We envision getting together to discuss various techniques and styles of photography, in a group learning type of environment. However we don't want it to be exactly like taking a class, if for the simple reason that we aren't masters of photography ourselves and we don't want it to be uber-rigid.
We hope to have a theme for each of the informational meetings to set its tone - that will be the subject that we discuss/learn about in-depth. Could be a technique or highlighting a particular known photographer.
We also plan to take time to do critiques on a few images from each person that wants to present them. If people want to treat the meeting theme as a photo assignment or photo challenge that's great, but it won't be a requirement.
We already have an idea of topics right now but we definitely want to make sure we touch on areas that others want to delve into.
The informational meetings are going to be from 5pm-6:30pm on the 1st Saturday of each month.
The second meeting each month is the 3rd Saturday and will be held in the morning. Each of these will be a field trip.
Basically, folks will be responsible for their own transportation and any related fees (such as admission) if they decide to go, but our hope is having a set field trip will give people an opportunity (or excuse) to get out and shoot in an area they may not have chosen on their own, plus give them people to go shoot with.
Often I can't think of somewhere to go or I don't want to go by myself so for others who fall into that way of thinking this might give them a boost. We also don't mind if people decide to bring friends or family members on the field trips, the more the merrier. The only position we have on that is they have to keep an eye on their own kids!
The group is going to be weighted more towards beginner photographers but all skill levels will be welcome and we hope that those with more experience in a particular area will be willing to share their expertise.
The club is open to both film and digital photographers but if photo critiques are wanted, the digital folks will have to bring a print. Or a laptop I suppose. :)
Our first meeting on the 18th is mostly to explain what we'd like to do, introduce ourselves and learn about the folks who want to join, etc. All of the administrative type things.
Whew.
To make a long story short (too late!):
A semi-informal gathering of photo enthusiasts with some structured activities/goals.
- Sia
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