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November 2024 images winner within the print class titled “Photographer’s Sunset” by Susan Allender. (Photo taken by Susan Allender)
MARIETTA — To have a good time 75 years of the Marietta Photographic Society, the group is internet hosting a particular celebration at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9.
The occasion is open to present and previous members and anybody concerned about images. It’s scheduled to be held on the Gilman United Methodist Church at 312 Gilman Ave.
Former President Susan Allender mentioned the membership has gone by means of many adjustments over the 75 years and he or she’s excited to have a good time. They voted Holly West as president in August and Allender “passed the torch” after being within the function since 2020.
“This is such a milestone for any organization to be around for so many years and we’ve seen so many changes,” she mentioned.
The occasion will embody refreshments, displays, photographic shows from previous and current members, and a photograph competitors.
August 2024 print class winner titled “Metal Reflections” taken by Holly West. (Photo taken by Holly West)
The Society inspired the general public to submit images from the previous 75 years and chosen submissions will probably be displayed within the gallery on the anniversary occasion.
“We meet monthly on the second Tuesday at Gilman United Methodist Church,” mentioned Allender. “We have a short business meeting and then we have special programs with guest speakers.”
The Marietta Photographic Society was based in 1950 and has established a neighborhood of photographers from movie to digital through the years. Allender mentioned the Society is open to everyone and so they encourage anybody to affix whether or not they’re skilled or inexperienced persons.
Allender mentioned anybody can attend the month-to-month conferences however those that need to take part within the yearly images contests pays an annual $15 price.
“We plan to have guest speakers each month who will talk about wildlife or landscapes and photography tips and tricks,” she mentioned.
Titled “Round Beads,” the photograph was taken by Bill Jahn in Sep. 2024 and gained the manipulated photograph class. (Photo taken by Bill Jahn)
Members who take part within the yearly photograph submission contest have the chance to win an award or plaque for his or her photograph.
She mentioned that after COVID, they’ve had extra power and extra photographers and anybody ought to be a part of.
Amber Phipps may be reached at [email protected].
The June 2025 print class photograph winner submitted by John Dennis and titled “Can You Guess What’s Under My Foot?” (Photo taken by John Dennis)
Print class May 2025 winner taken by Tim Yoder and titled “Rocks.” (Photo taken by Tim Yoder)
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