The event was held on August 27, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

About This Workshop

Jim Fowler will share information on how to participate and succeed in VCC External Competitions. This workshop is designed for members new to VCC External Competitions, and members who have previously entered external competitions but feel they don’t get much from the experience. Jim will address the following during this two-hour workshop:

• Guide VCC members around the VCC External Competition web pages
• Introduce members to the internal workings of the External Competition Committee
• How to plan for the competition season in advance
• How to prepare for individual competitions
• Where to find VCC image rating guidelines
• How to benefit from competitions - entering is just the start

If you are new to competition, it would be useful, but not required, to attend Jill Turyk’s workshop Introduction to VCC Internal Competitions on August 26th. Some familiarity with the VCC web pages would be an asset.

About Jim Fowler

Jim, a lifelong photographer, joined VCC in 2016 and quickly became active in a wide array of roles in the club and this high level of activity continues today.  From writing for the CloseUp Magazine to delivering workshops, Jim has demonstrated an ability to communicate what is new and exciting.  He is a regular contributor at the Creative and Nature SIGs and field trip galleries, and guest commentator on the Advanced Image Review.  He is chair of the External Competition Committee, member of both CAPA and PSA, and having twice attended the CAPA Image Judging workshop, Jim still gets excited when he talks about images.

You can learn about Jim's unique approach to composition in his upcoming two-part workshop Understanding and Using Composition, scheduled for October 28th and November 4th, 2024 (details coming soon).