September Field Trip

Springfield Conservation Nature Center
4600 S Chrisman
Sunday, September 13, 2009
5:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Just in time for the Nature Center exhibition in November! We will meet near the entrance to the building and decide which trails to explore. Rain date is Sept. 20.

Upcoming Field Trips

Ozark Empire Fair
Thursday, August 6
6:30 PM
South (Main) gate

The fair closes at 11, the gates at midnight. Adult admission is $6. Parking is free before 3 PM, $4 thereafter. Remember your tripod if you want to do long exposures! This field trip will be led by Tim Buchanan.

Outdoor Senior Portraits
Sunday, August 9
3:30 PM
Pat Owen's house

We will have 2 models and will shoot at various locations on Pat's property. Email me if you plan to attend and need directions.

Upcoming Field Trips

Zoo field trip photos have been posted on the Picasa site

Evening Prairie Shoot
Tuesday, June 30
6:00 PM
meet at the NW corner of Wal-Mart
3520 W. Sunshine

We will carpool to the prairie and should return to Wal-Mart around 9:30.


Street Photography
First Friday Art Walk
Friday, July 3
5:30 PM
Ziggie's Downtown
319 W Walnut

We will eat at Ziggie's then head out for some street shooting during the art walk. You can join us at any time if you prefer not to eat first or can't make it that early.


Wilson's Creek
Tuesday, July 14
6:30 - 9:00 PM

Entrance fee: $5.00 for those without membership (there is a possibility of this being waived, but I am not sure) Rain date: Thursday, July 16

Meet at the gate then go to your favorite spot--or find a new one!


Ozark Empire Fair
Thursday, August 6
details to be determined

Postponed

Due to the extreme heat, the prairie field trip scheduled for tonight is being rescheduled for next Tuesday, June 30. Hopefully it will be a little cooler!

Portraits Posted

Portraits taken by Tim Buchanan at last Saturday's Urban Portrait Shoot are posted on the Picasa site (link listed on right). If you participated in this (or any recent) field trip and would like to have your photos posted, simply email them to me or give me a CD at any club meeting.

Urban Portrait Shoot

We had a good time working with all the models until the thunderstorm began. Some of the actual shots will be posted on our Picasa site in the near future.

Urban Portrait Shoot

Saturday, May 23, 2009
8:30 AM
Founders Park

We will be shooting models with urban backgrounds, starting at Founders Park then going by foot or car to other downtown locations.

Prairie Flowers Field Trip

Nature Photography Workshop and Shoot

Saturday, April 25, 2009
Nathanael Greene Park
2400 S Scenic
Springfield, MO

8:30 - 9:30 AM Workshop taught by Kay Johnson
9:30 - 11:30 Shoot flowers at the many flower beds around the park
11:30 Lunch for anyone interested (place to be determined)

The workshop will cover camera settings and composition. Anyone interested in photographing flowers is encouraged to come.

This trip is open to guests as well as members.

You may join us at 9:30 if you do not wish to attend the workshop.

Downtown Shoot

I will be shooting downtown on Thursday, March 19, and thought it would make a fun last minute field trip. Meet at the square at 5:45 so we can begin shooting by 6. I will be shooting the streets to the east of the square, then over to the top of the new parking garage. We will probably be done by 8:30 at the latest.

St. Louis Itinerary

Saturday, March 14

Rather than having a caravan from Springfield, we will meet at the Cathedral Basilica (4431 Lindell Blvd) at 12:30. (The St. Patrick's Day Parade is at noon on Saturday, also downtown, if you would rather shoot people than the church.) We will shoot downtown and the arch area until dinner at a restaurant in Laclede's Landing, followed by night shooting in the same area.

Sunday, March 15

Shoot at the zoo and possibly Forest Park (adjoining the zoo). We will probably leave St. Louis around 4:00.

The Butterfly House is an alternative in case of rain.

We do not have enough members going to get the discount rate at Drury Inn. I am checking out hotels in the downtown area and will send out information as soon as possible.

St. Louis FIeld Trip

March 14-15, 2009

I have contacted a member of the St. Louis Camera Club to help establish an itinerary, but we will be shooting downtown, the arch, and the zoo. We will probably eat dinner at one of the restaurants in Laclede's Landing and then shoot the arch and river at night.

I need to know the number of the members going to reserve rooms. Rates will depend on the number of people in a room, but I will keep the cost as low as possible and still be in a safe area. RSVP to Elaine, or let me know at the regular meeting on Feb. 26.

Any suggestions for locations to shoot or places to stay are welcome!

Field Trip Opportunities

"Oscar Night at the Gillioz"
Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009
6:00 PM
Contact Lisa Officer at 447-9740 (work) if you want to be involved.

Frisco Highline Run for Scouting
Saturday, March 28, 2009
6:00 AM
Begins at the Courtyard by Marriott
Kearney & Route 66 Bypass
Just show up and David Eslick will coordinate.

Field Trips through July

Field trips are meant to be a fun way to get to know others who share an interest in photography, to learn more about taking pictures, and are a chance to explore new subject matter and techniques. Some will be preceded by a class. Those not wishing to attend the class portion can meet up with the group for the shooting. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! And as some of you have already discovered, dining together after the shooting is a great way to conclude the trip!

Portraits Field Trip
Saturday, February 28, 2009
1 - 5 PM
Pat Owens' studio

There will be a class/workshop from 1-2 followed by 3 hours of actual shooting. Fundamentals of studio portraiture will be presented including, but not limited to, posing and lighting. You may join us at 2 if you do not wish to attend the class portion. A tripod or some method of stabilization is recommended. Email me if you plan to attend.

Looking ahead...

Confirmed dates:

• April 18-19 Topaz Mill/Alley Mill led by Dennis Pearce (members only)
• May 16-17 Mid-America Photography Symposium Eureka Springs, AR
• July 3 First Friday Art Walk

Tentative Dates:

• March 14-15 St. Louis (members only)
• April Tulips at Evangel--date will depend on the blooms
• April 25 Nathanael Greene Park A class on nature photography will be given by Kay Johnson followed by shooting at the park. The park has a lake and numerous flower gardens.
• May 9 Prairie Flowers
• June 5-8 Chicago, IL (members only)
• June 20 Springfield Zoo

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January Field Trip

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Meet in the parking lot at 2:30 PM

Park closes at 5

Located on ZZ between the cities of Republic and Battlefield

The club has decided to provide photographs for Wilson's Creek's 2010 calendar, and we will need to include some shots from winter. There is a fee of $5 per person or $10 per car if you do not have a membership. (I will be purchasing a membership so will be able to take in 3 or 4 people.) Check out the website for additional information about the park and for directions.