Anyone who enjoys, and has an interest in Photography, any skill level. Beginners are welcome, you may learn something just from being around others, and those who are more advanced
will be able to contribute. THE MAIN IDEA IS TO HAVE FUN WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE THE SAME INTEREST. This means you can
invite others that you know who are interested. We're a pretty friendly group,
just take a look!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Simple - just show up and have fun! There are no dues. You don't
even have to have equipment right now, you just have to love talking about and
learning about photography...and viewing pictures of all kinds. If you
wish to participate in competitions, there is a minor
attendance requirement however.
WHEN: Every 2nd and 4th
Monday at 7:30pm at Hope Center
Each meeting begins with
refreshments and "hangin' out"...We always have ImageShare -
you are welcome to bring your latest pics and
snapshots for casual viewing by others!
The 2010 Calendar
click here for the
last calendar to see what kinds of stuff we do
February 8th, 2010 - "Digital Workflow", video
Here's a video from the folks at ShootSmarter.com. It does
an EXCELLENT job of stating "plainly and simply" the facts about some
things that are generally tougher to understand.
Topics covered....Tips for confident monitor profiling, Printing
Solutions - labs vs inkjet, sRGB vs Adobe RGB, making your monitor match
your prints
February 22nd, 2010 - "The Coastal Bend Experience"
Pete Vollenweider was the recipient of "Best of Show" for an
image that he entered. See the images he submitted, and hear about
tips, tricks, and anecdotes.
March 22nd, 2010 - "Competition" Open,
and Themed, TBD (only meeting this month)
April 12th, 2010 - TBD
April 26th, 2010 - TBD
Recent Past, or "The Kinds of Stuff We Do"
December - just one meeting,
Christmas Party - time and date TBD
November 30th, 2009 - "Competition" Open,
and Themed, "Leading Lines"
November 9th, 2009 - Kevin Brown presents The showcase of a local working pro - industrial, editorial,
portraits and more. There will also be some "how to" info, and
plenty of chance to ask questions.
October 26th, 2009 - "Lite Shaper" Xavier De La Paz will present this special session on
lighting...make lighting soft, producing specular highlights, the best
shoe mount diffusers, placement of multiple flashes, and light modifiers
October 12th, 2009 - "HDR in the Age
of Digital" Our own Hal Wallar will give a basic demo session on HDR, the latest
digital photo trend.
September 28th, 2009 - "Competition" Open,
and Themed, "Energy"
September 14th, 2009 - "Gulf States
Competition Night" Hope Camera Club is the judging club this month for the
Gulf
States Camera Club Council. Pictorial Color and B&W Prints. Watch the live process as a few of our own do the
evaluations - not to mention just viewing some really good
photography.
August 24th, 2009 - "Planes, Trains,
and Automobiles" Show 1 or a few of your latest pieces, especially the stuff
you captured from summer travels. OR, share a photo project you're doin',
OR something you learned recently, a neat PS trick, a cool photo thing
on the internet, a fun photographic story, etc. Anything you think
the group would like to see or hear.
July 27th, 2009 - "The Camera Shop Guy" Hermillo from Arlington Camera will start with a bit about
wireless flash and digital sensor cleaning. This will follow with
a Q&A session - ask him whatever you want about equipment, techniques,
even Photoshop, etc.
June 22nd, 2009 - "Competition" Open,
and Themed, "Heavy Things"
May 11th, 2009 - "Wichita Mountains
Wildlife Refuge" Our own Paul Morgan and others will present images gotten at
this nearby refuge
April 27th, 2009 - "Open Mic Night" Okay, it's a kind of show-and-tell. Image Share Deluxe.
Show 1 or a few of your latest pieces, especially the stuff you're
'working' on, get the group's general response and input if you want.
OR, share a photo project you're doin', OR something you learned
recently, a neat PS trick, a cool photo thing on the internet, a fun
photographic story, etc. Anything you think the group would like to see
or hear.
April 13th, 2009 - "Eye to Eye:
A Photography Guide to Shooting Wildlife"
Dallas based photographer Tom Maddrey helps guide participants
through the anatomy of a wildlife encounter and the types of images that
are dynamic and beautiful. Drawing on years of experience both in the
wild and on assignment for the Dallas Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park,
World Wildlife Fund and others, Tom will show how any wildlife portfolio
can be strengthened, as well as what ethical consideration we have as
wildlife photographers.
March 23rd, 2009 - "A Visit From
Canon" Jerry Ward, Canon Rep, shows us some stuff, and will teach a thing
or 2....
March 9th, 2009 - "Competition" Open,
and Themed, "Doors"
February 23rd, 2009 - "Photo
Books: An Overview" Dorene Beck shares some
knowledge and insight on this trendy photographic activity.
She'll draw comparisons on features found in the variousphoto
book services.
February 9th, 2009 - "A Real
Live Dead Town" "Shooting Bodie" - probably the
coolest ghost town anywhere. Enjoy images from Hal Wallar and some
tips on how to do 'em.
January 19th, 2009 - "Gulf States
Competition Night" Hope Camera Club is the judging club this month for the
Gulf
States Camera Club Council. Pictorial Projected Images -
digital and slides. Watch the live process as a few of our own do the
evaluations - not to mention just viewing some really good
photography.
December 15th, 2008 - "Christmas Party" Only
meeting this month
November 17th, 2008 - "Competition" Themed,
"Lines"
November 3rd, 2008 - Open Mic Night" Okay, it's a kind of show-and-tell. Image Share Deluxe.
Show 1 or a few of your latest pieces, especially the stuff you're
'working' on, get the group's general response and input if you want.
OR, share a photo project you're doin', OR something you learned
recently, a neat PS trick, a cool photo thing on the internet, a fun
photographic story, etc. Anything you think the group would like to see
or hear.
October 20th, 2008 - "Cameras and Equipment
Trends" - Jeff Masure Jeff is the owner of Ft. Worth Camera. Always welcome
info from him about trends and gadgets.
October 6th, 2008 - "Competition" Themed,
"Simplicity"
September 15th, 2008 - "Portrait Lighting", video
Here's a video from the folks at ShootSmarter.com. It
has some basic elements, but also some that are more advanced.
Includes a good discussion of portrait styles, and tips for lighting to
achieve such.
August 18th, 2008 - "Colorado Gold"
"Colorado Gold"
What happens when you're in a world-class photo location like
Colorado...during a photographic off-season? Well, you shoot stuff
other than landscapes, of course. The fearless leader will share
some images from a recent trip, and as always, some travel research
"gold".
Monday, August 18th, 7:30.
July 21st, 2008 - "Chased by the
Light" - Video This is not just any video, but actually a really interesting
one. It's about an "exercise" by famed National Geographic and
wildlife photographer Jim Brandenburg who spends 90-days in the North
Woods, and exposes exactly one-frame each day! Inspiring for the
photo craftsman in all of us.
July 4th, 2008 - Fireworks Photography
Outing We met up for dinner (optional) and some hands-on experience getting some
fireworks photos over the downtown skyline.
June 30th, 2008 - "How to Shoot Fireworks
(with a camera of course!)"
The Next Meeting:
"Fireworks
Photography Workshop"
Want to shoot fireworks... with a camera? Just in time for your
4th of July outing, the Hope Camera Club is sponsoring a
FREE community workshop on "Fireworks
Photography." For anyone aged high school and up who would
like to learn how to make the most of this simple yet rewarding photo
experience.
Monday, June 30th, 7:30.
June 16th, 2008 - The Zoo Guy Our "resident" zoo photo expert, Ricky Lee, shows a
bunch of his stuff, AND imparts some tips and other photographic info.
This will be casual and fun interview format, and plenty of time for Q
and A.
May 19th, 2008 - "Competition" Themed,
"The Color RED"
May 5th, 2008 - "Digital B&W" Sarah Fields, local photog and camera -clubber, shares this
basic overview of turning any digital image into BW - especially by way
of the channel mxing method in PS, and a quick intro to print profiles.
April 21st, 2008 - Open Mic Night" Okay, it's a kind of show-and-tell. Image Share Deluxe.
Show 1 or a few of your latest pieces, especially the stuff you're
'working' on, get the group's general response and input if you want.
OR, share a photo project you're doin', OR something you learned
recently, a neat PS trick, a cool photo thing on the internet, a fun
photographic story, etc. Anything you think the group would like to see
or hear.
April 7th, 2008 - "Mat-Cutting" - Paul Morgan Our own Paul Morgan will show us all about mat-cutting
March 17th, 2008 -
Competition Open theme as always, AND
a themed competition of "Rustic" more
detail
The Next Meeting:
"Patagonia: Land of Wonders"
Nationally renowned Texas photographer Eleanore Avery presents her
award-winning show of images from the southern tip of the world,
Patagonia. This unusual Argentine region features a glacier-dotted
mountainous interior, unique coastal wildlife and amazing Andean
national parks. The mountains and lakes in Patagonia are also some of
the most beautiful of all found in the world.
Monday, March 3rd, 7:30.
February 18th, 2008 - "Images of
Eastern Europe" Join us as Amanda Coleman shares images from her trip to the
Czech Republic. Windows, doors, people...oh, and castles!
February 4th, 2008 - "A Texan Goes
to New England" See the presentation -
click the image strip below The Camera Club leader, Jon Holiday,
will share some images from a fall trip to New Hampshire, Vermont, and
western Massachusetts. Also, hear some insights about preparation
for the trip and a few lessons learned, including "peaking foliage."
One of these images won a prestigious state-wide award recently.
The images above are meant as a sort of "teaser." There's a lot
more where those came from!
January 21st, 2008 - "The Essence of
Light" - video Here's a great video with four well-known pros talking
about the most crucial element of photography, light. They discuss
how they manipulate light for creating inspiring photographic images.
December 10th - Christmas Party - only
meeting this month
November 19th, 2007 - "Gulf States
Competition Night" Hope Camera Club is the judging club this month for the
Gulf
States Camera Club Council. Pictorial Prints - color and
black and white. Watch the live process as a few of our own do the
evaluations - not to mention just viewing some really good
photography.
November 5th, 2007 -
Competition Open theme as always, AND
a themed competition of "Texture" more
detail
October 15th, 2007 - "Outdoor Lighting Techniques"
By way of video, Master Craftsman photographer James
Schmelzer shares some insight on proper lighting techniques to improve
outdoor portraits and add a little "pop". Good info for shooting
other subjects as well.
October 1st, 2007 -
Competition Open theme as always, AND
a themed competition of "Motion" more
detail
September 17th, 2007 - "FortWorthology" Kevin Buchanan is our guest and will be sharing photos which
are born out of his passion for the great city in which we live.
His approach is one of the freshest I've seen - some of his pics are of
the "I wish I'd done that" variety. And, in the process, you'll
learn a few things about Fort Worth and growth developments.
Check here periodically for changes and updates.
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