2010 End of Year Gallery

Hi everyone,

The McMaster Photography Association is putting on an end of year gallery in March. The gallery will be in Clubspace in MUSC and will run for one whole day. It's a great opportunity to show off your work, so start gathering some photos to submit!

The majority of our frames are 8x10s, but if you have larger photos then we may still be able to accomodate them. If you aren't able to print the photos yourself, email us a digital copy and we will be happy to print it for you. We will be able to print at least one photo for each of you, or more depending on how many people submit. If you would like us to do your printing, please email us your photos as soon as possible!

Keep checking the blog for dates and times to submit hard copies of your photos. We will let you know the final date of the gallery soon!

Looking forward to seeing your submissions!

MPA Exec

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.

Exciting Field Trip to Toronto Next Weekend!

Hello!!

The MPA has planned another field trip to Toronto next weekend! The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is re-opening this weekend and there will be celebration and free admission all weekend long.

The plan is to meet in Westdale for lunch at noon on Saturday, November 15th. We will then take an express bus to Union and make our way to the AGO from there.

There will be lots of photo opportunities!

See you then,
MPA Exec.

Flickr

Hey guys,

If you have a Flickr account, tag your favourite photos with "macphotoclub" and they will appear in the slideshow you see in the upper left of the blog!

If you don't have a Flickr account, you must get one.

That is all.

- MPA Exec.

Field Trip to Toronto this Saturday!

This Saturday night in Toronto is NUIT BLANCHE !!!! (http://www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/)

It will be an amazing opportunity for you photographers, so please, join us on an all night tour of the city!

Email us at mpa@mcmaster.ca if you are interested.

Membership and Equipment Sales

Hi everyone,

If you would like to purchase a darkroom membership, or buy some film and paper, please come by the darkroom on these days and times this week and next week:

Thursday 10:30-11:20
Friday 12:30-1:20

Also, if you have any questions about the photo club please stop by and I will be happy to talk about the club with you!

Thanks,
MPA Exec.

Darkroom Workshops

We will be running workshops in the coming weeks

Tuesday, September 30th 2pm & 5pm at Clubspace. (Student Centre 2nd floor)
SLR Camera "theory" - how to use your camera: f-stops, shutter speeds, etc.
(bring your camera if you can)

Wednesday, October 1st 2pm & 6pm at Darkroom. (basement of Wentworth Hall)
Film Development - how to develop your black and white film
(bring your film if you have some)

Thursday, October 2nd [2pm: cancelled] & 6pm at Darkroom. (basement of Wentworth Hall)
Printing - how to make prints from your film negatives
(bring your negatives if you have some)

Workshops are free for members, and $2 for non-members.
Memberships cost $30, which includes workshops, darkroom access and use of chemicals and equipment.

We will also be having other special effect workshops including: contrast filters, sepia toning, etc. in the future.

Durring all workshop times, we will be selling memberships, film, paper.

PS. post comments to ask questions and get in contact with us

First General Meeting

Hello everyone!

Our first general meeting of the term is being held this Monday, Spetember 15 in Wentworth House B115 (the darkroom). The meeting will begin at 5:30, and then run again at 6:30 for those of you who have class at 5:30.

Come to the meeting to hear details about darkroom membership, workshops, field trips, the MPA gallery, and more.

Along with darkroom memberships, we will also be selling film and paper.

See you there!

- MPA Exec.

Clubsfest!! Wednesday September 3rd!

Hello everyone!!

Please come and visit us at Clubsfest this coming Wednesday, September 3rd.

Clubfest is a great opportunity to find out more about the photo club as well as sign up for membership.

See you there!

MPA Exec.

Photos for the Gallery!

If you weren't able to make any of the Drop-Off days last week to hand your photographs in for the gallery, you have ALL this week to drop off your photographs at The Sil's office.
Just ask for Jeff, and give your photos to him!

If you are planning on dropping your photographs off this coming Thursday, March 13th, the time has now been changed from 2:30-3:30 to 2pm to 3pm.

An exec member will be at the MPA's Darkroom in the Wentworth House (basement).

See you there!

The time is coming!!Our long awaited gallery is soon approaching! That means if you are interested in submitting photos for the gallery, we need you to get out there and get clicking! There are NO limits of the number of photos you can submit, however we will not be able to put all of your photographs, due to the large amounts of photographs we get each term.The Exec members will go through your photos and see which ones stand out the most or have an interesting look to them, and will put them up.Some important dates/information for you:Gallery Date: March 26thWhere: in the CLUBS room on the Second floor: MUSC 215 - Clubs RoomSubmitting photos: The Exec team will arrange dates to meet MPA members to take their photographs, we will however be putting more information on how to submit your photos on the website.Remember to keep checking out the website for updated information!www.macphotoclub.blogspot.com

Some more important information to take in below:

First and most importantly, we're having another field trip next monday (the 10th) to Dundurn Castle Area.People should meet in front of the McMaster art Museum at 4pm. It should be a good time to go since there will be a variety of different lighting at this time.We will be getting there by the HSR. We also need to add the times of photo drop off for the gallery:

Monday March 10th, 12:30-2:20
Tuesday March 11th, 11:30-12:20
Thursday March 13th, 2:30-3:20
Friday March 14th, 2:30-3:20


Hope to see you and your photos soon!!


MPA Exec