Wildlife Filmmaker to Speak at Photo Committee, Noon, July 21

Chris Palmer, veteran environmental and wildlife film producer, will discuss his new book, "Shooting in the Wild: An Insider's Account of Making Movies in the Animal Kingdom," at the Photography Committee luncheon meeting at noon on Wednesday, July 21, in the McClendon Room.

In his book, Palmer, director of American University's Center for Environmental Filmmaking, reveals what often goes on behind the scenes in wildlife filmmaking and television.

Palmer has swum with dolphins and whales, confronted sharks, come face-to-face with Kodiak bears, camped with wolf packs and waded hip-deep through an Everglades swamp. He has also spent 25 years producing more than 300 hours of original programming for television and the IMAX film industry. Palmer received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Media at the International Wildlife Film Festival.

The meeting is open to all Club members. Reservations are not required; however, seating is limited.

-- Darlene Shields, chairwoman, Photo Committee, [email protected]