August 13, 2026: “Automotive Photography” with John Slemp | Monthly Meeting
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Our August Monthly Meeting will be on August 13, 2026 at 6:45 pm!
The monthly club meeting is a free event for anyone who shares a passion for photography, from the total beginner with your phone to a professional with multiple gear sets. Please join us in-person or online and invite anyone who may be interested in exploring and learning about photography!
You are welcome to arrive at 6:15 pm for fellowship and social time to meet new and current members.
Join in-person meeting:
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Address: 107 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 | Atlanta Tech Park
Join Zoom Meeting at 6:45 PM on August 13th!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83711117550?pwd=aMZt1bHjIj9ju28SjHzkcaGDlOoryS.1
Meeting ID: 837 1111 7550
Passcode: 847245
Our August Speaker is John Slemp and the topic will be “Automotive Photography”!
John’s goal is to encourage us to to look beyond what we see every day in automotive advertising. We are incessantly bombarded with ads of pickup trucks splashing through creeks, and throwing up lots of sand, when in reality, most people never drive through either.
He will bring examples of several current automative ads, and we'll dissect them. He will also discuss "alternative" creative approaches to photographing vehicles, beyond what we are normally exposed to.
Lastly, we'll explore several unique lighting approaches.
During John’s presentation, you will learn:
Looking with a critical eye towards existing automotive imagery
Lighting techniques you may not have thought about before
The thought process behind creating an arresting automotive image
About John Slemp:
John Slemp brings a distinctive eye to every frame — shaped by a life lived across continents and careers. Born in Japan and later commissioned as a U.S. Army armor officer, he served in command and staff roles across the United States and Germany before turning his lens on the world full time.
For more than 30 years, Slemp has built an award-winning commercial photography practice, producing compelling imagery for editorial, corporate, and advertising clients worldwide. His work reflects the
discipline and precision of his military background, paired with an artist's sensitivity to light, character, and story.
A life member of the American Society of Media Photographers, Slemp has dedicated himself not only to his craft but to his professional community, serving in leadership roles at both the local and national levels of the organization.
His artistic ambitions extend beyond the camera. A currently exhibiting fine art photographer, Slemp completed his first book — a deeply researched visual study of World War II bomber jackets — in the fall of 2022. The volume is now available internationally, earning recognition from history enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Whether documenting the quiet dignity of a subject in a studio portrait or capturing the sweep of a landscape, John Slemp's images carry the weight of experience and the confidence of a craftsman who has spent a lifetime perfecting his vision.
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