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hobbyists, beginning to professional, advancing the photographic arts
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WHO IT'S FOR:
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 1st and 3rd 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 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. |
The 2008 Calendar click here for the last calendar to see what kinds of stuff we do
Note that we move to an abbreviated schedule for the summer months.
- June 30th, 2008 - "How to Shoot Fireworks (with a camera of course!)"
This is a publicly invited event - learn how to shoot fireworks using film or digital cameras.- July 4th, 2008 - Fireworks Photography Outing
Details forthcoming. We'll meet up at a pre-determined place for dinner (optional) and some hands-on experience getting some fireworks photos over the downtown skyline.- 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.- August 18th, 2008 - 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".Recent Past
- 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- March 15th, Saturday - The Fort Worth Hope River Run Project
- March 3rd, 2008 - "Patagonia: Land of Wonders"
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.
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Hope Camera Club, 1750 Beach St., Ft. Worth, Texas 76103
Member of Gulf States
Camera Club Council and Photographic
Society of America