Connecting Photographers: Share, Learn, and Grow with the Digital Imaging Group
As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive webinars, networking events, and a platform to showcase your work.
Monthly Zoom Meetings
* First Tuesday of each month at 9 AM Phoenix Time.
* Meeting times shift between Mountain Time and Pacific Time.
* Zoom link emailed to members a couple of days prior to the meeting.
* Presentations are recorded and accessible via the Past Meetings page.
Member News
* Showcase your photography and connect with a like-minded audience by requesting your own portfolio gallery on the DIG website—just email Kathleen Reeder at karphoto@kathleenreeder.com to get started. Your personalized gallery URL makes it easy to share your work and grow your creative presence. Explore our Member Portfolios to see the diverse work of our community.
* Sept 9, 2026 - Meet Up with DIG Members from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM. Here's a great opportunity to meet informally in-person, socialize, compare notes and talk about photography, share some of your digital images, and display your favorite prints and photobooks. Send your digital images (in RAW or jpg format) to Jerry Smilack at smilack2000@aol.com or bring them on a flash drive to the meeting. Location: Sagewood Retirement Community, Oasis Room, 4555 East Mayo Blvd (Directions) RSVP to Jerry at smilack2000@aol.com. Coffee and cookies will be available.
* Sept 14 - 18, 2026 - Photoshop Virtual Summit 8 - more information to follow. SAVE THE DATES
* Nov 20-22 and Nov 27-29, 2026 - Kathleen Reeder will be exhibiting her fine art wildlife photography professionally as part of the 30th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour. Hidden in the Hills is Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour. The free, self-guided event takes place the last two weekends of November throughout Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. Read more about the tour and to view the studio directory. She will be exhibiting alongside four talented photographers at Light Hunter Studio (#35) and would love to see you there in-person.
Next Meeting
September 1, 2026
Presentation Time: 9 AM PT
Jason Matias is a fine art photographer who has sold close to two million dollars of his own work directly to collectors, without relying on galleries. A TEDx speaker and founder of The Art of Selling Art, he teaches artists how to build real businesses around their work through pricing, collector psychology, and storytelling, all built on one idea: art doesn't sell itself.
Presentation: The Art of Storytelling
Presentation Description: Your art doesn't tell its own story. And the story is not only how you created a photo. Weaving a narrative that resonates with audiences helps them feel emotionally connected to your art and can enhance the appreciation and perceived value of your art. Jason will explain the importance of storytelling, outline the types of stories and provide steps for getting started.