Flagpole Photographers Preparing Annual Members’ Show, Additional Events

On Saturday, March 31, Flagpole Photographers will host the opening of the club’s Annual Photography Competition and Exhibit at C.H. Booth Library. This event gives members an opportunity to showcase their best work and earn ribbons in categories such as The Jeannette Talarino Flower Award and The Dave Kriger Nature Award.

The community is invited to the opening reception from 3:30 to 5 pm, where they can meet the photographers and vote on their favorite image for the People’s Choice Award. Refreshments will be available.

The exhibit will then be available for viewing for the month of April during regular library hours; call 203-426-4533 or visit CHBoothLibrary.org for details. 

Also Scheduled

An HDR (High Dynamic Range) Workshop will be presented by the club on Thursday, April 5, at 7:30 pm, at Newtown Congregational Church, at 14 West Street.

HDR is a technique that allows the photographer to capture a greater range between the lightest and darkest areas of a scene. It incorporates capturing the photo in a variety of exposures and then stacking them using software specifically designed for that purpose.

Experienced photographers will be available to assist attendees and instruct on basic camera functions. All levels from beginner to experienced are welcome to the free workshop. This is a hands on event, so attendees will need to bring a camera.

Flagpole Photographers Camera Club also invites the public to attend the club’s next meeting, on Thursday, April 19, at the library.

The meeting and program will begin at 7:30 pm in the lower level meeting room (the same location where the exhibition will be presented). Members have been invited to enter photos in the subjects of “People Working,” Open Color, and Open Black & White.  The public is welcome to attend and hear the commentary offered about each photo from a neighboring camera club judge.

Light refreshments will be provided.  See the club website (www.flagpolephotographers.com) for additional information. 

Flagpole Photographers is a local non-profit group that enable members to share their images and expertise, to learn and grow in their photography, and to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow photographers. Members are come from diverse backgrounds, with photographic skills ranging from beginning novices to professional photographers.

Meetings and print competitions are monthly, September through June, on the third Thursday of the month. Club information, including annual dues, is available online.

For additional information contact Sandy Schill at 203-270-0483, send email to flagpolephotographers@yahoo.com, or find the club on Facebook (search for Flagpole Photographers Club, Newtown CT).