My interest in photography began many years ago when I joined a group of co-workers who were beginning to pursue photography. Those were the film days and we worked exclusively with black and white film. That’s when I purchased my first “serious” camera: a used 35-millimeter Pentax Spotmatic camera with a 50-millimeter lens. My co-workers and I joined the Buffalo Science Museum Camera Club (SMCC) so we could learn more about photography. (Today, I’m the only one of the group that is still a member of the SMCC.)
Most of what I’ve learned about photography came from the experience of fellow club members, taking photography classes from local professionals, reading photography books, and on-line tutorials. I subscribed to photography magazines that provided instructional articles and studied the work of some of the famous photographers of the time, especially Ansel Adams.
Today, my work consists of both color and black and white photography, although I am partial to black and white. I am still an active member of the Science Museum Camera Club, and I also judge photographic competitions for most of the Western New York and Southern Ontario camera clubs.
I would encourage anyone who is interested in pursuing photography to join a camera club. Club members are always eager to share their knowledge and help others improve their photography. It’s a great way to show your work and get inputs from other photographers.
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