There is a small group of local photographers who have been quietly clicking away then coming together once a month for the past ten years to share their photos, and they have finally decided to step out and share their work with the public.
An upcoming gallery show at Meaford Hall, starting March 3 and running until May 4, will feature the work of ten Meaford Photography Club members. The show’s title, Through Our Lenses, refers to both the camera lens and the photographer’s eyes, according to club spokesperson Helen Solmes.
“Each member sees the world differently,” she said. “Through Our Lens will showcase ten unique perspectives that reflect the curiosity and creativity of the individual photographer. The show will be an impressive medley of non-traditional work that just might challenge a viewer’s preconceptions, as well as traditional genres such as landscape, wildlife and farm animals, still life, architecture, and street life, but always from the photographer’s unique perspective.”
Solmes said that the club began as an outreach program at the Meaford Public Library.
“The club started as a Meaford Public Library outreach program. Today, it operates independent of the library even though the club’s monthly meetings continue to be held at the library every second Tuesday of the month,” said Holmes. “Ours is a very supportive group. It’s no secret that photography is a passion of mine. It’s such rich experience expressing how I see the world through my photographs. The experience is tenfold more amazing when shared with this group of creative photographers.”
The club will host an opening reception on Saturday, March 7, 5 – 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in and meet the photographers. The Meaford Hall galleries are open Monday to Saturday, 10-4 p.m., and during live performances.
For more information, contact Helen Solmes at solmeshelen@gmail.com or go to meaforddowntown.ca/8980/meaford-photography-club/
