General Meeting

Hello everyone,

The first general meeting will be October 22nd at 5:30 and again at 6:30. We are still waiting on the room assignment so please keep checking back for more information.

See you soon!
MPA Exec

First Digital Workshop!

Hey everyone,

The McMaster Silhouette Photograpgers going to kick off the year of workshops with a beginners course to get everyone on board with the basics. Here's what they'll be covering:

- ISO
- Shutter speed
- Aperture
- Depth of Field

These are the essentials that every photographer should know. Knowing these will give you a jumping off point to more creative stuff.

WHEN: 5:30 on Thursday, Oct 8
WHERE: Silhouette Office

Hope you can make it!

New Term!

Hi everyone,

To kick off the new term we will be holding a general meeting. At the meeting we will be answering all your questions as well as giving you information on upcoming workshops and field trips.

Bring some money if you would like to become a darkroom member!

Keep checking the blog for more information.

- MPA Exec

Photo Op at AfroFest!

The McMaster African Students' Association is having their Annual AfroFest Show to be held in the Hamilton Convention Centre and visited by people from around Ontario. It will be held on the 28th of March. There will be modelling, drama, poetry, dance, and a talent showcase. The theme is hands of war and will highlight children of war.

If any photographers are interested in attending the event, please contact Amarachi at nwamada@mcmaster.ca.

Where to Print Photos

Hey guys,

Here are some suggestions of where to get your prints done.

Japan Camera, Jackson Square
Blacks, University Plaza
Fortinos, multiple locations
Underground, MUSC basement

I was told there is another independent place in Jackson Sq. but I don't know what it's caled. Good luck!

PS. We have some bigger frames for those of you who are interested in doing bigger prints!

Times to Submit Artwork!

Hey everyone,

For the next three weeks, MPA exec members will be in the darkroom accepting artwork at these times:

Monday 1:30-3:20
Tuesday 1:30-2:20
Wednesday 10:30-11:20
Thursday 3:30-4:20

See you soon,

MPA Exec

Spring Shows!

Dear Artists,

This year, the McMaster Photography Association is presenting you with not one, but TWO amazing opportunities to showcase some of your wonderful photography in celebration of the end of another school year.

On top of our usual end of year gallery in the Student Centre, we have decided to curate a show for student artwork at an art gallery in downtown Hamilton in collaboration with Artists Anonymous. The show will begin on March 20^th and will run for one week. Unfortunately the space is small, but we plan to fit in as much as we can!

Our annual MPA end of year show will take place Friday March 27^th, when Clubspace will be transformed into a gallery of student photography.

We will hold office hours in the darkroom (Wentworth House B115) over the next few weeks so that you may submit your photos. 8X10 prints are ideal, but we are willing to accomadate a few larger or smaller photos as well. Please ensure your name and email is written on the back of all your photos.

Keep checking the blog site! Lots more information to come, including dakroom office hours!

- MPA Exec.

Some Photo Ops

Hey everyone,

We have two upcoming photo opportunities coming up at McMaster that some of you might be interested in.

The first is happening this Friday January 30th. The McMaster Snowboard Club is hosting a snowboard competition in Faculty Hallow, and they are inviting all photographers to the event. They are also having a prize for best photo!

The second event is the Revolution Wear fashion show. They will be having one show in the student centre in February, and another downtown at the Pearl Theatre. Email revwear2009@gmail.com for more information!

Term Two of the MPA

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a great break. I know it sucks to be back to school, but there are a few things to look forward to...

The McMaster Photo Club End of Year Gallery is coming up! And to make sure that you guys have lots of great photos to submit to be shown at the gallery, we will be hosting workshops and field trips over the next few months so that you can take photos and maybe even process them yourselves in the darkroom or on Photoshop.

Please check the website for news on both digital and film workshops, as well as information about our upcoming field trip to downtown Hamilton.

Also, feel free to email any questions!

MPA Exec.