Nature Photographers of the Pacific Northwest

Fall 2025 Meeting

The Fall meeting of the Nature Photographers of the Pacific Northwest took place on November 7-8, 2025 at Clark College in Vancouver, WA.

The top scoring images from our photo competitions are now displayed on our website here.

Our speaker for both the morning and afternoon sessions was the outstanding ocean landscape photographer, Susan Dimock.

Susan Dimock is a Bandon, OR based photographer with a passion for photographing all things oceanic. A retired licensed clinical social worker, she describes her transition from therapist to nature photographer as an awakening that has brought healing, solace and joy. In the last decade-plus, Susan has published work digitally and presented many print exhibits. She has released her first book, Taking Refuge on the Oregon Coast, a photographic memoir that follows Susan’s discovery as a nature photographer and wildlife conservation advocate.

Susan’s Presentations

Morning Presentation: Oceanscapes, Large and Small
Susan shares how she’s learned to “dig deep” for unique and compelling images on her hometown beach of Bandon and surrounding areas. From icons to birds and tidal pools, Susan shares tips on learning to see beyond the obvious  to build a diverse, exciting portfolio, uniquely yours. She shares her process of choosing when and how she shoots and her admittedly simple processing procedures.

Afternoon Presentation: Developing Your Visual Voice
Using her personal experience with her recently published book, “Taking Refuge on the Oregon Coast”, Susan gives tips on how to use images, eco-empathy and words to add depth and breadth to your visual stories, both large and small.