WPCC Monthly Business Meeting & Featured Member
2024-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

Featured Member for the month of February is Ted Evans.

WPCC Black History Photographic Presentations
2024-02-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
In honor of Black History Commemoration, members are encouraged to show one photo depicting black history recent or within the last ten years. Images will be shown via shared screen on club zoom platform.

DEADLINE - EOY Exhibition Frames Purchase
2024-02-26 17:00
Please be reminded that the deadline for frame purchases is rapidly approaching on February 26, 2024. For those interested, you can secure two 16×20 exhibition frames for $40, or a single frame for $20. Payments should be made to Carol Neal, the WPCC treasurer. Participation guarantees the display of one image, with the possibility of showcasing a second, space permitting.

CANCELLED JOIN US ON ZOOM - WPCC Guest Speaker Patrick Pyszka
2024-02-27 19:00 - 20:30
2024-02-27 – Due to the inclement weather (expected) tonight and out of an abundance of caution we will NOT be meeting in person. Please join us on Zoom at 7:00 PM. I apologize for any inconvenience this late change may cause.

WPCC members will enjoy guest speaker Patrick Pyszka, Principal Photographer for the City of Chicago, as he returns to present his photographs – and discuss his role in City Hall. He will share ways the city’s Photo Services Office builds a library of searchable photographs to serve a wide range of purposes for different city departments, and how his photos contribute to an archive of images to serve future generations.

WPCC Monthly DPI Competition
2024-03-05 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, March 2, 2024

WPCC Monthly Business Meeting & Image Critique
2024-03-12 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

Image critiques will be given to members who are interested.

WPCC Street Photography Presentations & Panel Discussion
2024-03-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Members Yvette Griffea-Gray, Darcy Johanson and Don Kelly have particular interest in street photography. They will share their creative and innovative style of capturing images of their choice.

Yvette’s location is Minneapolis Mn and has received recognition of her political/social directed images. Darcy has traveled and gave the members just a peak of the images she captured during one of her trips. Don enjoys not only still photography but videography and has captured many images around the city. We are looking forward to viewing their works.

EOY Exhibition Frame Pickup (In-Person Only)
2024-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Washington Park Fieldhouse, 5531 S. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60637
Pickup your frame(s) for the exhibition that will be held at 2024 End of the Year Banquet at the Washington Park Field House. Distribution will be available rear entrance, downstairs, next to the Dance Studio.

Panel Workshop: Competition (In-Person & Zoom)
2024-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States
Members will have an opportunity to learn the “How To’s” on judging competitions. The panelist are members who have judged WPCC’s inhouse competition and knowledgeable of rules required by CACCA.

Harvey Cobbs brings expertise in photographic composition, Ken Mitchell’s expertise and the “go to person” is photographic lighting, Emma Grant is very knowledgeable in all areas and the rules of CACCA judging and scoring, Mike Schwartz also knowledgeable in what CACCA requires and has judged for CACCA as well.

In addition to the above discussion, explanation will be given on how photos are selected for CACCA competition. The correct procedure for mounting prints will be demonstrated before meeting end. This evening will be remote and in person.

Linda: Please review pages 9, 10 and 11 of the Membership Packet and bring the packet along with you. Those pages will translate to pages 6 – 9 in this PDF version (or copy and paste the following URL in your browser: https://washingtonparkcameraclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/WPCC-New-Members-Orientation-Packet-2023-09-20.pdf).

WPCC Featured Members
2024-04-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
WPCC members Donna Beasley will show and tell of her images captured while in Tanazia Africa. Carol Neal will share creative images on photography of Smoke. Shared screen will be used for viewing on club zoom meeting place.

WPCC Competition (In-Person)
2024-04-09 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 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, April 6, 2024

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

WPCC Monthly Business Meeting
2024-04-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-14 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

WPCC Street Photography (Due Date)
2024-04-23 08:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Street Photography is an interesting genre that can possibly depict the reality of a subjects emotions and feelings being captured. Members have been asked to participate with the following assignment.

WPCC Group Photo
2024-04-23 18:15 - 18:45 | Green Line Performing Arts Center, 329 E. Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States
Members will have a group photo taken to exhibit at the End Of The Year Banquet. Members are asked to wear their WPCC red shirts.

WPCC Guest Speaker - Patrick Pyszka
2024-04-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Green Line Performing Arts Center, 329 E. Garfield Blvd
WPCC members will enjoy guest speaker Patrick Pyszka, Principal Photographer for the City of Chicago, as he returns to present his photographs and discuss his role in City Hall. He will share ways the city’s Photo Services Office builds a library of searchable photographs to serve a wide range of purposes for different city departments and how his photos contribute to an archive of images to serve future generations.

WPCC Street Photography Show & Tell
2024-04-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Participating members will have their images of Street Photography shown and will tell the story of what was captured. These images were due on April 23rd.

WPCC Monthly DPI Competition
2024-05-07 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 and dpi@washingtonparkcameraclub.org

SUBMIT NO LATER THAN Saturday, May 4, 2024

WPCC Guest Speaker - Saroop
2024-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Green Line Performing Arts Center, 329 E. Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States
Saroop Singh is an archivist with Arts & Public Life and will present the South Side Home Movie Project to WPCC members. These are vintage videos taken in the Bronzeville and Washington Park communities

Annual Pembroke Rodeo Photo Shoot Field Trip
2024-05-25 15:00 - 18:00
The annual Latting Productions Pembroke Rodeo is scheduled

Saturday, May 25th and Sunday May 26th

All members encouraged to attend. Bring all camera equipment. Opportunity to capture fast action shots. Adult $15, Seniors $7, Child $7

Starts promptly 3:00 pmFamily fun rodeo for all ages!

Location: 12029 East 5000 S Rd, St. Anne, IL. 60964 Pembroke Township Il. 50 miles south of Chicago

Suggested arrival time: EARLY

WPCC End Of The Year Competition
2024-05-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Green Line Performing Arts Center, 329 E. Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States
A culmination of printed images and DPI’s submitted into WPCC and CACCA competitions during 2023-2024 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.

WPCC Fun Photography Assignment DUE DATE
2024-06-01 08:00 - 18:00
Started May 7 – June 1(due date)

Fun Photography Assignment Instructions

Objective:

Capture 3 creative photos using your camera or phone. Learn about the photography composition guidelines and when to “break” them!

Composition Guidelines (Okay … “rules”):

While there many, many ways to compose a photo, please choose one of the following four guidelines (aka rules) for each photo:

The Rule of Thirds: Use a grid that divides the view into 9 equal parts to help position important elements in your photos.

Leading Lines: Use natural or built lines in your environment to lead the viewer’s eye towards the main subject.

Frame within a Frame: Incorporate elements like windows, doors, or arches to frame your subject within the photograph.

Fill the Frame: Ensure your subject fills up most of the space in the composition to focus attention and eliminate distractions.

Naming Your Photos:

Include the title of the photo, your name, and the composition guideline used.

For example, a photo titled “Lady in the Park” by Philip Thomas using the Rule of Thirds should be named: “Lady in the Park ~ Philip Thomas ~ Rule of Thirds”.

If you’re submitting from a mobile device or are unsure how to rename files, include this information in your submission email.

Creativity:

Feel free to experiment with both capturing and editing your images.

Eligibility and Submission Period:

Photos must be taken between May 7, 2024, and June 1, 2024.

Submit your photos by June 1, 2024, via email to Philip_P_Thomas@yahoo.com.

Show & Tell - 'Composition' Fun Assignment
2024-06-04 07:00 - 20:30
Join us for a Show & Tell presentation from the recent “Composition Fun Assignment” where members submitted three photos using at least one of four photo composition methods that were captured between May 7, 2024 and June 1, 2024. 19 photographers participated with more than 70 images.

WPCC End of the Year Business Meeting
2024-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | zoom
The executive committee and committee chairs will present a final report for the club year and a brief projection for the next year 2024-2025.

WPCC End of the Year Exhibit & Banquet
2024-06-15 12:00 - 14:30 | Washington Park Refractory, 5531 S. Russell Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
The Washington Park Camera Club will hold its annual End of the Year Exhibit and Banquet. This year the exhibit is open to the public to view a wide variety of photographic images with all the creativeness by it’s photographer.

The exhibit is free to the public. The banquet is for club members and special guests only.

Summer Break!
2024-06-16 08:00 - 2024-09-09 17:00
Every year between the annual End of the Year Party (June 15, 2024) and September, the Washington Park Camera Club goes on Summer Break. This allows members to go out, enjoy the warm weather, spend time with family and this is the time when many take time to travel.

Stay tuned to this side and to your email (members) for various ad hoc photography opportunities.

We will return on Tuesday, September 10, 2024!

Zoom: 2024 - 2025 Welcome Back
2024-09-10 18:45 - 20:00 | Zoom
Members will be welcomed back for another season of fun clicking their cameras of interesting images, participatory activities, events and much more.

The president will give an introduction of the executive committee and a description of club committees. Committee chairs will give a brief overview of their respective committee.

In-Person Workshop: Capturing Stillness: Transforming Ordinary Objects into Photographic Art
2024-09-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Washington Park Fieldhouse, 5531 S. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60637
Still life photography is an art form that involves capturing inanimate objects. This can include anything from a bowl of fruit to a carefully arranged collection of antique instruments. Members will have an opportunity to participate in this photo shoot activity, capturing Still Life objects placed on stations around the room. They will use the required lighting, composition, etc. needed to capture their desired image.

Zoom: WPCC Rodeo Field Trip Show & Tell
2024-09-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Members usually attend the Annual Latting Rodeo on Memorial Day weekend. A few of those who attend this year will share a few of their images:

Vanessa Thomas

Preston Moore

Bill McCready

Marcus Richardson

Zoom: Presentation on ClickCon Convention
2024-10-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Member Donna Beasley will share photos, and tips learned from ClickCon, a 4-Day, Immersive, Hands-On Photography Experience she did in Detroit over the summer. Q & A following.
