Street Photography Event

MMPC has engaged Brian Leary for a two part photography workshop to club members. The club is covering the cost. The online class will be on August 26th at 6:00 pm and the field portion will be on August 29 at 6:00 pm.

Street Photography with Brian Leary Webinar

Wednesday, Aug 26  •  6:00 PM

Google Meet link https://meet.google.com/gjz-bxhh-cje

Introduction to Street Photography

Street photography is something many photographers are interested in but may be hesitant to try. The online seminar will cover the history of street photography, equipment and camera techniques, photographing people comfortably, and different approaches to visual storytelling. Brian will also examine the work of several prominent street photographers. During the optional field session, participants will photograph for short periods, regroup with the instructor for questions and suggestions, and then head back out to photograph again. Examples of the instructor’s street photography can be viewed here: https://lightsourcejourneys.com/gallery/street/

Club members can signup using the events on Facebook or by email at mmpclansing@gmail.com.

September MMPC Meeting – September 2, 2026

The September MMPC meeting will be held on Wednesday September 2, 2026, 6:30 p.m. at the State Capitol Complex. We will meet on the Allegan Street side. We are hoping to have a model, so bringing lighting is appropriate.

Save The Dates – Upcoming MMPC Meetings

The Mid-Michigan Photography Club planned meeting dates include:

• Wednesday, September 2, 2026 – Outdoors at Capital Complex
• Wednesday, October 7, 2026 – First Presbyterian Church 510 W. Ottawa St, Lansing, MI
  • Big Cookie – “Hands at Work”
  • Presentation on White Balance
• Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – First Presbyterian Church 510 W. Ottawa St, Lansing, MI

Big Cookie

Congratulations to James Leary for both the Judges and Peoples Choice awards in the May 2026 Big Cookie friendly photo competition with the theme Silhouette. The club will conduct the next Big Cookie friendly competitions in October 2026. The theme for the September 2026 Big Cookie is “Hands at Work.” Members are encouraged to bring a (only one) digital image the Big Cookie competition at the October 2026 meeting.

Upcoming photo-friendly events for the upcoming months include:

• Chihuly at Meijer Gardens
  • Chihuly At Meijer Gardens » Meijer Gardens | Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

MMPC Logo Clothing

MMPC clothing items are available to order. You can specify a hoodie as a pullover or zip-up or you can order a t-shirt. You can bring your order form to an MMPC meeting or you can send your order form to the address on the form. Delivery will be at a future MMPC meeting.

A limited number of club emblem patches are available for $15 each. The patches are 3½ inches square, embroidered, three color patches on heavy white cloth. See Glenn Dunn if you are interested.

MMPC Monthly Photo Challenge

Thanks to all who have contributed to the MMPC Photo Challenge. The August theme is What’s the Point?. It is great to see the submissions on the Facebook page. If you do not use the Facebook group, send your entry by email to mmpclansing@gmail.com so that we can post it to the Facebook page. Constructive discussion of the photos, beyond simply liking the picture, is encouraged. The current and upcoming monthly themes for the photo challenge are:

• August 2026 – What’s the Point?
• September 2026 – Tranquil

The following list contains events that may be of interest to photographers: