Group of Ten Photography Club
Limerick, SK
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About Us
The Group of Ten Photography Club, the name sparked interest. Do you only have ten members? No. We were a group of ten people who, of course , had a strong interest in photography, we were taking, what else photography classes through our local Cypress Hills College. We learned as much from each other as we did through the classes. Each person seemed to have their own area of expertise. As time went on we realized that our days as class mates were numbered but we still wanted to get together and share our love of photography. So the club was started.
In southern Saskatchewan you have to travel. Our nearest club would have been Moose Jaw, a very active club themselves but we felt our best option was to start our own club. We chose a central location, Limerick, and the members come from a one hundred kilometer radius. The club has grown since we started in August 2005 from the originating ten to well over 20.
Our remote location has not limited us in attracting well known photographers to speak at our meetings or give workshops. The guest speaker for our first meeting was Kevin Dunn. Kevin's unique style intrigues our members. His advice - "don't get in a rut". We had just learned the rules and Kevin's photographic style told us to break them. Lesson number one - You don't have to follow all the rules to achieve a prize winning image.
Richard McDowell and Amy Sayer, of Red Leaf Studio, two world class photographers shared their knowledge of portraiture and lighting with our club members. Their style of instruction was relaxed yet extremely professional and educational. They shared information about their award winning style unhesitatingly.
Alexis, of Photography by Alexis, worked with us honing our skills further in the art of portraiture. Her down-to-earth style appealed to all. We discovered through Alexis that it is all about the subject feeling comfortable infront of your camera.
We have found that we learn something from every person who walks into our club meetings. It may be the cheapest but best place to have images printed to instruction on focal length. And to think we are just getting started. In this age of the digital revolution there is no end to learning...but then there never is.
GROUP OF TEN PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB INC.
2010 – 2011 YEAR SUMMARY
Photographic Displays at:
Wood Mountain Rodeo Ranch Museum
Gaiety Theatre in Gravelbourg
Rockglen - Art in the Park
Workshops
Darwin Wiggett
Samantha Chrysanthou
Dwayne Senft
Purchases
Lighting Equipment
Guests
Mike Stobbs - Painting With Light
Craig Hilts – Storm Chasing
Presentations
Delores Fauser – Birding
Wanda Knoss – Know your camera
Outings
Assiniboia & District Museum
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GROUP OF TEN PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB INC.
2009 – 2010 YEAR SUMMARY
This past year was very informative for our group. Listed below are some of the topics presented and discussed at our regular meetings:
- Defining Personal Style – Kelly Reid-Ward
- Painting with Light – Mike Stobbs
- Photographing Ireland & Scotland – Cathy Sinclair
- Multi Media – Lona Froshaug
- Mounting Photos for Competitions – Bo Ruzicka
- Photographing Wild Animals Wanda Knoss & Laura Ellis
We took photo outings this year to the Gravebourg Library, Assiniboia Museum and the Shurniak Farm.
Our Club displayed photographs at Rockglen’s Art in the Park. Members also took pictures for the Relay for Life.
This year we hosted a Photo Shop Class and had guest speaker Marg Wiebe share her photographic expertise.
Our Photo Competition had great success again with 59 participants & 291 entries.
What We Do
- Monthly meetings
- Workshops
- Guest Speakers
- Photographic Outings
- Major Photo Competition
- Photo Quest
- Shoot photos of local communities and local events for websites, etc.
For more information about becoming a member follow the link to contact us.
Limerick, SK
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