March Education Night – Special Presentation “Using Weather in Your Outdoor Photography” by Ben Williamson:

TBCC invites all members to attend a Zoom Education Night on March 26, 2026, featuring a special presentation by Maine photographer Ben Williamson.

Summary of Presentation

Weather plays a major role in every photograph made outdoors. That’s because our primary light source, the sun, is filtered and shaped by what’s going on in the atmosphere. Weather changes light. Weather changes mood. Weather can help tell a story, or be a story all on its own. Weather is a variable that can add incredible flavor to outdoor photography. Learn how to use it!

Long before picking up a camera, Maine photographer Benjamin Williamson had been obsessed with weather. That passion has informed much of his work. This presentation aims to help you understand the weather to improve your own photography, either in your backyard or when traveling. Don’t miss it!

Ben’s Bio

Maine photographer Benjamin Williamson isn’t your traditional landscape photographer. Instead of seeking places devoid of human presence, he likes to showcase our relationship to the environment through images that include man-made objects. A lifelong love of history and the weather has combined in images that feature classic Maine and New England scenery in beautiful light and unusual conditions. Williamson was the photo editor and staff photographer for Down East Magazine for 6 years. He leads photography workshops across the country.

https://www.benjaminwilliamsonphotography.com/

Some Examples of Ben’s Photography

A glowing rainbow arches over the Island Inn on Monhegan as a trio of seagulls takes flight. We couldn’t believe our luck at having such an awesome occurence on our last night on the island.
A red fishing boat sits at mooring off of Lubec, Maine during a beautiful pink sunset.
A large and powerful bolt of lightning strikes the ocean as seen from Lookout Point in Harspwell.
This image shows a historic wave about to impact Portland Head Lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, during a severe winter storm.

Who Should Attend

This presentation is for all outdoor photographers! Weather plays a big part in what, when, and how we make our images!

How to Attend

We will send the Zoom invitation to all current (2026) members a few days before 03/26/2026.

Non -Members – If you are interested in joining us to see what we are all about, we will send you a Zoom Invitation for our Exhibit/Comments Night only. Special Presentations are for current members only. Our Exhibit/Comment Nights are on the 3rd Thursday of each month except December. Please send your Name and Email address with the Subject line “Zoom Invite Needed for MEETING on (appropriate date) to mytbcc@gmail.com so we can get the invitation to you.

I hope to see you at our upcoming Exhibit/Comment Nights in February and March, our in-person Education Night on February 26, 2026, and for this special presentation on March 26, 2026.

Keep pressing that shutter button!

Lynn Wiezycki, TBCC President

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