Welcome to South Towns Camera Club (STCC)
WHO WE ARE:
The South Towns Camera Club is a photographic organization devoted to advancing its’ members’ skills in the art and science of photography. Membership is open to all photo enthusiasts, from novices to experienced photographers. South Towns is recognized for excellent photography and our friendly, fun atmosphere. South Towns, founded in 1979, is a member of Niagara Frontier Regional Camera Clubs (NFRCC).
MEETINGS & PROGRAMS:
Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, September to May, at 7:00 p.m., at the Hamburg Community Center, 107 Prospect Ave, Hamburg, NY. (South of Buffalo, NY)
Basic Instruction Workshops are held at 6:00 p.m. on program nights. Basic workshops are NOT held on image evaluation/competition nights.
Our meetings feature diversified instructional programs and voluntary image evaluation/competitions.
Refreshments are served.
MEMBERSHIP FEE:
There is an annual membership fee of $40 per individual or $75 joint. You must be a member to submit photos for competition. Visitors are always welcome at no charge.
NEXT PROGRAM:
Thursday, January 16, 2020
7 pm - 4th Print and Projected Image Competition
Judge: Steve Dent
FOR INFORMATION:
Contact Joan Erickson at jericksonphotos@aol.com or Sarah Connaughton at sarahc9516@aol.com for more information.
JOIN US AND ENJOY:
- Live lectures, workshops, and instruction covering all facets of photography presented by expert photographers.
- Basic workshops at 6:00 p.m. on program nights geared towards new photographers.
- Opportunities for fellowship with others who share your interest in photography and a desire to improve skills.
- Group photographic field trips.
- Opportunities to visit any of the affiliated camera clubs in the region.
- Member of the Photographic Society of America (PSA). Visit the PSA at: http://psa-photo.org/
UPCOMING FIELDTRIPS (TBD)
2019-2020 MEETING SCHEDULE
September 5, 2019
7:00 pm - “Welcome to the New Season" - Meet & Greet
Discuss club activities, review preparing and submitting images.
Evaluation of images by expert photographers.
September 19, 2019
7:00 pm - 1st Print and Projected Image Competition
Judge: Chris Empey
October 3, 2019
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Basic Program
7:00 pm - "Using Image Critiques to Improve Your Photos" - Steve Dent
October 17, 2019
7:00 pm - 2nd Print and Projected Image Competition
Judge: Doug Hansgate
November 7, 2019
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Basic Program
7:00 pm - "Basic Photoshop Filters" - Larry Mathewson
November 9, 2019 (Saturday)
NFRCC Fall Seminar with Don Komarechka (More information available at www.nfrcc.org)
November 21, 2019
7:00 pm - 3rd Print and Projected Image Competition
Judge: Charlie Bartolotta
Assigned subject for color print is "Reflections".
December 5, 2019
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Basic Program
7:00 pm - "Zoo Photography" - Jeff Barnes
December 19, 2019
Christmas Party - Chinese Auction
January 2, 2020
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Basic Program
7:00 pm - "Finding Your Creative Self" - Doug Hansgate
January 16, 2020
7:00 pm - 4th Print and Projected Image Competition
Judge: Steve Dent
February 6, 2020
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Basic Program
7:00 pm - "HDR" - Mike Dziak
February 20, 2020
7:00 pm - 5th Print and Projected Image Competition
Judge: Donna Brok
Assigned subject for monochrome print is "Tabletop".
March 5, 2020
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Basic Program
7:00 pm - "Creating Amazing Flower Images" - Cheryl Belczak
March 19, 2020
7:00 pm - 6th Print and Projected Image Competition
Judge: Larry Mathewson
Assigned subject for projected image is "Food".
April 2, 2020
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Basic Program
7:00 pm - "Blah to Beautiful . .Create Light Via Post Processing" - Donna Brok
April 16, 2020
7:00 pm - 7th Print and Projected Image Competition
Judge: Cheryl Belczak
April 24-26, 2020
2020 Can/Am Photo Expo (More information available at www.canamexpo.com)
May 7, 2020
7:00 pm - Print and Projected Image of the Year Competition
Judges: TBA
May 21, 2020
Annual Awards Banquet
2018-2019 AWARD WINNING IMAGES:
Monochrome Print:
- First Place - Janet LoPresto "Botany in Monochrome"
- Second Place - Janet LoPresto "Mother and Baby in Monochrome"
- Third Place - Charlie Metzler "The Trees"
Color Print:
- First Place - Darlene Stry - "Foggy Morning"
- Second Place - Janet LoPresto - "Showing Off at the Rookery"
- Third Place - Darlene Stry - "Purple Flower"
Projected Image - General:
- First Place - Carol Pustulka "Finger Licking Monkey"
- Second Place - Charlie Metzler "Oaks and Houses"
- Third Place - Carol Pustulka - "Spock"
Projected Images - Creative/Artistic
- First Place - Darlene Stry "Oriental Koi"
- Second Place - Carol Pustulka "Wild Reflections in Calgary"
- Third Place - Tim Grabowski "At Peace"
NFRCC WEB SITE:
For the latest news about South Towns Camera Club, the affiliated NFRCC clubs and upcoming special events, go to http://www.nfrcc.org/