Congratulations!

A photo Jimmy Day entered into a recent contest at BetterPhoto has earned a WINNER label. This is a huge honor, as BP receives thousands of photos each month from photographers from around the world.

Jimmy's photo can be seen here:

http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/big.asp?photoID=12163650&catID=&style=&rowNumber=1&memberID=292136

WCG Shutterbug Shootout

The West Central Georgia Shutterbugs held their first club-sponsored "Shootout" on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. A total of 14 people participated. Ten were "shooters": Bonny Shockley, Dianne Kelly, Francis Hauke, Linda Godwin, Marcia Fisher, Margie Lentini, Mary Wagner, Melba Brown, Todd Albritton (and his daughter Ruby), and Yvette Tolson. Three were judges: Charles Dukes, Harolyn Castleberry, and Johnnie Ann Gaskill. A wonderful time was had by all. Attendees have already asked for another shootout to be held soon.

The group met at 8:30 to learn what the three categories were and then headed out to take pictures that fit those categories, pictures they could find within walking distance of TUAC, where the shootout was based. Everyone had to be back no later than 11:30 to upload their images to laptops and then begin the difficult task of choosing and editing one entry per category to submit to the judges. Once finished, they walked to nearby eateries for lunch while the judges chose the winning photos. When that was done, all the images were shown to the entire group so they could admire the work done and also make "gentle" suggestions as to what might have been done differently to make the image even better. Then these winners were announced and awarded ribbons:

Circles:1st--Melba Brown, 2nd--Linda Godwin, 3rd--Bonny Shockley, HM--Dianne Kelly
Patterns: 1st--Melba Brown, 2nd--Todd Albritton, 3rd--Mary Wagner, HM--Francis Hauke
Textures: 1st--Marcia Fisher, 2nd--Todd Albritton, 3rd--Francis Hauke, HM--Linda Godwin.
Congratulations to these winners--and to all the shooters--for their excellent work.

Three of Jimmy Day's images were chosen for the 2011 Juried Photography Show, presented by the Arts Clayton Gallery in Jonesboro, in conjunction with "Atlanta Celebrates Photography." Having one image juried in, is quite an honor, but to have THREE is Outstanding! Cheers for Jimmy and the best of luck to him during the judging process. Jimmy's images have been displayed in other venues and have done well there. For example, he participates in monthly photography competitions held on www.betterphoto.com and frequently earns "Editor Picks" and "Finalist" awards. To see those images, visit his BetterPhoto gallery!

Angelica Clayton was one of two recipients awarded a $500 scholarship by the Thomaston Sertoma Club. Angelica will be attending North Georgia Technical College in Clarksville.

Congratulations, Angelica! We wish you much continued success!

TUAC WCGShutterbug Exhibit Guidelines

West Central Georgia Shutterbugs Exhibit September 2011

at the Thomaston Upson Arts Council Gallery

118 South Church Street Thomaston, Georgia

Office Hours: 

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Saturday, Sunday, Monday: Closed

Phone: 706-647-1605

Exhibit Guidelines:
- One entry per Shutterbugs member. Even though this is not a juried show, each photographer should submit his/her best images.
- Please make photos 8" x 10" or bigger. All photos must be framed (matting is optional) or printed on gallery wrap canvas, etc. Each work must have two (2) eye hooks and picture wire on the back for easy hanging. No sawtooth hangers, please!
- Photographers may sell their exhibited works and other items with their photography on it (greeting cards, coffee mugs, etc.). Photographers are allowed 10 items each. Please list all such items on an inventory sheet that includes the photographer's contact information, an identifying number for each item, a brief description, and the selling price.
Ex.
Item #1, 5x7 greeting card, $4.00
Item #2, 1 set of note card (8 to a box), $12.00
Having such items in "chart" or "column" format will be helpful. Please type all inventory lists.
Make sure that each item contains a price sticker and the photographer's name so proper sales credit can be given.
- TUAC asks for a 20% commission on all sales. Price your items accordingly.
- Promotional items (postcards, business cards, etc.) can be left at the gallery so that visitors to the gallery may contact the photographer, if desired.

Reminders:
- Last day to sign up to participate in the Sept. exhibit will be August 5th, 2011.
- Drop off dates: August 23rd – 26th, 2011.
- Pick up dates: October 4th - 7th, 2011.
- Reception date: September 13, 2011 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Refreshments will be provided by TUAC.

Current list of Participants: Hazel Cromer, Linda Best, Francis Hauke, Lora Watson, Allen Ellerbee, Anna Mary Ellerbee, Johnnie Ann Gaskill, Jim Davidson, Ann Pasley, Harolyn Castoleberry, Alicia Pastiran, Melba Brown, Gordon Brown, Marcia Fisher, Ellen Tew, Linda Godwin, Stefanie Nix, Jimmy Day, Charles Dukes, Dianne Kelly, Ashley Smith, King Davis, Mary von-Pless Wagner, Bonny Shockley, Yvette Tolson, Bijay Pandey, Malgorzata Florkowska, Fawne DeRosia, Mandi Hadley, Jackie Stokes. (Last updated: August 8th, 2011)