CNPA upcoming events

Upstate: CNPA Special Event Nut House Clemson SC (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Nut House - 211 Blue Ridge Drive, Clemson
Friday 10/16/26 8am-12pm
Questions? Email Lou Aiello - lou.aiello@icloud.com

High Country: Wild Ponies at Grayson Highlands (October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:45:00 GMT

RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, DUE TO WEATHER

Join us for an afternoon & early evening shoot at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia (about 45 minutes from Jefferson, NC). The park is known for its scenic vistas, colorful fall displays and the many feral ponies that roam the ridges and trails.

Peak color is predicted for mid-month so we'll be hoping for some pop in the background. We've chosen the later afternoon timeframe to take advantage of Golden Hour conditions starting around 6:10pm and sunset at 6:45pm.

The park entrance fee is $7. The gate is often unstaffed so please bring the exact amount in cash to place in the self-pay envelope when you arrive.

We'll meet up at the Massie Gap parking area at 3:45pm and hike the 1/3 mile Rhododendron Trail to the first viewpoint at 4:00pm. It's a well-maintained trail with a modest incline to the top (officially designated as moderate difficulty). Hopefully, we'll be greeted by ponies nearby when we arrive. There are several trails (varying difficulty) that branch off from this point for those who wish to explore further.

For anyone who is extra-ambitious, this particular night will offer one of the last good Milky Way photography opportunities of the year if the weather cooperates. The park features several expansive southern-facing viewpoints.

~~Please bring a flashlight and/or headlamp, just to be safe, for the return trip to the parking lot when you're done shooting.~~

A note about the ponies: Although they are "wild" they have become accustomed to people and may approach. Please try to keep a reasonable distance (150 feet by rule) and do not feed or pet them.

Myrtle Beach: Silvana Della Camera (October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom presentation sponsored by Hunt's Photo and Video: Silvana Della Camera: ICM, more than just pretty pictures.
Meeting chat link
https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/81665678345
Meeting ID: 816 6567 8345
Passcode: 146039

Low Country: Al Heacox (October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Jim Smith will be presenting on Street Photography.

Upstate: Table Rock State Park (November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Lou Aiello
Our 'First Friday' November outing is to Table Rock State park on 11/6/26 with hopes to capture some Fall foliage. Plan to meet at the Visitor's center by Lake Oolenoy at 8am. (Across HWY 11 from the East Gate Entrance)

Low Country: Al Heacox (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Presentations of Summer Assignment. See newsletter for details.

High Country: November Meeting (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

High Country: December Meeting (December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Convention - 2027 (February 04, 2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the 2027 CNPA Convention. The convention will begin Thursday, February 4 and continue through Sunday, February 7.

Note: Please be sure to check out the workshops offered on Thursday.

Please remember to register separately for workshops.

For details on Convention, click here.

Convention - 2027 (Complimentary) (February 04, 2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the 2027 CNPA Convention. The convention will begin Thursday, February 4 and continue through Sunday, February 7.

Note: Please be sure to check out the workshops offered on Thursday.

Please remember to register separately for workshops.

For details on Convention, click here.

Convention - 2027 (Non-Member) (February 04, 2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the 2027 CNPA Convention. The convention will begin Thursday, February 4 and continue through Sunday, February 7.

Note: Please be sure to check out the workshops offered on Thursday.

Please remember to register separately for workshops.

For details on the Convention, click here.

Denise Ippolito's Bloomin' Ideas (February 04, 2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 13:00:00 GMT