The PAC Photographers Group (PACPG) was established as an artist group dedicated to beginner, advanced amateur and professional photographers to foster growth and learning of the art of photography.
All members of PAC are welcome to join PACPG too!
There are no additional fees.
How to join PAC Photographers Group.
There are three ways you can join:
1. Use the button above (“Join PAC Photo Group”) to register or renew.
2. Click here for a paperless, digital form for registration or renewal.
3. Complete the document here and send the form on the address listed on the form.
Please email PacPhotoGroup@gmail.com for additional information.
What does PACPG do?
MONTHLY CONTESTS: Option to participate in and vote on monthly, themed photography assignments. (See below for this month’s contest.)
MONTHLY FIELD TRIPS: Meet up with your local photographers, network, experience places you’ve never been, and to most importantly, capture beautiful images. (See below for upcoming field trips.)
FACEBOOK GROUP PAGE: Join here!
CRITIQUES: Constructive criticism of your work at monthly meeting, if desired.
BEGINNER LESSONS: Opportunities to better your understanding on camera operation, cropping, basic lighting, etc.
ADVANCED LESSONS: Learning Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom, advanced camera operation, framing, etc.
GUEST SPEAKERS: Professionals in the field of photography, guest speakers, etc
PHOTOGRAPHY NEWS: Announcements, exhibition opportunities, and more!
NEWSLETTER: Click here to subscribe to our newsletter or use the button above “Join Our Newsletter”.
PHOTO SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES: Want to have your photography featured among our 100+ newsletter subscribers, on PAC’s Instagram page or in PACPG Facebook page? Click here to upload your images for consideration.
PACPG meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 at 7:30 pm in person and virtual, if decided (Zoom link will be emailed the day of the meeting).
July’s Meeting will be on MakerSpace!
MakerSpace is located within the Patchogue-Medford Library (across the parking lot from MOCA) and we will get a demo on their large format printer as well as be introduced to the various other machines available to us inside MakerSpace. (Note: The meeting will start at MOCA location and we will move over to the library together as a group, and then return to MOCA.)
Join us!
July’s meeting will be held at:
MOCA: 20 Terry St, Patchogue NY
2022 Meetings will be held on:
Wed, July 13th- “Maker Space” Demo/Presentation
Wed, Aug 10th- “Matting & Framing” Class/Demo
Wed, Sept 14th- “How To Capture Still Life”
Wed, Oct 12th- Guest Speaker (TBA)
Wed, Nov 9th- Potluck Party
Wed, Dec 14th- TBA
Each month PAC Photographers Group holds a contest based around a theme chosen by the previous month’s winner.
As of new contest rules starting June 2022, there will be two contest themes each month. One theme that allows digital enhancement and the other that does NOT allow digital enhancement. Bothe categories will be judged separately and there will be one winner for each contest. Photographers have the option to choose from one of the two contests to submit to.
ONLY ONE SUBMISSION PER ARTIST. PICK ONE THEME AND SUBMIT TO ONLY ONE.
The THEMES for June 2022 submissions are:
“Underwater Seashell” (Rules: No digital enhancement/photoshop, RAW preferred)
“Broken Glass” (Rules: Digital enhancement/photoshop allowed.)
Contest Rules:
Photos must be taken between June 9th, 2022 and submitted by midnight, Sat, July 9th, 2022.
Images must be sized and submitted 1200 pixels on the long side.
Add the title to your submitted image in the file name, email subject line and/or email body.
Non-PACPG members are invited to send in their photos too. Smart phone images acceptable.
Please send jpegs to PACPhotoGroup@gmail.com
Voting occurs 48 hours prior to the monthly meeting online and images are shown and critiqued at the monthly meeting.
Click here for to vote for this month’s contest.
For past contest winners and images, click here.
Field Trips are open to all PACPG members.
RSVP not required (unless otherwise noted), but always appreciated.
PACPG members can bring guests, but please RSVP for your guests in email.
Field Trips are held weekdays and weekends to accommodate schedules of all PACPG members.
PACPG Field Trips are a great way to network and meet your fellow members, as well as a great opportunity to learn something new or to ask questions about your camera/photography knowledge.
A waiver MUST be signed for all Field Trips and must be printed and signed by anyone attending.
We HIGHLY suggest filling out the paperless, digital waiver in advance here.
If you have an issue accessing the digital waiver, please print out, sign, and bring the waiver with you the day of the Field Trip.
Click to access Waiver.
PAC Photographers Group Committee
Titus Kana – Founder/Chairman
Jeff Macholz– Correspondence Coordinator
Harold Naideau– Education Coordinator
Holly Hunt– Events Coordinator
Barbara Cittidino – Secretary
ABOUT THE PATCHOGUE ARTS COUNCIL – The Patchogue Arts Council, Inc., was formed to encourage, support, and promote the arts while aiding in the revitalization and sustainability of the community. The Patchogue Arts Council, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose focus is to serve the greater south shore of the Town of Brookhaven. The Patchogue Arts Council is located at 20 Terry St., Suite 116, Patchogue NY and is open Thursdays and Fridays, 2:00 –7:30 PM, Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 – 5:00 PM. For more information visit www.patchoguearts.org, call 631-627-8686, or email info@patchoguearts.org.
Our Mailing Address is:
Patchogue Arts Council Photographers Group
20 Terry Street, Suite 116
Patchogue, NY 11772
PACPhotoGroup@gmail.com
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