About us
If your passion is photography, join us to be inspired, learn, explore, and share.
We are a friendly group for beginners, professionals, and everyone else in between who simply love to shoot photographs. We can all learn from one another about taking better photos, seeing different places, meeting new people, and having lots of fun. If you use a Mirrorless, DSLR/SLR, Film, Point & Shoot, iPhones, Disposable Cameras . . . join us!
We try to do one in-person photo walk every month, during which we collect our
regular $3 dues. Then, we meet on Zoom, usually the first Tuesday, to share photos from our walks. Watch for all upcoming events.
Also check for us on Instagram: @charmcityphotoclub
Charm City Photo Club is a proud member of The Maryland Photography Alliance.
https://www.mdphotoalliance.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MarylandPhotographyAlliance/
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Late March (normally April) Zoom: ALERT-This meeting is not on our regular date
Location not specified yet3/31 - Warning: Our April Zoom is in March this time, not on our regular date!!
This meeting, on the last Tuesday of March, will start at 6:30 pm - allowing 30 minutes for chatting before starting our regular business. At 7:00 pm, join us for quick videos about light and shooting:- TBD
After that, let's review your images: The Assignment is: Natural NIGHT Light. Show off your 2 images of something at night illuminated by or featuring the moon, the stars, auroras or lightning. NOTE: If you don't have an image with natural night light, submit any nighttime shot (cityscapes, street, etc.)
Upload two photos (each up to 5MB max) to Dropbox by noon on Monday, March 30.
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Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/request/rwpET6PPyCi6Megt3PR5Zoom Link:
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89390537976
Meeting ID: 893 9053 797620 attendees
B&O Railroad Museum
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, Ma, USMeet us at The B&O - the birthplace of American railroading.
https://www.borail.org
Let's explore “the story of American railroading at the very place where it began!” So much to see - inside and out.
CCPC-Meet Plans:- Date: Saturday, May 9
- Start Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Museum Entry Fees: $20 and $17 (seniors)
- We will also collect our $3 dues - cash only.
- Place: B&O Railroad Museum, Main museum building, meet at entry.
- After, around 3:30, we will go to The Back Yard for happy hour: https://thebackyardbaltimore.com
- Assignment: no new assignment, but think about our next Critique topic: "Chiaroscuro." See the Meetup post for a definition.
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Photographer Critique: Chiaroscuro
·OnlineOnlineImage reviews or critiques don't have to be scary! Sharing your work in a nurturing, supportive environment can help you make better photos.
Assignment - "Chiaroscuro," from the Italian for Bright and Dark, see the full definition below, under the agenda.
Deadline - May 20! Upload 2 photos (5MB max) to Dropbox link posted below.Our "critiquer" is Mark Nelson. Mark has been an avid amateur photographer since he “earned” his first camera as a prize for selling magazine subscriptions in sixth grade.
Mark’s academic training – mathematics, nutritional biochemistry – is reflected in his images: the natural world and landscapes, including their patterns and abstractions. Mark is a member of the Tidewater Camera Club in Easton and a MPA Certified Photography Judge.Agenda:
- 6:30 - Social Time
- 7:00 - Announcements
- Critique will follow.
Assignment - Chiaroscuro - from the Italian words chiaro (bright) and scuro (dark), this technique was first popularized by Renaissance and Baroque masters like Caravaggio and Rembrandt. Key characteristics are:
• High Contrast: Bold transitions between light and dark areas define the subject's shape and form.
• Single Light Source: Often uses a single, directional light—like a window, a lamp, or a spotlight—to create intense shadows.
For examples, use Google Images and search for: chiaroscuro painting or chiaroscuro photography.
(Event photo, "Breakfast-Fruits" by Jon Wild - https://phoode.com/blog/master-shares-technical-creative-chiaroscuro-food-photography-secrets/)
MUST UPLOAD BY 12:00 P.M. ON May 20 (2 images, 5MB max)
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Dropbox: TBD
Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89390537976
Meeting ID: 893 9053 79768 attendees
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