State College Photo Club
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April 2023 Edition
From Carolyn Todd-Larson, 2022-2023 President
Next Meeting Monday April 17 7:00 pm
Meeting location:
Patton Township Municipal Building Board Room
100 Patton Plaza
State College, PA 16803
Entrance is to the left side of the building with an easy access sidewalk direct from the parking lot
Meeting Agenda: Guest Speaker: R. Thomas Berner “Perspectives on Photojournalism”
R Thomas Berner is a professor emeritus of journalism and American studies. Before and after his professorial days he practiced journalism at small-town newspapers and magazines, beginning in 1961. Today he is the associate editor of State College Magazine, where he edits, writes, and photographs.
Having previewed his talk, you can expect to be informed and entertained by the many examples and ethical dilemmas he will discuss.
Because “Photojournalism” is the theme for our July competition, John Larson will also brief you on specific editing guidelines for this reality-based photography discipline.
Upcoming Dates:
Now through April 29: State College Photo Club Exhibit at the Schlow Library.
April 17, 2023: Executive Committee Meeting at 5:30 pm, before our regular meeting.
May 6, 2023: Central PA Festival of the Arts Images 2023 Entry Deadline (see below)
May 7, 2023: Centre County Photographers reception at Bellefonte Museum (see below)
May 15, 2023: Competition Theme “Not Your Ansel Adams Landscape” and Advice Session
June 19, 2023: Equipment Round Robin: Show and tell on your cameras, lenses, tripods, and other photography gear.
July 17, 2023: Competition Theme: “Photojournalism” and “Open”
For more dates, please consult the Calendar-at-a-Glance at www.statecollegephotoclub.org
Photography Opportunities Around Town:
Shutter and Palette, Bellefonte Museum: Through April, Photo Club member Art Heim has collaborated with watercolor artist Fran Jones in an exhibit featuring both of their works at the R. Thomas Berner Photography Gallery. Visit https://www.bellefontemuseum.org/exhibits/389 for more info.
The Penn State Pow-Wow: April 22-23. “Powwows are American Indian celebrations of community and spirituality, featuring American Indian drum and dance as well as American Indian vendors offering American Indian arts and crafts items.” If you are interested in a fabulous photojournalism opportunity plan to attend! For more info visit https://www.bellisario.psu.edu/powwow
Images 2023: Images for this Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts juried exhibition are due by May 6. I encourage you to consider entering this contest. Several photo club members have had their photographs accepted in the past in this prestigious exhibit, and there is prize money involved! The Best Photograph Award will again be sponsored by the State College Photo Club. For more information, visit https://arts-festival.com/images-exhibition-gallery
Centre County Photographers Exhibit: During the month of May at the Bellefonte Museum. Fifteen photographers from Centre County have been invited to exhibit new works, including current photo club members Art Heim, Jane Liechty, Gary Perdue, Lou Saporito, Carolyn Todd-Larson, and David Whiteman. Opening reception is Sunday May 7 from 12-4:30 pm.
Central PA 4th Fest: It’s back! As it was before the pandemic. The photo club has a tradition of providing photographers to document the events and fireworks. We are again being invited to provide photographers for the 4K race, the parade, the fireworks, and all the activities at the venue during the 4th of July celebration. Again, another photojournalism opportunity in time for our contest! See Carolyn Todd-Larson if you can participate. Check out their website at https://www.centralpa4thfest.org/.
PID Interclub Round 3: Thank you to this round’s judges Lisa Cirincione, Richard Shore, and Brian Simpson for choosing these photos for submission:
3rd Annual State College Youth Showcase: This month we submitted 14 Youth Showcase photos to the PSA Youth Showcase competition. We will hear the results sometime in May as to which photos will be exhibited for the Annual PSA Youth Showcase in Williamsburg, Va September 2023. We will also exhibit these photos at our annual exhibit at the Kish Expect More Store sponsored by the Art Alliance in October 2023.
Print Submissions:
Projected (Digital) Submissions:
We look forward to your presence on Monday April 17!
Carolyn Todd-Larson
President