<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Inland Empire Photo Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[I E Photo Club]]></description><link>https://www.iephotoclub.org/club-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:29:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.iephotoclub.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Find Photography Contests for Your Specialty]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Char Webster 1. Use Niche-Specific Platforms Nature/Landscape: Look at sites like Nature's Best Photography, International Landscape Photographer of the Year, or Outdoor Photographer. Portrait: Try Portrait of Humanity by 1854 Media (also behind British Journal of Photography). Street/Documentary: LensCulture, Magnum Photography Awards, and Miami Street Photography Festival. Fine Art/Creative: ND Awards, IPA (International Photography Awards), or Fine Art Photography Awards. 2. Search...]]></description><link>https://www.iephotoclub.org/post/how-to-find-photography-contests-for-your-specialty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad2c32663432f5a5f9ce335</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Char Webster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Photography Contests for Portfolio-Boosting Recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are respected names that look great in a portfolio—even if you “only” get a shortlist or honorable mention:  LensCulture Awards Multiple categories: Portrait, Street, Art, Emerging Talent, etc. Known for: Industry exposure, printed exhibitions, and photo reviews. Website: lensculture.com/competitions  Sony World Photography Awards Global, open to pros and amateurs. Shortlisted photos often go on international tours. Categories from documentary to still life. worldphoto.org ...]]></description><link>https://www.iephotoclub.org/post/top-photography-contests-for-portfolio-boosting-recognition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad2c32663432f5a5f9ce333</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Lloyd Cox</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photography as Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Kathleen Messmer Photography is not just a technical skill; it’s also an art form. As a photographer, I believe that my camera is not just a tool; it is an extension of my creative self. When I was a kid I hated going to art class because the extent of my artistic abilities was drawing stick people, and not very well at that. Consequently, when I found a camera in my hand, suddenly, I had potential as an artist…at least in my mind. One of my favorite subjects to shoot is nature. I love how...]]></description><link>https://www.iephotoclub.org/post/photography-as-art</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad2c325c7e77dbb65b6d499</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Articles]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6dcf2b_13b0ddaead6b4c40bdd4f1aaf4e8b60d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_320,h_213,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lloyd Cox</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another New Year, More Great Opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kathleen Messmer And so it begins…another new year to take advantage of a clean slate. We all make New Year's resolutions, but how about we resolve to refine our craft this year? Learn or explore something new, and recollect on the past while planning for the future. How about capturing new memories through photography? As we enter 2024, it's an excellent opportunity to explore more of the world of photography and see what new techniques, equipment, and trends will emerge. For example, one...]]></description><link>https://www.iephotoclub.org/post/another-new-year-more-great-opportunities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad2c325c7e77dbb65b6d497</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Articles]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6dcf2b_9a91cd58f86b4a628e288c79ae990cd1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_359,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lloyd Cox</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The History of Christmas Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kathleen Messmer With Christmas just around the corner, I did a little research on Christmas photography. I was surprised to discover that Christmas photography dates back to the Victorian era. During that time, photography had become more accessible to the general public, and families began documenting their holiday celebrations with photographs. They often visited a professional photographer's studio to have their portrait taken before a festive backdrop. As photography technology...]]></description><link>https://www.iephotoclub.org/post/the-history-of-christmas-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad2c3230309c5e579e73010</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Articles]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6dcf2b_cca29b457db045a1a8eb36cab0b8a639~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_426,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lloyd Cox</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Impact of Photography on Mental Health: How Taking Pictures Can Improve Your Well-Being]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kathleen Messmer When you go out to photograph, do you “get in the zone”?  Totally focused on what you want to accomplish or just out there shooting willy-nilly?  No judgment.  It’s just something to think about. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve nearly stepped off a rock into a deep crack or into a river because I wasn’t paying attention to my environment, only what was in front of my lens. So, I guess that qualifies. As humans, we constantly seek ways to express ourselves and to...]]></description><link>https://www.iephotoclub.org/post/the-impact-of-photography-on-mental-health-how-taking-pictures-can-improve-your-well-being</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad2c3220309c5e579e7300d</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Articles]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6dcf2b_556d009303374b2ba680a4a6828c0a68~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_214,h_320,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lloyd Cox</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Inspires You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kathleen Messmer I love Monet’s work. Not only was he a great master, he was very closely aligned with nature. One of my favorite quotes from him is, “I have no other wish than to mingle more closely with nature.”  That’s probably why I photograph more nature than anything else. Monet is one of my many inspirations, along with Cunningham, Blossfeldt, and O’Keeffe, all of whom inform my work to an enormous degree.  Even the abstracts I create are full of color and, more often than not, are...]]></description><link>https://www.iephotoclub.org/post/what-inspires-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad2c3210309c5e579e7300b</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6dcf2b_f403cd67982241bf8f6ab3966091b816~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_426,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lloyd Cox</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[STRETCHING YOUR BOUNDARIES]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kathleen Messmer The first thing people ask me when I tell them I’m a photographer is, what do you shoot? Well, the standard answer I give is usually Fine Art. No one knows what that means, so they tell me that’s cool and go about doing whatever they were doing before they asked the question. But amazing things can happen when we push ourselves outside of our comfort zone. I learned this lesson during a National Geographic photography workshop that challenged me to stretch my boundaries...]]></description><link>https://www.iephotoclub.org/post/stretching-your-boundaries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad2c32163432f5a5f9ce323</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Articles]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6dcf2b_284d953fea4b4734876473fc70da6d59~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_426,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lloyd Cox</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picture-Perfect: Exploring Areas of Photography to Improve Your Craft]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kathleen Messmer As a photographer, there are countless things you can learn to improve your craft. Whether you're just starting out or you've been shooting for years, there's always something new to discover. Here are just a few areas of photography that you may want to explore. First and foremost, it's essential to master the technical aspects of photography. This includes understanding your camera's settings, such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. By learning how to manipulate these...]]></description><link>https://www.iephotoclub.org/post/picture-perfect-exploring-areas-of-photography-to-improve-your-craft</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad2c32063432f5a5f9ce320</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Articles]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6dcf2b_6d5e6ffa57c14db0a4ed8a416335a70b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_240,h_237,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lloyd Cox</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>