Flagpole Photographers Camera Club will be kicking off its 2017-18 season with an ice cream social followed by a "How to Judge" presentation.

Thinking about the judges' viewpoint provides ideas on how to improve how a photographer captures and post-processes photos. The presentation on Thursday, September 14, will include basic judging concepts followed by a practice round of judging photos.

The season opener will begin at 7:30 pm at Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road in Sandy Hook.

The club's first competition of the season will be on Thursday, September 28, at 7:15 pm, also at the Senior Center. The assigned subject is "Nature," and members are encouraged to upload a digital nature image.

Members compete in a different assignment each month, as well as in three additional categories: Open Digital, Open Color, and Open Monochrome. While the competition is only open to members, the public is invited to listen to critiques and learn about photography.

There is no charge to attend Flagpole Photographers Camera Club competitions and programs.

Flagpole Photographers is a local nonprofit group that enables members to share their images and expertise, to learn and grow in their photography, and to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow photographers who come from diverse backgrounds, with photographic skills ranging from beginning novices to professionals.

New members are always welcome to join and may enter their work in monthly club competitions, participate in workshops, take field trips, get involved in community programs, and take part in annual exhibits. Dues are $35 per person or $55 for a family. Students may join at no charge.

Additional club information, meeting dates, including calendar of events, member galleries, and workshop information can be found at flagpolephotographers.com.

For more information contact info@flagpolephotographers.com.

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