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Photography Club Overview
— By Lynn Cline
The OLLI Photography Club welcomes all skill levels. Whether you use the camera in your phone, a point-and-shoot camera, or more advanced equipment, club members enjoy sharing their photography and learning new techniques.
Club Coordinators:
| Ed Marion | 703 424-4114 | edwar[email protected] |
| John Olsen | 571-224-4640 | [email protected] |
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
Meetings: The club meets three times each month.
On the second Friday of each month, we have a guest speaker and conduct a photo competition based on an assigned theme, such as “places of worship” or “snow scenes.” The meeting is at 9:30 at the Tallwood campus, on Zoom, or in hybrid format.
The third Friday of the month we have a field trip. These trips vary throughout the year, and include local parks, museums, or interesting towns. These usually take place on Friday morning, but timing is dependent on the opening time at the venues selected. Members can carpool from the Tallwood campus or meet at the location. The group usually has lunch together afterward.
The fourth Friday of the month we review photographs. These include photos taken on the field trip, a review of the story behind photos submitted to the competition that month, and photos taken at other club activities. We also welcome short presentations by members, such as demonstrating new techniques learned or presenting photos from a trip or special event. This meeting is at 9:30 noon at Tallwood campus, on Zoom or in hybrid format.
Community Activities:
Club members enjoy contributing their photography to local activities, both for GMU and Fairfax County. For example, some club members photograph dress rehearsals for the GMU Drama Department. Club members also photograph events every September for the Senior Olympics that take place at a variety of venues in Northern Virginia. These photos are made available to the contestants and the sponsoring organization.
Registration is required:
The club coordinators can only contact registered members as a group through the OLLI Member Portals Tool. The club uses this list to announce upcoming meetings or trips and provide detailed information on how to submit photos. To remain a member, you must register for clubs before every new session.
To register for the club, sign into the Member Portal and search for the photography club. Select the upcoming term and click “add to cart.” Click “View Cart” at the right of the dark green bar towards the top of the screen and choose “Checkout” from the drop-down box.
Finally, click on the check box to agree to the policies and then click the “Checkout” button at the bottom of the screen. Whew! Now you’re enrolled!
Coordinators: John Olsen and Ed Marion
Overview • Galleries (See Galleries) • Monthly Themes • Field Trips • Speakers • Projects