Welcome to Nashville Photography Club
The Nashville Photography Club is a venue for the enjoyment of photography and the improvement of photographic skills. The membership is a mix of amateur and professional photographers who want to share ideas and learn from each other.
MEETINGS: THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:30 PM
location:
Pixel connection
700 rundle Ave, Nashville, TN 37210
we also send out a zoom link to members the day of the meeting for those who would like to attend remotely
Pixel connection
700 rundle Ave, Nashville, TN 37210
we also send out a zoom link to members the day of the meeting for those who would like to attend remotely
January 21, 2025
Speaker: Derrick Pierce
Fine Art photography
Observations: searching for the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Derrick Pierce’s photographic path began at the age of 18 when he decided to purchase his first camera, a Minolta SRT200. This simple manual camera was great for learning basic photography. He loved Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, as well as others. To him, they were the masters of the craft. His early goal was set; learn as much as possible to create quality, timeless Black & White images. It took years of work and learning until he realized he had taught himself to see in monochrome, to see the extraordinary in his ordinary everyday world.
His work has been celebrated through numerous awards, affirming his talent and dedication to the art form. While his heart always beat for fine art photography, he found success in a surprising arena—the wedding and portrait industry. Initially uninterested in the world of weddings, Derrick soon realized that the field offered an opportunity to capture dramatic images in a fresh and powerful way. This revelation propelled him into an over 20-year career in the wedding and portrait industry, where he became one of the most sought-after photographers in Middle Tennessee. His ability to turn every moment into a work of art earned him a reputation as a premier photographer, admired for his signature blend of emotion and artistry.
Derrick has now traveled full circle, back to his first love of fine art photography. Always searching for shadow, light, and line, the quiet moments of life that too often go unnoticed. His work reflects this ethos: it’s not about creating something from nothing but about finding art in the world around us, even in the most unexpected places.
His work has been celebrated through numerous awards, affirming his talent and dedication to the art form. While his heart always beat for fine art photography, he found success in a surprising arena—the wedding and portrait industry. Initially uninterested in the world of weddings, Derrick soon realized that the field offered an opportunity to capture dramatic images in a fresh and powerful way. This revelation propelled him into an over 20-year career in the wedding and portrait industry, where he became one of the most sought-after photographers in Middle Tennessee. His ability to turn every moment into a work of art earned him a reputation as a premier photographer, admired for his signature blend of emotion and artistry.
Derrick has now traveled full circle, back to his first love of fine art photography. Always searching for shadow, light, and line, the quiet moments of life that too often go unnoticed. His work reflects this ethos: it’s not about creating something from nothing but about finding art in the world around us, even in the most unexpected places.
Photo of the month theme
january - black & white landscape
Upcoming Speakers
February 18, 2025 - Kathleen Clemons - Fine Art Flower Photography
March 18, 2025 - Alec Halstead
March 18, 2025 - Alec Halstead
THE NASHVILLE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.
DONATIONS MADE TO THE NASHVILLE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB ARE TAX EXEMPT DONATIONS.
DONATIONS MADE TO THE NASHVILLE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB ARE TAX EXEMPT DONATIONS.