Enchanted Lens Camera Club
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April’s Guest Speaker
Isaac Grant (Zoom Presentation)
Topic: The Art of Disappearing: Fieldcraft for Bird Photographers
Location: TBD
Albuquerque, NM | Saturday April 4th 2:00-4:00pm
Isaac Grant’s Bio
Isaac Grant is a professional bird photographer and dedicated tour leader, specializing in guiding photographers of all levels to capture breathtaking bird photos. A lifelong birder, Isaac has spent years in the field refining his craft and understanding bird behavior. He offers tours that focus on enhancing bird photography techniques – from mastering light and composition to capturing the perfect shot by anticipating bird movements. His tours emphasize hands-on learning, offering practical tips for capturing high-quality images while immersed in nature. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned photographer, Isaac’s ability to teach in the field makes every tour both educational and inspiring.
Isaac is a loving husband of 23 years to a designer and community organizer, a father of 2 teenage boys, dog owner and lives in a restored hundred year old home on Staten Island. He is passionate about helping others improve their photography skills while deepening their connection with the world of birds.
Presentation Description
Bird photography is as much about understanding the birds as it is about mastering the art of blending into their environment. This talk dives deep into the essential fieldcraft skills every bird photographer needs—whether you’re capturing intimate moments in the wild or simply getting closer without disturbing your subjects. Learn techniques for reading the land, using light to your advantage, and becoming a silent observer in nature’s hidden corners.
Kristen Kabrin
Kristen Kabrin is a nature and fine-art photographer whose work focuses on wild horses and atmospheric landscapes of the American West. Her photography is shaped by time spent in the field, often in remote locations, where patience, observation, and respect for the natural world guide each image. Rather than chasing spectacle, Kristen looks for moments of stillness, presence, and emotional truth.
Her work blends realism with a painterly sensibility, often reducing scenes to their essential elements. Through careful composition and intentional use of light, shadow, and negative space, Kristen creates images that feel quiet, grounded, and contemplative. Her latest collection, The Space They Leave, explores the emotional imprint of wild horses through minimalist black-and-white portraits that allow the subject to take precedence over place.
Kristen’s photographs invite viewers to slow down and notice what remains when distraction falls away. Whether photographing wild herds or open landscapes, her work reflects a deep engagement with the land and the animals that move through it.
To see Kristen’s photography please go to her website at https://www.kristenkabrin.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
Make it Moody- Why Every Photographer needs a Fog Plan
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)
Zoom Meeting | 2:00PM
We will not meet at the church.
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: Secrets of Successful Live Event Photography
April 4th (Saturday)
Location TBD: via Zoom | 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: Isaac Grant (via Zoom)
Topic: The Art of Disappearing: Fieldcraft for Bird Photographers
May 2st (Saturday)
Location TBD: via Zoom | 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: Gerald Bakker (via Zoom)
Topic: Color in Imagery
June 6th (Saturday)
Location TBD | 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: Hosts Maria Baca/Helen Johnson
Topic: Portfolio Project Showcase (Live) Presentation & Art Exhibition
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End of Year Social
Date: June 2026 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: Kristen Kabrin
Assigned Topic: Horses/equines
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
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Thursday, May , 2026 TBD