How to Start a Photography Club

The world is full of photographers: a high school student snaps cell phone pictures, a promoter has a band in a grafittied context, a hiker in a remote cliff and clicks the shutter. With so many people taking so many different types of photos, it is not surprising photography clubs are a popular way to learn more about art.

People start shooting clubs for all kinds of reasons. Some artists enjoy sharing their knowledge with newcomers. Photographers devotees are willing to share their work with an interested community. And other adventures await photography planning or discussing the art form with like-minded friends.

When considering starting your own photography club, here are some things to think about: 

• Who is your target audience? Some clubs have a very defined, such as nature photography, high school students or women only target audience. Others allow their groups to evolve based on who shows up to the first meeting. 
• What is the purpose of your club? Want to offer instruction, have artist talks, go on photography outings, discuss photography work, or all the above? 
• How will you organize the club? Will you be a bit organized group of fans that always meet the whim strikes, or preferred form a close-knit group with elected officers and a regular schedule of meetings? 

Having made some initial decisions about what type of club you would like to start, the next step will be to recruit members. Start with your local camera store, but it can connect with existing clubs in your area, and the location can also be a great resource for speakers and workshop. Then use online tools such as social media and allow affinity groups know about your club. In addition to Facebook, Twitter and other media, there are also online communities like Flickr and Photo.net dedicated exclusively to photography. Finally, post information about your club in local schools, libraries, churches and meeting rooms, word of mouth is still one of the best ways to inform the community about the new opportunities the club.

Once the club is structured and made contact with potential members, the fun really begins. In the next section, we will share some ideas of activities guaranteed to get your new photography club off to a great start.

Ideas Photography Club

Here are some ideas to make his new club a fun, inspiring place to learn and practice the art of photography.

Get clicking. Creative outlets are a fun way to learn about the art and craft of photography. Not only will you get plenty of hands-on practice using the different settings on your camera, but also be able to compare and contrast their results with other photographers who have shot a similar landscape. Here are some unique ways to get clicking:

• Paparazzi 101. Photography in public places is usually permitted, so that descend on a public space and start snapping. 

• Explore your city. Find hidden niches in their city. Neglected structures, public cemeteries and historic buildings provide a rich source of color, texture and context. 

• After Dark. Low light conditions can be difficult, even for advanced photographers. You can leave the hotel at night to face a challenge classic photograph. 

Wonderful workshops. Shop local cameras can provide a great deal of knowledge about all things photographic, and are usually willing to share knowledge - especially if you make it more prone to frequent the shop, of course. Workshop topics that might interest Photography Club Partners include how to wrap a picture gallery that has been printed on canvas, how to set up basic lighting, and how to use Adobe Photoshop to edit and enhance your photos.

Meet and greet. People love meeting their heroes. Even artists who have enjoyed a small amount of success, such as having his work featured in the album cover of a local band, may seem like heroes to aspire to similar goals. Visit local galleries and find contact information for artists whose work you admire. Then invite them to speak to your group. You will be amazed at the number of artists will be excited to share their experiences with their new club.

Let the Internet inspire his new photography club. Ways to hack your camera lenses handmade pinhole for advice about the art, there are plenty of online issues to debate, discuss, practice and review at their meetings.