Washington Park Camera Club

WPCC 2023-2024 Season Opening Welcome Part 1
2023-09-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States
Members will be welcomed back for another season of fun clicking their cameras of interesting images, participatory activities, events and much more.

On this evening, our president to give the overview for the year, introductions will be made, meet and greet everyone since our last meeting, refreshments served and more. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Welcome Introduction .

This event will also be available via WPCC’s Zoom.

WPCC 2023-2024 Welcome Part 2
2023-09-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States
During this Part 2 Welcome Introduction, members will have an opportunity to gather information from each standing committee representative at individual committee tables. Sign-up sheets will be available at each table.

Instructional presentation on Zoom 101 and DPI, Print competition 101.Zoom 101 – Philip Thomas

Print Competition 101 – Linda Hondras

DPI Competition 101 – Johnny Evelyn & Duane Savage

In addition refreshments will be served and more.

This event will also be available on WPCC’s Zoom.

WPCC Show & Tell
2023-09-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Members will Show images taken during the summer club break: summer vacation, events, family gatherings, sports, etc. They will briefly Tell what inspired them to shoot the particular images. There will be a limit of 3 photos each to accommodate participation of all members as possible.

Each participating member will use shared screen on WPCC’s Zoom

WPCC Photography 101
2023-09-26 07:00 - 20:30
WPCC member Carol Neal will present the basics of photography. This will be presented via shared screen on the club zoom.

WPCC October Theme
2023-10-01 08:00 - 2023-10-31 19:00
“ALL ABOUT ORANGE”

Fall is here with all of nature’s beautiful autumn colors for WPCC members to enjoy. Members have all of October to participate in this ALL ABOUT ORANGE activity. Members are encouraged to shoot their choice of items that are ORANGE with a creative approach.

Show & Tell date TBD via zoom.

WPCC Member Orientation (in-person & zoom)
2023-10-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States
The membership committee will hold an orientation for new and returning members. Updated club packets of information will be distributed to everyone present. All members are encouraged to attend. However, for those who are unable to be in-person, it will be available on the club zoom.

PhotoOp A+PL The Arts Lawn Grand Opening
2023-10-07 14:00 - 19:00 | Green Line Performing Arts Center, 329 E. Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A WPCC CLUB SPONSORED OR MANAGED EVENT!

The Arts Lawn grand opening is a great opportunity for members to shoot the festivities of live performances , an array of vendors and products and unique urban landscaping.

WPCC Monthly Competition
2023-10-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Washington Park Fieldhouse, 5531 S. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60637
This is the first internal competition for the 2023-2024 club season. We are looking forward to viewing many creative photographic images which will receive well deserved scores from the judges.

All eligible members are encouraged to participate with DPI & Print entries.

Print sizes: 16×20 and 11×14

4 B & W prints

4 Color prints

DPI submissions allowed are:

4 B & W images 4 Color images

File Size & FormatEach image must have the following maximum size: Horizontal side will be no more than 1,400 pixels. Vertical side will be no more than 1,050 pixels. Unless your image proportions are in the exact ratio of 4 to 3, one of these dimensions will be less than the maximum. The preferred, but not required, color space is RGB.

Images are to be sent as jpeg attachments to the email. wpccdpi@comcast.net

SUBMIT NO LATER THAN Saturday, October 8, 2023

This event will also be available on WPCC’s Zoom.

PhotoOp - Open House Chicago 2023
2023-10-14 10:00 - 17:00
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A WPCC CLUB SPONSORED OR MANAGED EVENT!

The Chicago Architecture Foundation organizes a two day annual Open House Tour of 170 sites throughout Chicago communities, Saturday and Sunday. This is a wonderful opportunity for photographers to shoot significant historic sites.

For site locations download OHC 2023 site guide on the Open House Chicago website.

WPCC Monthly Business Meeting (zoom)
2023-10-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Call Meeting to Order

Minutes from last meeting

Finance Report

Membership Report

Competition Committee Report

Program/Events Report

Technology Report

Ad Hoc Committee Reports

New Business

Calendar

Any other business

WPCC Show & Tell Creative Photo Shoot
2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Members are to take 10 different pictures of the SAME object. They should use their creativeness. Images can be in different lights, or they can be from different perspectives. Members should adjust their aperture to get a different depth of field. Also get close and go at a wide angle, zoom in for minute detail. The object can be big or small. Imagination is encouraged.

Images will be shown via shared screen on club zoom.

WPCC Field Trip Morton Arboretum
2023-10-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Morton Arboretum, 4100 - IL53, Lisle, Illinois, 60532, United States
Members will take advantage of this autumn season by taking photos of the colorful trees throughout the arboretum. A Show & Tell will be placed on the program schedule to share members images.

WPCC Featured Members
2023-10-31 07:00 - 20:30
Featured Members:

Roslyn Armour and Preston Moore will share their images of their international travels. Images will be shown via shared screen.

November Theme - "Door(s)" Photo Story Telling
2023-11-01 08:00 - 2023-11-28 17:00 | Zoom
Members are encouraged to participate in this theme about DOOR(S). They are to photograph any door or doors using their creative composition with or without props. Past images in their library may be submitted.

Show & Tell of these images will be on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 via shared screen on zoom. There will be a limit to the number each member can share based on the number of participants that night.

WPCC Monthly DPI Competition
2023-11-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
We are looking forward to viewing many creative photographic images which will receive well deserved scores from the judges.

All eligible members are encouraged to participate with DPI entries.

DPI submissions allowed are:

2 B & W images

2 Color images

File Size & FormatEach image must have the following maximum size: Horizontal side will be no more than 1,400 pixels. Vertical side will be no more than 1,050 pixels. Unless your image proportions are in the exact ratio of 4 to 3, one of these dimensions will be less than the maximum. The preferred, but not required, color space is RGB.

Images are to be sent as jpeg attachments to the email. wpccdpi@comcast.net

SUBMIT NO LATER THAN Saturday, November 4, 2023

This event is on WPCC’s Zoom.

WPCC Business Meeting
2023-11-14 19:00 - 20:30
Call Meeting to Order

Minutes from last meeting

Finance Report

Membership Report

Competition Committee Report

Program/Events Report

Technology Report

Ad Hoc Committee Reports

New Business

Calendar

Any other business

Time permitting members can show their October Theme “All About Orange” images via shared screen

WPCC Featured Member
2023-11-21 19:00 - 20:30
Featured member for November Kierra Jones will share her favorite images via shared screen.

Time permitting, interested members who wish to receive constructive feedback on any of their images are encouraged to participate in this activity. They should be prepared to share their favorite images during this meeting.

This is on WPCC Zoom.

WPCC December Theme
2023-12-01 08:00 - 2023-12-31 19:00 | Zoom
Wpcc members are encouraged to participate by taking images of any of the following.

Holiday Colors, Holiday Decorations and Shapes, Holiday Activities,- making cookies/gingerbread houses, tree decorating, wrapping presents, opening gifts, preparing Christmas cards, enjoying family dinner, holiday craft making, ice skating, Christmas caroling, building a snowman, etc., Holiday Local Outings; Lincoln Park Zoo’s Zoolights, Daley Plaza’s Christkindlmarket, Museum of Science and Industry Christmas Around The World, Morton Arboretum’s Illumination, Chicago Botanic Gardens Lightscape, Sparkle Light Festival in Rosemont, Toy drives. etc.,

1. Who/what is the image about?

2. Where does it take place?

3. What details bring it to life?

Participants will Show & Tell their images Tuesday, January 2, 2024, via shared screen on club zoom.

WPCC Competition In-Person
2023-12-05 18:30 - 20:15 | Washington Park Fieldhouse, 5531 S. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60637
We are looking forward to viewing many creative photographic images which will receive well deserved scores from the judges.

All eligible members are encouraged to participate with DPI & Print entries. Images should be mounted on black boards and submitted no later than 6:15pm.

Print sizes: 16×20 and 11×14

8 B & W prints

8 Color prints

DPI submissions allowed are:

2 B & W images

2 Color images

File Size & FormatEach image must have the following maximum size: Horizontal side will be no more than 1,400 pixels. Vertical side will be no more than 1,050 pixels. Unless your image proportions are in the exact ratio of 4 to 3, one of these dimensions will be less than the maximum. The preferred, but not required, color space is RGB.

Images are to be sent as jpeg attachments to the email. wpccdpi@comcast.net

SUBMIT NO LATER THAN Saturday, December 2, 2023

This event will also be available on WPCC’s Zoom.

WPCC Monthly Business Meeting
2023-12-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-01-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

WPCC Holiday Dinner
2023-12-15 18:00 - 21:00
WPCC members will participate in a fun evening of socializing, fine dining and games. Location will be announced during weekly meetings.

WPCC Featured Member
2023-12-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
WPCC member Jerilyn Maloy will show images of her international travel to Egypt. Images will shown via shared screen.

WPCC No Meeting
2023-12-26 19:00 - 20:30
WPCC members will enjoy their season holiday with family and friends and of course keep clicking those camera.

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR. Be safe and enjoy.

See you at the first meeting on January 2nd

WPCC December Theme Show & Tell
2024-01-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
WPCC members who chose to participate in the December Theme will have an opportunity to share their images via shared screen on zoom. We look forward to viewing all the creative images of the theme taken during the holiday month.

WPCC Monthly DPI Competition
2024-01-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
We are looking forward to viewing many creative photographic images which will receive well deserved scores from the judges.

All eligible members are encouraged to participate with DPI entries.

DPI submissions allowed are:

2 B & W images

2 Color images

File Size & FormatEach image must have the following maximum size: Horizontal side will be no more than 1,400 pixels. Vertical side will be no more than 1,050 pixels. Unless your image proportions are in the exact ratio of 4 to 3, one of these dimensions will be less than the maximum. The preferred, but not required, color space is RGB.

Images are to be sent as jpeg attachments to the email. wpccdpi@comcast.net and dpi@washingtonparkcameraclub.org

SUBMIT NO LATER THAN Saturday, February 3, 2024

WPCC Cell Phone Image Theme
2024-01-17 08:00 - 2024-01-30 19:00 | Zoom
Members are encouraged to participate in this activity by using their cell phones. They will share their creative shots of images of their choice. Show & Tell will be via shared screen on Tuesday, January 30th.

WPCC Image Feedback
2024-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Members will have an opportunity to show images of their choice and receive constructive feedback for the membership.

For more information on how to share images (i.e. your entire desktop / single screen), check out the following information at: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060596

WPCC Show & Tell Cell Phone Theme
2024-01-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Members will show and tell of their images taken with their cell phones. They will use shared screen on the club zoom.

WPCC Competition In-Person
2024-02-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Washington Park Fieldhouse, 5531 S. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60637
We are looking forward to viewing many creative photographic images which will receive well deserved scores from the judges.

All eligible members are encouraged to participate with Print & DPI entries. Printed images should be mounted on black boards and submitted no later than 6:15pm. Competition will begin promptly at 6:30pm.

Print sizes: 16×20 and 11×14

8 B & W prints

8 Color prints

DPI submissions allowed are:

2 B & W images

2 Color images

File Size & FormatEach image must have the following maximum size: Horizontal side will be no more than 1,400 pixels. Vertical side will be no more than 1,050 pixels. Unless your image proportions are in the exact ratio of 4 to 3, one of these dimensions will be less than the maximum. The preferred, but not required, color space is RGB.

Images are to be sent as jpeg attachments to the email. wpccdpi@comcast.net or dpi@washingtonparkcameraclub.org

SUBMIT NO LATER THAN Saturday, February 3, 2024

This event will also be available on WPCC’s Zoom.
