Welcome to Charlottesville Camera Club

Next meeting

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 7:00pm

The judge is Rachel Wilson

Theme: The Shape of Things

Bring out the essence of an object or any other subject by emphasizing its basic form, using light and shadow, perspective, contrasting colors, or any other means. Consider hard, angular, geometric shapes to soft, flowing, organic ones.

Meet and Greet 6:45 PM EDT

 

Rachel Wilson will judge our November competition.  Rachel has taught photography at Charlottesville High School for almost 20 years.  After graduating from Ohio University with a degree in visual communications, Rachel worked for several years as a photojournalist.  In addition to her work as an instructor, Rachel enjoys documenting special events and capturing personalities through wedding photography and portraiture. 

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Upcoming Club Events

November 2024 Meeting

Meeting

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 7:00pm

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Meet and Greet 6:45 PM EDT

 

Rachel Wilson will judge our November competition.  Rachel has taught photography at Charlottesville High School for almost 20 years.  After graduating from Ohio University with a degree in visual communications, Rachel worked for several years as a photojournalist.  In addition to her work as an instructor, Rachel enjoys documenting special events and capturing personalities through wedding photography and portraiture. 

Beyond the rule of thirds, 33 hacks to improve your scores in club competitions

Workshop

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 6:45pm to 8:30pm

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Fellow member Butch Mazzuca will present a “how to” that goes beyond the mundane with a series of narrated visual illustrations of photographic techniques focusing on impact and visualinterest.

Most photographers have read, seen, or heard the usual approaches to photography: using the rule of thirds, framing your subject, etc., etc. This presentation, however, focuses on the kinds of "hacks" you can use to improve your scores in photo club competitions. Even though 33 separate hacks are illustrated in detail, you will soon realize these hacks are not stand-alone suggestions. Like cross-training in a gym, this is cross-training in photography, where every image you’ll see during this presentation makes use of multiple “hacks.”

We can assure you that you will not look at club competitions in the same light after watching this presentation.

December 2024 Meeting

Meeting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 6:30pm

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                                                 SAVE THE DATE!!

 

Tuesday, December 10, 6:30 PM

 

Location:  The Mission (Fellowshp Hall) at Church of Our Savior

                1165 Rio Road, East

                 Charlottesville

 

Bring your favorite food to share!  We will sign up to assure good coverage from appetizers to desserts.

 

The program will include annual awards for photographers of the year, the Shyan award, and vivid recollections of the adventures and perils of photographers!

 

Photo Review

Workshop

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:45pm to 8:30pm

Online Zoom Meeting - Refer to Meeting Announcement

Here’s your opportunity to get friendly feedback on your photos from your fellow club members. Do you just want to learn more about the basics of taking a good photo? Are you having some difficulty getting the “look” you want with lighting and composition? Want to do better in our competitions and juried exhibits? Whatever your level of experience or ability, you’ll find these casual and supportive meetings helpful—and just plain fun!

You’ll get the most from these meetings by posting your own photos. But of course you’re welcome to just show up and observe the photos posted by others.

If you’d like to show us your photos, upload up to two JPEGs (sized to about 2000 pixels on the longest side) to the current photo review entry on the PhotoContest Pro website (www.photocontestpro.com). The deadline is always midnight before the meeting. (If you need help with uploading, check out the information available on the CCC website under Competition Info, or contact Gerry Bishop via email.)

Photo Review

Workshop

Saturday, January 4, 2025 - 3:45pm to 5:30pm

Online Zoom Meeting - Refer to Meeting Announcement

Here’s your opportunity to get friendly feedback on your photos from your fellow club members. Do you just want to learn more about the basics of taking a good photo? Are you having some difficulty getting the “look” you want with lighting and composition? Want to do better in our competitions and juried exhibits? Whatever your level of experience or ability, you’ll find these casual and supportive meetings helpful—and just plain fun!

You’ll get the most from these meetings by posting your own photos. But of course you’re welcome to just show up and observe the photos posted by others.

If you’d like to show us your photos, upload up to two JPEGs (sized to about 2000 pixels on the longest side) to the current photo review entry on the PhotoContest Pro website (www.photocontestpro.com). The deadline is always midnight before the meeting. (If you need help with uploading, check out the information available on the CCC website under Competition Info, or contact Gerry Bishop via email.)

Colleen Miniuk Presentation

Meeting

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - 6:45pm to 8:00pm

January 2025 Meeting

Meeting

Thursday, January 9, 2025 - 7:00pm

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Photo Review

Workshop

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - 6:45pm to 8:30pm

Online Zoom Meeting - Refer to Meeting Announcement

Photo Review

Workshop

Saturday, February 1, 2025 - 3:45pm to 5:30pm

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