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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January 2026 Meeting
Presenter: Tony Sweet
Topic: Atmospherics in Photography
Date and Time: Jan. 20, 2026 7:00 P.M. CT via Zoom
Tony Sweet is a Professional nature/fine art photographer, author, workshop leader, Nikon Legend Behind the Lens, lecturer, Zoom presenter worldwide
Coming from an artistic background as a professional jazz artist and professional closeup magician (sleight of hand artist), to professional nature/ fine art photographer, Tony has always sought creative, deeply personal endeavors. The transition from jazz artist to nature photographer was a seamless transition as both require an improvisational nature and an ability to adapt to quickly changing conditions.
Tony was named a Nikon Legend Behind the Lens and has been published worldwidefor over 35 years. He has authored 8 books, contributing to many others, co-produced an educational DVD series, and continues to teach and lecture throughout the US, Canada, Iceland, and Cuba.
His article on macro photography was published in theNew York Times. Tony is co-owner, along with Susan Milestone, of their Visual Artistry location workshops series, Creativity Seminars, private virtual training sessions, private location workshops, and ZOOM presentations to photographic societies worldwide.
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)