CNPA upcoming events

Myrtle Beach: Jeff Eichinger (September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Jeff Eichinger, former Chair of CNPA Members Choice Committee, Will present tips for entering photo contests. We meet in the meeting room at Swig and Swine restaurant on 525 Broadway Street in downtown Myrtle Beach. Meetings starts at 9:30 a.m. and then members enjoy a BBQ lunch afterwards.

High Country: October Meeting (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

High Country: Wild Ponies/Fall Color at Grayson Highlands (October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Join us for an afternoon & early evening shoot at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia (about 45 minutes from Jefferson, NC). The park is known for its scenic vistas, colorful fall displays and the many feral ponies that roam the ridges and trails.

Peak color is predicted for mid-month so the views should be impressive. We've chosen the later afternoon timeframe to take advantage of Golden Hour conditions starting around 6:20pm and sunset at 6:55pm.

The park entrance fee is $7. The gate is often unstaffed so please bring the exact amount in cash to place in the self-pay envelope when you arrive.

We'll meet up at the Massie Gap parking area at 3:45pm and hike the 1/3 mile Rhododendron Trail to the first viewpoint at 4:00pm. It's a well-maintained trail with a modest incline to the top (officially designated as moderate difficulty). Hopefully, we'll be greeted by ponies nearby when we arrive. There are several trails (varying difficulty) that branch off from this point for those who wish to explore further.

For anyone who is extra-ambitious, this particular night will offer one of the last good Milky Way photography opportunities of the year if the weather cooperates. The park features several expansive southern-facing viewpoints.

Please bring a flashlight and/or headlamp, just to be safe, for the return trip to the parking lot when you're done shooting.

A note about the ponies: Although they are "wild" they have become accustomed to people and may approach. Please try to keep a reasonable distance (150 feet by rule) and do not feed or pet them.

Myrtle Beach: Silvana Della Camera (October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom presentation sponsored by Hunt's Photo and Video: Silvana Della Camera: ICM, more than just pretty pictures.
Meeting chat link
https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/81665678345
Meeting ID: 816 6567 8345
Passcode: 146039

Low Country: Al Heacox (October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Jim Smith will be presenting on Street Photography.

Low Country: Al Heacox (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Presentations of Summer Assignment. See newsletter for details.

Convention - 2027 (February 04, 2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the 2027 CNPA Convention. The convention will begin Thursday, February 4 and continue through Sunday, February 7.

Note: Please be sure to check out the workshops offered on Thursday.

Please remember to register separately for workshops.

For details on Convention, click here.

Convention - 2027 (Complimentary) (February 04, 2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the 2027 CNPA Convention. The convention will begin Thursday, February 4 and continue through Sunday, February 7.

Note: Please be sure to check out the workshops offered on Thursday.

Please remember to register separately for workshops.

For details on Convention, click here.

Convention - 2027 (Early Bird) (February 04, 2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the 2027 CNPA Convention. The convention will begin Thursday, February 4 and continue through Sunday, February 7.

Notes:

1. This is a special early bird registration. If sold out, you must register at full price.

2. Please be sure to check out the workshops offered on Thursday.

Please remember to register separately for workshops.

For details on Convention, click here.

Convention - 2027 (Non-Member) (February 04, 2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the 2027 CNPA Convention. The convention will begin Thursday, February 4 and continue through Sunday, February 7.

Note: Please be sure to check out the workshops offered on Thursday.

Please remember to register separately for workshops.

For details on the Convention, click here.

Denise Ippolito's Bloomin' Ideas (February 04, 2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 13:00:00 GMT