Science Museum Camera Club

Since 1939, local shutterbugs have been meeting in the Buffalo Museum of Science's auditorium to share their photographs, camera know-how, and love of photography. "See you at Camera Club" has been an expression representing both anticipation and memories among members of the Science Museum Camera Club.

The club meets at the Museum at 7 pm every first and third Tuesday of the month. On the first Tuesday, members submit works for a print and slide competition. A visiting professional photographer gives tips on how to improve the photo quality or presentation, and awards are given for the best submissions in several categories.

The third Tuesday is "Program Night". Guest speakers present slide programs and travelogues, and instruct in various topics, such as new films, equipment, and portraiture. The club sponsors field trips to local commercial and digital photography studios, as well as to points of interest around Buffalo. Some workshops provide an opportunity to practice portrait or commercial photography.

The Camera Club also has a mentoring program, matching a new member with a more experienced veteran who has similar interests in photography. Many club members share photographic work through slide programs for local groups.

You're invited to come visit us at our regular meetings on Tuesday evenings. For a list of programs and more information about our club, please contact Mary Lou Frost, (716) 694-6136 or mfrost@adelphia.net. 

2007-08 Meeting Schedule

September 18 
Welcome Back Night. “The Children of Uganda” by Errol Daniels, Social Documentarian

October 2 
First Print and Slide Competition Night and Small-sized Print Night

October 16 
“The Nuts and Bolts of Digital Photography” Members will present material for both beginning and advanced digital photographers.  Bring your camera to the Meeting.

November 6 
Second Print and Slide Competition Night

November 20 
“The Bruce Peninsula” by Craig Braack, Canyon Camera Club
 
December 4 
Third Print and Slide Competition & Small-sized Print Night

December 18 
Holiday Party - “The Middle East” a slide show taken by Dorothy Ralph in the 1970’s. 

January 1 
Fourth Print and Slide Competition Night  The slide competition for this night is an assignment in two parts: Subject: “water”; Technique: “camera moves,subject remains still”  Slides must be taken since 5/15/07.

January 15 
“Composition, a fresh look”  Presented by Ruth Mohn with sharing by SMCC members.

February 5 
Fifth Print and Slide Competition Night

February 19 
E. Thomas Smith Nature Competition - Members are invited to submit 4 nature slides. One of our judges will also present a short program.

March 4  
Sixth Print and Slide Competition and Small-sized Print Night

March 18  
Members Night - Bring in slides,prints or digital images to share.  Let us know what you’ve been doing this year.

April 1  
Seventh Print and Slide Competition Night

April 11-13 
47th Annual NFRCC Convention, Holiday Inn, Grand Island, NY

April 15  
“Flower Photography” - slideshow and demonstration, presented by Leslie Khan, Welland Camera Club.

May 6  
Year End Competition:  “Slide of the Year” and “Print of the Year”

May 20  
Banquet and Awards Night (held at Salvatore's Italian Gardens)

For further information contact Mary Lou Frost, (716) 694-6136 or mfrost@adelphia.net