Fredericksburg Photography Club
Since 1986
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2026 CLUB NEWS
Visit us at our next meeting!
All are Welcome - no matter what your experience
Informative Presentations by Members & Well known Photographers, Non-Judgmental Critiques & Photo Sharing
Next Meeting
Fredericksburg Photography Club
Meetings have been
moved back to Tuesday nights.
Dorothy Hart Community Center.
March 10, 2026
6:30-8:30 p.m.
New Announcement
It appears that the shad have started to run a little earlier this year up the Rappahannock River.
We will be offering a Shad Run Photo Shoot Event, Monday, March 30th, City Dock at 7:30 a.m. (March 31st as a rain date)
Andy Sentipal provided the following recommendations:
Meet at City Dock
Depending on the level of "action", may move riverside
Bring your longest lens.
The light starts getting harsh (personal preference) around 9:30/10ish but a bright overcast day might extend this window.
Recommends watching this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-2prRZnkJ4&t=127s
Steve Perry is a guy I have followed for years. This YouTube was just released and it is a great overview on how to shoot birds in flight. If you remember nothing else, know that 1/3200 of a second is the proper setting for birds in flight to be captured in focus. Tracking birds in your viewfinder takes lots of practice. An eagle or osprey are super-fast on their dives for a fish. Takes lots of practice to get good.
If you have any questions, please free to reach out back to this email distribution and we will get back in touch.
Add it to your calendars!
March Meeting
Tuesday, March 10th, 6:30 pm at Dorothy Hart Community Center
Topic for the meeting:
The "Color Challenge" will be the next Discussion/Critique.
The challenge is to choose a color and then go take pictures of that color. If the weather cooperates, get out and search out the color while walking downtown or in your neighborhood, or within your indoor space. Try to find unique representations.
Please send your 3-5 images by March 8th to jlafrat@gmail.com Include your name in the title and reduce the file size if possible. If you have questions or need an assist, please let me know.
Looking forward to seeing the results.
Always looking for more volunteers! If you would like to lead the discussion/critique, please let me know.
We hope you will join us.
Judy
February 21st Meeting
Saturday, February 21st, 9:30 am at Dorothy Hart Community Center
Topic for the meeting:
"Telling the Story of Sports Through Photography "
Presented by Edward Maurer
Sports photography is more than freezing action - it’s about anticipation, emotion, and storytelling. In this presentation, we’ll break down how great sports images are made: where to stand, what to look for, how to read the game, and why the moments after the play often matter most. Whether you shoot youth leagues or varsity games, you’ll leave with practical techniques you can use at your very next event.
Thank you in advance to Edward supporting next month's meeting.
We hope you will join us.
Judy
Other Upcoming Local Shows
LibertyTown Arts Workshop
Upcoming Schedule of Shows for 2026
Calls for Artists
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting!
President Judy LaFratta
On March 10th Meetings resume at
Dorothy Hart Community Center
2nd Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m
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Single Membership $30.00 per year
Family Membership $45.00 per year
Dorothy Hart Community Center
408 Canal St.
Fredericksburg, VA
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
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If Fredericksburg City Schools are closed our meeting will not be held.
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If Fredericksburg City Schools are on delayed opening our meeting will probably be held as scheduled.
Check online at fredericksburgva.gov for latest information
If a meeting is to be cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be notified by email no later than 4:00 p.m., or you may call 540-498-0620 any time after 4:00 p.m. to find out if there is a meeting.