November 2013 Meeting

The West Central Georgia Shutterbugs will meet on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:30 p.m. at the Thomaston-Upson Arts Council (TUAC) Gallery, located at 201 South Center Street, on the courthouse square in Thomaston. The program will be a multimedia presentation:  “Let Your Light Shine: Photography and the Creative Life,” which features the words and works of the late Nancy Rotenberg, one of the most respected and renowned nature, macro-photographers of our time. Nancy spent her last 15 years  traveling the world, photographing and teaching. She passed away in 2011, but her “light” continues to shine brightly through the books she’d authored and the DVDs she’d produced. In addition, some of her beautiful images may be viewed on her website: www.naturaltapestries.com.

During the multi-media presentation, attendees will get to hear Nancy’s recorded voice and see her inspiring images as she urges photographers to experience a more creative life and to create images that spring from the heart and soul of the photographer, images that portray not only what the photographer saw but also what he/she felt while making that image.

The kind of wisdom Nancy shares applies to everyone, not just photographers! So, anyone who’d like to be inspired to live a more creative life is welcome to attend the meeting and receive reminders like this: “You are the only one like you. This is your one precious life….honor and nurture your uniqueness, so that your light shines wherever you go.”

CS6 Courses

Hello West Central Georgia Shutterbugs,

UWG Continuing Education is now offering a Photography Certificate Program.

Photography I, Photography II and Adobe Photoshop CS6 Courses may be taken individually or linked together for completion of the Photography Certificate. Any UWG Continuing Ed Photography Courses taken between the years of 2007 and 2013 will count towards the Certificate. Photography Courses meet Tuesdays from 7-9PM at UWG Carrollton. See attached flyer for more information.

*Photography I: Getting the Most from your DSLR: October 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2013 includes 2-hours Saturday Shooting Workshop on October 26, 2013*

*Photography II: From Idea to Image: November 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2013 includes 2-hours Saturday Shooting Workshop on November 23, 2013*

*Adobe Photoshop CS6: January 14, 21, 28 & February 4, 2014*
Register online http://www.westga.edu/conted/ or by phone 678-839-6611

We would be grateful if you would share this information with your members.

Sincerely, Erika McClain
Continuing Education | Continuing Education Home
www.westga.edu
Deannie Corley Departmental Associate (678) 839-6615 dcorley@westga.edu

October 2013 Meeting

The West Central Georgia Shutterbugs will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 8^th, at 6:30 p.m., at the Thomaston-Upson Arts Council (TUAC) Gallery, located at 201 South Center Street, on the SE corner of the courthouse square. Photographers of all skill levels are invited to attend. Attendees should bring their cameras, as well as tripods, if available.

Best of Show at TUAC Reception

Melba's Harvest Sunset

Melba Brown's Harvest Sunset took Best of Show on Tuesday, September 10 at the Thomaston Upson Arts Council Reception where Shutterbugs displayed Our Personal Best photos.

September 10 TUAC Reception

Fawne DeRosia hangs a photo for display. (Photo by Johnnie Gaskill)

In lieu of their regular monthly meeting, the West Central Georgia Shutterbugs will be attending a reception given in their honor by the Thomaston-Upson Arts Council (TUAC) on Tuesday, September 10th, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend and to enjoy light refreshments while viewing the “Our Personal Best” photography exhibit that features images created by various members of the Shutterbugs who reside in Fayette, Henry, Lamar, Monroe, Pike, Rockdale, Spalding, and Upson Counties. For additional information about the Shutterbugs, visit their blog: www.wcgshutterbugs.blogspot.com.

The Shutterbugs meet the second Tuesday in each month (except Dec.) at 6:30 p.m. at the Thomaston-Upson Arts Council (TUAC) Gallery, located at 201 South Center Street, on the SE corner of the courthouse square. Photographers of all skill levels are invited to attend. The next regular meeting of the Shutterbugs will be Tuesday, October 8th,  at 6:30 p.m. Details will be announced soon.

Caption for photo: LR-2134: Fawne DeRosia, Administrative Assistant at TUAC, hangs one of the many photos that will be on display during the month of September. They may be viewed during TUAC’s regular business hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10-5 and Wednesday, 10-noon. The gallery is closed on Monday, Saturday, and Sunday.