| ABOUT US | UPCOMING EVENTS | ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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| St. Mary’s County Camera Club had its first meeting on November 2nd, 1998 in St. Mary’s City Maryland.
The club’s purpose is to “…promote photography as a hobby, providing a forum for exchanging knowledge of
the subject and inspiring amateur photographers toward improving their art.”
MEETING SCHEDULE: We will normally meet virtually Thursdays as follows: • First Thursday of the Month: Photo critique via Zoom at 7PM. • Alternating Second Thursday of the month: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Oct, Nov: Presentation via Zoom, at 7PM. Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug: Competition via Zoom at 7PM. Sep: St. Mary’s County Fair. Check the Upcoming Events column for details and any date or location changes. Annual membership dues are $25 per individual, or $30 family. Membership is required for participation in competition and elections. Visitors are welcome for free at all meetings. |
Thu 1/6/22, 7 PM: CRITIQUE Thu 1/13/22, 7 PM: COMPETITION “Backlit” Thu 2/10/22, 7 PM: PRESENTATION: Cleaning Your Sensor, by John Hoyt of the Coastal Camera Club February Facebook Challenge: “Panning” Themed FB challenges are not judged, but members’ comments are encouraged. Submit your photos on the SMCCC FB page anytime during the month. Thu 3/10/22, 7 PM: COMPETITION: “Nature” The theme applies only to the themed category. All other categories are open. Thu 4/14/22, 7 PM: PRESENTATION: Taking and Stitching Panoramas April Facebook Challenge: “Travel” Themed FB challenges are not judged, but members’ comments are encouraged. Submit your photos on the SMCCC FB page anytime during the month. Thu 5/12/22, 7 PM: COMPETITION: “Reflections” The theme applies only to the themed category. All other categories are open. Thu 6/9/22, 7 PM: PRESENTATION: (TBA) June Facebook Challenge: “Off Camera Flash” Themed FB challenges are not judged, but members’ comments are encouraged. Submit your photos on the SMCCC FB page anytime during the month. Thu 7/7/22, 7 PM:
CRITIQUE CRITIQUE ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS: Thu 7/14/22, 7 PM: COMPETITION: “City Scape” The theme applies only to the themed category. All other categories are open. Thu 8/11/22, 7 PM: PRESENTATION: (TBA) August Facebook Challenge: “Flowers” Themed FB challenges are not judged, but members’ comments are encouraged. Submit your photos on the SMCCC FB page anytime during the month. Thu 10/13/22, 7 PM: COMPETITION “A Tree” The theme applies only to the themed category. All other categories are open. Thu 12/1/22, 7 PM: Holiday Gathering, if it is deemed safe. |
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Updated January 16th, 2022
St. Mary’s County Camera Club Links
SMCCC Content
Camera Repair
- Nikon Authorized Repair Stations – Find a Nikon Authorized Repair Station and get factory-quality repair and service with genuine Nikon parts.
- Canon Product Repair
- iFixit – Disassembly and repair guides for a wide variety of cameras. Camera troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals.
Suppliers
- B&H Photo Video – Most of the serious photogs I know go to B&H – you’re not likely to beat their prices.
- District Camera – District Camera, Photo Craft, ePhotoCraft, Embassy Camera – Photo, Digital Imaging and Professional Photo Supplies.
- Ritz Camera – Two stores plus online.
- whcc.com – White House Custom Color
- Shutterfly Photo Books
Local Links
Local Photographers, Studios
- Calm Reflections Photography – SMCCC co-founders Joanna and Jim Macaulay, St. Mary’s County photography and photo merchandise
- KRR Photography (Annapolis) – John and Kevin have been giving us informative presentations since 2001. Co-founders of the National Academy of Photography (see below).
- BJs Photographic Home – SMCCC President’s website.
- Cattail.Nu – SMCCC Vice President’s website of amusements, includes free Photoshop brushes and tutorials.
Galleries, Info Sites, Organizations, Etc
- Hank Caruso’s AEROCATURES – Our own Hank Caruso is a renowned artist! Especially well known in naval aviation circles, he specializes in caricatures of airplanes – “aerocatures”.
- Lissa Hatcher Photography – Lissa Hatcher (President 2004) took the club by storm with her incredible photography. This is a beautifully designed website with beautiful photos. Take some time to see all of her pix!
- Photographic Society of America (PSA) – A large, prestigious and very conservative organization. Their rules for photographic competition are strict, but are often used as a model by other clubs. If you see, following someone’s name in print, the title, “APSA”, or “FPSA”, then they are Associates or Fellows in PSA. Individuals and clubs can be members.
- Apogee Photo – Internet Photography Magazine.
- Cambridge In Colour – Digital Photography Tutorials
- Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
- PhotoVision – Educational DVDs, part of PPA
Matting and Framing DIY
- http://www.loc.gov/preserv/care/mat.html – Library of Congress
- http://www.watercolorpainting.com/matframe.htm
- http://www.LightImpressionsDirect.com – Matting Supplies
Not So Photographic Links
- Southern Maryland Online (SOMD) We place our events in SOMD’s Community Calendar, and they provide a link to us under Organizations/Hobbies. In return, we provide a link to them on our home page. Fair deal! Do check them out.
- SAILOR –
- Southern Maryland Astronomical Society
- Maryland Outdoor Club (MOC) – sponsors a variety of trips, including hiking and backpacking. They link us, also.
- W3Schools.com – Free reference and tutorials for HTML. Indispensible for HTML coding.
Updated Sep 18th, 2017
St. Mary’s County Camera Club
Membership Application
How did you learn about SMCCC? ____________________________________
What do you hope to gain from your membership? ________________________
Name: ___________________________________________________________
Street Address: ____________________________________________________
City: _____________ State: _ Zip: __
Phone: H-_____________________ C-_____________________
E-Mail: __________________________________________________________
Years in photography: Photography school or courses: □ Yes □ No
If yes, what: _________________________________________________________
Have you ever won a photography competition? □ Yes □ No
Have you ever sold a photograph? □ Yes □ No
What class do you think you should be in? □ Advanced □ Intermediate □ Novice
Type of equipment: □ Digital □ Film
Camera make / model _______________________________________________
Computer: □ Win □ Mac □ Imaging Software ___________________________
Describe your computer skills: □ Beginner □ Intermediate □ Expert
I would like my name, email and phone number shared with other club members: □
I would NOT like my name, email and phone number shared with other club members: □
Dues: $25 per year per person/$35 per year per family
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St. Mary’s County Camera Club
Personal Injury Release
By signing this release, I acknowledge that participation in the St. Mary’s County Camera Club
(hereinafter referred to as the Club) exposes me to possible risk of personal injury. Being fully
aware that participation in the club exposes me to a possible risk of personal injury, I hereby
release the Club, and its officers, members, independent contractors, and affiliates, from any and
all liability from property damage, personal injuries, or other claims arising from or in connection
with my participation in the Club, including claims that are known and unknown, foreseen and
unforeseen, future or contingent.
I covenant that I shall not now or at any time in the future, directly or indirectly, commence or
prosecute any action, suit or other proceeding against the Club. This agreement shall be binding
on me, my spouse, children, legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns.
I hereby release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless the Club, its officers, members, affiliates,
and legal representatives, and assigns, and all persons acting under their permission or authority
or those for whom they are acting.
I hereby warrant that I am of full age and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read
the above authorization, release, and agreement, prior to its execution, and I am fully familiar
with the contents thereof. This release shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal
representatives, and assigns.
I acknowledge that I am the person whose name appears below and that I have read and fully
understand this Injury Waiver and General Release Form.
Signature:
Name: (print)
Parental
Consent______________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________
Note:
If the member is a minor, then the above must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
It is your right to obtain legal counsel before signing this document.
Presentations
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Archives
- Exposed
- Digital Black and White
- Digital Photography 101
- Macro Photography
- Photoshop 101: The MAGIC OF LAYERS
- Photoshop 101: AND A DISCUSSION OF DIGITAL WORKFLOW
This information is outdated. Update coming soon!
CONSTITUTION
of the St. Mary’s County Camera Club
Ratified 1999, Amended 2002
Article I Name of the Organization
The organization shall be known as the St. Mary’s County Camera Club, and will be referred to hereinafter as “the Club”.
Article II Purpose of the Club
The purpose of the Club shall be to promote the art of photography as a hobby, providing a forum for exchanging knowledge of the subject and inspiring photographers toward improving their art. Toward this end, activities such as photo competitions, workshops, lectures, demonstrations and field trips shall be held as described in the Committee Rules (described in Article IV, paragraph 3).
Article III Membership
All persons interested in photography and the purposes of the Club shall be eligible for membership in the Club. There shall be no discrimination by age, gender, race, position, ability, handicap or social or other creed. Membership dues shall be established in the Committee Rules, but shall always be limited to an affordable rate. A “member in good standing” shall be defined as one whose membership dues for the current season (defined in the Committee Rules) have been paid.
Article IV Government
1. The Constitution: The Constitution shall be the final authority for all aspects of the Club’s operations and activities. Each member shall be provided a copy of the Constitution when he or she joins the Club, and at the beginning of each season.
2. Amendments to the Constitution Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed at any time by the members of the governing board (established in paragraph 4). Members not on the board may suggest amendments to the Constitution at any time, and the board shall consider such proposals at the next scheduled board meeting. If the board agrees by simple majority vote of the full board to pursue the adoption of an amendment, it must present the proposal to all members in good standing, in writing, by mail or hand delivery. Members may respond within one calendar month by return mail or hand delivery ballot indicating a “yes” or “no” vote. If at least 2/3 of the votes received within one month are “yes”, then the amendment shall be incorporated into the Constitution, effective with the start of the next season.
3. Committee Rules The governing board shall establish the Committee Rules before the first general membership meeting of each season. The Committee Rules shall not be changed thereafter, unless agreed upon by the membership in the same manner as described in paragraph 2. Each member shall be provided a copy of the Committee Rules when he or she joins the Club, and at the beginning of each season.
4. The Governing Board The governing board shall consist of a President and other officers defined by the Committee Rules. Other officers may include treasurer, membership director, meetings director, competition director, publicity director, secretary or others agreed upon by the incumbent governing board. All members in good standing and at least 16 years of age shall be eligible to hold office. The term of each office shall be one season. An officer may succeed him/herself. Each officer shall be permitted to appoint committee members to assist in carrying out the duties of the office, but the committee members shall not be considered as voting members of the governing board.
5. Elections All officers for the following season shall be selected by the membership in a general election to be completed during the last meeting of the current season.
The timetable of events for the election shall be as follows:
- Third-to-last Meeting: Call for candidates.
- Next-to-last Meeting: 8PM deadline for candidates to apply, elections open, deliver or mail ballots within one week.
- During Last Meeting: Last call for ballots, elections close at 8pm, announce results.Write-ins and last-minute applications shall be permitted up until the 8PM deadline at the last meeting. The candidate must be present or have indicated his or her desire to run to a board member. The call for candidates and ballots must be delivered to all members in good standing via hand-delivery or mail. Candidates may inform the board verbally of their wish to run for an office. Completed ballots may be mailed to the governing board or brought to the last meeting. It is a member’s responsibility to ensure that his/her ballot is available before elections close. An individual member may not be a candidate for more than one office at a time. For each office, a simple majority of the votes received before the election closes will determine the winning candidate. In the event of a tie, the incumbent president shall select the winner. If the tie is for the office of president and includes the incumbent president, the incumbent president shall forfeit and select his successor from the other candidates.
6. Unfulfilled Terms / Open Positions Should an officer be unable or unwilling to complete his term for any reason, the governing board shall appoint a successor, or may agree to delegate the tasks of that office to other officers for the remainder of the term. Should no candidates be found for an office, the governing board shall be authorized to appoint a successor, or may agree to delegate the tasks of that office to other officers for the full term.
COMMITTEE RULES for the 2010-2011 Season
There were no changes for the 2005-2006 season, except for the competition rules.
Rules of the Governing Board These rules will define the offices and duties of the members of the governing board, and establish the starting date of the season. The season shall start at the close of the last general membership meeting of the previous season. The governing board shall consist of the president, vice-president, program director, membership director, competition director, publicity director, treasurer and secretary. Each board member shall establish, with the approval of the entire board, committee rules for his/her office.
Duties of the President: The President shall call officer meetings as required throughout the year. The President shall preside over board and general meetings. The President shall conduct communications with officers, members, and other organizations. The President shall be liaison with general meeting site representatives.
Duties of the Vice-President: The Vice-President shall preside over meetings in the President’s absence. The Vice-President shall assist the President throughout the year as needed. The Vice-President shall form an elections committee to coordinate and conduct the elections.
Duties of the Program Director: The Program Director shall arrange all general membership meetings, including obtaining special speakers and entertainment and arranging for refreshments, in accordance with the rules of the Program Committee. The Program Director shall be responsible for coordinating field trips.
Duties of the Competition Director: The Competition Director shall carry out competitions, including arranging for judging, ensuring that projection equipment is available, and maintaining a database of competition results, in accordance with the rules of the Competition Committee. The director shall provide a summary of competition results to the publicity director immediately after each competition.
Duties of the Treasurer: The treasurer shall maintain the club’s financial accounts including depositing dues, writing checks to pay all club expenses and balancing the club’s accounts. To support this task, the treasurer shall create an annual budget to be approved by the officers. The treasurer shall assist the membership committee in collecting dues. The treasurer shall submit financial status reports to the membership at meetings, to include a final end of year balance sheet.
Duties of the Membership Director: The Membership Director shall collect membership dues and maintain a database of membership information, in accordance with the rules of the Membership Committee. The director shall also maintain the members’ nametags, and have available an updated membership list at each competition. The Membership Director is responsible for electronic communications with the membership.
Duties of the Publicity Director: The Publicity Director shall provide publicity for the Club in local newspapers, radio stations and other media prior to each meeting. In addition, the Director shall report competition results to the media. The Publicity Director shall have responsibility for maintaining a Club website that presents club activities, events and significant information. The Publicity director shall publish an annual brochure to be mailed to all members two weeks before the first meeting of the season.
Duties of the Secretary: The secretary shall take minutes at general membership meetings and provide them to the board before the next meeting. The secretary shall take minutes at the board meetings and report them at the next board meeting. The Secretary has responsibility for general correspondence and supporting the President in communications with the officers, general membership and other organizations. The Secretary shall maintain club records to include: past years’ meeting minutes, annual Treasury reports and maintain an archive of significant events and publications for historical purposes.
Rules of the Meetings Committee General membership meetings shall be held on the first Wednesday of each month from September through June, starting at 7:00 PM. Meetings shall be held in the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in Lexington Park, Maryland. If, for any reason, the meeting place should be unavailable for one or more meetings, the meetings director shall be responsible for finding a new temporary or permanent meeting place. At each meeting, some event advancing the purpose of the Club shall be held. A schedule of events for general membership meetings shall be published and provided to all members before the first meeting of the season. At each meeting, refreshments in the form of light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages shall be provided. Members will be asked to volunteer to bring snacks and beverages. A schedule of refreshment providers shall be maintained.
Rules of the Membership Committee Annual membership dues shall be $20.00. All members of an immediate family including husband, wife and children under 18 years of age shall be included in a family membership. Dues for joining the Club after the first competition shall be reduced by $5. Dues for individuals or families joining the Club after the second competition shall be reduced by $10. Club membership shall be required for participation in all photographic competitions, to vote in Club elections, to hold an office in the Club, and to receive mailings of any Club literature. In addition, members must be at least age 16 to vote or hold office in the Club. Club membership shall not be required for attendance at general membership meetings or field trips.
Rules of the Competition Committee Competitions shall be held and officiated as described in the Competition Rules, which can be found here. The Competition Entry Rules can be found here.
2022 Board of Directors
President – Vacant – president@smccc.org
Vice President – Joanna Macaulay – vp@smccc.org
Membership/Treasurer – Wayne Thomas – membership@smccc.org
Meetings – Vacant – programs@smccc.org
Image Review – Vacant – programs@smccc.org
Competition – Sam Lane – competition@smccc.org
Publicity/Website – Jim Macaulay – publicity@smccc.org
St. Mary’s County Fair – John Walker – fair@smccc.org