Herman Giethoorn gave an informative workshop on close-up and macro photography, which included detailed information about:
Equipment – close up filters, extension tubes, extension bellows, macro lenses
Lighting – natural light,  ring flashes, indoor continuous lights, reflectors, light boxes
Backgrounds – poster board, glass, hand painted backgrounds

Detailed information about any of this equipment can be obtained by searching Google

The CCC wishes to thank Herman for his clear, concise and well organized presentation. Continue reading →

Our Featured Photographer is Diane Guay

Diane is a retired school teacher who enjoys walking, card making and helping others by volunteering at the CK Woman’s Centre and VON.
Photography is a new hobby that Diane is rapidly developing and her enthusiasm is reflected in her fine work, a sample of which can be seen on our  Photo In Focus page.

The Chatham Camera Club wishes to extend our sincerest condolences to Lois Kearns Hickmott on the passing of her husband of just 19 days, Owen Herbert Hickmott.

Our guest speaker, Don Martel, gave an extremely entertaining and informative lecture on Available Light Portraiture, followed by an enthusiastic Question and Answer period. It’s always a pleasure to have Don speak to the CCC and we look forward to his next appearance.

Les McCracken led a group discussion about some of the fine prints that our members brought in for display.

Vince Gagnier kicked off this season’s series on What’s In My Camera Bag where he talked about backpacks, belts, lenses, lens caps, extension tubes, filters, sensor cleaning swabs and memory card cases.

Gavin Stewart showed the club some of his recent pics in our What I Shoot segment. Excellent work Gavin!

At our first meeting of the 2011 – 2012 season, the club welcomed back many familiar faces as well as nine new ones.
Vice-President Vince Gagnier summarized the Club’s activities over the past summer, which included Walk-Abouts in Chatham, Wallaceburg and The Kral Farm, as well as our annual picnic, the CAPA Conference in London, photos of the Ontario Senior Games and a CAPA Judging Course in Sarnia.

Paul Schmoldt presented a wonderful slideshow from his 2010 trip to Southern Germany, Austria, Lichtenstein and Switzerland.

The club judged our entries for upcoming CAPA competitions, with many excellent shots being shown.
Those photos chosen to be submitted were taken by -
In the “Nature” category:
Margaret Manson, Harry Arneill, Keith Blackwell, Carson Plant, Jim Pollock and Paul Schmoldt.
In the “Open” category:
Gavin Stuart, Jean DeBruyn, Dave Noordhoff, Carson Plant, Jim Pollock and Paul Schmoldt.

Paul presented a slide show which featured many of the creative shots caputured during our three Walk-Abouts.

Those in attendance were reminded not to miss the October 11th meeting which will feature pro photographer Don Martel’s workshop on Available Light Portraits.

Photo Competition Themes for the 2011 / 2012 Season are:

• Sept 27 – CAPA – “Open” and “Nature”
• Oct 25 – CCC – “Domesticated Flowers” for Intermediate & Advanced
  CCC – “Open” for Beginners
• Nov 22 – CAPA – “Altered Reality”
  CCC – “Rust” for Intermediate & Advanced
  CCC – “Domesticated Flowers” for Beginners
• Jan 24 – CAPA – “Architectural Interiors”
  CCC – “Purple” for Intermediate & Advanced
  CCC – “Rust” for Beginners
• Feb 28 – CAPA – “Open” and “Nature”
  CCC -”Doorways” for Intermediate & Advanced
  CCC – “Purple” for Beginners
• March 27 – CCC – “Landscape” for Intermediate & Advanced
  CCC- “Doorways” for Beginners
• April 24 – CCC – “New Life” for Intermediate & Advanced
  CCC – “Landscape” for Beginners

Print Themes for the 2011 / 2012 Season are:

• October – Print Maker’s Choice
• November – Farm
• December – Print Maker’s Choice
• January – Close-up or Macro
• February – Print Maker’s Choice
• March – Marine Landscape
• April – Print Maker’s Choice

Steve Hook was an active and valued member of the Chatham Camera Club until sadly passing away on July 3rd, 2011 at the age of 78. We are remembering our friend and featuring his talents in our Photo In Focus section. He will be greatly missed by all of our members.