Club Meeting - Tuesday 8th January

Club Chairperson, Andy Rimmer, welcomed members and introduced Mark Capilitan who gave a presentation about the various aspects of his work as a photographer.

Presentation

Mark is a self-taught photographer and native of Sligo. He works in various photographic genres but he talked about his experience as a touring F-1 photographer and his decision to come home and focus on weddings. Living beside the sea in Strandhill, he has recently developed an impressive portfolio of panoramic landscapes using a Hasselblad XPan camera. Mark's panoramic landscape can be viewed HERE. Our gratitude to Mark for making the trip to Boyle and for his very informative presentation.

Motivation
Desmond O'Dwyer presented this month's Motivation. The theme for January was "Portraiture". Jason Mallard judged the entries and gave a personal critique on selected shots.

The winners in each category were;

Advanced

1. “Laughter” - Mick Nolan
2. "Ayda” - Brian Munnelly
3. “The Brother” - Des O'Dwyer

Intermediate

1. “John-Paul and Missy” - Martina Morris
2. “Martina” - Margaret Dolan
3. “Portrait” - Catherine Mullarkey

Beginners

1. “I'm Singing” - Noreen McNamara

The Beginners category was not well represented this month. We wish to encourage greater participation in the coming year and intend to support this with more 'Group' specific photo shoots.
Many members brought print versions of their portraits to the meeting which was very useful to determine the often notable differences between digital and printed image. This will be a feature of every third motivation henceforth.
Mark Capilitan set the motivation theme for next month - ACTION. Photos should reflect a sense of action, drama or movement.

Submit photos to info@boylecameraclub.com on or before Friday 8th February.
Members are once again reminded that digital entries must be appropriately formatted;

• Resized to 1024 pixels wide.
• Titled with Membership Number - Image Title - Category

Group Sessions
Jason Mallard elaborated on the issue of White Balance with the Intermediate and Advanced Groups. Tony Murphy did similar with the Beginners group. Beginners are asked to bring their cameras to the next meeting where Tony will address camera specific settings for critical photographic situations.

Photo Shoot
Date to be confirmed - This month's photo shoot will take place at St. Joseph's Resource Centre and focus on using the club's studio lighting and related equipment. All members are welcome to attend. Bring your camera flash and related accessories.

Other Items
Members are advised that annual subscription is now due. All members should download and complete the application form HERE and present it to the Treasurer at the next meeting. Full Membership - €45.00, Unwaged, OAP, Students - €15.00.

Members are asked to consider giving a brief 5-minute presentation on one of their images during future club meetings. Names to club secretary or email -  info@boylecameraclub.com This may be a feature of the main meeting or Group sessions.

Boyle Camera Club will host a photography exhibition in Boyle this March. The venue will be one of the vacant retail premises in the town. Images will be printed and mounted (not framed with glass) by individual participants. Full details at the next club meeting.

Next Committee meeting Tuesday 15th January.
Next club meeting will take place on Tuseday 12th February at 8pm in St. Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle.