Capture the Future: Join Anne Belmont Photography for an Inspiring 2025 Adventure!

Wishing you all a Happy 2025! May this year bring you an abundance of incredible experiences, delightful moments with family and friends, and plenty of time spent in nature with your camera. The collage showcased above features some of my cherished images from the year. As I revisited my portfolio from the past year, it was challenging to pick just eight images, yet my heart guided me to those that symbolize moments of joy and awe in nature. These instances are what render my photography significant.

The upcoming year will bring forth numerous thrilling learning experiences. One of which is the Out of Chicago LIVE! Online Photography Conference, approaching quickly. It’s hard to fathom that we are entering our 6th year of hosting LIVE! Each year keeps improving and elevating!

The Out of Chicago LIVE! 2025 event is scheduled for February 7th – 9th. This immersive 3-day conference offers the chance to learn, engage in discussions, and receive feedback from some of the leading creative photographers in their respective fields. With over 100 sessions available across various genres—including nature, landscape, travel, street, architecture, wildlife, and post-processing—there are numerous opportunities to engage deeply and enhance your photography skills. All sessions are conducted live, and you’ll have a year-long access to the recordings after the event concludes. This week, a session guide will be made available on the Out of Chicago website, enabling participants to peruse the diverse offerings of conference sessions and meet our incredible lineup of instructors, alongside discovering the extensive selection of 100+ sessions available.

Be sure to join our complimentary Photo Challenges every Tuesday at noon CT leading up to the conference. Flower photographer Sue Bishop recently hosted an amazing Photo Challenge showcasing the Orton Effect on January 7th. The recording is available on the Out of Chicago blog. We have scheduled sessions with Kai Hornung, Huibo Hui, Karen Waller, and Alan Shapiro soon! Make sure to subscribe for updates on our website or follow our Instagram page @outofchicago to receive notifications for registering for the Photo Challenges.

I am excited to present “Photographing the Splendor of Dahlias” as my primary presentation. Dahlias, celebrated for their vivid colors, complex structures, and wide-ranging varieties, are a favored subject among flower photographers. In this presentation, we will delve into the art of capturing the distinct beauty and personality of these remarkable flowers. From selecting the appropriate lenses to experimenting

With openings for creating striking visuals, you’ll uncover inventive methods to highlight dahlias in their full splendor. We will additionally delve into editing tips to uplift your images and convey sentiment, making certain your photographs genuinely come alive. This session will motivate you to perceive and capture dahlias in fresh, awe-inspiring perspectives and offer you concepts that can be utilized to photograph any blossom.

I will conduct an “Ask Me Anything About Lensbaby” session where you can bring all your inquiries regarding Lensbaby and discover a bit about my preferred Lensbabies. I will also engage in an Image Celebration with my cherished friend Charles Needle. We’ll toast to pictures shared by participants during a lively Zoom Party on Saturday evening.

I am eager to witness presentations from educators such as Donna Eaton, Caroline Jensen, Charles Needle, Stephanie Johnson, Karen Waller, Alan Shapiro, Beth Young, and many others.
Join us for this uplifting weekend brimming with education and enjoyment. Discover more and enroll here.

As usual, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] with any questions. Savor the serene charm of winter. Before long, it will be the season for orchid exhibitions and the arrival of spring flowers!