Camea club
Mar 1, 2012 05:55:46 #
Whats the best way to start a camera club
I live in Homosassa FL. Near Crystal River. FL
I live in Homosassa FL. Near Crystal River. FL
Mar 1, 2012 06:00:08 #
Advertise on facebook that you are starting a camera club, there is a very big audience here.
Mar 1, 2012 07:24:29 #
wessyfiesta wrote:
Advertise on facebook that you are starting a camera club, there is a very big audience here.
Or if there is anyone intersted my email address
is cashark2@gmail.com
Mar 1, 2012 08:51:59 #
There are no camera clubs within 40 miles of you. I suggest, not only using Facebook, but start a free on line "meetup" group.
Here is the link to my search
http://www.meetup.com/find/?keywords=camera+club+photography&mcId=c34446&mcName=&lat=&lon=&userFreeform=Homosassa%2C+Florida%2C+USA&gcResults=&op=search&events=&allGroups=&submitButton=Search
Here is the link to the club I belong to.
http://www.meetup.com/SuffolkCountyPhotographers/
Hope this helps!
Here is the link to my search
http://www.meetup.com/find/?keywords=camera+club+photography&mcId=c34446&mcName=&lat=&lon=&userFreeform=Homosassa%2C+Florida%2C+USA&gcResults=&op=search&events=&allGroups=&submitButton=Search
Here is the link to the club I belong to.
http://www.meetup.com/SuffolkCountyPhotographers/
Hope this helps!
Mar 1, 2012 09:40:51 #
traveler90712 wrote:
There are no camera clubs within 40 miles of you. ... (show quote)
I totally agree, here is my Meetup group:
http://www.meetup.com/The-Montana-Shutterbug-Association/
Mar 1, 2012 13:27:15 #
traveler90712 wrote:
Unfortunately, MeetUp groups are not free. In order to post a group on the MeetUp website, the fee is US$120. Most MeetUp groups then charge an annual membership fee of about $10. My Meetup group charges $1 to attend each monthly meeting in professional photo studio, where we have guest speakers and each photographer is invited to project about 6 new images. Our average meeting attendance is about 25, but only 6 to 8 photographers bring images to project. My MeetUp group: http://www.meetup.com/digcam-113There are no camera clubs within 40 miles of you. I suggest (that you) start a free on line "meetup" group.
Mar 1, 2012 22:07:28 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
quote=traveler90712 There are no camera clubs wit... (show quote)
I beg to differ with you sir! The group I belong to there is no fees for membership.
Mar 1, 2012 22:46:04 #
traveler90712 wrote:
quote=Nikonian72 quote=traveler90712 There are n... (show quote)
I wish I could find one with no membership fees. Mine is $25 a year and it looks like it all goes in the organizers pocket. 40 members, thats a cool $1000 for starting up a site at $120. Oh well.
Mar 1, 2012 23:23:30 #
traveler90712 wrote:
Sorry, begging does not change MeetUp policy. Read more here:I beg to differ with you sir! The group I belong to there is no fees for membership.
http://www.meetup.com/create
About Organizer Dues:
"Meetup Group Organizers pay Organizer Dues (as little as $12 a month). Some Organizers choose to share this cost with their members."
As a member, you may not have to pay dues, but the group organizer does.
Mar 2, 2012 00:37:18 #
wessyfiesta wrote:
Advertise on facebook that you are starting a camera club, there is a very big audience here.
Or your local Craigslist...
Mar 2, 2012 05:52:09 #
CarlA: While a fair distance from Tampa, it may be worthwhile to attend one of the competition nights at www.mytbcc.com Guests are very welcome. You can talk to the leaders regarding the paperwork and organization. If you could duplicate mytbcc in your area, you would have a winner.
Meanwhile start searching for a sponsor/area to hold the meetings. Your local news paper will be a great source of "free" advertising by writing an article about photography. Check the art department of local schools and colleges. Oh, yes, the Crystal River Nuke plant is no longer in use and has a large no longer in use interior space, and since you are not using film the slight, but lethal, background radiation will not effect the quality of the photos.
I attended tbcc years ago and it was just a so/so camera club, but it has morphed into a interactive educationally great group. As a member, every member, is welcome to be part of the critique after the judges state the virtues and flaws of the submissions. Ooops, yep, ouch, but you learn and have quite a few laughs even at self.
Meanwhile start searching for a sponsor/area to hold the meetings. Your local news paper will be a great source of "free" advertising by writing an article about photography. Check the art department of local schools and colleges. Oh, yes, the Crystal River Nuke plant is no longer in use and has a large no longer in use interior space, and since you are not using film the slight, but lethal, background radiation will not effect the quality of the photos.
I attended tbcc years ago and it was just a so/so camera club, but it has morphed into a interactive educationally great group. As a member, every member, is welcome to be part of the critique after the judges state the virtues and flaws of the submissions. Ooops, yep, ouch, but you learn and have quite a few laughs even at self.
Mar 2, 2012 06:18:33 #
traveler90712 wrote:
I beg to differ with you sir! The group I belong to there is no fees for membership.
It must depend on the group. I go to a couple of different meetups occasionally (not photography). One charges nothing, and the other requests a $5 donation for the meeting place, depending where we are meeting.
Mar 2, 2012 06:19:24 #
Hi Carl, sorry i didn't respond to your message,there is a camera club in hernando near Citrus Hills ,it meets the first monday of the month sept thru june at 7:00 pm.so this coming monday is the meeting .depending on where in Homosassa you live it would be half hour drive at most .If your interested let me know and i'll dig up more specific info.
Mar 2, 2012 10:37:42 #
Starting a camera club isn't too difficult but finding a venue to meet in, especially for free or low cost, isn't. First places I'd start is any local camera shops and colleges in the area. The camera shops have a vested interest in helping you and handing out fliers to their clients. Colleges often have adult education classes in photography and are a good source for perspective members (including the instructor). A camera club does not need a significant number of members to be productive. Four or five members will do. You can alsso go to your local newspaper about the club and possible willingness to cover parades and events for submission to the paper. Think of those that might benefit from helping you be successful in creating a club. Good luck.
Mar 2, 2012 11:58:11 #
angel99
Loc: NC
I assume you want to have meetings and share info. Then your local newspaper community section. Some don't charge or have minimal charge. Fliers and handouts in local eatery, deli, and supermarkets usually have bullitin boards for local anouncements. Also local high schools and colleges. Do they have photography courses? They usually join local clubs. You will need club rules and by laws. You can get guidance from PSA. I forget but I think web is www.psa.com (Photography Society of America) Good luck. Lots of work but worth it.
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