Shutterbugs Camera Club is a gathering of photographers who meet monthly for instructional sessions and friendly critiques. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. in The West Woods Nature Center, unless otherwise specified.

Geauga Park District holds a wealth of photo opportunities…ferns, flowers, fields, forests, wetlands, wildlife, park users and much more to entice camera clicks! Here are a few reminders of upcoming Camera Club activities.

Next meeting: Thursday, February 2, 7 p.m.

Please note meetings will be held at Big Creek Park's Meyer Center through March.
Program – “Low Light Photography” by Scott Theus
Critique – Shadows

Upcoming meetings

(Participants are each invited to bring one 5x7 or larger print for critiquing by Shutterbugs members, though it's OK to bring one or two others for display on a separate table.)
March 1: Program TBD, Foot/Feet of Whatever
April 5: Competition Night, Vista (any view) and Geauga Landmarks
– Competition Guidelines – Competition Labels
May 3: Program TBD, Guess the Place
June 7: Program TBD, Transportation Vehicles

Upcoming photo shoots

More weekend and evening shoots are currently being planned and will be announced at the next meeting. Meanwhile, why don't you just get out into the parks for a little one-on-one with nature and your camera?

And in other news...

Featured in Snowbelted

We're pleased to report that a good number of Shutterbugs are featured in the Snowbelted: Winter's a Blast! exhibit, open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 1 at The West Woods Nature Center. How about a visit?

Shutterbug Show

Shutterbug Dennis Mastrangelo is pleased to announce his photography show at the Cuyahoga County Public Library's Gates Mills Branch, beginning with an Artist Reception on Friday, January 6, between 5 and 7 p.m. His photos will remain on display approximately six weeks during library hours.

"Committee Me!"

Want to feel more a part of the group? Committees are looking for volunteers - time is flexible and benefits are plentiful! Ask about the who, what and how...
Program Committee – scheduling speakers and educational programs
Photo Shoot Committee – discussing date and locations for upcoming photo shoots
Hospitality Committee – recruiting new members and volunteers to provide snacks
Competition/Assignment Committee – reviewing past and future set-ups, recruiting judges