We’re MONEP – the Missouri Nature and Environmental Photographers, based in the Metro St. Louis (Missouri) region. Our group provides a space, in person and online, for individuals to gather and share photos and ideas about photography and nature.
Take a look around our site to find out more about us and then please consider joining us for one of our monthly meetings.
Our mission is to provide a forum for individuals interested in the field of nature photography and the environment, provide education, gather and disseminate information, and promote nature photography as an art form and medium of communication.
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March 2026 Meeting
Presenter: Jane Palmer
Topic: Telling a Story with your Camera
Date and Time: March. 17, 2026 7:00 P.M. CT
Powder Valley Nature Center
Jane Palmer will be using images of her work to illustrate how she goes beyond just sharp and well exposed photographs to actually tell a story about a location. We all have great equipment these days, so to take sharp, bright images is no longer enough to stand out from the crowd. Instead, think about trying to tell the story of a species or location by varying your shots and going beyond the “bird on a branch” 27 times! Get close, pull back, try different settings to really tell the story of what you experienced and bring your viewer along for the adventure!
After a distinguished 38-year career as a nurse anesthetist, Jane transitioned into full-time nature photography upon retirement. Her work reflects a deep appreciation for the beauty and tranquility of the natural world, aiming to inspire others to pause and connect with nature.
Through her imagery, Jane encourages people to find comfort and peace in the outdoors. In addition to creating art, she is passionate about teaching photography and helping others discover the creative fulfillment it brings. Each photograph serves as an invitation to experience the world through a lens of wonder and gratitude. Jane is particularly passionate about ethical photographic practices and respecting nature and wildlife. Jane enjoys teaching at the Shaw Nature Reserve and is looking forward to being an instructor at the Grandfather Mountain Photography Weekend in North Carolina this June. Follow her work on her website Janepalmerphotography.com
This event is made possible through a partnership between the Missouri Nature and Environmental Photographers (MONEP) and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Please register by clicking the MDC icon below.
2026 Meeting Schedule
- January 20 (members only via Zoom) – Tony Sweet: Atmospherics in Photography
- February 17 (members only via Zoom) – Brenda Tharp: Intimate Landscapes
Live at Powder Valley:
- March 17
- April 21
- May 19
- June 16
- July 21
- August 18
- September 15
- October 20
- November 17
- December 8 – Holiday Party (members only)
February 2026 Show and Share
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