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Next Monday – Distinctions
Next Monday, Paul Stanley of Dublin Camera Club will present information and advice on gaining Distinctions. So join us at St Brigids School at 8 pm.
Outline of Our 2023 Club Programme
Last Monday the Club Committee presented an outline of the programme of activities being planned for 2023. The programme continues many of our successful and popular activities and also includes a few innovations.
Most of our Monday night meetings will be in person sessions with just a few Zoom sessions to take advantage of some distant presenters.
The programme will include more practical sessions and workshops as requested by you, our members, activities for those getting started in photography and improved supports for new members.
The following is a summary of the programme for 2023:
5 Club Competitions
February – Theme OPEN (see details below)
April – Theme NATURAL WORLD
June – Theme MOVEMENT
September – Theme MONO
November – Theme STREET
Shoot With Me
Two programmes of SWM will run in the Spring and the Autumn. Each programme will accommodate about 70 members
Outings
A comprehensive programme of Outings will be organised throughout the year covering weekend and midweek sessions. During the summer, Monday evening outings will be offered.
IPF Competitions
The Club will take part in the two IPF club competitions – The National Club Competition in late Spring and the National Shield Competition in Autumn.
2023 Photo Challenge
This is a new initiative intended to encourage members to pursue a focused theme of photography during 2023. Details are set out below in this Newsletter.
Other Activities
We will also have a number of our activities to inspire us and to enjoy including a Car Boot Sale, the Summer BBQ, our Annual Exhibition, a Quiz Night, the 2023 AGM and, of course, our Christmas social. In addition, it is planned to run a number of activities including some Learn With Me sessions to assist those starting out on their photography journey.
It is hoped to publish the full programme by end January/ early February.
New 2023 Photo Challenge (23PC) Launched
The 2023 Photo Challenge is intended to encourage members to pursue a focused theme of photography between now and next November. It is not a competition and you decide the standard of output you go for.
The Process – What you need to do to take part:
- Develop a Statement of Challenge Theme that describes the purpose and approach for your challenge
- Produce 6 to 10 images that illustrate your Theme to a standard that satisfies you, or
- Produce a 5 to 7 minute AV of your images
- There are no restrictions on how, when or where you capture your images
Timetable:
Feb 1: Confirm your participation and advise your Theme to the 23PC Coordinator (Gerry Donovan) by email to 23pc@offshoot.ie
End May: Interim progress review
End Nov: Present your final panel of images / AV at a club meeting
Examples of the Challenge Theme could include Macro, Irish Wildlife, Architecture, Transport, Portraiture etc to which you might add your own subset.
If you require any clarification or if you would like feedback on your proposed Theme please email 23pc@offshoot.ie
So give it a go and enjoy your photography!
SWM Leaders Required
It is planned to get our Spring Shoot With Me activities up and running in February. To enable this to happen we need group leaders. If you would like to volunteer please send an email to swm@offshoot.ie as soon as possible.
Exhibition Photo Book
The Exhibition Photo Book is selling fast! It includes most of the images that were displayed at the Club Exhibition at DLR Lexicon during the summer.
You can buy a book by paying at the meeting with cash or prepay (we will then reserve your copy for you) by making an electronic bank transfer to the Offshoot bank account. Please email the Treasurer at treasurer@offshoot.ie for the bank account details and to confirm when you have made your payment.
The reprinted version of the book is now available. So if you would like to swap your already purchased copy, please bring it along next time you are at one of our meetings.
2023 Annual Subscription Fees Now Payable
At the AGM on 28th November the annual subscription for 2023 was set at €90.
The subscription will be due by 28th February 2023 but you can get ahead of the game by paying now.
Payment can be made by PayPal at https://www.offshoot.ie/subs or by bank transfer. Please email treasurer@offshoot.ie for BIC and IBAN details.
For new members that have joined since June 2022, your current subscription takes you to December 2023.
Art of Nude Exhibition
You may be interested in an exhibition of images by Ross McKelvey MFIAP EFIAP/p MPAGB FIPF FBPE currently on show in the Eddie Chandler Gallery, 10 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2.
It is called “Art of Nude” and it is the portfolio which Ross submitted for his successful MFIAP distinction.
It is open each Saturday from 11am to 5pm but this Saturday we will have a special “Meet the Photographer” event starting at 2pm. Ross will be in the Gallery and will speak about this wonderful exhibition.
The presentation is open to everyone but please register at this link:
https://www.dublincameraclub.ie/shop/guest-presenters
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