On Thursday, March 19, Flagpole Photographers Camera Club will host a general meeting and photo competition.

March’s assigned subject is “Bridges.” Club members will be challenged to showcase their creativity for capturing various photography of bridges. There will also be competitions in Digital, Black & White and Open Color.

The meeting will begin at 7:30 pm in the lower meeting room of C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street. The public is welcome to attend and view the photos, but the competition is open only to members. Light refreshments will be served.

In April, the club will be hosting a unique two-part photography event held on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12. Flagpole Photographers will be hosting a “Black and White” seminar and workshop presented by New England Photo Workshops, with guest speakers Don Toothaker and Bob Ring.

The workshop will provide a friendly and safe environment to explore new photographic techniques, get quality hands-on instructions in the field, gain a better understanding of cameras and equipment, experience in-depth classroom instruction to improve editing and final image results, and the opportunity to capture the beauty of Newtown.

The seminar will open on Friday with a two-hour session running from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in The Alexandria Room at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street. The public is welcome to attend, light refreshments will be served.

On Saturday, the workshop will run from 8 am until 4 pm.

The day will begin in the lower meeting room of C.H. Booth Library, and will start a photography shoot. At noon, there will be a break time enjoy lunch, which can also be used to keep photographing for those bring their own lunch. A three-hour review and critique session will then begin at 1 o’clock.

The cost of the workshop is $89, and meals are not included in this workshop.

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. Members are from diverse backgrounds, with photographic skills ranging from beginning novices to professional photographers.

The season runs from September through June. Monthly print competitions are held at the library, as are educational programs, assigned subjects, and other events.

For additional information call 203-426-6921, send an email to President@flagpolephotographers.com, or visit flagpolephotographers.com.