1-21-2026 ― Presenting : John Gregor

John Gregor will be Taking about and Demonstrating
How to publish Photography Books
as well as showing his images.

“Nothing depicts the soul of a place better than the faces that occupy it. Travel and Street photography can be some of the most rewarding and interesting photographs that we can make. It does, however, take a special approach and way of thinking..”
― John Gregor

Gregor has a Masters of Education through St. Scholastica College with an emphasis in photographic literacy.  He earned his BA from the University of Minnesota  with a degree through the University Without Walls program, his degree was entitled “Documentary Expression of American Culture Through Photography” a combined degree of Social Sciences and Fine Art Photography.

More about John Gregor

In addition to speakers, we will be reviewing members images after the main presentation:
See bottom of this page to see upcoming meeting presenters and who is sharing their images as well as how to signup to show your images.

New Meeting Days: Third Wednesday of the month from 6:30-9:00pm
Wednesday January 21st, 2026
― Hopkins Center for the Arts ―
― 1111 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 55343 ―
Map/ Parking and directions

The Ongoing Moment meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30-9:00pm
hosted by Mpls. ― based photographers Richard Ott and Walter Horishnyk
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theongoingmoment

Meetings are free, donations are welcome; which goes toward special guest speakers,
snacks and beverages.
Sign up in advance to exhibit your images for a short discussion with the hosts and group attendees
by emailing: walter@horishnyk.com or dickophoto@yahoo.com

The Ongoing Moment is a monthly meeting for PHOTOGRAPHERS / ARTISTS who wish to increase their understanding and improve their practice of their medium. The title refers to the idea that “we share experiences that are formally similar”
We explore past Master photographers and Contemporary photographers, looking at their images and artistic process to help us go forward on our own photographic journey.

John Gregor

John Gregor will be Taking about and Demonstrating
How to publish Photography Books


Gregor’s photographs have been published in numerous regional and national magazines, his fine art prints are in museums and collections worldwide. During his career he has worked on some interesting projects including: 2 years as the Track Photographer at Canterbury Downs Racetrack, a month long photographic project in Africa documenting the first attempted kayak decent of the Blue Nile from Lake Victoria to Lake Albert, a photography project on horse-mounted military musical bands with trips to England, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, and Sweden, funded by the University of St. Thomas,  photographic documentation of over 100 Scientific and Natural Areas in Minnesota, “Northland Wildflowers” a guide to the Minnesota Region.

For the last five years Gregor has been wintering in Utah and Mexico. His work in Mexico has resulted in an exhibit and a photographic workshop at Mueseo y Archivo de la Fotographia the premier photographic center in Mexico City.

Gregor currently spends his time in Bluff Utah, Mexico, and Duluth Minnesota.

Navajo Nation

It is against this backdrop that I set out to teach photography classes. I knew that one of the first challenges was get cameras for the participants. I went to my clients and social media followers. I put out the word that I needed camera equipment. The response has been incredible. Camera systems that are a few years out of date but still perfectly functional began coming in. To date I’ve received and passed along scores of cameras and camera systems. The next challenge was computers and software. The community centers have computers and with a generous donation from Adobe we had the post processing capabilities.
So far I’ve taught several classes including two 10 week courses that resulted in exhibitions at the community centers. What started as an offer to help a friend learn more about photography has turned into a passion to give back to a community that has had so much taken from it. In the process I’ve learned a lot about the Navajo Nation and made several friends. My work has just begun and I plan to continue these courses, offering tutorials on subjects like; photography for small businesses, photographing high school senior portraits, photographing family and familiar people, photography for social media, and basic photographic skills. 

If you are interested in supporting my work on the Navajo Nation send me an email at john@coldsnapphotography.com. This project would not be possible without the generous support of many people. Thank you.


We will also be giving away copies of SHOTS magazines
courtesy of Elizabeth Flinsch I Editor of Shots.

No. 169 – Winter Issue 2025: HOLDING ON

Book Giveaway:

TBA

Members sharing images this month:

You are encouraged to bring prints of your current or past work to share with the group, where you can ask for comments or reviews. We are a safe place to help you grow as artists and encourage creative exploration of all kinds. Please email us before the meetings with how many images you will share and tell us if you will be presenting digital or prints. If digital, bring images on a USB drive with only your images on it. All presenters will need to come 30 minutes before the meeting for preparation time.

email to: walter@horishnyk.com or dickophoto@yahoo.com,
We will post your request below to your chosen month, Thanks

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 ― TBA

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 ― TBA

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 ― TBA

Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 ― Elizabeth Flinsch will be showing her work and reviewing members images after her presentation.
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 ― Walter Horishnyk will share panorama photos
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 ― Tom Baker will share 5-10 slides (I have a projector) and five prints.

Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 ― Tom Arndt will be showing his workand reviewing members images after his presentation.

Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 ― Michael Matherne will show work.

Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 ― Richard Hudson will show work.

Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 ― Paul Stapp will show work

Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 ― Jeffrey Kraker: I would like to bring some of my images to show at the October meeting.   I am working on a project to document Quincy Ave in NE before the street is torn up by the city and would like to turn that into a book. 
I could use some feedback on what I have already and any areas that may need more coverage. 

Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 ― Joanne Thompson:
 She will show family photos as photographic subjects. We will have a discussion about using family for our story telling.

Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 ― Keith Miesel; will bring Joseph Kirkish images and talk about Joseph’s career
(Joseph just had his 100th birthday)
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 ― Walter and Richard will be showing their work

Monday, October 21st, 2024,: Main Topic/Presenter : Xavier Tavera Castro
Reviewing images of: Peter Boulay and Dan Tran

Monday, November 18th, 2024: Main Topic/Presenter : Steve Ozone
Reviewing images of: Dave Heinz and Julian

Monday, December 16th, 2024: Main Topic/Presenter : Nicole Houff
Reviewing images of: Dave Heinz

Monday, January 20th,2025: An in depth review of Richard Avedon (1923-2004)

Monday, February 17th,2025: Images by Howard M. Christopherson

Monday, March 17th, 2025: Mark Peterson & Collages made by meeting participants

Monday, April 21st, 2025: Regina M Flanagan will be showing her recent environmental portrait series about the participants in Rural Urban FLOW

Monday, May 19th ― Presenter: Carl Corey will show images and talk about his photography process. Monday, June 16th ― Brett Kallusky will present his work and insight about being a photographer and photography educator.

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