Camera/Video

The objectives of the club shall be the promotion of the art and science of photography and video in its various branches.

Club members have use of a Dark Room area with developing tanks, trays, washers, print and film dryers, color processing equipment, enlargers, computer with digital photo manipulation software and printers.

Club members are given the opportunity to have use of photo/video equipment for small weekly rental fees.  Equipment includes:  Portrait lights, props for model shooting, digital camera, 8 mm transfer to VHS converter, camcorders, (VHS, VHS-c, 8MM, HI8), VCRs, TV/VCR combo, Film-Transfer Units and Laser disc Player w/movies.

Club meets 3rd Tuesday of each month, 5:00 pm at the LMEA Building.  Club dues are $30 per year.  Guest Participant $40 per year.

 2011 Quarterly Photo Competition Topics:

Feb 15:   Doors and Windows

May 17:  Night shots (Between sunset and sunrise. No sunset or sunrise photos)

Aug 16:  Trains, Planes & Automobiles

Nov 15:  Open Category: any photograph taken within the last 24 months.

Competition Rules (photographs)

 Eligibility:

Only LMEA Camera/Video Club members in good standing are eligible to compete in regular club competitions. Dues must be current to enter.

 Competition:

A competition shall be held when there are at least three entries from at least two members.

Entries:

Each member may enter up to two entries per medium. Images that have won a First, Second, Third or HM place in regular competitions are not eligible for re-entry in any form.

 Print Presentation:

Each entrant must label each entry with her/his name and address. Arrows must be placed to show correct orientation for viewing. Prints may be permanently mounted on photographic-type mount board, flush or with a border, or a single mat overlay may be used. Mat color can only be black or white. No double matting or double mounting is acceptable. The mounting and overlay, if used, must be the same color. No form of decoration may be used, i.e., decorative scrolling on mats. Prints shall not be signed or titled on the front. Maximum print size, including mount board, shall not exceed 16"x 24". Minimum "print" size can not be smaller than 4" x 6". The combined thickness of mount and print shall not exceed 1/4". Frames, glass, plastic over wraps and the like are not allowed.

Judging:

Entries must meet the theme of the competition category and description. Entries will be accepted between 4:30 and 4:55pm for judging. Members do not have to be present as long as arrangements are made for turn in and pickup of entries. The club will not be responsible for entries left behind. Judges will view and judge prints displayed together. Judges will choose a 1st and potentially 2nd, 3rd and HM place.

Conduct:

Members are asked not to discuss entries with the judge during competition. Please allow the competition chairperson to respond to any queries the judge might have about a particular entry. Members are asked to give the judge all courtesy during his/her judging and refrain from comments that might alter his/her judging or distract his/her attention. Members are asked to refrain from talking, even to the person sitting or standing next to you, during the actual judging process. Members are also asked NOT to pick up or handle any of the prints and NOT to have food or drink near any of the prints.