Time Machines Exist — They Are Called Photographs
To read article, click HERE.
Five Ways to Make Your Photos More Compelling
To read this article in Peta Pixel click HERE.
December DPI On FCC Website
FCC December DPI competition is now available for viewing on the FCC club website. Take a peak at the mono competition, the images are much better (at least on a…
There Is a New Netflix-Like Streaming Platform for Photographers
The Professional Photographers of America (PPA), the world’s largest nonprofit photography association, has launched PhotoVision. This new streaming platform brings together more than 2,500 videos and 1,700 articles focused on…
How the First Five Principles of Art and Design Can Make You a Better Photographer
Here's an article from PetaPixel that may give you a few composition tips. To read, click HERE.
Can You Tell Which Photos Were Shot on a Leica – And Which on an iPhone?
Cell phone camera keep improving. To read this article in PetaPixel click HERE.
October 2025 DPI Images Posted
The images and places from the FCC October 2025 competition are now posted on club website.
Social Media Image Settings
Attached are the recomended image sizes for different social media apps and their types of images. Images should be sent as jpeq, 100% quality, and the maximum dimensions listed. Otherwise…
Isle a la Cache
Great place to find birds like Blue Heron, Hawks, Egrets and others in Isle a la Cache in Romeoville. They have a nice paved walkway which turns into a boardwalk…
We all know it: DSLRs are not dead – and here’s the proof in numbers
To read article from Digital Camera World click HERE. Good news is there is a lot of DSLR inventory out there new and used. Not so good news, camera companies…
FCC website change
The Tutorial menu on the FCC website has been changed to RESOURCES. This will be a work in progress, providing useful information for photographers. As new topics are added post…
Bring your camera to next FCC meeting
Next FCC meeting will be September 16 with a presentation touching on some basic but confusing camera settings and concepts. Thanks to Phil for a great idea, members are encouraged…
Ratstock 2025
This month, September 13 in Sheffield, Illinois bid Rat Rod car show. To check out 2024 show on YouTube click HERE. Thanks for the info from Steve Z.
New FCC Season Starts Tonight
In case you forgot, the new 2025-26 Foresters Camera Club starts tonight, 7pm, Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL.
The Rise and Deep Fall of the Camera Industry
Long YouTube story. To watch click HERE.
Photography Beginnings
In case you missed this article in the Chicago Tribune
Tamron University Offers Free Online Photo Classes Taught by Pros
I haven't checked these out but what the heck? You can and they're free! If you do, let FCC members know in the group email. To do to the Tamron…
FCC website updates
Make sure to check out the FCC club website regularly for updates. Executive committee for 2025-26 has been updated along with Specials Topics for 2025-26.
A Creator’s Guide to Data Storage and Backup
Good article from PetaPixel on storing your photographic images. To read click HERE.
A Complete Guide to Capturing Creative Landscape Photography
To read article from PetaPixel click HERE.
Outdoor Photographer’ Is Back
After going away, the magazine Outdoor Photographer is back in business. To read the article from PetaPixel, click HERE. A great way to save a few bucks is wait until…
Bokeh and Depth Blur
A question from a FCC member: "How do you create bokeh?" The bokeh effect in photography refers to the aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus areas in an image, particularly the…
Blurry Wildlife Photos? This Is Why! (Top 3 Reasons For Soft Wildlife And Bird Photos)
Watch a good short video on Youtube, click HERE. For even more information Steve's video Bird In Flight Photography - Crash Course! is even more in depth. If you want…
6 Wildlife Composition Tips: Small Changes. MASSIVE Differences!!
More Youtube tutorials. To view click HERE.
Wildlife Series
Going to try a concept that we may use at FCC for club presentations but for now there will be a series of wildlife Youtube posts. So if you would…
Understanding Camera Lens Construction: What Every Photographer Should Know
Another good gear article from PetaPixel. To read clich HERE.
Advances in Digital Zoom Technology Breathe New Life into Shorter Lenses
Sorry for the lapse in tutorials and good photography info. Todays' is about equipment, specifically advances in zoom lenses. To read article from Petapixel click HERE.
Back Country Gallery
https://backcountrygallery.com I wanted to share a good nature photographer that provides a lot of helpful information, Steve Perry. I have subscribed to his emails and watch many of his YouTube…