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1Volume 75, Issue 10
April 2019
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The History of the Oklahoma Camera Club
by Doug Finch, APSA
History of the OCC
Member RecognitionPerfect Scores / 15sCompetition Highlights
Photographic Opportunities
Club Information
(An attempt to compress 88 years into 800 words.)
In October of 1931, seven photographers, amateur and professional, met at the Oklahoma City YMCA and founded the Oklahoma Camera Club (OCC).
The founders wanted to advance their knowledge of photography through fellowship and sharing of information and skills as photography began to be recognized by the art world as true art. As the club grew in numbers and achievements, other small clubs were forming in the state with many looking towards the OCC as the big group.
In 1934, the Club participated in the founding of the Photographic Society of America (PSA).
Member's Print on Display
Photo from the May 26th 1972 edition of the Oklahoman. Used
by permission.
Club representatives attended the 1946 National PSA Conference in New York and elected to sponsor the conference the following year, this was the first conference west of the Mississippi.
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The History of the Oklahoma Camera Club Cont....
Photo from the October 19th 1935 edition of the Oklahoman.
Used by permission.
The club sponsored a second National Conference in 1968, this was preceded by a Regional Convention in 1963. Today approximately forty percent of the club members hold individual membership in PSA, many have been recognized for their outstanding performance in exhibitions and service to the organization, and the OCC continues to be an active part of PSA.
Club member Dr. Ralph Venk, Honorable FPSA, became President of PSA in 1987. Ralph received the Honorable FPSA recognition on October 31, 2006, PSA's highest honor. Only 16 members have received this recognition in PSA's 84 year history, only 25 members receiving this recognition may be alive at any time. Ralph was instrumental in moving the PSA Headquarters from Philadelphia to Oklahoma City in 1988, a central location within the country. Three club members have served on PSA's Board of Directors, currently, Jaci Finch, APSA, is Information Technology Vice President.
In 1958, the OCC became an active member of the Gulf States Camera Club Council (GSCCC), an organization with a regional focus of clubs bordering or near the Gulf Coast. Current clubs represent the states of Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Mexico. GSCCC works to promote cooperation between camera clubs and support interest in all aspects of photography with monthly club competitions and an annual convention.
Field trips became popular early in the Club’s history with most of the beginning destinations in Oklahoma. Since then there have been many inter-state picture-taking trips as far away as Yosemite National Park in California. Today many OCC members annually visit the Smoky Mountains, joining members of a number of clubs from the mid-west.
Along with the field trips came the formation of workshops to improve teaching and fellowship in smaller groups. Workshops have changed as members interest and technology change. Current workshops focus on the learning and practice of Adobe Photoshop Elements and Stand-alone Photoshop
An early association with the Oklahoma State Fair led to the club conducting and hanging large photography exhibits during the Fair. Beginning in 1962, the club displayed the results of the Oklahoma International Exhibition of Photography at the fair for the next 40 years. The State Fair welcomed this service by contributing money to help cover the expenses. Prints were also displayed at the Omniplex and the Downtown Oklahoma City Library.
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Cont....The History of the Oklahoma Camera Club
Members of the club judge images from the Oklahoman's Amateur Snapshot Contest on August, 15th 1953. Seated around the table, from left to right, are M. M. Williamson, D. T. Maun, G. E. Fiellin, C. T. Baker, C. E. Soule, and H. A. Gotthold. Used by permission.
The club continues to conduct annual worldwide photography exhibitions judging the 52nd Oklahoma International this year. Associations with other organizations have provided opportunities for displaying members’ work. Exhibits have been hung at Science Museum Oklahoma, the International Photography Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma City Library, the Edmond Fine Arts Institute and a number of local retirement villages and restaurants.
Beginning in 2013, the club managed the judging of the Pictorial Print Division for the PSA International. This year, in an effort to encourage greater participation by reducing mailing costs, the club will receive and manage all print competitions for the 2019 PSA International.
In 2003 the club begin active participation in the PSA Youth Showcase, a state wide program with the goal of becoming involved in the promotion and education of photography among the state's high school students. OCC participation is another one of the club’s successful community services, with as many as 119 students entering, representing up to 25 high schools from around the state. Selected prints and projected images are forwarded to PSA for judging in the International competition. Winning images are displayed as part of the Youth Showcase at the PSA National Conferences.
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Cont....The History of the Oklahoma Camera Club The unique beauty of the club's logo has a wonderful history of its own. The original symbol grew from a high contrast version of a members photograph made at an Anadarko powwow. This picture became the symbol for the 1968 PSA Conference sponsored by the club in Oklahoma. The club adopted this symbol following the conference as the official club circular logo. The current logo grew from the same original high contrast print accompanied by the initials“OK” identifying the state.
Effective communication becomes the lifeblood of an organization. The HypoCheck (HC), the Club’s monthly newsletter, has long served this function. The club published the first newsletter in 1944. Originally the HC was typed, cut and pasted, photographed, printed, folded and mailed to each member. Today, while still requiring the same creativity, the labor has been retooled and reduced by using software for both the narrative and graphics followed by electronic distribution.
Similar to newsletters, the on-line world offers opportunities for communication both within and outside of the club. Today the club's website, www. oklahomacameraclub.com, serves to provide information for members as well as attract visitors and potential members. The club's Facebook page, set up in May, 2010, currently has over 900 followers.
The club takes great pride in its colorful history full of outstanding achievements made possible by the dedication, skills and talent of its members. You will find a full history of the Oklahoma Camera Club, Inc. posted on the club's website, it is currently being updated as we look forward to the club celebrating 90 years of fun and service to the community.
OCC has a long history of offering photographic education, like this ad for photography school from the February 2nd, 1947 edition of the Oklahoman (used by permission).
FY2018-2019 club leadership, from left to right: Jennifer D'Agostino; Frank Mesarick; Bernard Fern; Randy Carr, APSA, MPSA; Inge Vautrin; Ward Conaway, EPSA; Wally Lee, FPSA, PPSA; Jaci Finch, APSA.
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Member Recognition
Perfect Scores of 15 - March Competition
Roseate Spoonbill Landing
George Williams Snow LeopardCharles Taylor
Club members receive awards from GSCCC Competition
Tom McCreary (APSA, MPSA) distributed awards to club members who completed in a recent GSCCC
competition. Receiving Honorable Mentions, from left to right: Lyuda Cameron; J. D. McClung; Wally Lee,
FPSA, PPSA; Kay Williams
Juvenile Snail Kite
Derrell Dover
Hiding in the Stuff
Susan Combs
Calf Roper DismountingWard Conaway, EPSA
Japanese DancerLyuda Cameron
Between the Trees
Susan Combs
The Oklahoma Camera Club is part of Red River’s affiliate program. The club receives a 5% commission on orders placed
with Red River via the URL located on the Club’s website, www.oklahomacameraclub.com.
Many of us make a large number of prints using a significant amount of photographic paper, please do not forget to place
your orders through this URL.
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March Print Competition Highlights
Twisted Trees and Mittens Ward Conaway, EPSA Isla's Twisted Hair
Jackie Mesarick
Twisted CandyJennifer D' Agostino
March Digital Image Competition Highlights
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Knot in Blue and Green Bernard Fern
Candy Twists Jackie Mesarick
Putting on a Show Jennifer D'Agostino Say Cheese
Kay Williams
Lotus Dancers Lyuda Cameron
Grasshopper Hugging Stick Susan Combs
March Digital Image Competition Highlights
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Unwinding Terri Varga
Pied Water Tyant Derrell Dover
Kickin' In 11 Sandy Carr
Twisted and Burnt Juniper no2 Ward Conaway, EPSA
Comorant With Twig George Williams
Assassin Bugs Meeting Wally Lee, FPSA, PPSA
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Club Member's Image on Display
Roseate Spoonbill Landingby
George WilliamsCurrently Representing
OCC at:
Bedford Camera and Video - OKC
January Digital Image Competition HighlightsCont....
Full Twisting Flyaway Charles Taylor
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Upcoming Photographic Opportunities
These and many more events can be found in the Oklahoma Dept. of Tourism Events Calendar, located at
www.travelok.com/festivals_and_events
Dallas Thru The Lens .....-- ---~�Gulf States Camera Club Council Convention
May 2- May 4, 2019
CAMERA CLUB Inspiring Photographers Since 193-1
Magnolia Park Cities Hotel
6070 North Central Expressway
Dallas, Texas 75206
Hosted by the Dallas Camera Club
Speakers Eleanore Avery - Southern Spain; Snow & Sunshine
Irwin Lightstone - Close Up: The Art of Seeing Small
Kathy Adams Clark - Travel Photography
Mike Mezeul II - Images When You Connect With Nature
Noel Kerns - Night Photographyy & Light Painting
Don Russell - Cowboys of Color
Jeremy Woodhouse - Travel: Wildlife & Land
Scot Miller - Affecting Change: Making a Difference
Drew Hendrix - Photos Alive with Print - Trips, Tricks & Why
Houston Brown - Drone Photography
Susan Burciaga - Creative Portrait Lighting
Excursions Field Trips - Dallas Arboretum, Deep Ell um
Events Extravaganza - Friday Night - Ozona Grill
Awards Banquet - Saturday Night
Places of Interest
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50th and N. May Ave. Central Presbyterian Church
Oklahoma City, OK Meetings: 7:30 pm
OCC Board of Directors President: Jaci Finch, APSA 1st Vice President: Bernard Fern - Programs2nd Vice President: Randy Carr, APSA, MPSA2 - Judges Treasurer: Ward Conaway, EPSASecretary: Wally Lee, FPSA, PPSA Directors: 1 yr. Frank Mesarick1 yr. Inge Vautrin2 yr. Jennifer D'Agostino2 yr. Brad SligerClub Photographer: Jackie Mesarick
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
For club information, contact [email protected]
For more information:
We are on the web
Oklahomacameraclub.com Visit us on Facebook
Club Meetings and Workshops
Meetings: 7:30 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Workshops:
50th and N. May Ave. Central Presbyterian
Church
For Club Dues Contact [email protected]
The Club Board meets on Wednesday, 7:00 pm, between the club meetings at Church of the Servant, 14343 N. MacArthur Blvd, OKC; all are welcome. Please contact Jaci Finch (APSA) for further information and location.
Oklahoma Camera Club, Inc.
www.PSA-photo.org www.gulfstatesccc.org
HypoCheck EditorBrandon Bowman
Jaci Finch, APSA [email protected]
Monthly Meetings:Beginning Image Workshop: 7:30pm, on Friday, April 12th , at Jan & Wally Lee’s home, (405) 751-8179.
Bring your questions and digital images and we will discuss them. We will see if we can make the images better using Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. Nonmembers are always welcome!
April 9th:Competition Night - Digital and Print - all categories.Judges - J.D. McClung, Jackie Mesarick, Darrell McClanahanRefreshments - Debbie Devonshire
April 23rd:Program Night - Light painting. Bring LED wands, flashlights, toy light sabers. These will be long exposures, so bring your tripods and remote triggers. Colored gels will also be available. Refreshments - Karen and Mike Bunch
