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
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Barcstoberfest in Patterson Park (Updated Meet Location)
Patterson Park Pagoda , Corner of East Lombard and South Patterson Park Ave ,, Baltimore, MD, USLet's join BARCS for their annual "Barcstoberfest" fundraiser in Patterson Park featuring food vendors, crafts and vendors for pets and humans, a pet costume contest, beer garden, music and more!
Festival begins at 10am.
For more information, visit https://www.barcstoberfest.orgCCPC-Meet Plans (UPDATED!)
- Date: Saturday, October 25
- Start Time: 10:00 a.m. Meet at the General Casimir Pulaski Monument (see the map).
- We will collect our $3 dues - cash only.
- 10 to 11:30 ish: walk the park and shoot.
- 11:30: grab some food and meet back at the Monument.
- Assignment: Pets, of course!
18 attendees
November Zoom - Pets & More Lightroom Tips
Location not specified yetJoins us for 2 quick videos: the best way to shoot pets (yours or anyone's!), and some great LR tips about using the AI Denoise, Super Resolution & Raw Details Workflow Updates. Then, let's review your images: The Assignment: "Pets" Show off your 2 images of pets - anyone's pet, anywhere.
Participating in assignments helps you develop new skills and see how others tackle similar creative prompts. Receiving encouraging and constructive comments can help you see your images differently see areas for improvement.
Upload two photos (each up to 5MB max) to Dropbox by noon on Monday, November 3. Dropbox: the link will be posted below.
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You have until noon on Monday, November 3 to submit your two 5MB photos:"Pets"
Dropbox: TBD
Zoom Link:
Monthly
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89390537976
Meeting ID: 893 9053 797613 attendees
Loudon Park - The November Photography Walk
Loudon Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 3620 Wilkens Ave, Baltimore, MD, USA Cemetery Walk - For this walk, we will meet at Loudon Park Cemetery on Wilkens Ave. Loudon Park is Baltimore’s largest cemetery, encompassing nearly 500 acres and 26 miles of paved roads.
Loudon Park Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Baltimore. Over 2,300 Union soldiers and more than 600 Confederate soldiers are buried in Loudon Park. The park is also the resting place of Mary Pickersgill, seamstress of the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during its bombardment by the British in 1814. Here is a nice portfolio on Flickr. that shows examples of what's there.
Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, MarylandThe entrance to the cemetery is at 3620 Wilkens Avenue (see the map).
CCPC-Meet Plans- Date: Saturday, November 22
- Start Time: 3:00 p.m. Meet at the parking lot in front of the columbarium, a short distance behind the funeral home (see the pin on the map). Then you can drive to other spots, maybe carpooling.
- We will collect our $3 dues - cash only.
- 3 to 4:30 ish: investigate the park (target locations are the old areas).
- 5:00, grab some food at El Gaupo -a short drive (7 minutes) from the cemetery (https://www.elguapomd.com/food-menu. ).
- Assignment: Even though Halloween is over, let's do "Spooky (you can even bring a prop)!
9 attendees
Photographer Critique: "Trees," The Zoom Call
Location not specified yetImage 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 images of Trees. Trees can evoke a range of emotions, and have a rich symbolism in many cultures. Share an image using
- Any environment – from wilderness, to rural, to urban.
- Any style – fine art, “portrait,” scientific, abstract, snapshot
- Any technique – long exposure, multiple exposure, photo composite
- Any light – visible spectrum color, black& white, IR color, IR B&W.
Upload your 2 photos for the critique to Dropbox link posted below.
Our "critiquer," is Mark Nelson.Mark has been an avid amateur photographer since he “earned” his first camera as a prize for selling magazine subscriptions in sixth grade.
Mark’s academic training – mathematics, nutritional biochemistry – is reflected in his images: the natural world and landscapes, including their patterns and abstractions. Mark is a member of the Tidewater Camera Club in Easton and a MPA Certified Photography Judge.
Agenda:
- SPECIAL - 6:30 - Social Time
- 7:00 - Announcements
- Critique will follow.
Assignment: Trees
You have until noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26 to submit your two photos on Dropbox (each no greater than 5MB).
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Dropbox: TBDZoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89390537976
Meeting ID: 893 9053 797610 attendees
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