BELCHERTOWN — The Quabbin Photo Group will host a presentation by western Massachusetts landscape photographer Jamie Malcolm-Brown on Monday, May 18, at 7 p.m. at the Belchertown Recreation Department, 66 State St., located behind the Belchertown Police Station.
His presentation, “Weather, Light, and Luck: The Reality Behind the Shot,” will offer an in-depth look at the decision-making process behind his images. Attendees will gain insight into how he scouts locations, uses tools such as PhotoPills, tracks weather patterns and adapts when conditions change unexpectedly.
Rather than focusing solely on technical settings, Malcolm-Brown will emphasize the realities of fieldwork that include missed opportunities, shifting plans and the importance of flexibility. The program will highlight how learning to pivot can lead to stronger, more compelling photographs that convey a sense of place and story.
“We’re really looking forward to learning how Jamie puts together his incredible images,” said QPG President Mark Lindhult. “He has an impressive ability to capture absolutely stellar images.”
Malcolm-Brown’s work can be viewed at www.jamiemalcolmbrown.com or on Instagram at @jamiemalcombrown.
Malcolm-Brown, a self-taught photographer with more than two decades of experience, works primarily throughout the Pioneer Valley, focusing on capturing wild places shaped by fog, storms, night skies, and other fleeting natural conditions. His professional work with Cultural Survival, an Indigenous rights organization, informs his approach to land conservation and visual storytelling.
The event is open to photographers of all skill levels, as well as anyone interested in landscape photography and the natural beauty of the Quabbin region.
The Quabbin Photo Group (QuabbinPhotoGroup.com) is a community of photographers based in Belchertown with a shared interest in nature, wildlife, and landscape photography, particularly within the Quabbin Reservoir region. The group hosts regular meetings, guest speakers, workshops, and field outings designed to help photographers of all experience levels improve their skills, share their work, and connect with others who appreciate the natural environment.