Monday, Nov 4 2013 is the Final Submission Deadline for the 2013 Exhibition on My World In Transition

Please remember to bring your image(s) along with your payment and completed Entry Form, as well as supporting waivers (as required).

www.oakvillecameraclub.com/competition/my-world-in-transition

Member Exhibition 2013

Rules for entry:

1. This Photographic Exhibition is open to members of the Oakville Camera Club.

2. Theme: My World in Transition

3. Category 1: Black & White, Category 2: Color

4. Entrants may submit up to 5 images total.

5. Images entered can be taken anywhere in the world.

6. Entries will be received at club meetings beginning Monday, September 9, 2013 and must be received no later than Monday, October 21, 2013 as set out below.

7. All entries must be the work of the entrant with image(s) taken between October 2012 and October 2013.

8. Entry fee for each image is $10.

9. Images (excluding the white border) must be no greater than 12 inches x 16 inches.

Minimum image dimensions are 4 inches x 4 inches.

10. No visible information or logos may appear on the front of the image other than those in the image itself.

11. All Entries must include all of the following:

      · Completed entry form;

      · Entry fee (inside sealed envelope), paid by cash or cheque payable to Oakville Camera Club if mailing entry;

      · Up to five (5) prints;

      · Digital images burned to CD in jpg format, with 1200 pixels on the long side at 72 ppi; digital files are to be named as shown:

        Name of Photographer-Title of

        Image.jpg (ex. bobjones-wildflower.jpeg)

      · Model release forms for photos that include people.

      · Identification of each image with your Name, Category and Image Title printed legibly on the BACK of your photographic print (see guidelines);

Guidelines for Identifying Images:

      . Print identification directly on the back of your print. Do not stick labels on the back. Use a medium-point black marker. If using a ballpoint pen be sure to do so gently. Pressing hard will show through on the front. Practice on a discarded print if needed before identifying your entry. To indicate your printʼs orientation, include an identifying arrow to indicate up.

12. Submitted images that are not chosen for the exhibition will be returned to the photographers at the club meeting following the show.

13. Entrants retain ownership and copyright of all images, but upon submission of entry, entrants irrevocably agree and consent to:

      · the sale of framed and exhibited prints by OCC to promote the works of the entrants.

14. Curators will choose the collection. Not all entries will be framed for exhibition. The members of OCC will be the judges. One image will be chosen by Vote on the night of the gallery showing. Majority votes win, members decision will be final.

15. Selected images will be displayed on November 29, 2013, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at QEP on Bridge Rd. The exhibition will be for sale and will hang for 8 weeks.

To reach Albion Falls by car, exit on Dartnell Road from the Lincoln Alexander Parkway. Go south on Dartnell, then go left onto Stonechurch Road East. Turn left onto Pritchard Road, then left again onto Mud Street. You will find two parking lots available on either side of Mud Street where it connects with Mountain Brow Boulevard.

We will met at the QP Car Park for 8:45am and then move on to the Falls as a group / car pooling. Or you can meet us there for 9.30am.      GPS Locator:

Course Objective:
The objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding of the skills required to improve your photography and start to build your understanding of photography as an art form. This course will explore the common types of photography and the concepts of light, image structure and the digital image as a medium. For inspiration and direction, students will be introduced to historic and contemporary photographers influential  in the art of photography and photo journalism.
Through a series of instructional classes and field activities, students will be assigned challenges and encouraged to execute photography as an Art form with a goal to try different types of photography in class and outdoor “Labs” and focus on achieving individual creativity, problem solving and technical camera and photographic proficiency.

Course Outcomes :
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to ;
understand basic camera functions of Most Digital Cameras currently on the market.
learn the correct camera setup and composition for most photographic situations
understand the function of basic workflow.
identify the most influential photographers and photographs that have inspired the best photography in Fine Art, media, advertising and photojournalism in the past century.
learn how to take the best photos possible before post production
edit with basic photo editing software.
Construct a Slide Show of their best work from the Course
- Build and Add to their Photographic Portfolio.

Students will discover the criteria of Photo Judging and explore how to meet the expectations of a great Photograph.

Course Content/ Philosophy:
Although this is a course described as “for Beginner and Intermediate Photographers”, this course is designed to teach Photography as a lesson in seeing and communicating. This course assumes students know Basic Camera Operation. This course will introduce students to the use of the camera as an instrument of communication. From photojournalism to fine art, learning photography is learning to see, observe and interpret the world around us to others.