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Camden Photo Club Greetings! Hey All, Hope you are doing well. I will not be able to make the meeting this month due to work commitments and Karin has graciously offered to take it over. Do not bother to send images this month. To date there has only been one sent in. The projector will not be available this week. There will be handouts available (only for dues paid current members) on the topics that were in the questionnaire and more. Please bring your completed questionnaire and ideas for walkabouts etc. Also, if there are any nominations for a new president or ideas about sharing the responsibilities of the operation of the club, please discuss them. I'll miss being there but it promises to be a good meeting. See you all the 3rd Mon in March. Mike Meeting will be held at the Fine Arts Center, Mon Feb 20 in the Bassett Bldg. at 7pm.

January Meeting Minutes

Camden Photo Club
Jan 2012
Greetings!

Camden Photo Club

January 16, 2012 Meeting Minutes

We had 10 members present. We welcome our newest member, Gordon Brandon and hope that Virginia Wilson will also become a member. Six members paid their dues. Remember, we decided to pay all of our dues in January instead of the month that we each paid last year.

         PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO "CAMDEN PHOTO CLUB"

Discussion. Mike opened the meeting with a discussion about the future direction of the club and what we would like to have in terms of classes. Some ideas put forth were classes in the basic mechanics/camera settings of digital photography - basically, a beginner's class; off camera flash techniques; black and white photography; and theory of light. We also discussed walk-abouts and day trips. For those of you that consider yourselves intermediate, we have not forgotten you and plans are being made to accommodate.



Presentation: Mike's long-time friend, John Aegerter, presented a slide show of some of the photographs he has taken during his travels around the world on hiking adventures. It was interesting to note that even though he had some exceptional photographs, he is not a "photographer" and his photographs were all taken with a basic "point and shoot" camera.





February Meeting. We will not longer meet in Mike's training facility. The February meeting will be held on Mon. February 20th, at 7:00pm. The location will be the Fine Arts Center in the gallery in the Bassett Bldg. The bldg. is located on Lyttleton St.

Bring a friend !


Member's Photos. The subject is WINTER WILDLIFE. Remember, when submitting your photos to Mike, they should be titled Winter Wildlife LastName February or Random LastName February. Only three members submitted photographs for January. We hope to have many more for February. Note for new members: we can submit two photographs each month - one is the predetermined subject and the other is a random photo of any subject. Submit them to Mike at saddleguy@gmail.com, in JPEG format.



Thanks for your participation in the club. We look forward to a very productive 2012!



Mike Scott

President

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PS I want to take a minute to thank Billie for all her work as club secretary, Teri for sending many good links that I will share before the next meeting and Troy who has put a questionnaire together to let us know where everyone is with their cameras. This will all be sent a couple weeks before the next meeting.

January Meeting

Don't forget our meeting on Mon Jan. 16th Greetings! Looking forward to seeing you all on Mon. Jan 16th at 7 pm. The meeting will be at Mike's school. For this meeting we will have a slideshow and brief talk from mike's friend John Aegerter. While John is not a 'photographer' he travels the world as an avid hiker and will share and chat about some of the images he has taken. Please make sure to send your assignments and random images in advance. I will be busy the Sun night and the day of the meeting so I will need them by this Saturday. Thanks all, Mike 803-422-5894 saddleguy@gmail.com

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December Camera Club Minutes

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays Club Minutes

Camden Photo Club December 19, 2011 Meeting Minutes We had 5 members present.  Member Discussion. Fine Arts Center. Very few members are using this opportunity to showcase their work. The photographs that are up there have been there for a long time and it would be good to replace them with different photographs. The wall reserved for our photo club is directly to the left as you walk in the front door of the main building. Walk-Abouts. We discussed having more walk-abouts with all the club members, in addition to the small groups that go out together. We considered and discussed using some of our dues money to sponsor a daytrip for everyone. Websites.   500.px is an excellent website for viewing extraordinary photographs. Also, if you type OOB photography in Google, you will get multiple websites for creative photographs. If you are interested in renting lenses, adorama.com and b&h.com, are good websites. Special Presentation. Karin presented a slide show of some of her horse photography and then provided an insight into her thoughts as she was taking the pictures. Most of the photographs were of race horses and jumpers and were totally captivating. Thanks Karin! Members' Photos. The subject this month was State or National Parks. We all enjoyed the very interesting and creative photos that were submitted. Coming Events for January 2012! January Meeting. Our regular meeting will be held on Monday, January 16th @ 7:00pm in Mike's Training Facility. Members' Photos. The subject is COLOR OPPOSITES. Remember, when submitting your photos to Mike, they should be titled Color Opposites LastName January or Random LastName January.  Membership Dues. They are due in January. Since most dues were paid in January thru March this year, we decided that instead of staggering them by month, it would be simpler to have them all due in January. They are $25.00, payable in cash or check to Billie. In writing a check, please make it out to Camden Photo Club. Thanks again for supporting our club and continuing to offer suggestions for making it more productive and informative for our members. I wish everyone a very happy holiday season and a prosperous new year. Mike Scott President saddleguy@gmail.com             803-422-5894

Update

Camden Photo Club
Greetings!

Hello,

I just wanted to share a few things. I hope you are all getting out, getting some great shots and enjoying the nice weather before winter hits us.

I have been in contact with David Hartfield and he said he will be repeating the class that we had to cancel on Jan. 27th and 28th. I will not be trying to organize this so please contact him directly and he can assist you.

His email is david@davidhartfield.net www.davidhartfied.net For those of you that missed the meeting, David did a nice job of presenting his composition section of the seminar.



Also, I have been informed of a contest that you might be interested in.

  UPDATE : Exposure 2011 Photography Competition Announces Final Deadline
  3rd annual EXPOSURE Photography Competition : Final Entry Deadline is December 20th!  Exposure 2011 is an International Photography Competition Awarding over $50,000 in Grants & Prizes
  Artists Wanted is pleased to announce the Final Entry Deadline for the 3rd annual EXPOSURE photography competition. Expiring on December 20, 2011 11:59pm EST, Exposure is an international call for photography awarding over $50,000 in prizes, including a Photo Exhibition at Aperture Foundation, $18,500 in cash grants, a Public Projection Series in NYC and a Two Week Getaway to New York City & Paris.
  Submissions accepted at:
http://www.exposureaward.com/?f=awpr3
  The Final Entry Deadline for Exposure 2011 is December 20th, 2011 11:59pm EST
  The Judges:

    Natasha Egan: Director, Museum of Contemporary Photography
    Stephen Walker: Photo Director, NYLON Magazine
    Conor Risch: Senior Editor, PDN Magazine
    Michael Shulman: Director, Publishing, Broadcast and Film, Magnum Photos
    Susanne Miklas: Award-winning Photo Editor
    Karen Irvine: Curator and Associate Director, Museum of Contemporary Photography


  The Grand Prize Award:

    A $10,000 cash grant
    An Exhibition at Aperture Foundation in New York City's Chelsea arts district
    A Public Projection Series of your images throughout New York City
    A feature on Artists Wanted's website
    Worldwide Exposure for You and Your Work


  The Category Awards:  Category Award Winners will be awarded a $500 cash grant and a feature on Artists Wanted's website. The jury panel will select photographers whose photography best exemplifies the essence of each of the following categories: 

    People & Portrait
    Documentary / Photojournalism
    Cloudscape, Landscape, Aerial and/or City Scape
    Travel / Vacation
    Action & Adventure
    Events (Parties, Weddings, Celebrations)
    Art / Conceptual Celebrates
    Nature (Plants and Animals)
    Commercial (Fashion, Product & Food)
    Analog




  Submissions accepted until Tuesday December 20, 2011 11:59pm EST
  More details at:
http://www.exposureaward.com/?f=awpr3http://www.exposureaward.com/?f=awpr2
  ____________________________________________________________
  Artists Wanted is a collaborative project between several New York City artists and creative organizations working to build new and lasting opportunities for artists and photographers all across the globe.  Our job is to get your work seen in the most powerful way possible.  You did the hard part, making great work.  Now let us find your audience.  This is your moment to be discovered.  www.artistswanted.org





Once again, please let me know if you'll be attending our meeting on Mon the 19th. The club will be supplying snacks as a Christmas party and we need an approx. count. If you have already RSVP'd no need to again.

The topic is State or National Parks....rec'd 1 submission so far.



Thanks,

Mike

Clinic canceled!!

 

Greetings!

 

Hey All,
Just a quick note to let you know that due to the timing with holidays etc. and lack of interest in the seminar, David Hatfield's clinic has been canceled for the 18th.
Thanks and see you on the 19th hopefully. Please let me know if you'll be coming to the meeting.
Mike
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November Camera Club Minutes

Happy Thanksgiving       Greetings! Camden Photo Club November 14, 2011 Meeting Minutes We had 10 members present, with one prospective new member, Jolene Cleverly. This meeting focused on a very informative presentation by professional photographer, David Hartfield.   At the request of the members, David offered to hold a one-day working seminar on the technical aspects of capturing various types of photographs. REGISTRATION FORMS AND A SYNOPSIS OF THE SEMINAR ARE AVAILABLE.   Please contact Mike at saddleguy@gmail.com so he can forward them to you. THE SEMINAR IS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, DEC 18th.    THE LOCATION IS MIKE'S TRAINING FACILITY. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to have a professional teach us here in Camden - We hope many of our club will take advantage of it. Class size is limited.      Members' Photographs. The subject for October/November was texture. We enjoyed the photographs that the members who attended the state fair took, as well as the other photographs submitted. We also enjoyed David's comments on our photographs. December Meeting The December meeting will be held on the 3rd Monday, December 19th, at 7:00 pm. Location is Mike's training facility. To make it easier to find, there will be a light on the post, in addition to the orange traffic cone. The photo subject is National or State Park. We will be providing snacks, hot cider, coffee etc. so please let me know if you plan on coming.  Please send your Assignment photo and Random photo to Mike at  saddleguy@gmail.com by Sun eve the 18th no later than 9 pm to be included.   Have a great holiday and we look forward to seeing you at the seminar taught by David and at the next meeting. Also, Mike Scott and Troy Leitzsey will have a photography and Art Gallery Open House on Dec 10th and 11th from 10-5 Sat and 1-5 Sun at the Garden Gate Gallery. Thanks, Mike Scott 803-422-5894 saddleguy@gmail.com

 

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Camden Photo Club Meeting Reminder....don't miss out!

Greetings! There is still time to send in your fair images. If you did not make it or you want to share a different 'texture' image feel free to send along.  Member'Photos. Since we will be meeting at the fair, we will not have photos for October. We will take photos at the fair for our November meeting. The subject is TEXTURE. The RANDOM photo should also be taken at the fair. Remember, when submitting your photos to Mike, they should be titled Texture LastName November or Random LastName November. If you are unable to join us at the fair, please take your photos anywhere you choose and send them in for the November meeting. David  will begin his presentation promptly at 7pm. We will show our images after his presentation. Plan on meeting running until approx. 8:45, feel free to leave earlier if necessary.  November Meeting The November meeting will be held on Monday, November 14th, at 7:00pm (SHARP).   Location is Mike's training facility. email Mike at saddleguy@gmail.com if you need directions or call 803-422-5894  I am thrilled to announce that David Hartfield has graciously agreed to speak at our November meeting! This is very exciting for our club and should generate maximum attendance at this meeting.   www.davidhartfield.net      Make sure to invite friends.    This is a "Bring your own chair" meeting. We will have several but it will be helpful if you can bring one.   Thanks again for supporting our club and continuing to offer suggestions for making it more productive and informative for our members. Mike Scott President saddleguy@gmail.com 803-422-5894

Don't forget the Fair!!!

Don't Forget The Fair! Greetings!   Just wanted to remind you all that in place of the Oct. club meeting, we will be doing a walkabout at the fair next Mon the 17th. I was there briefly tonight and the best place to park seems to be gate 10 which is near the stadium. It would be best to go in on your own and we can meet as a group at 6:30 in front of the Cantey Bldg.  Just ask where the art exhibits are if you can't find it. Many people I have seen and spoken to are not going to attend. Those of you that plan on attending please RSVP to me at   saddleguy@gmail.com  so I will know to expect you.  My cell is 803-422-5894 Bring a tripod ! Hope to see you there and that you are all enjoying the great fall weather. Thanks, Mike

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Camera Club Minutes

Camden Photo Club Bring a friend to meet the group! Greetings! Camden Photo Club 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. Coming Events for October October Meeting. Instead of our regular meeting, we will meet at the State Fair on Monday, October 17th. We can meet at 6:15 at the main gate in the stadium parking lot.  Mike's cell is 803-422-5894. Please be there by 6:15, as we will enter then. Stragglers can try and find us. Please RSVP to saddleguy@gmail.com, so we can have a general head count. 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.   Member'Photos. Since we will be meeting at the fair, we will not have photos for October. We will take photos at the fair for our November meeting. The subject is TEXTURE. The RANDOM photo should also be taken at the fair. Remember, when submitting your photos to Mike, they should be titled Texture LastName November or Random LastName November. If you are unable to join us at the fair, please take your photos anywhere you choose and send them in for the November meeting. November Meeting The November meeting will be held on Monday, November 14th, at 7:00pm. Location is Mike's training facility. I am thrilled to announce that David Hartfield has graciously agreed to speak at our November meeting! This is very exciting for our club and should generate maximum attendance at this meeting. Thanks again for supporting our club and continuing to offer suggestions for making it more productive and informative for our members. Mike Scott President

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Camden Photo Club Sept. 19, 2011 Meeting

Greetings! Don't forget our meeting at Mike's School Mon the 19th at 7pm. Mike's cell    803-422-5894

Meeting: I have only received one image for the months assignment and random. Please be aware that I will accept submissions until 8pm Sun eve. Work will consume my time from now until the meeting on Mon and I will have 1 hour Sun eve at 8 pm to organize the images.  Thanks for understanding. Assignment...old or abandoned building Random....anything you like Please be prepared to speak about your image...why you like or dislike it, what you wanted to get when you took it, how you feel the end result is. I would like to take some time at this meeting to talk about our vision and where the club is going. Please bring ideas for speakers, topics etc so I can round them up and have them come. Thanks and see you Mon the 19th at 7pm. Mike 803-422-5894     saddleguy@gmail.com

August Meeting Minutes

Camden Photo Club
	Aug. 2011 Club Meeting Minutes: Greetings! Camden Photo Club August 15, 2011 Meeting Minutes This was our second meeting at Mike's training facility and we unanimously decided we would like to continue to meet there instead of returning to the Fine Arts Center.  We had 11 members present, and two possible new members, Grant Comley and Troy Leitzsey.  Remember, Troy is now working at Mike's Garden Gate Gallery. Guest Speaker.  Our invited guest speaker for camera ins. did not show up.  August Walk-About.  On August 1st, we were treated to a wonderful discussion on a multitude of topics by professional photographer, Lonnie Hoke, when he hosted us in his studio in Lugoff.  Those who were able to attend thoroughly enjoyed both his gracious hospitality and the information he shared with us. Miscellaneous Topics.  Mike briefly discussed "hyper focal length" and the free 3.2 Lightroom download. Here is a link to some info and many tutorials happy surfing: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/forums/thread87.htm  (Mike's image of Two Jack Lake in Banff CA using hyperfocal length: )    Lightroom: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?product=photoshop_lightroom  Coffee Table Books: www.blurb.com  www.lulu.com  www.adoramapix.com   These are just a very few. The book I passed around was from blurb Special Presentation.  Robbie Hinson shared several of his black and white photographs from his recent trip to New York City.  We all enjoyed viewing his work. Future Member Photo Subjects.  The following are the monthly photo assignment subjects for the next year: Oct- Texture Nov-State or National Park Dec-No Meeting ??????  It was suggested no meeting in Dec but we will have one even if only a few show. I thought the summer would die off but there has been a steady showing of members. We will discuss again later and determine a topic for Dec. at the Nov. meeting. 2012 Jan - Color Opposites Feb -Winter Wildlife March - Street Shot or Local Spot April - Motion Blur or Stop Motion May - Fill the Frame or Wide Angle Macro June  -Sunrise  / Sunset  / or Night Shot July -Pet Portrait Aug - Famous Song Title or Less is More Coming Events for September Walk-About.  We have no planned walk-about, but as always, members are encouraged to contact each other for short trips and spur of the moment outings. September Meeting.  The meeting will be on Monday, September 19th at 7:00pm.  Location is Mike's training facility. September Member Photo.  The subject for September is Abandoned Building/Structure.  Please send only ONE picture for this category and ONE picture for your Random category.  For those of you who know how to rename your photos from the number to a chosen name, please do so.    Example:    Random-Last Name-September   or   Abandoned Buildings-Last Name-September. ( One of Mike's images of abandoned Bldg.)   Thanks for your continued support of our club and for encouraging new people to join. Mike Scott President saddleguy@gmail.com 803-422-5894
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