September 19, 2011 Meeting Minutes
We had 12 members present, plus one possible new member, Cindy Fussell. This meeting focused on member's thoughts and goals for the future of the club. We determined that we would continue to meet once a month.
Columbia Camera Club. Several members already attend their meetings. They meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30pm at the Capital Senior Center, Maxcy Gregg Park (where Pickens crosses Blossom). Becoming a Member is EASY:
The method of joining is to register at one of the regular meetings. Annual dues are $30.00 [semi-prorated @ $15 if a member joins July-Dec], which can be paid at one of their club meetings. (Sorry, but there is currently no apparatus for joining online or by mail.)
Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association. Their website is
www.cnpa.org. Their next annual meeting will be February 9-12, 2012, in Columbia SC.
Member Discussion.
Mike suggested we have a photography contest like the Columbia Club did recently. We would bring in a professional photographer - possibly Lonnie Hoke - to judge our photos using the "12 Elements of a Merit Image" criteria that Lonnie shared with us. We have handouts for those who were unable to attend his presentation.
Teri recommended we bring in speakers to discuss the "subjects" of our monthly photos the month before each subject is assigned. This offers a much better learning environment than simply assigning a subject at random.
Mike is interested in purchasing software with "club discounts". If anyone has time to research available sites that offer this, please let him know.
Members can submit photographs to the state and local fairs for judging and cash prizes.
Lynda.com is a website that offers online software training.
Sunday evenings at 7:00pm on PBS - Wild Photography Adventures
Speakers. Mike would like to invite professional photographer, David Hartfield, to give a presentation on "Composition". David's website is davidhartfield.net.
Walk-Abouts. Several places were suggested for walk-abouts:
The church & cemetery on 261 near 378
Interesting buildings in Camden
Magnolia Gardens in Charleston
Cathedral St. Lukes & St. Paul in Charleston
Holly's family's island in North Myrtle Beach
Huntington Beach State Park
Botany Bay
Francis Beidler Forest - beidlerforest.org - 100's of birds and other assorted creatures
Night photos of bridges and cemeteries
Members'Photos. The subject this month was "Abandoned Buildings". We all enjoyed the very interesting and creative photos that were submitted.
The cost is $10 at Bi-Lo, Etix, or the fair gates for those youngsters under age 54. If you are over 54, you can get in for $5, but you must purchase your ticket at the fair gates with proof of your age.
Thanks again for supporting our club and continuing to offer suggestions for making it more productive and informative for our members.
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