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 (4)
See all- Abstract Photographs by Women at UMBC's Albin O. Kuhn Library GalleryAlbin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery, Baltimore, MD
This is CCPC's monthly photography walk - a great way to improve your skills and meet other camera or mobile-phone enthusiasts. Our walks often include a challenging assignment. Assignment images are shared at our monthly Zoom meetings for discussion or critique.
The Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery presents "Archive 192: Abstract Photographs by Women." The prints on view survey the array of photographic processes and diverse techniques of abstraction employed by photographers over the past century.
This series of abstract images is another opportunity to study diverse work as we continue our "year of printing." Check this site for more details: UMBC Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery
We will meet in the library gallery before viewing the exhibit.
CCPC-Meet Plans
- Date: Saturday, April 19
- Start Time: 3:00 p.m.
- Place: Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery (We will collect our $3 dues - cash only.)
- After, around 4:00, we will gather at UMBC Student Union 'The Commons' for food and drinks and discussing the exhibit.
- Assignment: Abstracts
- Following our discussion: UMBC's buildings and landscape provide excellent surroundings to make photos for the assignment.
- Parking: Free on weekends
- How to Buy a Printer and MoreNeeds location
In this Zoom, we have a special guest: Burke Seim, owner of Service Photo. Service Photo has been working with photographers since 1948 and is now Maryland’s ONLY specialty camera dealer.
Burke will discuss buying a printer, he’ll talk about new gear, and he'll answer your questions.You can send your questions ahead by putting them in the event discussion or bring them to the meeting. Ask anything photo related, and Burke will give you a honest, candid response – just like he’s done for the last 30 years
For our photo sharing hour: Submit 2 photos that meet the assignment: "Abstract." Move beyond a literal representation of a subject and emphasize elements like shape, color, and texture to create a non-objective, thought-provoking image.
Upload two 5MB photos to Dropbox by noon on Monday, May 5.
Dropbox: the link is below.
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You have until noon on Monday, May 6 to submit your two 5MB photos:"Abstract"Dropbox: TBD
Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 830 6963 4989
Passcode: 468079
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+13092053325,,83069634989#,,,,*468079# US - The Peale MuseumThe Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture, Baltimore, MD
This is CCPC's monthly photography walk - a great way to improve your skills and meet other camera or mobile-phone enthusiasts. Our walks often include a challenging assignment. Assignment images are shared at our monthly Zoom meetings for discussion or critique.
Come enjoy The Peale Museum, a restored historic center that celebrates the unique history of Baltimore, its people, and their buildings. https://thepeale.org
We will meet in the registration area before wandering off to the exhibits (The Peale is free and has no restrictions on cameras or tripods. See parking info below).Around 3:00, we will peruse the neighborhood to take photos of "Historic Buildings," slowly making our way to Leinie Lodge & Beer Garden for happy hour. Along the way,
https://www.powerplantlive.com/eat-and-drink/leinie-lodge-and-beer-gardenCCPC-Meet Plans
- Date: Sunday, May 18 (to avoid Preakness events and the farmers' market).
- ***Start Time: ***2:00 p.m.
- Place: registration area at The Peale (We will collect our $3 dues - cash only.)
- Walk: Shoot Historic buildings in the area.
- ***Drinks and Food: ***around 4:00 at the Leinie Lodge & Beer Garden
- Assignment: "Historic Buildings." (But, the next Zoom will be a critique. Check soon for that event and its assignment.)
PARKING INFO:
There is on-street parking, and there are numerous lots around the Peale. The most affordable hourly parking is in the municipal lot underneath the I-83/Jones Falls overpass on Saratoga Street between Gay and Holliday Streets.The Peale is also well served by public transportation and is near stops for City Hall, the War Memorial, and Farmers’ Market on the Purple, Orange, Red, Blue, Yellow CityLink lines and the free Green Charm City Circulator Route.
- Photographer Critique: Candid or Informal Portraits, 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 Candid or Informal Portraits. "Portraits" can be of many things (self, street, etc.). You decide, but your photos must have at least one person.
Upload your 2 photos for the critique to Dropbox link when it gets posted below.
Our "critiquer," Pete Morton, began taking pictures in 1959. In the 1980’s he spent many hours in the darkroom, but in 2001 Pete became an avid Adobe Photoshop user. Soon his darkroom was replaced by this new-found software. After retiring from NIH, Pete joined the Silver Spring Camera Club where he is currently a director and frequent presenter. He is also very active in the Photographic Society of America (PSA). Pete has received numerous awards, both local and international, and has been recognized by his club as the Photographer of the Year. His work has hung in the Maryland State House. Pete is a MPA-Certified Photography Judge and Critiquer.
Agenda:
- SPECIAL - 6:30 - Social Time
- 7:00 - Announcements
- Critique will follow.
Candid or Informal Portraits
You have until noon on Thursday, 5/29 to submit your two photos on Dropbox (each no greater than 5MB).
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Dropbox: TBD
Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83069634989?pwd=eU1HTDVSazF4MUdyNm0xamg0ZEthZz09
Meeting ID: 830 6963 4989
Passcode: 468079
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