Connie Sweetland

Dec. 26, 1960 – Oct. 18, 2023 It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of a very talented, award winning photographer, lover of all things in nature and good friend, Connie Sweetland. Here is her obituary with final resting details:  https://www.pmgfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Connie-Marie-Sweetland?obId=29653206 Connie was a WAPC member for many years. She was a…

October Photo Shoot

Monday, October 23, 2023*Bagdad Historic Cemetery Outing Description: In the spirit(s) of Halloween, let’s photograph this beautiful cemetery in historic Bagdad, FL. Each grave in the Bagdad Historic Cemetery represents a part of the history and success of Bagdad, a once-thriving mill town now a historic village listed on the National Register of Historic Places….

October 2023 General Meeting

October 9, 2023 We welcome Frank Hardy for our October meeting. He is a second generation professional photographer living in the Florida Panhandle. He has an extensive photography archive dating back to the 30’s in this area and create new work. He turned over a large number of negatives to the Pensacola Historical Society so…

September 2023 General Meeting

September 11, 2023 EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY This event is a collaboration between the Emerald Coast Writers (ECW) and the Wide Angle Photography Club (WAPC). The mission is to give two wonderfully creative groups of people the opportunity to share in their artistic pursuits, build appreciation for each other’s craft, and attract potential new members…

August Photo Shoot

Sunday, August 20, 2023Dinner & Night Street Photography on Palafox Outing Description: Let’s go downtown and do some NIGHT street photography when the temps are a little bit cooler than the daytime temps! Difficulty Level: Easy Date & Time: 6:30 Dinner/8:00PM shoot, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 Where (meet up?): In front of Jaco’s 997 S…

August 2023 General Meeting

August 14, 2023 NEEDED FOR AUGUST MEETING: SPECIFIC QUESTIONSAs you are doing photographic activities before the August meeting and run into problems or questions, WRITE THEM on a note on your phone or even paper and bring to the workshop.  No question is too basic to ask – LAPTOP, CARD READER, IMAGES TO EVALUATE, THUMB…

Meet the POP 2023 Judges!

The Wide Angle Photo Club is proud to announce three highly acclaimed photographers/educators who will be judging our 2023 Power of Photography® contest! Ellyn NorrisCanadian Photographer, Author, EducatorEllyn Norris Photography and Tours Ellyn Norris is a Canadian photographer/educator who resides in San Diego, California. “Elle” has traveled the world extensively to photograph her experiences with…

July 2023 General Meeting

July 10, 2023 Come join us to welcome Pensacola’s own Antonio Cardenas who specializes in black and white street photography. Antonio stumbled upon a passion for photography while searching for his place in this world. His camera tells the stories of everyday life. A beautiful sunset on the beach, a breakup on the street. The…

June Photo Shoot

Sunday, June 25, 2023NO Postcard Photos Outing Description: Most of us have been here. Let’s revisit with a fresh look through our lens. The challenge is to capture images that most people don’t ever see, even if they are looking right at it. It’s June, it can be hot and busy at Ft. Pickens so we…