John Slonina will be the special guest for the Photographic Society of Chattanooga’s annual open house next week at St. John United Methodist Church. His program topic is “Wildlife & Nature Photography.”Three special events are on the horizon for the Photographic Society of Chattanooga.
* Friday, Oct. 14, marks the debut of the group’s winter show, “What Inspires Me,” at the Gallery at Blackwell inside Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop at Eastgate Mall.
The opening reception is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The show continues through Friday, Jan. 27.
* Saturday, Oct. 15, features a daylong seminar by a photographer recognized internationally for his nature, travel and wildlife images. “Through the Lens With Adam Jones” will cover the basics of landscapes, macro, wildlife, indoor and outdoor flash, high-dynamic range imaging, focus stacking and work flow.
Jones is a Canon Explorer of Light and BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year. His award-winning work has been widely published in magazines, posters, calendars, books and national advertising campaigns for clients such as Canon, Ford, Eddie Bauer, Miller Beer and Honda.