Pamela Cohen
Making Something Out of Nothing (Photographically)
Thursday, November 19, 2026
The Lake House, 2319 Seabrook Island Rd
6:15 – 8:15 pm
Refreshments 6:15 pm
Announcements 6:45 pm
Presentation 7:00 pm
Seeing Beyond the Obvious: What is “nothing,” and what makes a “nothing image”? Pamela Cohen challenges photographers to push their creative boundaries and discover beautiful fine art hiding within seemingly ordinary scenes. Drawing on real-world dilemmas, she shares sensible, field-tested solutions to transform casual snapshots into stunning, purposeful photographs.
A Blending of Science and Art: As a biologist, landscape/wildlife photographer, and owner of Prima Photography, Pamela combines a scientist’s eye with fine-art vision. She studied in the field with National Geographic legends Frans Lanting and Galen Rowell, exhibited at the Butler Institute of American Art, and is represented locally by the Wells Gallery at The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island. Many exhibitions have been presented including “Submersion Venice” at the Butler Institute of American Art, “Embracing Nature” at the Wells, and recently, “Flutter” in Rhode Island. Her work has appeared in Outdoor Photographer, Naturally Kiawah and ROOTS magazines. She has earned honors in Nature’s Best Backyards, and as a semifinalist in America’s Top Photographer. For more information click here .
Conservation and Community: Pamela’s passion for nature informs her strong advocacy for coastal conservation, having served on the Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy board. She is an active educator, lecturer, workshop leader and member of NANPA, CNPA, the Charleston Artist Guild, and the Kiawah Island Photography Club.
Pamela’s talk will inspire you to look deeper and find beauty where others might see nothing at all. Please join us on Thursday, November 19.
Cost: Free for SIPC members; first-time guests are free
Access: Non-residents, please email seabrookislandphotographyclub22@gmail.com to arrange a gate pass.
-Submitted by Seabrook Island Photography Club
(Image credits: Pamela Cohen)