Ohio Valley Camera Club MEANS EDUCATION.
Our Evening College brings so much more.

2025

  • SHOOT AND DEBRIEF LEARNINGS, Why and How Photographs were captured and processed February 24th, 7:00 – 7:45 PM ONLINE.

    February 24 @ February 24February 24

    SHOOT AND DEBRIEF Learnings – Tuesday, February 24th, 7:00 – 7:45 PM ONLINE. HOST: Rich Sears and Eddie Bihl ll INFORMAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY DISCUSSIONS OF OUR IMAGES, HERE YOU WILL

  • OVCC FEBRUARY MEETING/ SUSAN MILINKOVICH “LEARN TO SEE”

    February 18 @ February 18February 18

     Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Location:  Streaming Only PRESENTATION: “LEARN TO SEE” Presented by Sharon Milinkovich When we come upon a scene that stops us dead

  • Historic Clifton Mill Christmas Lights – Rescheduled

    December 23, 2025 @ December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 at Clifton Mill

    Enjoy some holiday themed photography at Clifton Mill.  The Mill have been putting on a massive Christmas display for the past 38 years and claim to use over five million

  • Festival of Ferns shoot at Krohn Conservatory

    December 16, 2025 @ December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 at Krohn Conservatory

    Enchantment truly unfurls with the 2025 Holiday Show, A Festival of Ferns! From towering tree ferns to delicate maidenhairs, this exciting assortment of ferns perfectly complements the crimson, scarlet, and ruby hues

  • EVENING COLLEGE: NATIONAL PRESENTER – Post-Processing Tips: Not Just the How–But the Why

    October 15, 2025 @ October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

    REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE IN PERSON AT ovccrs@gmail.com before 3:00 PM, October 15th for our session on post-processing tips. LOCATION: EVENDALE BELL TOWER ARTS PAVILION -LOWER LEVEL. Located at 3270 Glendale

  • AMERICA’S RIVER ROOTS  FESTIVAL

    October 8, 2025 @ October 8, 2025October 12, 2025 @ October 12, 2025

    REGISTER AT WITH OVCC TO RECEIVE TIMES FOR EVENTS OF INTEREST FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS AT OVCCRS@GMAIL.COM. OVCC WILL SET ACTIVITIES AS TIMES BECOME AVAILABLE. WANT TO CRUISE LET ME KNOW EARLY.

  • NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR MAPLEKNOLL JURIED ART SHOW – CLOSES OCTOBER 1ST AT MIDNIGHT

    October 1, 2025 @ October 1, 2025

    As a member benefit, you are invited to enter our Juried Print Competition to display up to five images at our semi-annual Mapleknoll Village Art Show. Your prints will hang

  • RAPTOR, INC. Capture Birds of Prey 10 – 15″ Away – THIS SUNDAY

    September 21, 2025 @ September 21, 2025September 21, 2025

    Visit the Raptor, Inc. complex, where their educational birds will be displayed for your photographic pleasure. Birds are perched and handheld by the handlers. Photographers are as close as 10-15

  • LET’S MIX THINGS UP FOR OVCC SEPTEMBER MEETING!

    September 17, 2025 @ September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

    THEME: Commercial Architectural Designs. HOST: Rich Sears. REGISTER:  OVCCRS@GMAIL.COM PAST MEETING DESCRIPTIONS:  Members Learned from our Critiquing  image based upon Traditional Scoring of Impact, Technical Excellence, Creativity, Style, Composition, Color

  • HISTORIC CINCINNATI PHOTO WALK

    September 13, 2025 @ September 13, 2025September 13, 2025

    Lytle Park Historic District is one of the oldest areas of the city. East of the park is the Taft Museum of Art, built 1820. To the north is the

  • Lunken Airport Days: August 30-31 2025

    August 30, 2025 @ August 30, 2025August 30, 2025

    Lunken Airport Days: August 30-31 2025 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT This annual event, hosted by Cincinnati War Birds, celebrates vintage aircraft and classic cars. It is free and open to the public with fees for select activities. View

  • OVER THE RHINE PHOTO WALK

    August 23, 2025 @ August 23, 2025August 23, 2025

    URBAN ABSTRACT: OVER THE RHINE 7 REGISTERED TO DATE EVENT POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD AT 10:00 AM WHILE OUR PHOTO WALK WILL DEPART AT 10:00 AM SHARP YOU MAY

  • AUGUST MEETING

    August 20, 2025 @ August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

    AUGUST MEETING Date: Wednesday, August 20thTime: 6:30 – 8:30 PM REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 3PM ON OUR MEETING DATE.  PRESENTATION: Southeast Asia: Natural Wonders and Ancient Temples of Vietnam, Laos, and

  • GOTHICA BOTANICA PHOTOGRAPHY NIGHTS AT KROH CONSERVATORY – SOLD OUT

    August 4, 2025 @ August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

    “This special event allows photographers a chance to capture beautify butterfly shots without the crowds.  The event is designed for adults (18+), and tripods and other equipment is welcome.  K

  • OVCC JULY MEETING

    July 16, 2025 @ July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

    David’s Key Photography Tips for Travel Photography If you enjoy Travel Photography on any level, this is a program David feels you will really enjoy. Please plan on attending.  REGISTER

  • GOTHICA BOTANICA PHOTOGRAPHY NIGHTS AT KROH CONSERVATORY – SOLD OUT

    July 14, 2025 @ July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

    “This special event allows photographers a chance to capture beautify butterfly shots without the crowds.  The event is designed for adults (18+), and tripods and other equipment is welcome.  K

  • Reds Fireworks from New Devou Park Overlook

    June 27, 2025 @ June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

    The city of Covington just recently added in late 2024 a brand new concrete patio/apron at the Devou Park Overlook (next to the Drees Pavilion). We’ve never photographed the Reds

  • CINCINNATI SKYLINE

    June 21, 2025

    Tour the Ohio and Kentucky Riverfront. Capture Cincinnati’s skyline from iconic Roebling Bridge and northern Kentucky, along Riverside Drive and Riverboat Row. Then break bread together. Meet at the top

  • OVCC ART EXHIBITION

    June 19, 2025 @ June 19, 2025July 25, 2025 @ July 25, 2025

    Coming Thursday evening, June 19th OVCC’s Semi-Annual Photo Exhibit will open at Maple Knoll Retirement Village.  Their Grand Opening Reception will run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.  Many of our

  • OVCC JUNE MEETING

    June 18, 2025 @ June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

    REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE IN PERSON AT ovccrs@gmail.com POLICY CHANGE FOR THOSE ELIGIBLE TO VIEW BY STREAMING OR REPLAY.  ONLY MEMBERS LIVING MORE THAN 45 MINUTES AWAY FROM EVENDALE WILL CONTINUE

  • GOTHICA BOTANICA PHOTOGRAPHY NIGHTS AT KROH CONSERVATORY – SOLD OUT

    June 16, 2025 @ June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

    “This special event allows photographers a chance to capture beautify butterfly shots without the crowds.  The event is designed for adults (18+), and tripods and other equipment is welcome.  K

  • WATERFALLING NEAR CLIFTON MILL

    June 14, 2025 @ June 14, 2025June 14, 2025

    WATERFALLING NEAR CLIFTON  MILL NOTIFY RICH OF YOUR ATTENDING AT OVCCRS@GMAIL.COM AND YOUR NUMBER OF GUEST MEETUP BEGINS: 8:50 AM . WE WILL DEPART NOT LATER THAN 9 AM AND

  • FOX HOLLOW RODEO & GRUB

    June 7, 2025 @ June 7, 2025June 7, 2025

    LET ME KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING JUST THE RODEO OR ATTENDING DINNER AND RODEO AT OVCCRS@GMAIL.COM. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL IDENTIFYING WHERE TO MEET. GOING: 8 DINNER: 7 THIS

  • SESSION 6: IMAGE STORAGE, WORKFLOW AND BACKING UP YOUR IMAGES

    May 25, 2025 @ May 25, 2025May 25, 2025

    May 18th 1:30 to 4:00 PM Introduction to and Understanding Photography Series This is the sixth of six classes of An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will

  • MAY SHOOT AND DEBRIEF

    May 22, 2025 @ May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

    Theme: “Spring Time.” HOST: Rich Sears LET ME KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING AT OVCCRS@GMAIL.COM TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK The meeting will be an open-mic group discussion about Why and

  • NO MAY MONTHLY MEETING

    May 21, 2025 @ May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

    We were not able to arrange a speaker this month, See everyone in June.

  • GOTHICA BOTANICA PHOTOGRAPHY NIGHTS AT KROHN CONSERVATORY – SOLD OUT

    May 19, 2025 @ May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

    “This special event allows photographers a chance to capture beautify butterfly shots without the crowds.  The event is designed for adults (18+), and tripods and other equipment is welcome.  K

  • RAPTOR,INC. CATCH BIRDS OF PRAY 10 – 15′

    May 18, 2025 @ May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 at Raptor, Inc.

    ALL MEMBER EVENT.  ATTENDANCE: MAXIMUM 10 Visit the Raptor, Inc. complex, where their educational birds will be displayed for your photographic pleasure. Birds are perched and hand held by the

  • SESSION 5: CAMERA SETTINGS FOR SPECIFIC IMAGES, PART 2 OF 2

    May 11, 2025 @ May 11, 2025May 11, 2025

    MAY 11TH 1:30 TO 4:OO PM Introduction to and Understanding Photography Series This is the fifth of six classes of An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will

  • SESSION 4: COMPOSITION AND CAMERA SETTINGS FOR SPECIFIC SETUPS, PART 1 OF 2

    April 27, 2025 @ April 27, 2025April 27, 2025

    APRIL 27TH 1:30 TO 4:00 PM Introduction to and Understanding Photography Series This is the fourth of six classes of An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will

  • Tulips At Spring Grove

    April 26, 2025 @ April 26, 2025April 26, 2025 at Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum

    Due to the forecast of thundershowers tomorrow morning, our event is postponed until next Saturday, April 26th at 10:00 am. Our Arboretum is one of only a few in the

  • NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR MAPLEKNOLL JURIED ART SHOW – CLOSES JUNE 4TH MIDNIGHT

    April 25, 2025 @ April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

    As a member benefit, you are invited to enter our Juried Print Competition for displaying up to 5 images into our semi-annual Mapleknoll Village Art Show. Your prints will hang

  • Debrief Discussions – No Meeting in April

    April 24, 2025 @ April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

  • OVCC APRIL MEETING ON LIGHTING

    April 16, 2025 @ April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

    Program: LIGHTING IN THE WAY IT AFFECTS THE DRAMA AND COLOR OF AN IMAGE The creative use of light can differentiate a simple snapshot from a powerful photograph. To create beautiful

  • SESSION 3: EXPOSURE, PART 2

    April 6, 2025 @ April 6, 2025April 6, 2025

    Sunday, April 6th, 1:30 to 4:00 PM ONLINE Introduction to and Understanding Photography Following Parts all starting at 1:30 PM: April 27th May 11th May 18th This is the third

  • EXPOSURE MONTGOMERY – Longest Running Amateur Photo Competition in Area. Entries Due March 3 through 28.

    April 6, 2025 @ April 6, 2025April 6, 2025

    Now in its 37th year – takes place on Sunday, April 6, starting at 1:00 p.m. (awards presentation at 2:30 p.m.) in Montgomery. The event is presented by the Montgomery Arts

  • March Shoot & Debrief

    March 27, 2025 @ March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

    LINK WILL BE SENT OUT DAY BEFORE The topic for the debrief is: “Anything with Wheels “.  Please submit 3 images by Wednesday, March 25 , 2025, to Smugmug as

  • SESSION 2: EXPOSURE, PART 1

    March 23, 2025 @ March 23, 2025March 23, 2025

    Sunday, March 23rd 1:30 to 4:00 PM ONLINE Introduction to and Understanding Photography Series This is the second of six classes on An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts

  • Orchid Show Photo Opp

    March 22, 2025 @ March 22, 2025March 22, 2025

    Public Announcement Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society Spring ShowPhotographers are welcome: Best time is 10-11:00am on Sunday April 10.Tripods are okay. See many award-winning, beautiful, and exotic orchids Buy a wide

  • OVCC MARCH MEETING: Program: Botswana Competition: Leading Lines

    March 19, 2025 @ March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

    IN-PERSON AND ONLINE, IF AWAY. TO ATTEND IN PERSON CLICK ATTEND BELOW. IF YOU LIVE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AWAY YOU MAY CHOOSE TO VIEW ONLINE, OR COME AND SOCIALIZE.

  • SIXTH ANNUAL INTRODUCTION TO AND UNDERSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHY SIX PART SERIES – SESSION 1

    March 16, 2025 @ March 16, 2025March 16, 2025

    Our popular Sixth Annual Presentation. Part 1 Sunday, MARCH 16, 2025 1:30 TO 4:00 PM EST. Following Parts all starting at 1:30 PM: March 23rd April 6th April 27th May

  • MARCH EVENING COLLEGE: BUILDING YOUR PORTFOLIO WORKSHOP

    March 11, 2025 @ March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

    For anyone who may someday want to exhibit some of their prints, this is a must-have experience training program. Valuable tips for approaching a gallery or exhibition. Will clarify as to

  • 33rd Bockfest Parade on March 7-9. Cincinnati’s funkiest and most entertaining parade.

    March 7, 2025 @ March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

    Bockfest is Cincinnati’s annual celebration of Spring and is Cincinnati’s funkiest and most entertaining parade. One of largest in nation. The Bockfest parade is traditionally lead by a goat pulling

  • LIMITED ACCESS TO CAPTURE AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM WITH DSLR’S AND MIRRORLESS CAMERAS, LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND REFLECTORS / DINNER OPTION.

    March 3, 2025 @ March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

    10 REGISTERED AS OF 2 4 2025. WE HAVE MET OUR MINIMUM REQUIREMENT. We are co-organizing a joint event with the Photography Club of Greater Cincinnati, to be able to

  • FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING w Susan Milinkovich-Color Theory and Photography

    February 19, 2025 @ February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

    FEBRUARY 2025 MEETING DETAIL BRING A GUEST TO ATTEND IN PERSON AT EVENDALE VILLAGE ARTS PAVILLION, CLICK ATTEND BELOW. IF YOU LIVE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AWAY YOU MAY CHOOSE

  • BEYOND CAPTURE – CREATE IMPACT February Evening College

    February 11, 2025 @ February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

    FEBRUARY EVENING COLLEGE CLASS DESCRIPTION: Beyond Capture: A winning image is not always one that wins a competition. It may be one that has appeal to consumers or one that is

  • January Shoot and Debrief Discussions

    January 30, 2025 @ January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

    LINK WILL BE SENT OUT DAY BEFORE The topic for the debrief is open (meaning any image / subject you want).  Please submit 3 images by Wednesday, January 29, 2025,

  • No Shoot & Debrief Discussion in December

    December 26, 2024 @ December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

  • No Meeting in December, Happy Holidays

    December 18, 2024 @ December 18, 2024

  • EVENING COLLEGE: BAD WEATHER PHOTOGRAPHY

    December 10, 2024 @ December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

    EVENING COLLEGE CLASS ONLINE For our members current on dues, guests and our trial members. December 10, 2024 7:00 – 8:45 PM PRESENTER: National Speaker Cost: This class is offered