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This Month's Activities!

Meetings are free and open to everyone. Arrive 30 minutes early for the social time.

Oct 3

7:30 pm 8:30 pm
Mentor Night - 10 minute kickoff on Digital Masking
Virtual

Oct 10

7:00 pm 9:30 pm
Program - Nightscapes by Darrell Harrington
In-Person and Virtual (presentation only)

Oct 24

7:30 pm 9:30 pm
Competition – Coffee, Nature, Color, Monochrome and Monthly Challenge Red
Virtual or In-Person
"Red" is our Monthly Challenge. Photos taken after September 25 are eligible.

2024 “Newtown & Beyond” Exhibit Timeline

  • Email your titles and prices before dropping off photos.
  • Drop off photos at Program night, Competition night or at Rhonda's.
  • Deadline: Oct 24
  • Details here

Annual membership fees are due in September.

Our meetings are free and open to the public - no membership required. However, to enter your photographs in competitions or exhibits, a membership is needed. Fees are $35 per person or $55 for a family. Students can join for free.
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New England Camera Club Council Individual Print Competition

Flagpole Print Submission
For your convenience, you can submit your prints through Sandy Schill. She will be sending all collected prints together, with Flagpole covering the shipping cost.
Key NECCC Dates:
  • October 12, 2024: Deadline for online entry form submission AND mailed prints.
  • October 19, 2024: In-person print submission and judging.
Competition Details
  • Two sections: monochrome and color.
  • One print per section.
  • No entry fee.
  • $15 return fee for mailed prints.
  • Prints can be mailed or submitted in person on judging day.
  • Each print will receive a short comment.
  • Online entry form MUST be submitted by October 12th, even if submitting prints in person.
For complete information, please refer to the NECCC Individual Print Competition guidelines at https://neccc14.neccc.org/Club-Services-Packet-Current/09_Individual-Print-Competition.pdf

Photos from New York Renaissance Faire Trip

Sandy and her family, Rhonda and Chane went to the New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo Park, NY on Sunday, September 29. A few others planning to attend encountered last minute conflicts. We spent the day photographing a variety of performers, capturing the excitement of a jousting tournament, and interacting with many cast members and attendees in costumes. Everyone we …

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Photos from New York Renaissance Faire Trip

2024 September Competition Results, All Photos & Video

2024 September Competition Results, All Photos & Video
1. Results
2. All Photos with Photographer and Title
3. Video Recording of the Judges Commenting on the Photos

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Photos from New York City Field Trip

Eight Flagpole members ventured into the DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) area of New York City for a great time of photography on Saturday, September 14. Thanks to Sandy for organizing this field trip, to Darrell for sharing some of his favorite locations, and to Chane and Kerry for driving! Thanks also to Rhonda, Chane, Katie, Sandy and …

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Photos from New York City Field Trip

2024 “Newtown & Beyond” Exhibit Member Info

2024 “Newtown & Beyond” Exhibit Member Info
Hi Members This page contains what you need to know about entering your photographs and volunteering to make our 14th Annual “Newtown & Beyond” Exhibit a success! If you have any questions, contact Rhonda Cullens. Timeline Now – Choose and prepare your photos! We are putting together the advertising poster and web advertising and need your photographs. Please upload a few of your favorites you will be exhibiting …

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Photos from September's Program Night on Creativity Boost

We had a great time at the Flagpole Photographers Camera Club season opener and ice cream social! Chane talked about boosting your Creativity and then we practiced doing just that. We even got a chance to go outside for a few minutes to watch the International Space Station fly over us! Members, feel free to upload some of your photos …

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Photos from September's Program Night on Creativity Boost

Interesting Photography Articles

Picture Correct
Understanding Flash Unit Settings
Despite the overcast skies at the NY Renaissance Faire on Sunday, some Flagpole members utilized flash photography to capture detailed portraits of costumed guests against a nice backdrop with the "sun" behind them. Sandy expertly adjusted her flash intensity to eliminate shadows and enhance the subjects' features without overpowering the scene. A flash can be a powerful tool in many situations.
View Article PDF

    Photofocus
    10 questions to help you pick the right shutter speed
    While you may never need to ask all 10 questions on a single scene you are photographing, every question in this short article is incredibly good.
    View Article PDF
    DIY Photography
    How to Create Levitation Food Photography: The
    Ultimate Guide
    Be a little creative while having fun. While levitation takes years to learn at Hogwarts, this article teaches you some of the magic.
    View Article PDF
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