Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 
Meeting begins at 7:00pm

Show'N'tell theme for this month:  Circles

This month's club meeting will feature:  A presentation by JOEL COLLINS

BETTER TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY:  Joel Collins is a professional travel photographer based in the USA (Irmo!). His lifelong passion for international travel started at age three when his family moved to Germany. He spent the next several years traveling across Europe and North Af- rica learning to live out of a suitcase. The enthusiasm of that young world traveleris still alive in Joel today. Now he explores the world with camera in hand, looking forward to each new adventure as an opportunity to capture another glimpse of our amazing planet. Joel approaches travel photography with an emphasis on cultural sensitivity and respect. He has a patient and immersive style, often blending in with local populations and making friends before taking out his camera. So whether your assignment is close to home or far away, Joel will have many helpful tips on making your images more than simple snapshots.Joel hosts several travel photography tours each year. Check out his portfolios on his website, www.joelcollins.com.

Note: Family Membership Dues of $30 now due for 2012. Fund meeting room rental, special presenters, prizes, celebrations, judge honorariums, and more! We need the support of each member!

Although some members meet for a pre-meeting snack at Yesterday’s in Five Points at 5:00 p.m., this month we suggest you bring your appetite to the club meeting.

FUTURE SHOW’N’TELL THEMES 2012: [Up to 7 images per member]  

Note: Bring files on a flash drive or CD, files resized to 1500 pixels on longest side.

• February = Circles • March = Straight out of Camera (no post processing) •

• April = Decay & Rust • June = Glass • July = Rural • August = Alphabet •

2012 CONTESTS:

• May 1, 2012 - Projected Image Photojournalism contest:  Up to seven images per member on a photojournalistic theme, event or person.  This year an additional text image/slide describing the presentation will be required.  Digital files should should be resized to 1500 pixels on the longest side. Bring on flash drive or CD.  Please, no previously displayed images or previous contest entries.  No added text or titles.
• September 4, 2012 - “Anything Goes” PrInt contest:  Prints will be judged on entire presentation, including framing and matting.  Two photographs per member.  Minimum requirements: An 8x10 or larger framed print with or without matting.  Hooks or wires not required for this contest.  Please, no previously displayed images or previous contest entries.  No added text or titles.
• November 6, 2012 - Projected Image contest on the them of  “Golden hours of sunlight”:  Three images per member.  Theme is the ultimate judging criteria.  Digital files should should be resized to 1500 pixels on the longest side.  Bring on flash drive or CD.  Please, no previously displayed images or previous contest entries.  No added text or titles.