Photo clubs in the Houston area?

[mamarazzi_squared]

In reading the recent post about the NY institute there was a reference to photo clubs, so I thought that I would ask if anyone can recommend a club in the Houston area. Thanks!

[Steelsun]

There are a few, here's a link to a bunch of them: http://shoothouston.com/smf/index.php?board=3.0

The only one I had experience with is the Houston Camera Club, which I was in for 2 years. I found them a bit old fashioned though, very film centric with an average age way over 50. Also seemed a bit self centered with the same images from the same few photogs seeming to win most of the competitions. Their workshops were nice though, and they were friendly.

I think I learn more though through TPF and the meetups and get togethers we have.

[Bella]

I don't know what part of town you're in, but I know of two in The Woodlands, one of which is sponsored by the Methodist Church. The non-church one is www.woodlandsphoto.org and the church one is http://twumc.org/ministries/speciali...orgcameraclub/

I belong to the first one, and yes, the age skews a little on the high side, but not like Steelsun's experience. The workshops are good tho, and I've heard good things about the church-sponsored one too, just haven't dropped in yet. You don't have to be a church member, but quite a few people are.

I also heard of one based around the 1960 area. I'm sure a little searching and you could find that one.

-Cindy

[Lghtning4u]

Houston Photographic Society meets on the west side.

http://www.hpsonline.org/

[Paulo]

Bill Franklin heads that 1960 Digital Photography SIG.

http://www.1960pcug.org/SIGs_new/d_photography_sig.htm

I've attended both the 1960 SIG and Methodist Church Photography Club (The Woodlands). I like 'em. I found them to be a very friendly environment to be in especially when one is just learning the very basics. At times, they'll bring in a guest speakers that are generally accessible only through workshops.

[elbe]

I belong to the NorthWest Houston Photo Club. THey meet the first and third Tuesday of each month. The first monthly meeting is a program and the second monthly meeting is competition. We also have a field shoot once a month and a portfolio challenge once a year. We meet at Doss Park about 1/4 mile west of Veterans Memorial. For directions go to
www.nwhpc.com.

[akimartymar]

http://www.houstoncameraclub.org/ or http://www.houstonphotochrome.homestead.com/

[mamarazzi_squared]

Thanks for the links - I will check them out and see if I can find a good fit for me.

[Beckie]

I'm a member of the Houston Camera Club as well. So far so good for me, I''ve been there for almost 3years now...