LACC Members and Friends,
Our Next meeting will be Tuesday, January 27th , 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Black River Beach Community Center, 1433 Rose Street, La Crosse, WI 54603.
Agenda:
- The Fundamentals Program will be “What Makes a Good Photo” by Kim, Kristi, and Sue
- Business / Announcements
- Main Program will be “Members Portfolio Display”
- Bring your photos to display to the other club members.
- Treats provided by Donna and Nancy
Zoom Link:
LACC Zoom is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Tue Jan 27th
Time: Jan 27, 2026 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Normal Meeting Stuff
- Judges needed - Sue will be passing around the judging sign-up sheet at the meeting, so please remember to sign up to be a judge or observer.
- Treasures Report - Kristi.
- Thursday meet-up update – Kevin or Dan
N4C Contacts
- Mary Ann Roesler for questions about images submitted into N4C competitions
- Cyndy Thorne if you would like to judge one of the categories submitted to N4C competition.
- Travel Category submissions must include Name, State or Country, and Location
Feb Photo Competition:
Images are due no later than 5:00 PM on Sunday, February 1st.
Categories include Open, Nature, Creative, and B&W prints.
Judging is on Sunday, Feb 8th, results on Tuesday, Feb 10th.
Notes:
- The complete competition schedule for the 2025-26 season is available on the website.
- Before submitting entries, please review the guidelines for submission available on the club website.
- Details are covered in footnotes on the competition schedule.
- (AI generated images or image components are not allowed)
- Dropping off prints:
- Bring prints to a meeting
- Drop Off at First Congregational Church, La Crosse: Mondays 10am to 8pm; Tuesday-Thursday 10am to 5pm.
- If you need to drop off the print on the same weekend they are due –
- Drop Off at Sue Retzlaff's, 1415 Sand lake Rd, Holmen. Fri and Sat 9am to 7pm; or by special arrangement. Use the garage service door.
- As always, the digital copy of the prints must be entered on the website by the Sunday, 5pm deadline.
Dues:
In order to enter images or prints in competition you need to pay your club dues.
- Student: $20
- Individual: $30
- Family: $35
- To renew or pay initial dues see the instructions at Become a Member /Renew Membership | La Crosse Area Camera Club. This page also explains the different types of memberships and the cost of each.
- If you are a returning member, you can also just give your dues to the membership chairman Donna Piette at the Sept. 9th meeting.
- If you wish to mail your dues in, please mail to: Donna Piette2162 Redfield St, La Crosse, WI 54601
Park District Events / Park and Rec Opportunities:
Park District Events to Photograph:
We get to use our meeting room free of charge by taking photos of park and rec events. Please volunteer if possible.
There are two Park District events which to be photographed:
- Polar Plunge – Saturday, March 7, 2026 – at Black River Beach – more info to come!
- Figure Skating Show – Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, 2026 – Green Island Ice Area – more info to come!
There are 2 methods of getting the finished photos to the parks district.
- Bring them on a USB stick to the receptionist at Black River Beach with a note or envelope that they are for Kat
- Provide a link to a photo sharing site – Google drive, SmugMog, etc where they can be downloaded. E-mail link to craughk@cityoflacrosse.org
Upcoming Workshops:
Making Composite Images by Sue Retzlaff
Tue, Feb 3rd, 6:30PM – 8:30 PM at the BRCC
Additional information to follow
Fundamentals Workshop –
Wed, Feb 4th, 6:30PM – 8:30 PM at the BRCC
Agenda:
- Camera Questions - 15 minutes
- 30-minute Presentation on Composition
- The remainder of the time will be discussion of photographs provided by participants
- Everyone is encouraged to bring a photo for the discussion – please e-mail to Steve or bring on a memory stick.
Additional Fundamentals workshops are Scheduled for 03/04, 04/01, and 04/29
2026 Photography Conventions
Spring Break 2026
We had a number of our members attend last year and found it very beneficial. Would be nice to get a group heading up there this year.
Additional information to follow.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Chippewa Middle School, 5000 Hodgson Rd Connection, St Paul, MN 55126.
https://cameracouncil.org/spring-break-2026/
N4C
Oct. 8-11, 2026, Medora, North Dakota
https://www.n4cconvention.com/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPT1_hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnR…
1st February Meeting, Tuesday, Feb 10th, 6:30 PM – 8:30PM
- Fundamentals Program will be Cropping to Ratio by Brian Narveson
- Main Program will be competition results by Sue and the trio of judges.
Steve M