December 3, 2025
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Sensor Cleaning and Camera Repair
Nashville Photography Club will be hosting sensor cleaning and camera repair services with Tim McEver at their January meeting and all BPG Members are invited to participate
Date: January 20, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 (CST)
Location: Pixel Connection, 700 Rundle Ave, Nashville, TN 37210
Imaging USA is back in Nashville!
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
https://imagingusa.com/
General Sessions run January 11-13, 2026, and are included with your All-Access Pass.
Pre-Convention Classes and Workshops are held on January 8–10 for an additional fee.
Program and schedule are subject to changes, additions, or cancellations without advance notice.
Why Attend the Imaging USA Expo?
- Massive Photo Gear Expo – Browse the latest cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, and accessories from top photography vendors and manufacturers.
- Live Photography Demos & Camera Demonstrations – Get hands-on experience with the newest technology and techniques through interactive demos and real-time gear showcases.
- Imaging USA Show Specials – Take advantage of exclusive discounts and promotions available only at the expo.
- Photography Networking That Matters – Meet like-minded creatives, educators, and industry leaders. Whether you’re looking to grow your business or collaborate on your next big project, the Imaging USA Expo fosters real connections.
- 130+ Imaging USA Exhibitors – Explore the full photography ecosystem—from gear to software to printing solutions—and discover tools that help you elevate your craft.
Get Your Free Expo Pass – Want in on the action without attending the full conference? Claim your FREE Expo Plus Pass and enjoy full access to the Imaging USA trade show floor, networking events, photo gear expo, and live photography demonstrations.
Trade Show Hours
Sunday, Jan 11 …………………………………………. 11:30am – 5:00pm
Monday, Jan 12 ………………………………………… 11:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday, Jan. 13……………………………………….. 11:30am – 3:30pm
Art Helps Cancer is pleased to announce their Seventh Annual Art From the Heart Auction Fundraiser.
It will be held February 28, 2026, at Mill Creek Brewery, 2008 B Industrial Blvd, Nolensville, TN 37135. The funds raised help provide Care Caddies, Meals, House Cleaning, Lawn Mowing, Gift Cards, Rides and Handy Man Services to residents going through this terrible disease.
Our Mission Statement continues to be “Art Helps Cancer partners with the community to assist families by alleviating day to day concerns so they can focus on fighting Cancer”. I have attached a brochure for further information.
With previous support from Artists and Sponsors, we have assisted over 800 families the last seven years. This number has significantly grown in the past year and unfortunately it appears that trend will continue.
Art Helps Cancer would appreciate you considering donating a piece of your Artwork to be auctioned off at our event. Art can be a painting of any medium, collage, etc. on canvas, watercolor paper, wood, photography, sculpture, pottery and fiber art, original created by the Artist.
We will be accepting the donated Art starting January 5, 2026, through January 30, 2026. Please contact Anna Hill, annahill9048@gmail.com or 615-498-2691 if you have any questions. You can drop off your donated Art at First Citizens National Bank, 7116 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN 37135 between the hours of 9:00 – 4:00 Monday through Friday.
Please see the attached Artist Information and Guidelines for the donated artwork.
Kindly complete the form using the following link: https://forms.gle/Akvz3JVJ2NJv3jYX6
Thank you so much for considering donating to our Auction.
Anna Hill,
Kiersten Robinson,
Terri Orem
2026 Art From the Heart Event Co Chairs
Press Release
The Brentwood Photography Group (BPG) will showcase the work of a dozen local photographers at an exhibit in the Gallery at the Williamson County Public Library, 1314 Columbia Avenue, in Franklin. This exhibit will run through December 31.
“We truly appreciate the opportunity and support that the Library staff has provided to allow our members to exhibit their best photographs related to their participation in BPG,” said BPG founder Dick Dougall.
Altogether, 12 local photographers submitted 15 photographs for the exhibit. Photographers include:
Cat Bradford * David Hachey * Dick Dougall * John Mott * Johnny Crawley * Lyra Hankins * Mark Daugherty * Martin Cregg * Michael Mankin * Ray Wong * Rick Borchert * Scott Oberle
“This exhibit is an excellent opportunity for the people of Williamson County to enjoy some excellent works of photographic art AND to get a feel for the kinds of activities and photographic educational opportunities we offer at BPG,” Dougall said.
The Brentwood Photography Group was founded in 1998 and has grown to become a leading resource for photographers in the Nashville-Brentwood-Franklin community. Today it includes nearly 200 members at all skill levels—beginning, amateur and professional photographers, with skills ranging from novice to expert.
The group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month (except December) at the Otter Creek Church, 409 Franklin Road in Brentwood. Members also participate in monthly photo outings, mini clinics, and a Lunch Bunch meeting with Dick Dougall at the Williamson County Public Library.
We wanted to thank all our members and guests for their participation in last night’s holiday party and auction. Our members are the best and their generosity in purchasing the silent auction items was enough to easily cover our cost of the event and have a little left over to fund our future programs. We hope you enjoyed the Carrabba’s meal and many thanks to the folks who brought delicious desserts.
We still have a few items from the auction that did not get purchased. If you weren’t able to attend last night and would like to make a bid on these items, please let Rick Wise (richardlwise@gmail.com) know.
FreeWill Photography – Chris Scott Personal Coaching – Minimum Bid $25
If you haven’t seen Chris Scott’s videos on YouTube, you are missing something. https://www.youtube.com/@FreeWillPhotos. Chris has agreed to have a section on the software of your choosing and help you with your creative images.
Jim Nix Luminar Course – Minimum $10
Jim is an expert on using the Luminar software, If you have an interest in exploring this software as an alternative to Lightroom/Photoshop then this course is for you.
Anthony Morganti Photoshop Unleashed Course – Minimum Bid $25
Anthony Morganti is one of the most popular photo experts on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyMorganti/videos. Anthony is offering his newest Photoshop course so if you want to learn more about Photoshop, this is the course for you.
We will have some other items that didn’t find homes at the auction at the January 6th general meeting.
Diane & Rick
Looking for inspiration? Check out the links below and see what other members are doing.
Facebook: BPG Members only
Instagram: @brentwoodphotographygroup
Introducing the BPG Online Store. Show your support for BPG by purchasing our very own branded “merch”!
- Mug
- Tote bag
- Baseball cap
- Insulated tumbler
- Unisex T-shirt
- Women’s T-shirt
All products are made and delivered by Zazzle; they will handle any customer service issues too. BPG will receive royalties on all products sold which we will put towards Group expenses.
New rules at the Williamson County Library dictate we can only book the room 3 months in advance. This will cause a potential change in the date from time to time.
Lunch Bunch 2026 Dates
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Location: Williamson County Public Library, 1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064
Time: 11:30-12:30.
Optional lunch at KOI after.
Lunch Bunch is a monthly lunch meeting, led by Dick Dougall, with the focus on members getting to know each other and having constructive critiques and discussions about their images
Please email Dick Dougall at dickdougall@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
2026 Photo Of The Month Contest (6:00 – 6:30 PM)
Photo of the Month contest images are hung between 6:00-6:30 prior to the main meeting. This is an opportunity for you to compare your work with that of others, as you perhaps think about entering our outside exhibits. It’s good training, and by compelling you to focus on specific themes you learn and grow in your photography. A Board member will be at the display to answer questions and encourage participation.
