The SE Photography Club goals to open the world of images to all college students regardless of their expertise degree.
Club members meet each Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in room SE05 1706. They begin off by opening the ground for college kids to share any images they took utilizing the ideas they discovered within the earlier assembly.
The first assembly of the semester targeted on fundamental digital camera data, and the second revolved round perspective.
SE pupil Mark-Collin Cocauthrey shared images he took whereas in Dallas. He’s been part of the membership for 2 years and stated he by no means realized all of the work that goes into a fantastic picture that tells a narrative resembling the rule of thirds, aperture or ISO.
“The photo is supposed to make you think of something or feel something,” he stated. “A photo of a cat can make you see this or that. It’s supposed to train your brain.”
After being within the membership since he’s been at TCC, he retains returning due to the neighborhood he has skilled among the many different members and for the artwork.
He admires the bravery of his friends for following their passions and their capability to make images out of something.
“One of the photography members takes photos of exclusively animals, and every single time he’s always got something different to show,” he stated. “Whether it be a cat, whether it be a rooster, whether it be a pelican, he’s always got something. He’s very brave.”
Club president Trang Duong stated she additionally retains returning to the membership for the neighborhood. When she joined in January 2025, Duong wasn’t seeking to develop into president, however with the assist of the membership adviser, English teacher Geoffrey Saari, she took the place.
“We have professor Saari, who is really nice. He helps me out whenever I need because I’m not good at English,” she stated.
Saari has been the adviser for the membership because it was first created 14 years in the past. He has seen a spread of scholars are available with various ranges of expertise and equipment. From college students taking footage with their cellphone to college students coming in with fancy gear however not understanding tips on how to use it, Saari stated everybody has room to enhance and develop.
“A lot of students only have cell phones, which is fine because cell phone photos are tremendous these days,” he stated. “But they have the desire to learn more about photography and using a DSLR and stuff.”
Through fundraisers in earlier years, the membership was capable of purchase a number of cameras that members of the membership can take a look at in the event that they want to strive out a extra skilled digital camera. The membership additionally tries to take no less than three discipline journeys a semester to follow what they be taught within the membership.
They are planning to take a future journey to the Dallas Museum of Art and additionally go to close by parks.
“It’s just so students can make friends with people that share their likes and things and have fun,” Saari stated. “And if they can learn other things on the way in this club, that’s good. I’m happy if they just have fun.”