Transcript Photography Club Invitation

PINEY GROVE’S PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Fall 2014
As a member of the Piney Grove Middle School Photography Club, you are in for a fun-filled and
exciting Fall as you learn to operate sophisticated and easy-to-use digital and/or 35mm camera
equipment. Also, you will learn to take clear and sharp photographs that all of your friends and family
will view with envy! You will participate in a variety of activities:
• CLUB MEETINGS will be held in September, October, November and December from 8:00-8:45 a.m.
in room #2102. You will learn about the science and art of taking photographs and you will share your
photos with your “clubmates” for constructive critiques.
• PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITIONS will take place on various Saturdays throughout the first semester,
around the Atlanta Metro area (and parts beyond) where you will practice your newly learned “tricks of
the trade” as you compose and shoot your own unique photographs. Photography expeditions are “family
affairs”…your family is most welcome, along with any friend(s) you want to bring as long as they
comply with the PGMS Code of Conduct.
• PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL’S “EIGHTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF
PHOTOGRAPHIC ART” - This is a formal showing of your work as you create a “photographic
essay” (with photographs and words) on a particular theme of your interest (more information to be
discussed later).
In order to ensure the smooth and orderly running of all club meetings and events, you need to be aware
of a few expectations that you will be asked to follow as a member of this club:
1.
RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR – All participating students must follow the behavior guidelines of
the Forsyth County Board of Education and Piney Grove Middle School as they take part in regular
club meetings (all club meetings will last from 8:00-8:45 a.m.) and other photo expeditions and
events.
2.
TRANSPORTATION – Students will be responsible for their own transportation to and
from all photography expeditions. A parent must accompany a club member for the entire photo
expedition. A parent may not drop a student off and return to pick him/her up later. Families are
encouraged to make the expeditions “family/friend outings” with all members taking photos
together.
3.
EQUIPMENT – Students are responsible for providing their own camera, camera equipment,
digital memory card and/or film and print development. Students should bring their camera and
equipment to school on club meeting days only when requested, and should check them in with Ms.
North or Mr. Reed for safe keeping after the club meeting until the end of the school day. Club
time will be mostly for learning about the photographic process, composition techniques, and
picture taking tips. We will have guest speakers at some meetings.
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