Shutterbugs to Meet on July 14th

The West Central Georgia Shutterbugs will meet on Tuesday, July 14th, at 6:30 p. m. at the Thomaston-Upson Arts Council (TUAC) Gallery and Gift Shop, located next door to the Ritz Theater on the courthouse square. The program will be in the “Show ‘n’ Tell” format. Members will show samples of creative ways they use the photos they take (greeting cards, bookmarks, scrapbooks, photo books, etc.) and explain how to do the projects and where to buy supplies, etc. Afterward, Melba Brown will demonstrate how to prepare entries for the Georgia National Fair’s annual photography competition, which several Shutterbugs enter each year. The deadline for registering entries is September 10th. Entries must be delivered to the Fair on Sept. 18th or 19th and will remain on exhibit throughout the Fair (October 8-18). Entries must be picked up on October 20th or 21st. For more details, click here: http://georgianationalfair.com/_media/09GLCphotography.pdf

All members are urged to participate in the photography competition hosted by the Shutterbugs. Guidelines for that competition have been e-mailed to all the members. Entry deadline: July 14th.

Shutterbugs Exhibit at United Bank

Shutterbugs (seated, left to right) Sherry Kunde, Harolyn Castleberry and (standing) Joan Phillips, Brenda Fayard, and Johnnie Ann Gaskill set up a photography exhibit at United Bank in Zebulon. The exhibit features their work, plus that of seven other Shutterbugs: Anna Mary Ellerbee, Dianne Kelly, Ellen Tew, Linda Best, Marcia Edwards, Marcia Fisher, and Melba Brown. The exhibit may be viewed during July.

Photo by Kathy Jo Bufford of United Bank.

Art in the Garden in Griffin, Georgia

Shutterbugs Fawne DeRosia, Sherry Kunde, and Johnnie Ann Gaskill participated in "Art in the Garden," an annual event held at the University of Georgia's Research and Education Garden, located on West Ellis Road in Griffin. Several other photographers and artists also exhibited their work there on May 17th. The garden is open to the public each weekday from 8-5 and Sundays 1-4 (May-September). More information may be obtained here:
http://www.caes.uga.edu/campus/griffin/garden.

Photo by Hazel Cromer.

Shutterbugs Meeting on Tuesday, June 9th

During the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9th, members of the West Central Georgia Shutterbugs will be critiquing photos, an activity that will help them learn to look more intently at the strengths and weaknesses of various photos. To prepare Shutterbugs for this activity, previous programs have focused on the 12 elements of a great photo, techniques for taking better images, and so forth. Members have also attended mini-courses that helped them become more familiar with their cameras and more adept at using photo editing software. They have also gone on photo shoots together and participated in area workshops, as well as those offered on-line.

As always, anyone interested in photography is invited to attend the photo slideshow and critique on June 9^th at 6:30 p.m.

Shutterbugs to Meet May 12th

The West Central Georgia Shutterbugs will meet on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the Thomaston-Upson Arts Council (TUAC) Gallery and Gift Shop, located on the square. Johnnie Ann Gaskill, President, will use information included in a PowerPoint presentation to answer the question “What Makes a Great Photo?” Instruction and discussion will center around the twelve elements Professional Photographers of America judges consider when evaluating an image. Knowing what judges look for is of interest to Shutterbugs since many are in the process of taking pictures and selecting their best ones to enter in several upcoming contests, including the Georgia National Fair and SlowExposures.

The Shutterbugs meet on the second Tuesday of each month, except December, and invite photographers of all skill levels to attend. To find out more about the group, visit www.wcgshutterbugs.blogspot.com.

Shutterbugs Anna Mary Ellerbee (left) of Thomaston and Margie Lentini of Pike County linger at Callaway Gardens to take one more picture before heading home following an all-day macro (close-up) photography class taught by Jim Henderson.

Photo by Johnnie Ann Gaskill.

WCG Shutterbug Annual Photo Shoot

Eighteen West Central Georgia Shutterbugs participated in the annual photo shoot that was held this year on April 14, 2009, at a farm in The Rock, GA. Everyone enjoyed the outing, even though a strong, cold wind chilled them to the bone! All appreciated the warm welcome extended by the hosts and were delighted with the beauty of the home, gardens, and farm. Shown in the photo is Angelica Clayton, taking a picture of the water garden.

Getting to Know Your Camera

The West Central Georgia Shutterbugs held their first mini-course, Getting to Know Your Camera, on Monday, April 6, 2009, 6:30 p.m., at the Thomaston-Upson Arts Council (TUAC) Gallery and Gift Shop. The session was facilitated by King Davis and was a mix of “guided instruction” and “questions and answers.” Topics discussed included: how to select the quality of photos, flash exposure compensation, exposure compensation, and ISO. Those present learned more about their camera and/or helped others with theirs. Although no evaluations were filled out, the meeting must have been helpful since some said, “I didn’t know my camera would do that!” and “Let’s do this again!”

Twelve members braved the unseasonably cold weather to attend: Cindy Wright, Dee Hinson, Dianne Kelly, Ellen Tew, Evie Bowker, Harolyn Castleberry, Jan Price, Johnnie Ann Gaskill, King Davis, Marcia Fisher, Margie Lentini, and Melba Brown. Shown (L-R) in the photo are: King Davis, Dee Hinson, and Margie Lentini. Photo by Johnnie Ann Gaskill.