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Join us for a one-of-a-kind photography adventure through the rusted relics and moss-covered memories of Old Car City USA, the world’s largest classic car junkyard open to the public. With over 4,000 vintage vehicles scattered across 34 wooded acres, this location offers a hauntingly beautiful blend of history, decay, and nature—perfect for photographers of all styles.
Why It’s a Must-Visit for Photographers:
Endless Subjects: From 1930s sedans to 1970s muscle cars, every vehicle tells a story.
Natural Overgrowth: Trees, vines, and moss have intertwined with the cars, creating surreal compositions.
Rustic Textures & Colors: Capture the rich patina of rust, faded paint, and weathered chrome.
Seasonal Magic: October brings golden leaves and soft morning light—ideal for atmospheric shots.
Photography Tips for Old Car City:
Bring a Variety of Lenses:

1. Wide-angle for sweeping scenes of car clusters.
2. Macro for close-ups of textures, emblems, and decay.
3. Telephoto to isolate subjects and compress depth.

Use Natural Light Creatively:

1. Arrive early to catch soft morning light filtering through the trees.
2. Watch for light and shadow play on rusted surfaces and interiors.

Focus on Details:

1. Emblems, cracked windshields, moss-covered dashboards—these tell powerful visual stories.

Experiment with Composition:

1. Use leading lines from car frames and paths.
2. Frame shots through broken windows or open doors.

Mind Your Footing:

1. Wear sturdy shoes—terrain can be uneven and slippery with fallen leaves.

Respect the Space:

1. Old Car City is a privately owned treasure. Be mindful of posted rules and avoid climbing on vehicles.

Reserve Your Spot Today!
Whether you're building your portfolio or just looking for a creative escape, this field trip promises inspiration around every corner.
The entry fee is $30 at the door.
Questions? Reach out to fieldtrips@spsatlanta.org
Let’s explore the beauty of rust, ruin, and nostalgia—together.

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REGISTRATION: Register at https://form.jotform.com/spsatlanta/2025-11-01-ng3c-shootout. You must be an SPS dues-paying member. Registration closes after 20 verified members signup, but SPS will maintain a waitlist in case a space becomes available.
EVENT: The North Georgia Camera Club Council (NG3C) Annual Shootout
The shootout is a team photography competition between Camera Clubs that are members of NG3C. SPS has participated in the past and members had a blast!
DATE, TIME, & LOCATION: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 189 Church Street, First Presbyterian Church, Marietta, GA. (2 blocks off the square) 8:00am to 5:30pm.
FEES: FREE for team members. SPS will pay the club membership fee to NG3C and each team member's participation fee. Registration is limited to 20 members.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Shooting: Competition is a timed event with shooting taking place in a very specific geographic location. The spirit of the competition is spontaneity and to photograph found images based on themes announced the morning of the event.
Editing: Be very comfortable working on your own, uploading photos to your laptop, editing images, sizing images to specific pixel dimensions, naming images, and saving to a flash drive. Do not plan on sharing a laptop, as there simply isn't enough time.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Camera gear
- Laptop with photo editing software and the RAM to handle your editing workflow.
ACTIVITIES & JUDGING:
On the morning of the competition 5 different themes are randomly selected and announced. Teams shoot within a designated geographic location, edit the shots and submit the 10 best images per category to the judges all within a specific time period. There will be a Team Lead to coordinate these activities. It is possible that not everyone will have an image submitted to judges.
While judging is taking place, there are workshops, door prizes and vendor booths to visit. Judges select the top 10 images in each themed category and award points. Individual prizes and ribbons go to the top 10 winners in each category. The Camera Club team with the most points will receive ribbons and bragging rights. Results are announced late in the afternoon.

Additional Information will be provided to team members after registering.

If you have any questions, please contact Linda Nixon at
linda-n@spsatlanta.org.

The NG3C website is: http://www.ng3c.org

We hope to see you there!

Photo - 2024 SPS NG3C Shootout

To see his work and learn more about Forest, visit:
https://www.forest-mcmullin.com/

Please note:

• This month's meeting will be IN-PERSON at our regular meeting location, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, at 2650 N. Druid Hills Road NE.
• Entries are limited to TWO per paid member - one color and one B&W.
• Please see competition rules for more information.
• The deadline for submissions is 9:00PM on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
• Competition entries are to be sized appropriately, and files are to be re-named using the SPS naming convention: Firstname Lastname - Title of Image
• Images are to be uploaded to the links found on our SPS website.
• All are welcome for the presentation, but competition entries will be limited to paid SPS members only.

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SPS has three standing meetings each month for its members and guests. The First Friday meeting features an guest speaker and a members’ image competition. While competition entries at these monthly meetings are restricted to currently paid-up members, we ALWAYS welcome visitors interested in photography to attend. The Learnshops (fourth Tuesdays) and Coffee & Critique (second Saturdays) are intended for members, but again, we welcome visitors. If you attend regularly, we ask that you help support the club (which pays for the rental of the facilities, supplies, and equipment) by becoming a member!

Signing up on the SPS Meetup page does not make you an SPS member. SPS members pay dues to engage in many activities that are unavailable to guests who only sign up on the SPS MeetUp.

To find out more about SPS visit:
www.spsatlanta.org
To become a member, visit:
www.join.spsatlanta.org