The Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs is comprised of both amateur and professional photographers of diverse talents and backgrounds who all share the common pursuit of enhancing their skills and knowledge.  The organization began in February of 1993 and has an annual membership which averages between 25 and 35 people of all ages from throughout the Susquehanna Valley.

Celebrating 16 Years!!!    Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs  1993 - 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Next Meeting 

July 27, 2009 - 7 PM

San Miguel  de Allende

Jack Preston

Jack will share his digital photography workshop experiences with National Geographic photographer David Alan Harvey in Mexico’s charming San Miguel de Allende – a national historic landmark with an international community of writers, artists and sculptors.

 In addition to photography from San Miguel the presentation will include images from historic Guanajuato, a working hacienda and bullfighting on horseback.

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas T Taber Museum

858 West Fourth Street

Williamsport, PA   17701

 

Note:  Use the side door entrance!

 

Minutes of the May 2009 Meeting

 

ANNOUNCING
The Third Annual Shutterbug Member’s  Photo Scavenger Hunt!!!!!


Start “scavenging” for your entries now.  Take the photos anytime and e-mail them to me when you have taken all five. The deadline for turning in your photos is August 1, 2009. Then we can all watch a slideshow at the August meeting and see what we have found.

Here is what you are looking for:
1.  Something New
2.  Straight Lines
3.  Vivid
4.  Hands
5.  A Bridge

It is my hope that everyone participates in this. It is not difficult. There should be no stress; it’s all for fun. You have plenty of time, if you start now.
We are a photo club, let’s take some photos.....

 

Remember to resize your pictures with a maximum dimension of 1024x768.  If you are unsure how to do this follow this link to resize images. 

 

2009 Juried Show Results

 

First Place

Carrie Bosch   -  When the Robin Comes Home

 

Second Place

Kevin Stroble -  Windmill in My Mind

 

Third Place

Deryl Maruschak-  Ole Joe and Border Row Trees

 

Honorable Mentions

Heidi Myers -  Late to the Party

Dagny Leininger-  Curves Ahead

Curtis Salonick -  The Omission of Resolve

 

Judge's Awards

Bruce Dart -  Quatro Rose

Larry Kauffman -  Harvest Moon

Carrie Bosch -  Legislation

 

 

 

Popular Choice Awards

Flora & Fauna

First Place 

Larry Kauffman-  Sunny Cat

 

Second Place 

Carrie Bosch - Fargo

 

Third Place

Elizabeth Seeber -  Fishhead

 

Places

First Place

Heidi Myers -  Late to the Party

 

Second Place

 Tom Schrimp - The Edge

 

Third Place

Larry Kauffman -  Waterfalls

 

People

First Place

Lisa Peacock - Little Fisherman

 

Second Place

Deryl Maruschak-  Ole Joe and Border Row Trees

 

Third Place

Heidi Myers -  The Face of Halloween

 

Things

First Place

Larry Kauffman  -  Harvest Moon

 

Second Place 

Jack Preston  -  Red Sky at Morning

 

Third Place

Carrie Bosch   -  When the Robin Comes Home

 

Abstract

First Place

Dagny Leininger-  Curves Ahead

 

Second Place

Joshua Powell  -  Anomalous Color

 

Third Place

Wendy Potope  - You know that old truck...?

 Pamela Herrington  - Neon Piano

 

 

 

  Officers for 2009

President - Kevin Stroble

Vice President - ElizaBeth Seeber

Secretary - Jodi Binkley

Treasurer - Wayne Palmer

Meetings

The Shutterbugs meet the fourth Monday of the month at the Lycoming County Historical Society 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 at 7:00 P.M. (When that date conflicts with a holiday, the meeting is usually rescheduled for the third Monday.) The meetings are open to the public. Annual dues are $24 per individual, $12 per student and $36 per couple. All dues are pro rated for new members.

The normal 2-hour meetings are divided into two parts. During the first hour, club business, a monthly photo theme contest and refreshments are held. The second half consists of an educational program, which can range from an instructional video, featured guest speaker or a field trip to a local site of interest.   Recent meetings included an outdoor evening photo shoot on West Fourth Street, a Sunday afternoon at Knoebels Grove, and an evening critique of the images in our most recent exhibition.

So, whether you are 16 or 60, shoot with a 35mm, 4x5 or digital, come join us!  There is something of interest for everyone.

Annual Photographic Displays

In addition to monthly meetings, the Shutterbugs conduct two yearly photo shows, which are held at the Thomas Taber Museum.

The Shutterbugs Annual Members Show is open to members only.  Ribbon awards are issued based upon the results of popular choice voting held the evening of the show’s opening.  All entries are displayed. 

The Annual Juried Show is open to non-members as well as members and is a juried competition.  Cash prizes of $1500 make it the largest prize money awarded for and arts show in the area.   Usually the number of entries for this show far exceed the wall space available, so simply being selected to be in the show is an honor.  

Both shows have a grand opening featuring a wine & cheese reception with proceeds benefiting the Lycoming County Historical Society.

Other Photo Shows

Other Club Activities

Community Service Involvement Photographic Services For

  • United Way

  • Lycoming County Historical Society

  • James V. Brown Public Library

 

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