Coastal California Photographers Weekly Update
Coastal California Photographers Weekly Update
Week 43- Oct 17, 2026 Mike Mercadante
Highlights
How-to Tips
Event Reminders
CCP Newsletter
Highlights
Out on Vacation - I'm out on vacation till the 21st of October. I have limited access to communications during this time.
Website Updates - Recent work on the website has focused on the Menu items for Quarterly Competitions and Monthly Critiques.Quarterly Competitions - Updates to the 2026 and 2025 Gallery pages are complete. I'm still updating prior years.Monthly Critiques - A new page has been completed for 2026 Monthly Critiques. I'll update the page monthly after Critiques occur.Recorded Videos - The recorded videos page was updated with a search filter.Members List - The Members List page data has been updated with a search filter, the table also includes new member data. If you want your data updates please send the updates to Ron Kaplan.Zoom Link in Calendar - We made a change to the website so new events will have the zoom link embedded in the calendar text. The blue Badge in the upper left-hand corner will tell you the Zoom link is included in the calendar text.Interesting Videos - The interesting videos page has been updated with a search filter.Website Updates - The websites update page has been functionaly updated, and a search filter has been added to the page.
Awards Dinner - Bonnie Mercadante, Janice Lindsay and Vicki Stutson are planning our Annual Awards Dinner. Save the date: Saturday, Feb 6th, 2027, for our Awards Dinner. If you are interested in helping, reach out to Bonnie. Click here to register.
2027 Events - Thanks to the efforts of your Program Planning Working Group, 2027 events will start appearing on the calendar shortly. Thanks to Lloyd Delaney, Annie Slagboom, Chris Martens, Dennis Goldstein, Ron Kaplan, Bob Turk, and Mike Mercadante.
How-To Tips
New ACR Update v 18.6 Glow - Using ACR to add an Orton effect to your pictures, check out Greg's Article here.
Upcoming Event Reminders - To find other upcoming events on our website, click here
10/21/2026 - Safari: Morro Bay - Only three hours away from Ventura County, Morro Bay is a wonderful place for photography. We will shoot a couple sunrises and sunsets and in between enjoy the sights and sounds of San Luis Obispo County. Click here to register
10/28/2026 Discussion: Working the Image - Learn photo editing skills from an informal session that focuses on the most commonly used tools, Photoshop and Lightroom, and much of the discussion is applicable to other products. Click here to register
10/29/2026 - Q4 Competition Peer Review - Quarterly Competition Image Peer Reviews enable image critiques before Image Competition submissions. Peer feedback is typically more friendly and constructive. It's a great way to learn from others. Click here to register
11/04/2026 - Critique Peer Review - November - Military/Patriotic - Learn from the feedback of your peers prior to submitting an image to the Monthly Critique for November on the topic of Military/Patriotic. Click here to register.
11/07/2026 - Outing: Coastal Triple Play - Carpinteria Salt Marsh Preserve, Rincon Beach, and Ventura - This outing offers three sites for making images, Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve, Rincon Beach and Ventura. Click here to Register
11/09/2026 - 2026 Q4 Quarterly Image Competition - Quarterly Image Competitions are offered to provide competitive scoring, feedback, critique, and awards for our members. All competitions are judged by a panel of 3 PPC or PPA-certified judges. Click here to register
11/11/2026 - Critique: November - Military/Patriotic - Learn from a monthly judged critique of members' images for the month of November on the topic of Military/Patriotic. Each month has a different judge and a different theme. Click here to register.
11/17/2026 - Tech Talk: Make your Holiday Photos POP! - Tips and Tricks to make your photos of holiday celebrations POP. The host will share some quick clips and tips to keep our chats both helpful and fun. Participants can share their favorite ways to snap those perfect shots. Click here to register.
CCP September Newsletter
Below is a copy of the monthly newsletter "Coastal California Journal." Enjoy the content, and share feedback on how we can improve our newsletter. Many thanks to Ken MacGregor and Chris Martens for their continued hard work on the newsletter.
CCP October Newsletter
Download the latest Coastal California Photographer's Newsletter/Journal. We have our latest report on the Community's status with the Prez's report, introduction of the instant messaging platform, WhatsApp as a new member benefit. Meet one of our most distinguished members in Member Spotlight, find out what it's like to sit and talk cameras for a spell... and how better to end up with more wise words from Dan Holmes.
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