{"id":1017,"date":"2015-02-18T21:58:12","date_gmt":"2015-02-18T21:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/laphotosociety.com\/?page_id=1017"},"modified":"2026-06-02T01:48:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T01:48:48","slug":"meeting-general-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/laphotosociety.com\/?page_id=1017","title":{"rendered":"Meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Meeting Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">Our meetings are generally held the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm, except in November and December, or if there is a conflict.<strong> We meet at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library on Goodwood Boulevard in the first floor large meeting room.<\/strong> Visitors are welcome to attend any meeting. For those wishing to become members, dues are $25 per year, plus $5 each for additional family member. Each meeting consists of a competition and a program featuring a guest speaker. Members are encouraged to submit entries for the competition.&nbsp;We vote on the entries and results are announced at each meeting. Who wins is not important, what is important is the knowledge gained from studying other entries and sharing in the details of how those images were captured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">Next Meeting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">This month&#8217;s meeting will be at the Main Library at Goodwood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">THURSDAY <strong>June 28, 2026 6:30-8:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Topic:\u00a0<strong>Bang, Flash, Click! Firework Photography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Just in time for the Fourth of July, we&#8217;re lighting up the night with a special photography class dedicated to one of the most exciting subjects a photographer can capture\u2014fireworks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laphotosociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/laphotosociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7665\" srcset=\"http:\/\/laphotosociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-683x1024.jpeg 683w, http:\/\/laphotosociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-200x300.jpeg 200w, http:\/\/laphotosociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-768x1151.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/laphotosociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1025x1536.jpeg 1025w, http:\/\/laphotosociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever watched a spectacular fireworks display only to come home with photos that looked nothing like what you saw? Maybe your images were blurry, overexposed, or just a tiny burst of color lost in a sea of black sky. You&#8217;re not alone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;Bang, Flash, Click! Mastering Firework Photography&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;as we explore the techniques that transform ordinary snapshots into stunning works of art. Whether you&#8217;re shooting with a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or advanced compact camera, you&#8217;ll learn how to capture those brilliant explosions of color, create dramatic light trails, and preserve the excitement of the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this meeting, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recommended camera settings for fireworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focusing techniques in low light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long exposure photography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composition tips that make fireworks stand out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative effects and artistic approaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common mistakes and how to avoid them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editing techniques to make your images pop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll also share real-world examples, favorite gear recommendations, and insider tips that can help you create memorable images at your next fireworks show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Independence Day celebrations right around the corner, there&#8217;s no better time to sharpen your skills and prepare for one of the biggest photography opportunities of the summer. So charge your batteries, dust off your tripod, and get ready to capture the boom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a beginner looking to improve your photography or an experienced shooter wanting to try new techniques, this class promises to be informative, fun, and full of inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See you under the fireworks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong>There are&nbsp;two ways to join LPS and pay.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">1. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Enroll and pay online<\/span><\/strong> (you do not have to have a PayPal account for this option).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">&#8211; <span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click on the \u201cJoin LPS Online\u201d button on the bottom of this page.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">&#8211; <span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">After creating your account, log in.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">&#8211; Click on the \u201cDues Payment\u201d drop-down&nbsp;under the &#8220;Membership Information&#8221; menu to begin the payment process.&nbsp;Please fill out all of the items on the payment button before clicking \u201cPay Now\u201d.&nbsp;<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">&#8211; Your membership will be automatically registered.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">2.&nbsp; <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fill out a membership application and pay by check<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; <em><strong>no cash will be accepted.<\/strong> &nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">Applications are available at the meetings, or you can&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/laphotosociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/membership-form2020.pdf\">&nbsp;download it here&nbsp;<\/a> and bring it with you to the next meeting or mail it to the address on the form with a<strong> check<\/strong>. &nbsp; Please do NOT mail cash!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">We look forward to meeting you soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-02bfad4b-ed07-44fe-82ba-bdc459ec0029\" href=\"http:\/\/laphotosociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/LPS-Membership-Form-Printable.pdf\">LPS-Membership-Form-Printable<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/laphotosociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/LPS-Membership-Form-Printable.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-02bfad4b-ed07-44fe-82ba-bdc459ec0029\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lps.photoclubservices.com\/CreateAccount.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join LPS Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Meeting Info Our meetings are generally held the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm, except in November and December, or if there is a conflict. 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