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Photography Group

Photography Studio Team
Photography Studio Team

The Photography Group of the Vail Valley Art Guild is a welcoming environment, open to all skill levels of photographers and those interested in a variety of photography subjects (e.g., travel, landscape, wildlife, portraits and still-life).  The group is a place for learning about photography, a source of inspiration from other members, and a community in the Vail Valley.

 

Our meetings in 2026 will be held on the Third Thursday of each month, starting at 6:30p.  We plan to have a combination of in-person meetings at the Avon Gallery and on-line meetings over Zoom.  In addition, we will hold outings (i.e., casual meet-ups for members to photograph together).

 

We encourage you to attend a monthly meeting to learn more about the group before you decide to join.

 

If you have questions about the group, please contact Michelle Cawood or Kristen Garry

 mishamax@comcast.net | k_garry@comcast.net.  

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Next Meeting

Photo Group - Still-life Photography in Studio
Photo Group - Still-life Photography in Studio
Photo Group - Still-life Photography in Studio
Thu, May 21
Softstone Studio, Unit #210 Garnet Bldg
Ron Hiner, a VVAG member and professional photographer, has kindly offered his Softstone Studio in Riverwalk, Edwards for this meeting so we can photograph still-lifes and to share his expertise with studio lighting.
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2026 At A Glance

  • Thu, May 21
    Softstone Studio, Unit #210 Garnet Bldg
    May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Softstone Studio, Unit #210 Garnet Bldg, 275 Main St, Edwards, CO 81632, USA
    Ron Hiner, a VVAG member and professional photographer, has kindly offered his Softstone Studio in Riverwalk, Edwards for this meeting so we can photograph still-lifes and to share his expertise with studio lighting.
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  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 18
    Avon
    Jun 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USA
    Join our lively photography group for various topics and pro-tips!
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  • Sat, May 02
    Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
    May 02, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, 522 S Frontage Rd E, Vail, CO 81657, USA
    Join us for a Photo Group outing at the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens on Saturday May 2d at 3pm to photograph some of the beautiful Spring blossoms.
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  • Thu, Apr 16
    Zoom meeting - register in advance
    Apr 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom meeting - register in advance
    This presentation will explore how photographers can create more interesting images, whether for themselves, for their portfolio or for a competition. Please register for this Zoom Meeting in advance. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/UwGeuVY5SJi2_DTQWHsuXQ
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  • Sat, Mar 21
    Art Guild At Avon
    Mar 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Art Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USA
    The best camera is the one you have with you.The iPhone can be that camera. This class will provide you with the information needed to capture all sorts of photography, zoomed in images, nighttime photos, videos and more! Edit and organize photos on your phone or computer.
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  • Thu, Mar 19
    Minturn
    Mar 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Minturn, 1901 Main St, Minturn, CO 81645
    Raj Manickam, a long-time VVAG member whose photography bridges fine art, abstraction, and storytelling from nature to human stories, will speak about “The Art of Observation: Storytelling with Photography.”
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  • Sat, Mar 07
    Meet outside on the corner by Melanzana
    Mar 07, 2026, 11:30 AM
    Meet outside on the corner by Melanzana , 716 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461, USA
    This event will take place at Leadville’s annual Ski-Joring celebration, which is a fun event involving horses and riders pulling skier through a course. It is a great chance to practice capturing images, particularly for black & white ones.
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  • Thu, Feb 19
    https://zoom.us/j/96582007311?pwd=qMMbfG5N1
    Feb 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/96582007311?pwd=qMMbfG5N1
    Learn from Eric Hagemann, fine art photographer, about the basics to create your own black & white photos displaying your unique view of the world.
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  • Sat, Jan 31
    183 Gore Creek Dr
    Jan 31, 2026, 4:15 PM
    183 Gore Creek Dr, 183 Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657, USA
    Take photos of the marveling ice sculptures from this years Vail Winterfest- Gnome Home. Free to all!
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  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Dec 17
    Art Guild at Avon
    Dec 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Art Guild at Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd suite c2, Avon, CO 81620, USA
    A “hands on” workshop on photo editing in Lightroom or Photoshop, so please bring your laptop or tablet, as well as one photo that you would like assistance editing. Or you can bring a raw/jpeg version and an edited version of an image so the group can learn about your editing choices.
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  • Thu, Nov 20
    Art Guild at Avon
    Nov 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Art Guild at Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd suite c2, Avon, CO 81620, USA
    A “hands on” workshop on photo editing in Lightroom or Photoshop, so please bring your laptop or tablet, as well as one photo that you would like assistance editing. Or you can bring a raw/jpeg version and an edited version of an image so the group can learn about your editing choices.
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Shooting For Black And White - Eric Hagemann

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