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09/13/2005 10:16:16 PM · #1 |
Hi All - I just got back from a photoclub meeting here locally. This was my first visit.
Very interesting and refreshing. There was around 20 people at the mtg, ranging from 35 to 65 years old. Everyone brought a few pics to share and they were shared in three formats: slides, prints, and digital.
I really enjoy DPC but there is something to say about meeting people face-to-face and seeing their work up close and personal. Hearing the stories behind how the image was taken, etc...
Anyway. I just wanted to share. Thanks for listening! ;^)
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09/13/2005 10:22:41 PM · #2 |
i recently have hooked up with a new group in my neighborhood as well. there are some really cool people in there, and there are some duds too (every group has 'em).
i'm one of the few digital shooters there, but there doesn't seem to be any digital vs. film snobbery -- yet. and we've had some pretty good discussions about photoshop, from users on both sides of the aisle.
one thing to note: everyone was very curious about the lensbaby, which endeared them to me a little bit. :) |
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09/13/2005 10:27:43 PM · #3 |
| It took me a bit to adjust to my club at first. I was accustomed to viewing photos online at the speed I wanted, for the length of time I want. Camera club seemed verrry slow and frequently involved very long explanations about a trip someone took in 1974. :) But I've really grown to like it and enjoy having the opportunity to get out and meet with people and talk about photography. Next up is finding a club that does field trips! |
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09/13/2005 10:28:35 PM · #4 |
that sounds really cool. I'll have to see if we have anything like that here. thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed it.
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09/13/2005 10:44:33 PM · #5 |
im not sure why clubs are seperating things like that.
Digital should fall into the PRints or Slides category, because you can make both from a digital file.
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09/14/2005 01:26:50 AM · #6 |
In Toronto I belong to Toronto Photography Meet-up Group
Check this url Photography Meet-up in Other Cities There might be one in your area.
Basically the group holds a weekly photo event, the place determined in advance by the organizer and assistant organizers. This is usually held on a Sunday and preceded/followed by a meal at a pre-determined restaurant.
We are hoping to organize a gallery showing in late November to early December at a gallery place in the art district. Hopefully it happens.
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09/14/2005 11:21:04 AM · #7 |
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09/14/2005 12:26:44 PM · #8 |
You will become a better photographer, and enjoy your hobby in more diverse ways, if you expand beyond dpc as your soul source of photo education and experience. My local club has competitions every month that are much like dpc without the update button. And we occaisionally have field trips, usually for shooting but sometimes to exhibitions and galleries.
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09/16/2005 07:59:16 AM · #9 |
I forgot to mention, there was a lady there who really stole the show with her images - great pics of the caribbean. One of them placed in some travel/caribbean magazine and was published.
The funny/amazing thing was she was pretty much clueless about her camera and shot in auto mode. She said she used one of those "turny thingees" on her lens (circular polarizer).
These prints looked like they had been neat imaged to be so crystal clear and free of noise - deep blue skys, great colors, etc... She doesn't post-process!
This gal has an amazing gift of sight - her images were so well composed and interesting to look at.
Her camera? Canon 350 Rebel with Canon lenses (she wasn't sure which lenses she had).
The point of all this rambling...not sure. Guess it made me want to run out and get back into SLR cameras. This lady I'm talking about seemed legit - like she wasn't trying to be super humble and was pulling our legs on her lack of technical knowledge. So in her case, good equipment and a keen eye for a photo is all she needs.
Trust me, if you had seen it, you too would be shaking your head...
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09/16/2005 08:05:46 AM · #10 |
Had my first submissions and my second club meet last night. Got decent ratings (for a beginner), but Man those guys ar harsh. Not rude, just straight to the point and no suger coating.
Saw some amazing stuff there too. |
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09/16/2005 08:46:07 AM · #11 |
We started our own photography club since there wasn't one anywhere nearby us. My husband works for a large international company that supports company clubs (but spouses are allowed to join as well) and we have about 37 paid members at this point. We use the dues to purchase equipment that members can rent out. We do monthly assignments or homework which is similar to the spirit of DPC except they have a month to shoot the chosen subject. Then at each meeting we critique and discuss the photos. Each month the homework photos get published company wide in the weekly news. It's great fun. For those of you that don't have clubs where you live - maybe something like this would be an option.
Barry - glad to hear you found one to join - it makes such a difference being able to meet folks in person and go on photo safaris with people of all experience levels.
On another note: Muck how do you like your lensbaby? Is is a must have and carry with you everywhere type of lens? |
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09/16/2005 09:42:00 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by tfaust:
On another note: Muck how do you like your lensbaby? Is is a must have and carry with you everywhere type of lens? |
LOVE it! i do carry it mostly everywhere, but that's more just because it's small and fits in my bag. it needs a decent amount of light and you're not going to be able to capture much action with it, but if you have a chance to compose with it the effects can be very cool.
 
a few more shots here |
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09/16/2005 09:45:09 AM · #13 |
Shucks non in my area. none in Georgia...
Message edited by author 2005-09-16 09:51:24.
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09/16/2005 11:48:04 AM · #14 |
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Here is a pretty comprehensive list of Camera Clubs. It's put out by the Photographic Society of America (PSA for short)
It has listings, by state, in the United States, and also lists some clubs in Canada and in other countries.
I see about five Camera Clubs in Georgia. Maybe one of them is near you and would be interesting to you.
Good luck.
Message edited by author 2005-09-16 11:51:24. |
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09/16/2005 11:51:20 AM · #15 |
thanks.....I am looking at it now.
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09/16/2005 01:38:59 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by BlackDot:
Had my first submissions and my second club meet last night. Got decent ratings (for a beginner), but Man those guys ar harsh. Not rude, just straight to the point and no suger coating.
Saw some amazing stuff there too. |
Quite the opposite for our group, everyone seemed quite pleasant - almost too nice! I think they were overwhelmed a bit by the number of new members. Out of 20 people there 8 were new (including myself). They take a break in July, August for summer vacations, etc... Many of the new people (again myself included) were drawn in from the photography show they put together in June. I think the gloves will come off after they've gotten over us being newbies. ;^)
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09/16/2005 05:22:23 PM · #17 |
I'm on my way to my first photo club meeting!
Unusual for the club (apparently) they have chosen to kick off this year with a single subject competition "Apples"--to be voted on by members! (Usually they have "pros" who do the judging.)
I have what I hope is a fine print of this pic:
Wish me luck!
I invite comments on the picture...tell me how you'd rate it in a DPC challenge and leave a critique if you like...(I know there's much to critique!) |
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10/10/2005 09:28:45 PM · #18 |
Went to my first Photo Club meeting tonight. It was a real blast. I am seriously thinking of joining.
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10/10/2005 09:36:27 PM · #19 |
That's cool James! Sounds like you had a good time. Might as well give it a go...
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10/10/2005 09:52:08 PM · #20 |
do you think itd be weird for an 18 year old to go to a photo club... sounds like its a lot of 30-60ers?
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10/10/2005 09:55:47 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by shannylee13:
do you think itd be weird for an 18 year old to go to a photo club... sounds like its a lot of 30-60ers? |
I'm sure it's ok for you young whippersnappers to hang out with us old fogeys sometimes. ;)
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10/10/2005 10:31:25 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by shannylee13:
do you think itd be weird for an 18 year old to go to a photo club... sounds like its a lot of 30-60ers? |
Not at all. I think it would be great to have some younger people in the club I started. It's good to have multiple perspectives and diversity in the club.
(I just critiqued your photo for the Critique Club)
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10/10/2005 11:56:46 PM · #23 |
Hi-ho.
I go to monthly meetings for our local club here, which is affiliated to the 'Photographic Society of New Zealand'.
We have guest judges from other clubs (Sometimes pros, sometimes just gifted enthusiasts) who judge monthly competitions. Similarly themed competitions to here, although no time restriction on when you take the photos which leads to some older members sifting through 50 years of photos and entering old photos.
We have a good range of member ages, from well into the 70's, down to a couple of 20 somethings, and one teenager who comes every second meeting or so. average age would probably be 45ish.
We have a huge range in skill levels, and I feel that we should do more for learners in the way of sessions on technique or composition, which will come up at the AGM next month I'm sure, as there are a couple of newbies who are vocal at meetings.
We have a minimum of 'formal' club process, with minutes, finance etc being discussed for maybe 20 minutes at the begining of each meeting. Then onto a presentation and/or anyone who wants to share pics, then judging. Generally the judging is quite good, although a couple of times great debate as erupted over the coffee & bikkies at the end of the meeting over a decision! :-).
The judge goes over most, if not all, of the photos entered and gives detailed critique and comments on why each image did well or not. Sometimes it's a little frank, but it's anonymous at that point, and if your shot gets hammered you can quietly sneak it off the wall at the end of the evening without anyone knowing who's it was. Only the top images in a comp get 'named' by the judge.
As for the digital vs film thing. There are now three of us (Most meetings see 35ish people) with dSLR's and two with P&S digitals. In the judging there is no apparent bias (Digital goes in with prints) for or against, although there are some people who will never give up their emulsion.
There is very little PS work apparent in entries, although I know four or five members do scan & edit their film.
We've had presentations from a couple of people this year with truely humbling work. One from a technical brilliance point of view, and the other for the boldness of the images rather than fine detail or composition.
I think if anyone is keen on photography it's an important part of the learning process to have your photos critiqued up front and in person. The body language of the person giving the critique, and being able to discuss their reasons real time is far more valuable than an online forum IMHO.
Cheers, Me.
Message edited by author 2005-10-10 23:57:43.
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