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Flagpole Photographers Camera Club April Events

Flagpole Photographers Camera Club offer a Portrait Tips & Tricks Presentation; 'Water' Competition

(Photo courtesy of Sandy Schill, Flagpole Photographers Camera Club member)

Every one of us has a relative, friend or neighbor asking if we will take a photo of them or somebody they know. After all, they see you with a camera all the time and hear you talking about photography. Join Flagpole Photographers Camera Club for a presentation on Portrait Taking Tips & Tricks . Be sure to bring your camera! This will be held on Thursday, April 12th at 7:30pm at the Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road in Sandy Hook.

The assigned subject for the month of April is “Water”. Competition will be held on Thursday, April 26th at 7:15 pm at the Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road in Sandy Hook.

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Members compete in a different assignment each month, as well as in three additional categories: Open Digital, Open Color, and Open Monochrome. While the competition is only open to members, the public is invited to listen to critiques and learn about photography.

There is no charge to attend Flagpole Photographers Camera Club competitions. Flagpole Photographers is a local non-profit group that enables members to share their images and expertise, to learn and grow in their photography, and to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow photographers who come from diverse backgrounds, with photographic skills ranging from beginning novices to professionals.

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New members are always welcome to join the club and may enter their work in monthly club competitions, participate in workshops, take field trips, get involved in community programs, and take part in annual exhibits. Annual dues are reduced to $25 per person or $40 for a family now through August 31 Students may join at no charge.

Additional club information, meeting dates, including calendar of events, member galleries, and workshop information can be found at flagpolephotographers.com.

For more information contact info@flagpolephotographers.com.

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