Agenda
Camera Club Meeting
January 16, 2018
Introductory words from President (30 minutes max)
· Welcome New Members
· Emails of our members: private or to share
· Wall Gallery: Presentation of photographs for exhibit
Deadlines: 2018 Photo Art Expo
· January 30: declaration
· February 14: titles
· February 27: submission of photos
· February 27: submission of photos on a flash drive (for web site)
Other business (issues members wish to raise or information to share)
Showing of photographs
Gilles Fraser’s presentation on walking from Canterbury to Rome
Next Meeting and Adjournment
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In the past two years the Camera Club has made great progress in creating a beautiful wall exhibition of members' photographs.
Because Club members devote a great deal of time to the improvement of their photographic skills it is not surprising that the photographs on display are very nice and that Clubhouse administration has asked the Club to increase the size of the gallery. However, I think that the time has come for us to focus not only on the quality of our photographs but also on improving their presentation in the gallery.
In reviewing past and present exhibits, I have come to the conclusion that having all photographs in the gallery properly matted and framed is essential to creating a professional looking exhibition.
I respect that not all our members wish to or have the equipment or skills to display large format photos such as 11 x 14 inches or larger, so displaying smaller photographs is fine. However, I believe that even the smallest photograph can be greatly enhanced if it is matted and properly framed.
Frames that have built-in mats can be purchased at Michaels at a very reasonable price which offers, using their weekly 40% or greater coupons. There are also frequent sales of affordable frames with mats. For example, Michaels has a sale today of matted frames at 70% off.
I would like to have a conversation about the presentation of photographs for the monthly wall gallery at next Tuesday’s meeting of the Club. Please come prepared to share your thoughts.
Lise