Dec 15 2007
Club Info
About Photochrome
The Photochrome Camera Club of San Francisco was started in 1942 and over the years has attracted many members and distinguished guests. Currently there are about 70 members of all ages and degrees of expertise, from beginner to professional. Photochrome is a member of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) as well as of the Northern California Council of Camera Clubs (N4C).
Meetings are intended to help us all learn from each other and improve our photography skills. Members are not placed in groups by level of experience. We currently do NOT participate in regional N4C competitions, however we do encourage our members to participate independently in regional competitions sponsored by the Northern California Council of Camera Clubs (N4C) if they wish. Members are encouraged to discover their own type and style of photography.
We meet typically two Thursdays per month (see the event calendar) at 7:30 PM at the Ebenezer/Herchurch Lutheran Church, 678 Portola Drive. Park behind the church and enter the fellowship hall from the lower level. We welcome guests, so please feel free to stop by.
Mission Statement
The Photochrome Camera Club of San Francisco was formed to provide an opportunity for members with a wide range of experience and interests to meet regularly to share, acquire, and develop photographic skills in a supportive and friendly environment where they can explore the potential of all aspects of photography.
To achieve these goals Photochrome uses the following tools:
-Website: The website http://www.photochrome.org serves as a hub for all of the club’s information, keeping members up to date on all the club’s activities, future and past as well as exhibiting member’s work.
-Newsletter: Photochrome publishes the award winning monthly “Color News” newsletter in both printed and electronic media to inform club members of recent activities, future events and news of photographic interest.
-Club Meets: Photochrome members meet twice a month, on the first and third Thursday of each month for image commentary (open, theme and judged), education nights, field trips, end of year competition and annual banquet. The second Thursday of every month is reserved for board meetings.
a) Image commentary nights are held on the first Thursday of every month. Members meet, show images and comment them in an open forum format.
These events can be separated in three categories:
• ‘Open’ nights are held on the first Thursday of the first month of a quarter and members are free to choose a subject matter. Format: projected digital and 35mm slides.
• ‘Theme’ nights’ are held on the first Thursday of the second month of a quarter. The subject matter has been previously decided and posted. Format: projected digital and 35mm slides.
• ‘Judged’ nights are held on the first Thursday of the third month of a quarter and a judge (commentator from outside the club) provides an analysis of each image after which a number of images will be selected by the judge as deserving special recognition. Format: projected digital and 35mm slides.
• ‘Print’ nights are printed image commentary nights held on the third Thursday of the third month of a quarter with emphasis on printing techniques and challenges.
b) Board Meetings will be held on the second Thursday of every month. Club members are welcome to join board members in discussing club business.
c) ‘Exploring Photography’ nights
EP Nights are held on the third Thursday of every first and second month of a quarter (however, the third month is reserved for Print Night). EP nights may consist of lectures and slideshow presentations by members or outside speakers, photographic workshops, Computer tutorials, documentary screenings or any other event that may help club members share and expand their photographic skills.
d) Field trips
Field Trips are usually held on a Saturday morning. Members will have the chance to explore a local hotspot and share in the field tricks, techniques and just have a good old time!!!
e) End of Year Competition
Held in mid November the Photochrome ImageFest is designed for those members that enjoy the competition side of a Camera Club. It is an all day event with great Photos, external judges, snacks and lots of prizes.
f) Annual banquet
Photochrome usually says goodbye to the year holding a celebratory banquet in mid December. Good food, good company and a slide show with members images.
