Welcome
to our Website!
The
Valley Viewfinders Camera Club, located in Albany, Oregon, supports
image sharing, friendly competition and skill improvements at
all levels of photography, in a socially relaxed atmosphere.
Our
membership consists of people from all walks of life who possess
photography skills from amateur to semi-professional. Members
use digital and film cameras, ranging from 35mm point-and-shoot
to medium and large format.
Club
members share a love of photography, the willingness to share
their images and experiences with others, and a desire to become
better photographers.
The
club is associated with the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs (4Cs)
and the Photographic Society of America (PSA), affording members
the opportunity to participate in structured competitions, seminars,
workshops, and other activities.
About
the Club
Find information
about meeting location and times, how to join, bylaws, officers,
a member handbook, print guidelines and more.
Newsletter
A look at current events for what is going on in the club, published often. Includes information about what is coming up at the next meeting as well as results for recent photo competition.
Upcoming
Events
View a listing of meeting dates, monthly photo
competition themes, meeting programs, meeting refreshment volunteers,
outings, exhibits and more.
Learn
About Photography
Learn more
about how to evaluate photographs, read judging guidelines from
Valley Viewfinders and 4Cs, peruse a list of recommended photo
books and tutorials, and find enlightenment from other sources
of educational material.
Galleries
See members' photographs, and find links to members
web sites.
Favorite
Links
Explore links
to photography-related sites, including clubs, photographers,
and other valuable resources.
How
To Join
Joining the club is easy! Come to a meeting, talk
to fellow photographers, see what we do, then decide if you want
to join. Membership privileges include the opportunity to enter
your prints and slides into competitions, being included in the
club email list so you are notified of club activities, voting
in club elections, inclusion in field trips, an invitation to
include your work in club exhibits, and more! Annual dues
are $20.00 for an individual, or $25.00 for a family.
Meeting
Information
Club meetings are held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
on the second and fourth Thursdays during September through June
at the Albany Public Library. The library is located at 1390 Waverly
Drive SE in Albany, Oregon. Click
here for a driving map.
The
first meeting of each month is devoted to print and slide competitions.
During the second meeting we participate in programs designed
to stimulate our creativity and help us learn new and better photographic
techniques.
Visitors
are always welcome!
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