View Finders – Adventures in Landscape Photography

APG Meeting Sept 23rd, 2025, 6:00–7:30 PM @ The Lyndon House

Chris Greer is the producer and co-host of the PBS TV show View Finders, now in its 4th season, which highlights the adventures of two landscape photographers who are traveling the globe in search of the most beautiful locations to photograph. Chris will give a presentation that is wide-ranging and pulls back the curtain on filming a television show that is dedicated to landscape photography.

Topics will include everything from his gear to some behind-the-scenes of the show, and also his approach to photography. Footage from the show will be played and he will share stories about his adventures and the images he has been able to capture while filming the show. He will provide several examples of images from his portfolio and talk about composition, subjects, and techniques he uses to focus the viewer’s eye on the most important part of the image.

Images (c) Chris Greer

Dr. Chris Greer is a dynamic and uniquely accomplished creative professional whose career bridges television production, photography, authorship, and education. Based in Athens, Georgia, he brings together a powerful blend of technical expertise, artistic vision, and academic insight. An Emmy-nominated television producer and host, Dr. Greer is the creator, producer, and co-host of the acclaimed PBS series View Finders, where he and fellow photographer Paul Daniel explore and capture some of the planet’s most stunning landscapes. His engaging on-camera presence and production skill have earned the show a loyal following and critical recognition

As an award-winning photographer, Dr. Greer’s work has been featured in galleries, exhibitions, magazines, and digital platforms. His distinctive eye for capturing place and emotion has also been showcased in two published books: Georgia Discovered: Exploring the Best of the Peach State—a regional best-seller—and Naturally Georgia: From the Mountains to the Coast. Both books blend rich imagery with narrative to celebrate the natural beauty of Georgia.

In addition to his creative accomplishments, Dr. Greer holds a Ph.D. in instructional technology and serves as a dedicated college professor at Georgia College. In 2015, he was named an Apple Distinguished Educator, an international honor recognizing his innovative use of technology in K–12 education. His academic work complements his media career, allowing him to bridge theory and practice while mentoring the next generation of creators and educators.

Whether in the field, the classroom, or behind the lens, Dr. Greer’s multidisciplinary expertise allows him to bring a distinctive and holistic perspective to all of his endeavors.

You can view more information about Chris’ work on his website at www.chrisgreerphotography.com

APG February Meeting

APG Meeting February 25th, 6:00–7:30 PM @ The Lyndon House

What if I told you that you could take the best photos of your life using the gear you already have and shooting at local locations? The best part? It doesn’t cost anything to do. It’s called composition. Now, you may have heard this term before, but it goes way beyond the rule of thirds. We are going to dive deep into the world of composition to help you unlock new possibilities with your photography.

<< Note that this talk will be presented over Zoom using the Lyndon House TV and audio system. Please contact us at athenspg@gmail.com to request connection information if you’d like to join us remotely >>

Lighthouse Star Trails (c) David Johnston

David Johnston is a professional landscape photographer based in the great state of Tennessee. David developed and teaches a 4 puzzle piece approach to landscape photography that has helped thousands of photographers realize their best photos ever. David can be found on YouTube, The Landscape Photography Show Podcast, and mentoring his students on LandscapePhotographyUniversity.com. More of David’s photography can also be viewed on his website at davidjohnstonart.com.

Landscape Photos (c) David Johnston

APG January 2025 Meeting

 

Annual Photo Contest

APG Meeting January 28, 2025, 6:00–7:30 PM @ The Lyndon House

The January 2025 meeting will feature the ever-popular APG Photographic Print Competition! We will not be offering cash prizes again this year because we no longer collect membership dues, but we will be awarding certificates for the top 3 images in each category based on votes from everyone attending the meeting. And new this year we are introducing a “Best in Show” award, which will be tallied as a separate vote across all categories.

The judged categories will be:

• Nature (e.g. landscape, wildlife, outdoor macro)
• People (e.g. portraits, sports, street photography, performance)
• Open (any other genre, e.g. abstract, architecture, composite photo art)

Please arrive by 6:00 PM to place your images. Judging will begin promptly at 6:30 PM, so any prints brought after that time will be excluded from the competition. We will not present challenge photos this month, but we will try to allow time for artists to discuss their winning images with the group.

::  CONTEST RULES  ::

• Up to a maximum of two printed images are allowed per person
• Prints must be at least 5″×7″, with a maximum presented/framed size of 24 inches on the long side
• Paper prints can be framed, matted, printed with white border around the image, or just tacked on to a mat – anything that visually separates the print from the table is acceptable. Gallery-wrapped canvas, metal or acrylic prints are also acceptable
• Prints must be taken home at the end of the meeting – items cannot be stored for later pick up
• Images can be recent or older, but must have been taken by the contributor
• There are no restrictions on post-processing of images, however an original photograph taken by the contributor must be the prominent element of the work (i.e. no generative AI images or other digital art)
• Images that have already won awards, been commercially published or sold multiple times are not eligible. For example, images that have been accepted in ANY juried show, published in a magazine, won awards in an APG or other photography group contest, or sold more than two times are not eligible to be entered (i.e. no “ringers”)
• Images should be “family friendly” (no nudity or violent content, please!)
• If the photographer’s name or watermark appears on the image, mat, or frame it must be completely and opaquely covered or the print will be disqualified