Who We Are

Who We Are

The objective of the Sun City Texas Photography Club is to help its members become better photographers and subsequently produce better images. This is primarily accomplished through extensive education consisting of monthly programs, critiquing of photographs, workshops and field trips. The programs, workshops and field trips are varied enough to be of interest to photographers with all levels of expertise. Essentially, the concentration is on the photographic “end product” regardless of whether the image capture was by film or digital camera. There are discussions of digital darkroom techniques that can be used to optimize images.

What We Do and Don’t Do

The club meets monthly in the Activity Center on the third Thursday of each month at 1:30. Member-based educational programs include photo-basics, elements of composition and print making in the digital darkroom. There is a “Subject of the Month” where members submit images for constructive comments (i.e. how can the maker improve the image). Negative critiques and comments are not provided. Photographers of all levels are encouraged to display their work in Sun City and the local community.

The features and functions of digital cameras are not talked about or taught. The Computer Club’s Digital Camera SIG provides that component.

Workshops

There are five to six workshops a year. There is a wide range of subjects including mat selection and framing, individual portfolio reviews by an expert panel which is done on a one on one basis, panorama photography, a model shoot and considerations involved in making a photographic image.

Field Trips

The club has two types of field trips. Five or six are planned with a leader for large groups and three or four casual field trips without a leader for small groups. All are day trips. Club members will be on the Bluebonnet trail in March, walking the cactus trail in April and photographing fireworks in July - just to mention a few.

Yearly Activity Calendar

The club’s yearly activity calendar is e-mailed to all members and is on the website. The date of monthly meetings, subject of the month, monthly programs, field trips and workshops are shown for the entire year.

Volunteers

The club needs members who will help in various ways so the club can achieve excellence in all of the activities planned during the year. Volunteering to help with programs and activities makes your membership much more educational and enjoyable. One will become more knowledgeable and meet new friends while helping the club. When the club asks for help, please say, “YES!”

Communications

The Photography Club’s website is outstanding! Everything on this information sheet is on it plus excellent information on photography. It is the place to find out details on the policies and procedures for shows and hangings, how to display in the website member’s gallery, plus links to various photography websites. Check it out at http://sctxphotographyclub.org// .

Members receive the following e-mails each month:

· The “Monthly Newsletter” a week before the monthly meeting.

· The “End of the Month Update” the last Friday of each month.

· Special e-mails when necessary.

Display Opportunities

Every member is encouraged to post up to fifteen of their photographs on the website for viewing. Instructions are in the website’s “Members Gallery” link.

All members can submit photographs for hanging at the Legacy Grill, Scott and White Clinic, VAC Studio, City Market, Senior University, Cyber Center and at the Sun City Social Center. Current information is listed on the website along with the policies and procedures on each.

Gulf States Camera Club Council (GSCCC)

The GSCCC includes photography clubs from the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Our club is one of about 30 photography clubs that belongs to this organization. GSCCC provides a monthly competition among the member clubs and also hosts an annual convention. Their policies, procedures along with other information are on the website.

By-Laws

The By-Laws, including the officer’s tenure and duties, can be found on the website. The Executive Committee is responsible for all activities of the club. Committee members are the President, Vice-President, Current Past-President, Communications Director and Education Director.

Sun City 2007 Calendar

In 2006 the Sun City Texas Photography Club and the Del Webb Corporation jointly produced a 2006 Calendar capturing the beauty and colorful landscapes in and around Sun City Texas. All photographs in the calendars were taken by members of our club.

Visual Arts Club

The Sun City Texas Photography Club is a Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Sun City Texas Visual Arts Club (VAC). Members enjoy full membership benefits of, and may participate in all VAC activities. There are no Photography Club dues; however, joining the VAC is a requirement. The Photography Club has representation on the VAC Board.

The VAC operates the art studio for all members. Of interest to photographers is the availability and instruction on the use of the large mat cutter in the studio. They sponsor art exhibits, workshops and other programs. Also, there is a library with books and magazines related to photography. The VAC studio is an outstanding facility. Please check it out. Their website is also one of the best in Sun City. It is at http://sctxvisualartsclub.org/ .

DATE \@ "M/d/yyyy" 12/30/2005