South Carolina Photography Guild

Well, the blogging community just bit off more than it can chew…SCPG has been tagged to do the seven things, courtesy of Jared.   So, he is the one to put outside in jeans and a fleece jacket today for an hour with no beverage or fan.  (Just kidding Jared!)

1. SCPG was “founded” on July 4th, 2005 at the Summerville Fireworks display by the YMCA soccer fields.
2. SCPG is now at 90 registered members (active members?  that’s another story.)
3. Heather was the first fellow blogger from the Blogroll to join SCPG, followed shortly thereafter by Margo.
4. A random sampling of SCPG regular jobs includes a working photgraphy professional,  an electrical engineer, an SCE&G rep, a federal employee, a housewife, an advertising & marketing specialist, and a professional blogger.
5. The SCPG is looking to add many new features and services both to generate interest in photography and provide value for existing members, including tutorials and tips (vidoe and written) and Photoshop Actions.
6. The SCPG website was entirely hand-coded using EditPlus (with the exception of the forums and blog.)
7. The SCPG’s motto is “Happy Shooting!”

As for me personally (should I start a personal blog?):

1. I have been working in IT for close to seven years now and still do not own a laptop.
2. My background is almost all Windows-based and my next computer will be an Apple!
3. My first camera was a Vivitar 110 film camera.
4. My first “real” job was a Crew Trainer for McDonalds.
5. My favorite football team (having grown up in CO) is the Denver Broncos.
6. John Elway played minor league baseball in the town where I went to high school (in NY).  I caught a foul ball and had him sign it.  I later lost the ball playing catch with friends.
7. Even though Jared is a friend, and is the one that tagged me, becauess of #6, I can never root for the San Diego Chargers.

 As for tagging 7 people, I nominate:

1. Heather
2. Margo
3. Fellow photog Jason Zwiker
4. Lisa
5. Joan
6. Chuck
7. and Vera since even my mother can’t knit like she can! (I’ll never forget that blogger party where she had 3 needles going at once…)

Today the temperature is expected to reach into the mid to upper 90’s and in conjunction with the humidity, the heat index will hit triple digits.  It’s definitely a hot time of year!  As we think about the heat, our July walk-about shoot has moved from the usual morning hours to the evening hours when things are cooler.  The theme this go-around is Night Photography!

For anyone who is interested in joining the fun, we will be meeting at Marion Square for a walk down King Street to shoot the nightlife of King Street.  Shops, people, and whatever else passes by the lens will be the order for the day.  It should be a fun outing, and without other activities to hurry off to afterward, the night is ours for the taking.  In all liklihood, we may end up in a beverage establishment somewhere sipping on sweet tea as we peruse our shots of the night, talking and sharing thoughts and shots with one another.  Join us only if you enjoy fun times and lively conversations.

Bring your camera and bring a friend.  Until then, Happy Shooting South Carolina and stay in the AC when possible!

Don’t forget, the Monthly Assignment is “Fire”.  SO, stop in, share your creative visions and see the results in August!