Monthly Meetings
6:00 – 8:00 PM
(Networking and Photo of the Month competition: 6:00 – 6:30 PM)
The Brentwood Photography Group meets at Otter Creek Church in Brentwood on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Networking and the Photo of the Month competition begin at 6:00 PM, with the main program starting at 6:30 PM.
Our monthly meetings bring photographers together to learn, connect, and be inspired. Each meeting features a guest speaker who shares insights, techniques, and real-world experience across a wide range of photographic styles.
Guests are welcome – if you’re curious about BPG, we’d love to have you join us and see what we’re about. Feel free to Contact us with any questions.
Each meeting features a guest speaker who educates and inspires, offering fresh perspectives and practical insights to support your photographic journey. Meeting times may vary for special events or holidays.
Members may submit images for the Photo of the Month beginning at 6:00 PM, according to the monthly theme.
2026 Speaker Lineup
Our 2026 program is really taking shape and will continue to offer a mix of professional insight, creative inspiration, and practical learning.
BPG Board; Images that Inspires
January 6th
Caleb McKenney; From Swamps to the Smokies: Composition and Planning
February 3rd
Megan Veldman; Photographing the Predators and General Sports Photography
March 3rd
Tom Ress; Bird Photography from Wheeler Wildlife Refuge
April 7th
Jerry Atnip; Topic TBD
May 5th
Photographing the Predators and General Sports Photography
Megan Veldman
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Megan Veldman is a Nashville-based sports and event photographer with over five years of experience photographing high school, collegiate, and professional sports. Her work includes coverage of a wide range of sports, and her images have been featured by Major League Soccer, the National Hockey League, Nashville SC, and Belmont University Athletics.
In this presentation, Megan will discuss photographing professional sports, including her experience covering the Nashville Predators, and share practical insights into general sports photography techniques that apply across different levels and sports.
Images by Megan Veldman
Upcoming...
Tom Ress; Bird Photography from Wheeler Wildlife Refuge
April 7th
We’ll take a look at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and the birds and other wildlife as well as best locations to photograph and give a brief look at other productive birding and photo spots in north Alabama. We’ll look at photos from other destinations around the world to give a little variety.
Tom Ress is a volunteer naturalist and birding guide at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and serves as Vice President of the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Association. An accomplished photographer and writer, he is the author of Images of America: Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and a frequent speaker on wildlife and travel. He has visited all seven continents, photographing birds and wildlife around the world.
Previous POTM Winners
