2026 Field Trips
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November 1, 2025 Saturday
Night Photography on the LSU Campus and Beyond
This should be a “cool”, evening event in Baton Rouge to enjoy night photography on the LSU campus and downtown Baton Rouge. Sunset is at 6:17 PM on the first of November and this will determine our meeting times for the Field Trip. The first option is to meet at the Chimes Restaurant, 2257 Highland Road Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (restaurant parking is behind the Chimes), at 4:45 PM for an early dinner or snack. We would then walk over to the campanile tower for 6:00 PM. The second option is to just meet the group at the campanile tower at 6:00 PM.
The plan is to shoot the sunset with the campus buildings in the background. Then we will walk around the quadrangle and the surrounding areas in groups to take advantage of the unique lighting that accentuates the campus architecture. This will also provide a great opportunity to practice light painting techniques so be sure to bring flashlights and LED lights of various colors. Once the group is satisfied with the subject matter on campus, we can load up in cars and drive downtown where on-street parking spaces are free on weekends. This will be more nighttime, street photography including people and night scenes.
As far as suggested equipment, the first phase of the field trip on the LSU campus will require a wide-angle lens or wide-angle zoom lens and definitely a tripod. Also, as mentioned above, bring a flashlight and color LED lights to light paint and remember to bring a headlight to see your camera settings. When we transition to street photography, we should switch to a minimalist approach with a single camera and a single lens. The lens should have a wide aperture, slightly wide-angle focal length (about 35 mm) and the ability to set a higher ISO.
This should be a wonderful opportunity for fellowship, food, mentoring and fun. Please sign up in Visual Pursuits and as always upload a few of your images in the Field Trip gallery. Hope to see you there—Frank.
Field Trip Show & Tell
Sunday, October 26, 2025
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Jones Creek Library
6222 Jones Creek Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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Field trip dates may be subject to change depending on several factors, including – but not limited to – weather, illness, site closure, etc. The field trip coordinator will keep registrants apprised of any changes that occur. Please refer to the Newsletter, Calendar, and this page for reference.