Enchanted Lens Camera Club
Enjoy Photography with Our Club Activities and Members
November’s Guest Speaker
Jerad Armijo | Live
Topic: Evolution vs Synesthesia
Saturday, November 1st @ St. Marks Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM @ 2-4PM
Jerad Armijo’s Bio
Jerad Armijo is alandscape photographer who uses synesthesia, minimalism, and surrealism to express his life’s journey. Otherworldly, desolate, and surreal scenes with peculiar colors and stories. Be Human. Be Kind.
Ian Plant Bio
Whether hanging over the rim of an active volcano or braving the elements to photograph critically endangered species, Ian Plant has spent the past two decades traveling the globe in his never-ending quest to capture the beauty of our world with his camera.
Ian has reached hundreds of thousands of people in his mission to inspire and educate others in the art of photography.
He is the author of dozens of books and instructional videos, an instructor for KelbyOne and other photography education outlets, and founder of Photo Masters, a site dedicated to photography education and inspiration.
To see Ian’s photography, go to his website at https://ianplant.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
Balloon Festival- Go Beyond the Balloons
April Featured Member – Joanie Wood
November Featured Member – Pam Dorner
Make it moody- Why Every Photographer needs a Fog Plan
Star Party and Open House at Very Large Array
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 | 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD
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 15th
(Zoom Meeting @ 7 PM)
Judge:
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February 19th
(Zoom Meeting @ 7 PM)
Judge:
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March 19th
(Zoom Meeting @ 7 PM)
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April 16th
(Zoom Meeting @ 7 PM)
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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
Thursday, November TBD
Thursday, January TBD
Tuesday, March TBD
Thursday, May TBD