September 2026

Cityscape: Capture buildings and streets from a broad perspective. Avoid close-ups or street scenes.

Examples of Cityscapes

October 2026

Uncomfortable Photography:

(Weird/Unsettling/Creepy/Ugly/Scary/Disgusting/Depressing/Macabre)

Create an image that triggers an uneasy emotional response. This could be due to the subject matter, the mood created by the image, or the way in which it is photographed. Photo must still be artistic, have impact, and use good technique.

Examples Of Unsettling Photographs

Examples of Depressing Photographs

Examples of Weird Photographs

Examples of Scary Photographs

Examples of Uncomfortable Photographs

November 2026

Food: Fresh, in process, ready to eat, partly eaten, or leftovers.

Tips for Food Photography

January 2027

Flat lay photography/Knolling/Shot from straight above

Popular on social media. A bird’s eye view (a shot taken from above) of a set of objects that make up a cohesive whole. Knolling is similar but involves arranging objects at 90 degree angles (perpendicular) or parallel to each other.

Examples of Flat Lay Photography

Examples of Knolling Photography

Examples of Top Down Photography

February 2027

Animals in Captivity including zoo animals of all species and domesticated animals/farm animals

Not pets. Not animals in the wild.

March 2027

Time

In time for daylight savings time. Create an image showing passage of time. Image may or may not include timekeeper (such as a clock).

April 2027

Minimalist

A form of photography that is distinguished by austere simplicity. Emphasize sparseness and careful composition. Strip down the subject to only essential elements. Negative space could be included in minimalism.

Examples of Minimalist Photography

Tips for Minimalist Photography

May 2027

Club Outing 2026-2027

Image must be taken during as any of the club outings from this club year (September 2026 through May 2027). Cannot be an image taken at same location on a different day; must be taken on same day as club outing at that location. Location of outing must be in title of image.