Members – Did you know? (8)

Our continuing DYK series could go on forever. There are so many excellent benefits to becoming a member.

Did you know – we have a lunch group that meets on the Wednesday a week before our monthly club meeting. We meet at various local eateries to solve the problems plaguing humanity. The fact that we haven’t succeeded to solve any makes us only more determined to keep having lunch.

As a member you can request to be put on our lunch bunch mailing list. Admin@kwphotoclub.com

Lunch bunch

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Members -Did you Know? (7)

The more I look, the more I find! There is such a treasure trove of member goodies out there it’s hard to believe.

Did you know – planning a special photo trip and looking for a great guide? Well we got the answer for you. Sign in and look under the Members-only tab. You’ll find a list with contact info of some of our favorites. When you see them, send them our fond regards.

You can contribute to our list if you have a favorite that’s not already there. Simply use the link on the first page you see when you log in..your fellow members will thank you.

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This Tuesday, October 15 Program: So You Want to Shoot an NFL Super Bowl? with Dave Clements

Dave, who has had the opportunity to photograph four NFL Super Bowls will tell his story of his experiences as a ‘Super Bowl’ photographer, from ‘inside the ropes’.

As a Reminder

Raising A Hand Volumes One, Two, and Three are hardback coffee table books comprised of beautiful black and white photographs of music artists from across the globe. Each photograph was captured over the past decade by photographers Dave Clements and Kevin Black, as well as invited guest photographers. Each image depicts the unique ways artists use their hands during their performances.

Click here for Raising a Hand website.

Raising a Hand for Rett is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to raise awareness for Rett syndrome and help fund a cure.  Revenue from the sale of Raising A Hand Volume OneTwo &Three will go to RettSyndrome.org, to be earmarked for Rett research and Family Support.

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October 15th Monthly Meeting – Share and Learn

It’s that time of the month that we need your Share and Learn photos! This month’s assignment is “Members Choice”! As of today, Chris Summers is the only member to upload his photos. Please join Chris and upload your favorite photos!

The attached photo was taken in Yellowstone on the Club’s winter trip in 2017. That snow was so light I fell right through it several times. Wonderful experience to see Yellowstone in the winter.

I will not be at the meeting (hoping to Zoom in) so the photos will be displayed from the Dropbox. To be certain they are included please have them uploaded by 5 pm. Everyone should have a Zoom link to the meeting as Chuck sends the same one out each month. Save it on your desktop or in your monthly calendar with a recurring monthly meeting.

Our speaker, Dave Clements, will be in person! He has addressed our club before and is always entertaining, Plus he will be selling books of his photography to support the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.

Hope we have a few Northern Lights photos uploaded from Thursday’s G5 storm. They have been all over the internet. Looking forward to seeing your favorite photos!

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Members – Did you know? (6)

Sixth in our ongoing saga of DYK ..

Did you know – if you’re thinking of going out with your camera somewhere in the general Houston area, we can help you find the perfect location for that award winning shot. Our site has a map and listing of favorite photo locations in and around our great city. Just sign in to the website and look under members only/resources.

If you have some favorite locations please share them with your favorite club so we can add them to our map. Contact admin@kwphotoclub.com

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October 15 Program: So You Want to Shoot an NFL Super Bowl? with Dave Clements

Dave, who has had the opportunity to photograph four NFL Super Bowls will tell his story of his experiences as a ‘Super Bowl’ photographer, from ‘inside the ropes’.

David W. Clements, a freelance photographer, calls Montgomery, TX, and the shores of Lake Conroe his home.

Photography is in his genes.   His father has been a passionate, lifelong amateur photographer.  He was instrumental in inspiring Dave to start DWC Photography in 2001.

He has studied with the staff at the New York Institute of Photography and has more than 32 years experience in the business world in Human Resources and Marketing Management.

Dave’s work has been published across Texas, as well as nationally.  Dave’s clients include the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, NRG/ Reliant Energy, Exxon Mobil, The Greater Lake Conroe Visitors Bureau, The Houston Texans, the Meineke Bowl of Texas, East West Shrine Game, Gold Cup Soccer and many others.

He has been the photographer for both the President and Vice President of The United States and has an artist image on display in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Dave works closely with Country Music Singers Clint and Kevin Black raising awareness and funds for the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.  As Dave will be in-person, he will have a few of their books, Raising a Hand Volume One & Two, available for purchase @ $35 per book.  Volume Three for $40.  Payment options are cash, check or credit card. All proceeds go to Rett research.

Raising A Hand Volumes One, Two, and Three are hardback coffee table books comprised of beautiful black and white photographs of music artists from across the globe. Each photograph was captured over the past decade by photographers Dave Clements and Kevin Black, as well as invited guest photographers. Each image depicts the unique ways artists use their hands during their performances.

Click here for Raising a Hand website.

Raising a Hand for Rett is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to raise awareness for Rett syndrome and help fund a cure.  Revenue from the sale of Raising A Hand Volume One, Two &Three will go to RettSyndrome.org, to be earmarked for Rett research and Family Support.

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Russell Graves, September 17 Speaker, Information –

For those that might be interested and didn’t get the opportunity to capture the information Russell provided at the September 17th meeting:

Russell’s website: https://www.hackberryfarmtexas.com

At the meeting Russell displayed a QR Code to access free cheat sheets. If you missed it, you can get the sheets, “Nature Photography Cheat Sheets” from his website. On the Home Page, you will have the opportunity in a pop-up. Just enter your email address.

Russell’s email: russell@russellgraves.com

Instagram: Russell Graves (@russellgraves) • Instagram photos and videos

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Dale Barrack Past Away

Long time member and beloved fellow photographer Dale Barrack past away on September 19. Many of you may have known Dale. A real gentleman. We’ll miss him, and wish his family peace.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/the-woodlands-tx/r-barrack-11998347?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3o9MJh_3NZ-ifctmucfvH-vABpWh2vcAghLsn5s6MmwBn945qD-QwgSKY_aem_w80W7L-jYtkXAd8iL2DHVQ

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Upload your Share and Learn before Tuesday Sept 17

August is behind us and we are almost to the final quarter of 2024! Our goal is to make each meeting an event you don’t want to miss! An important part of our club is the Share and Learn activity. This gives members a chance to share an experience, a trip, or a club event that they enjoyed. This month the theme is “Texas Travel Guide”. If you have done any travel in Texas I bet you have a photograph or two that you could upload to share for our meeting.

The attached photo came from a club trip in April of 2016, We visited the area around Fort Stockton, The McDonald Observatory, and Big Bend. That was the first trip for me to photograph the night sky. Below are some of the group: Rob Murphy (husband of Emily Murphy), Dale Barrack, and Helen Dugand (wife of Chuck Dugand) enjoying the beautiful sunset at the Painted Window.

Photos will be added to the PowerPoint so they need to be uploaded by 2 PM Tuesday. As of today, Jim Schepens is the only member in the Share and Learn folder. Looking forward to seeing your Texas Guide Photos! Your photos could be the inspiration for a club road trip!

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