CNPA upcoming events

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: Exploring "Slow Photography" (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

As photographers, we're often heading "to" somewhere to capture a scene or a subject that has been photographed countless times before. And while we will certainly come away with images that are unique in that moment, we may also be overlooking amazing photo opportunities that are "hiding" in plain sight, just waiting to be discovered.

That reality is the foundation behind the Slow Photography Movement, which encourages a more personal and unhurried approach to seeing and appreciating nature all around us.

We're excited for the chance to explore this concept at our November meeting with Nelson Stegall, an outdoor adventurer and conservation photographer from Gastonia. Nelson will share his insights on "Seeing the Small Scene," where slowing down and looking closely can turn overlooked details into amazing images.

Nelson spent five years with the Alaska Division of Forestry before building a career behind the camera. Today he runs Nelson Stegall Photography full-time, working with Catawba Lands Conservancy, Catawba Riverkeeper, Carolina Thread Trail, and Daniel Stowe Conservancy. Click here to see more.

Be sure to join us on Saturday, November 14th at 2pm at the Watauga Arts Council center in Boone (377 Shadowline Drive) for Nelson's enlightening presentation!

High Country: December Meeting (December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Upstate: Upstate Holiday Meeting (December 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The Upstate region is planning to hold its holiday function on December 13, 2026 at 4pm at the Corona Mexican Restaurant, 2002 Augusta St. Greenville, SC 29605 - (864) 421-0574. It is very near Westminster Presbyterian where we hold our monthly meetings. This
event will be in lieu of said monthly meeting. We have the large room in the rear reserved for our group. This will be a self-pay event and It is important we get a good idea of who plans to attend no later than November 30, 2026.

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 (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