What we’re about
If your passion is photography, join us to be inspired, learn, explore, and share.
We are a friendly group for beginners, professionals, and everyone else in between who simply love to shoot photographs. We can all learn from one another about taking better photos, seeing different places, meeting new people, and having lots of fun. If you use a Mirrorless, DSLR/SLR, Film, Point & Shoot, iPhones, Disposable Cameras . . . join us!
We try to do one in-person photo walk every month, during which we collect our
regular $3 dues. Then, we meet on Zoom, usually the first Tuesday, to share photos from our walks. Watch for all upcoming events.
Also check for us on Instagram: @charmcityphotoclub
Charm City Photo Club is a proud member of The Maryland Photography Alliance.
https://www.mdphotoalliance.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MarylandPhotographyAlliance/
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Photographer Critique: Panoramas or Wide-Angle Shots, The Zoom CallNeeds location
Image reviews or critiques don't have to be scary! Sharing your work in a nurturing, supportive environment can help you make better photos.
* Share work you are really proud of.
* Share work you have struggled with.
* Share work that didn't work out.Assignment: For this "Critique" Zoom meeting, share 2 Panoramas or Wide-Angle shots. The subject can be of any scene, but should show a wide vista. And, the pano can be horizontal or vertical.
Upload your 2 photos for the critique to Dropbox link posted below.
Our "critiquer," is Roz Kleffman.
Roz is a Co-President at Bowie-Crofton Camera Club. She is very active with Maryland Photo Alliance: she chairs the nominating committee, is her club’s rep for MPA, and she is a certified judge. She is also active with the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and has achieved APSA status. As to what type of photos this judge prefers -- Roz looks for something uniquely different, maybe something that stretches the imagination, perhaps a different perspective. Submit your best photo and just be creative!Agenda:
- SPECIAL - 6:30 - Social Time
- 7:00 - Announcements
- Critique will follow.
Assignment: Panoramas or Wide-Angle
You have until noon on Thursday, 9/3 to submit your two photos on Dropbox (each no greater than 5MB).
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Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/request/LzdfbwEXgu7teVHpVp9oZoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89390537976
Meeting ID: 893 9053 7976 - "Essentials of Portrait Photography" - $35, Must have 15 People.3600 Clipper Mill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21211, Baltimore, MA$35.00
"Essentials of Portrait Photography."
We must have 15 people to proceed with the event, and 15 is the max.
Register soon!Baltimore photographer Vickie Gray will demonstrate portrait basics: lighting, posing, and retouching. We'll be using a model and a couple of volunteers from the group! Emphasis will be on personal portraiture (as opposed to fine art portraits). There will be no opportunities to do your own photos, this is a presentation-only workshop.
Vickie Gray is a headshot and portrait photographer with a studio (pictured above) in the Woodberry section of Baltimore. She has been named one of Baltimore's Top Portrait Photographers by Expertise.com since 2019. Visit her website at www.vickiegrayimages.com.
Presentation Starts: 2:00 p.m. sharp
Location: Vickie Gray Images (see this link for good directions and parking info): https://vickiegrayimages.com/directions-to-vickie-gray-images/
3600 Clipper Mill Rd UNIT 111, Baltimore, MD 21211
Price: $35
Click ATTEND to register and pay.
(Light drinks and snacks will be provided)Join us after the class for happy hour at Blue Pit BBQ. 1601 Union Ave, Baltimore.
