• Club member Bob Downey spoke to us about the photos he made in the 1980s with his Miranda G film camera.

55 years ago, Bob paired his camera with a 135mm, manual focus, fixed aperture lens to produce beautiful images, some of which he showed to those in attendance. He went on to explain the technique and the patience required to achieve those results. The Chatham Camera Club thanks Bob for his entertaining and informative presentation, and we look forward to more in the near future.

• Kim Charron was featured in What I Shoot, where she showed us her outstanding photos of wild life, insects, waterfalls, rock formations and birds from New Zealand, Fiji and Costa Rica. Thanks Kim! We loved your show.

• Entries from our February Photo Challenge were reviewed in a slideshow from Tere Deslippe. You can see some of the top scoring photos on our Club Photos page.

• Dave and Jim reviewed some of the fine prints that were brought in for display. Thanks to all who participated. Your next chance to show us a print will be on Thursday, March 21st.

• Club member Herman Geithhoorn will have his Flora And Fungi photos on display at the Wallaceburg And District Museum from Tuesday, April 2^nd to Tuesday April 30^th.

• Our next meeting will be held via ZOOM on March 12^th at 7 PM when guest speaker Kass Stone will present Reality vs Artistry vs Deception In Photography.

“Good composition is like a puzzle. All the pieces must fit together perfectly to complete the picture.” – Joel Edelman

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Club Treasurer Julie Fass introduced our guest speaker, Chad Barry, who spoke to us about critiquing photos.

Chad reminded us that critiques are subjective and are only an opinion. Just because someone else doesn’t like one of your photographs, we shouldn’t be offended or stop liking our own work.
He went on to evaluate a series of photos that were provided by our members and attempted to improve them by cropping, straightening, sharpening, lightening shadows, darkening blown out highlights and eliminating distractions.
The Chatham Camera Club thanks Chad for his presentation. We learned a lot about how post processing can improve our pictures.

• Our next meeting will be a live meeting on Thursday, February 29^th at Evangel Community Church, 76 Sandys St. Chatham at 7PM
– Our Featured Presenter will be Bob Downey, who will speak to us about Macro Photography.
– Kim Charron will be highlighted in What I Shoot
– We will review our February Photo Challenge Results
– Print Display (show us a print of any size or subject)

“Experience has shown that the more fascinating the subject, the less observant the photographer.” – Andreas Feininger

A “fast lens”. What is it and why does it matter?

 

 

 

• The Club was treated to a display by Herman Giethoorn which featured photos from his trip to Lake Superior Provincial Park this past June.

Pictures of trails, flora , fauna and rock formations were highlighted. Thanks Herman. Your show was awesome!

• Penny Rintoul was our featured photographer in What I Shoot She presented a well narrated series of photos of her trip to Rome, demonstrating beautiful water fountains, architecture and the history of the city. Well done, Penny!

• Dave Richards excelled in this month’s “Candid Street Photography” Photo Challenge with scores of 24 and 22. Tere Deslippe received top marks in the “Two Colours” category with score of 25 pts, followed by Jeff McDonald (24 pts), Wendy McDonald (23.5 pts and 23 pts), Cindy Taleski (23.5 pts), Mary Craig (23.5 pts), Linda Pepper, (23 pts, 23 pts) and David Barr (22.5 pts). You can see some of the top scoring shots on our Club Photos page.

See all of the CCC January Photo Challenge entries

• Mike and Keith commented on the prints that were brought in for display. We encourage all of our members to bring in a print of any size, any subject. Your next opportunity will be Thursday, February 29th.

• Our next meeting will be held via ZOOM on February 13^th at 7 PM when our guest speaker will be Chad Barry.

“A photographer without a good imagination is not a good photographer.” – Graciela Iturbide

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Club Treasurer Julie Fass introduced our guest speakers, Jesse and Susan Villemaire of FollowMeNorth.com.
Jesse and Susan spoke to the club about landscape and wildlife photography in Northern Ontario, specifically Algonquin Park. They explained their Four Ps approach to obtaining their excellent photos, Persistence, Patience, Passion and Purpose. They went on to show us some of the inspirational images that they have been able to capture, including, moose, lynx, and owls in their natural habitat.

The Chatham Camera Club thanks Jesse and Susan for sharing their time, talent and pictures.

• Our next meeting will be a live meeting at Evangel Community Church, 76 Sandys St. Chatham on January 24^th at 7PM.
– Our featured presenter will be club member Herman Giethoorn.
– Kim Charron will show us What I Shoot.
– We will review our January Photo Challenge entries.
– You are invited to bring in a print of any size and subject for display and discussion.

“Photography is more than a technical skill; it’s an art that captures emotions, stories, and moments that resonate.” – Scott Kelby

The Rule of Thirds – How it Can Help or Hinder Your Composition.

We took a hands-on approach to our December meeting, expanding on an earlier session on posing people. Jim gave us some helpful hints on how to pose a single subject, Mike showed us how to pose two people and Keith explained how to pose a group of people. You can see some photos from the evening on our Club Photos page.

For more, have a look at the YouTube videos below.
• Posing Single Subjects

• Posing Couples

• Posing Groups

• Our next meeting will be via ZOOM on Tuesday, January 9th 2024 at 7PM when Guest Speakers Jesse and Susan Villemaire will present “Persistence” Wildlife and Landscapes.

“The most important factor in making a good picture is to know who or what you are photographing. It’s not about photography. It should be about life.” – Mona Kuhn

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• Club Treasurer Julie Fass introduced our guest speaker, Ted Kloski from Henrys Camera in Windsor..

Ted spoke to The Club about the methods he uses for Street Photography, including camera settings, subject selection and how to remain discreet while taking a stranger’s picture. He also showed his excellent collection of street photos taken at home and in France.

The Chatham Camera Club wishes to thank Ted for his excellent presentation. We’re sure that we will put his tips and tricks into practice.

For more about Street Photography, check out this YouTube video

• Jeff McDonald was our featured photographer in What I Shoot. Jeff showed us some of examples of his excellent work that included photos from several different genres. Congratulations Jeff! Your show was excellent. You can see Jeff’s slideshow in the YouTube video below

• Tere Deslippe revealed the results of our November Photo Challenge. You can see the top scoring photos on our Club Photos page.

• Our next meeting will be a live meeting at Evangel Community Church, 76 Sandys St. Chatham on Tuesday, December 12th at 7PM

This will be a hands-on meeting, so bring your camera. Mike, Keith and Jim will offer up some posing tips for groups, couples and single subjects. This is sure to be a fun evening, so try not to miss it!

“If you are not willing to see more than is visible, you won’t see anything.”
– Ruth Bernhard

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Club Treasurer Julie Fass introduced our guest speaker, Lisa Cuchara who spoke to the club via ZOOM  about Wabi Sabi Photography. .

 Lisa defined Wabi Sabi as the Art Of Imperfect Beauty. Her slideshow included her photos of flawed items that she has captured during everyday activities, including nature, scenic and portraiture. She also included many of her images that were created in post processing.

Club Secretary Barb Ferren thanked Lisa for her excellent presentation, as she received several compliments from our members.  

For another look at Wabi Sabi, have a look at this YouTube video

Our next meeting will be a live meeting at Evangel Community Church, 76 Sandys St. Chatham on Tuesday, November 28th at 7PM

–  Ted Kloski from Henry’s in Windsor will speak to us about Street Photography.
–  What I Shoot by Jeff McDonald
–  We will review our November Photo Challenge Results
–  Print Display (bring in a print for display and discussion)

• Our guest speaker, Adam Harpula, spoke to The Club about how to pose groups and couples for more pleasing pictures. He went on to demonstrate the different techniques he uses to get people to look their best in a formal photograph by using some club members in a live demonstration. The CCC wishes to thank Adam for his interesting and insightful presentation..

For another take on posing people, check out this YouTube video.

• Christine Thomas was featured in What I Shoot, where she showed us her collection of excellent images. Nice work Christine! We loved your show.

• Entries from our first CCC Photo Competition of the season were reviewed. Top scores in the Novice group went to Dave Richards, Barb Dawson and Christine Thomas. Debby Venne, Stacy Arnold and Kim Charron led the way in the Intermediate Division. Penny Rintoul and David Barr gained top marks in the Advanced group and Jana Smith, Linda Pepper, Mary Craig, Tere Deslippe and Jim Pollock had the high scores in the Salon bracket. You can see the top scoring shots on our Club Photos page.

• Mike and Keith appraised some of the prints that were brought in for display and discussion. Thanks to all who showed us their work. We love looking at your photos!

• Our next meeting will be held via ZOOM on November 14^th at 7 PM when guest speaker Lisa Cuchara will discuss “Wabi Sabi”, an upcoming Photo Challenge category.

“Great photography is always on the edge of failure.” – Garry Winogrand

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