September 2025

Local Landscapes / Culture: Showcase the beauty in or around Chester County by capturing landscapes, landmarks, or culture

October 2025

Panning Perfection: Master the art of panning photography, capturing a subject in motion while keeping it sharp against a blurred background.

Panning Photography: A Comprehensive Guide (+ Tips and Ideas)

November 2025

Abstract Textures: Focus on textures and surfaces in photography. Use macro techniques to capture the intricate details of everyday objects, revealing the beauty in the tactile qualities of the world around us. For examples, do an internet search on “abstract textures” or see examples of abstract texture photography

January 2026

Bokeh Bliss: Embrace the beauty of bokeh with shallow depth of field photography, creating dreamy, blurred backgrounds that accentuate your subject.

40 Beautiful Examples of Bokeh Photography - The Photo Argus

February 2026

Forced Perspective Illusions: Bend reality and challenge perception through forced perspective photography. Play with scale, distance, and angles to create mind-bending illusions that leave viewers questioning what they see

16 Incredible Forced Perspective Examples (+ Tips)

March 2026

High-Speed Hijinks: Freeze fast-moving subjects in action with high-speed photography techniques, capturing split-second moments in exquisite detail.

High-Speed Photography Tips, Settings & Examples

April 2026

Creative Lens Distortions: Experiment with lens distortions to add a unique twist to your photography. Whether it's through fisheye, tilt-shift, lensbaby, or Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) techniques, push the boundaries of traditional composition and perspective to create visually striking images. Search the internet for sample images.

May 2026

Environmental Portraits: Tell a story through environmental portraits. Use portrait photography techniques to capture individuals in their natural surroundings, providing insight into their personality, lifestyle, and culture

How to Create Environmental Portraits (Tips and Examples)