeting on how to get the best out of your bird photography
Waterfall Photography – Igal Brener explains what to consider when creating amazing waterfall imagery
December Featured Member– Doreen Lawrence
Adventure Travel Group– Check it out on Flickr
Balloon Festival- Go Beyond the Balloons
Schedule for 2025—2026
Monthly Speakers
September 6th (Saturday)
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church | 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: David Douglas (Live)
Topic: What Makes a Good Black and
White Photograph
October 4th (Saturday)
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church via Zoom | 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: Peter Turnley (via Zoom)
Topic: Moments of the Human Condition
November 1st (Saturday)
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church | 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: Jerad Armijo (Live)
Topic: Evolution Vs Synesthesia
December 13th (Saturday)
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church | 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: Kevin Black (Live)
Topic: Alternative Printing Processes
January 3rd (Saturday)
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church | 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: Jay Lee (Live)
Topic: The Art of Perception
February 7th (Saturday)
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church via Zoom | 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: Joe Edelman (via Zoom)
Topic: The Art of Seeing
March 7th (Saturday)
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church | 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: Lance Ozier (Live)
Topic: Live Event Photography – Opera
April 4th (Saturday)
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church via Zoom | 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: Isaac Grant (via Zoom)
Topic: The ABC’s of Advanced Bird Photography
May 2st (Saturday)
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church via Zoom | 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: Gerald Bakker (via Zoom)
Topic: Color in Imagery
June 6th (Saturday)
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church | 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: Hosts Maria Baca/Helen Johnson
Topic: Portfolio Project Showcase Presentation & Art Exhibition
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End of Year Social
Date: June TBD
Exhibition Judges
September 18th
(Zoom Meeting @ 7 PM)
Judge: Sapna Reddy
Assigned Topic: Travel Photography
October 16th
(Zoom Meeting @ 7 PM)
Judge: Ian Plant
Assigned Topic: Street Photography
November 20th
(Zoom Meeting @ 7 PM)
Judge: Rad Drew
Assigned Topic: Cell Phone Photography
December 18th
(Zoom Meeting @ 7 PM)
Judge: Alan Shapiro
Assigned Topic: Food/Cooking – Interpret A Favorite Recipe
January 22nd
(Zoom Meeting @ 7 PM)
Judge: Beth Buelow
Assigned Topic: Architecture
February 19th
(Zoom Meeting @ 7 PM)
Judge: Wayne Suggs
Assigned Topic: Fall Colors
March 19th
(Zoom Meeting @ 7 PM)
Judge: Sarah Marino
Assigned Topic: Black and White Nature Photography
April 16th
(Zoom Meeting @ 7 PM)
Judge: TBD
Assigned Topic: TBD
June TBD
End of Year Awards
Judges:
Casual Critique
Host Maria Baca
Critiques by Emily Mount and Sean Neilson
Casual Critique provides an opportunity for members to have their photos critiqued by experts as well as receiving comments from the members in the audience. Club member Maria Baca will host this year’s Casual Critique along with critiques by Emily Mount and Sean Neilson, professional photographers who have worked as naturalists and photography instructors for Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic traveling on expeditions around the world.
http://www.emilymountphotography.com/
About | Sean Neilson Media
For additional information about the Casual Critique program, please click on the link Casual Critique.
Dates for Casual Critique Classes
All classes will be via Zoom from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Thursday, January 29, 2025
Tuesday, March 26, 2025
Thursday, May TBD