This month, we’ll be presenting a new meeting format in place of the familiar image critique session. This new format is called “Member Image Showcase”. During the session, each artist will have 1 minute to discuss their submission. Two images can be submitted across the normal image categories. 

 

The concept is for the artist to describe the image in lieu of a critique. If the artist is absent from the meeting, they can have another member read a statement.

 

Some ideas about what the artist might describe include:

• Describe the scene or subject, including location, event, or situation.
• Describe how the image was taken. What was the setup?
• Define all of the technical elements of the image, e.g. shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and focal length.
• Describe how the image was processed, including tools used, effects, etc.
• Describe the inspiration for the image.
• Recite a poem or short story.
• Pass, or remain silent [Image will be shown in silence for 20 seconds]

 

This year, the club will run the Member Image Showcase three times, about once every three months. Note that the September Member Series Showcase is a derivative of this concept, where members submit a series of up to 10 images, and then each has five minutes to present their sequence.