Washington Park Camera Club

WPCC Guest Speaker - Latitude Printing Chicago
2022-01-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Colleen Keihm, Executive Director of Latitude Chicago Printing,
Latitude is a nonprofit community digital lab in Chicago with high-end printing and scanning equipment, process 35mm and 120 color negative film.
A virtual tour of the facility will be provided to members.

WPCC Monthly Business Meeting
2022-01-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Call Meeting to Order

Minutes from last meeting

Finance Report

Membership Report

Program/Events Report

Technology

New Business

Calendar

Any other business

Next Business Meeting February 15. 2022

WPCC Monthly Competition
2022-01-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
All eligible members are encouraged to participate with Print images and/or DPI entries.
Print submissions allowed are:
1 Large B & W no larger than 16×20 1 Small B & W no larger than 11×14
1 Large Color no larger than 16×20 1 Small Color no larger than 11×14
Each image must be mounted on black boards large or small, titled and submitted no later 5:30pm to the Print Chairperson on Tuesday Competition night. Location: Washington Park Field House. 5531 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL
DPI submissions allowed are:
2 B & W images
2 Color images
File Size & Format
Each 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 Sunday, 1/2/2022

WPCC End of 2021 Celebration
2021-12-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
EVENT
Members will:

DRESS UP FROM THE WAIST UP
BYOB (Drink & be merry. Be sure to have a designated driver)
PHOTO CHALLENGE CREATIVITY: (via zoom)

Share the Worst Image you took in 2021

Share how the image was changed

Share an action Image original

Share a weird editing of the original image

Share an original selfie image

Share a post edited filter version of the original

WPCC Business Meeting & Image Critiques
2021-12-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
There will be a brief business meeting of announcements.

Interested members will have their images critiqued via zoom shared screen.
Constructive feedback will be provided by club members on lighting, composition, etc.
Additional further technique discussion.
Video interview with George Seymore will be shown.

WPCC Annual Christmas Dinner
2021-12-14 17:30 - 19:30
Members will enjoy an evening of holiday festivities; great food, conversation, activities
Location and directions will be emailed to each member.

WPCC Monthly Competition
2021-12-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
All eligible members are encouraged to participate with Print images and/or DPI entries.
Print submissions allowed are:
1 Large B & W no larger than 16×20 1 Small B & W no larger than 11×14
1 Large Color no larger than 16×20 1 Small Color no larger than 11×14
Each image must be mounted on black boards large or small, titled and submitted no later 5:30pm to the Print Chairperson on Tuesday Competition night. Location: Washington Park Field House. 5531 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL
DPI submissions allowed are:
2 B & W images
2 Color images
File Size & Format
Each 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, 12/4/2021

WPCC Featured Members of the Month
2021-11-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Featured members for the month of November is
Preston Moore
Harvey Cobb
Each member will share their creative style and favorite images via shared screen. Featured members are selected randomly each month for presentation.

Mobile Phone Photographic Presentation
2021-11-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
As a follow up to his earlier mobile phone photography tips and practices workshop, Philip Thomas will present varied images taken during his travel.

WPCC Monthly Business Meeting
2021-11-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Call Meeting to Order
Minutes from last meeting
Finance Report
Membership Report
Program/Events Report
Technology
New Business
Constitution & By-Laws
Calendar
Any other business
Next Business Meeting December 14, 2021

WPCC Monthly Competition
2021-11-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
All eligible members are encouraged to participate with Print images and/or DPI entries.
Print submissions allowed are:
1 Large B & W no larger than 16×20 1 Small B & W no larger than 11×14
1 Large Color no larger than 16×20 1 Small Color no larger than 11×14
Each image must be mounted on black boards large or small, titled and submitted no later 5:30pm to the Print Chairperson on Tuesday Competition night. Location: Washington Park Field House. 5531 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL
DPI submissions allowed are:
2 B & W images
2 Color images
File Size & Format
Each 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, 11/6/2021

WPCC Show & Tell Fall Season Presentation
2021-11-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Members will provide a show and tell presentation of images taken of anything which relates to the fall/autumn season. It could be trees and leaves transitioning from summer to fall/autumn displaying fall colors, community parks, flowers, halloween decorations, etc.
Images will be shown via shared screen on zoom.

Photographic Techniques Presentation
2021-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Member Harvey ‘Doc’ Cobb will present Photographic techniques and procedures on content, composition, perspective and impact.

Presentation - Mobile Photography Tips & Best Practices
2021-10-19 19:00 - 20:30
Philip talks about mobile photography, sharing tips and best practices.

WPCC Monthly Business Meeting
2021-10-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Call Meeting to Order

Minutes from last meeting

Finance Report

Membership Report

Membership By-Laws Amendment

Program/Events Report

Technology/Competition

New Business

CACCA Competition Results

Calendar

Any other business

Next Business Meeting November 16, 2021

WPCC Depth of Field Photography Exhibit
2021-10-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States
Join Arts + Public Life at their “Back on the Block” community celebration.
Washington Park Camera Club has an photographic exhibit
“Depth of Field”
APL Incubator, 2nd floor
301 E. Garfield Blvd., Chicago, IL.
The WPCC exhibit will be open for viewing ONLY on SATURDAY, OCT. 9th. 2:00pm – 5:00pm.

WPCC Monthly Competition
2021-10-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
All eligible members are encouraged to participate.
Only the following submissions are allowed:
2 B & W images
2 Color images
File Size & Format
Each 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.

SUBMIT NO LATER THAN Saturday, 10/2/2021

WPCC Mentor Program
2021-09-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
The Mentoring Program was started during the 2020-2021 club calendar year. Mentors were paired with interested members based on what the members’ stated on a questionnaire as their photography interest.
WPCC mentors will share the procedures and projects worked with their mentees.

200th Olmsted Celebration Presentation
2021-09-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Members are invited to celebrate Washington Park through a Then & Now virtual national photograph exhibit.

Guest speakers, Julia Bachrach, Historian of the Chicago Park District and Janice Knox, President of Hyde Park Historical Society will present the Frederick Olmsted Project to WPCC members as a follow up to the walk in three of the parks Olmsted designed. For further information go to: www.olmsted200.org.

WPCC Business Meeting 2021
2021-09-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
This is the first business for our 2021-2022. WPCC By-Laws will be emailed to each member. Please review and bring all questions and concerns to the meeting.

Agenda

Call Meeting to Order
Minutes from last meeting
Finance Report
Membership: By- laws
Program
Technology/Competition
New Business
Calendar
Any other business
Next Business meeting: October 12, 2021

WPCC Archive Project Walk in the Park
2021-09-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Refectory, 5531 S. Russell Dr, Chicago, IL, United States
WPCC members are invited to participate honoring Frederick Olmsted 200th birthday. Olmsted, father of American Landscape Architecture, is famous for designing urban parks including Washington Park, Jackson Park and Midway Plaisance.
The 2 hour tour of the three parks will be hosted by Chicago Park District historian Julia Bachrach on Saturday September 11, 2021. Departing 9:30a.m. from the Refectory parking lot.
Please RSVP to Yvonne Cary Carter No later than September 7th. Details will be sent to members emails.

Welcome Back 2021-2022
2021-09-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Welcome back to another special fun filled, informative and participatory year. New activities are on the horizon. You don’t want to miss out.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone return after our hot summer. Each member is encouraged to invite at least one guest. Our meeting will unfortunately resume virtually. The zoom address is the same as last year. A WPCC email will be sent to refresh your memory of the login information.

Speed & Action Rodeo Horse Show
2021-06-27 14:00 - 18:30
Broken Arrow Horseback Riding Club
Annual Speed and Action Rodeo Horse Show
7059 S. South Shore Drive
South Shore Cultural Center
Chicago, IL
Sunday, June 27, 2021 2:00pm
Bring all necessary photo equipment. Arrive early for parking and setup

WPCC Archive Project Walk in the Park
2021-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Republic Statue, 63rd & Hayes Drive
A Walk in Jackson Park
Friday, June 25, 2021
4:00pm – 6:00pm

Meet at Statue of the Republic : Hayes Drive and S. Richards Drive (63rd Street)
The WPCC Archive Project is inviting members to walk in Jackson Park with Chicago Park District historian Julia Bachrach. The walk will begin from the Statue of Republic then walk to the Japanese Garden on Jackson Park’s Wooded Island. The island has plenty of birds to photograph.
Please RSVP by June 15, 2021 by text or call to Yvonne Cary Carter. A rain date will be announced if necessary.

WPCC 2020-2021 End of Year Banquet
2021-06-19 15:00 - 18:00
Our 2020-2021 camera club season will be celebrated with an exciting banquet. You will also have an opportunity to see everyone in person. The annual end of the year awards will be presented. There will be a ceremony for the changing of officers. Hope to see you there!

NO WPCC MEETING
2021-06-15 19:00
There will be no WPCC meeting today!

WPCC End of Year Business Meeting
2021-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Call Meeting to Order
Minutes from last meeting
Finance Report
Membership
Program
Technology/Competition
New Business
Calendar
Any other business

WPCC - Reflection Images
2021-06-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Members will capture images with reflections on water, buildings, glass and present via shared screen as show and tell.

Annual Pembroke Rodeo Photo Shoot Field Trip
2021-05-29 12:00 - 18:00 | St. Anne, IL, 12029 East 5000s Rd, St. Anne, IL, 60964, United States
The annual Latting Productions Pembroke Rodeo is scheduled
Saturday, May 29th and Sunday May 30th
All members encouraged to attend. Bring all camera equipment. Opportunity to capture fast action shots.
Location: 12029 East 5000s Rd, St. Anne, IL. 60964
Start time: 3:00p.m. Suggested arrival time: EARLY

WPCC End of the Year Competition
2021-05-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
A culmination of DPI’s submitted into WPCC and CACCA competitions during 2020-2021 will be reviewed by a panel of judges for selection of End of the Year Awards.
Recognition and awards will be presented during the End of the Year Banquet in June.
