Welcome to Charlottesville Camera Club

Next meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 6:45pm to 8:00pm

The judge is Arik Gorban

Theme: Still Life

A still life is a work of art depicting mostly inanimate subjects, typically commonplace objects that may include both natural (fruit, flowers, rocks, etc.) and manufactured ones. Essential to a good still life is the meticulous arrangement of the components, where everything works together in a pleasing composition. Soft, warm lighting is usually the best choice, but whatever lighting you use, it should be complementary to the mood or feeling you’re trying to evoke.

Our judge this month is Arik Gorban. Arik is a photographer and photography instructor who focuses on the creative aspects of the photographic art form. His experience covers the complete photographic process, including analog photography, darkroom work, and extensive digital imaging.

Arik frequently conducts photo critique sessions for groups and individuals and judges photo contests, including PSA Year-End competitions and juried exhibitions. He presents photography programs in the USA and internationally, conducts workshops and PSA webinars, exhibits his fine-art photography, and publishes articles.

Arik is an FAA-certified Part 107 Drone Pilot.

Website: www.agphotoworks.com

Online Portfolio: https://agorban.myportfolio.com/

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Upcoming Club Events

Photo Review

Workshop

Sunday, January 4, 2026 - 3:45pm to 5:30pm

Online Zoom Meeting - Refer to Meeting Announcement

Here’s your opportunity to get friendly feedback on your photos from your fellow club members. Do you just want to learn more about the basics of taking a good photo? Are you having some difficulty getting the “look” you want with lighting and composition? Want to do better in our competitions and juried exhibits? Whatever your level of experience or ability, you’ll find these casual and supportive meetings helpful—and just plain fun!
You’ll get the most from these meetings by posting your own photos. But of course you’re welcome to just show up and observe the photos posted by others.

If you’d like to show us your photos, upload up to two JPEGs (sized to about 2000 pixels on the longest side) to the current photo review entry on the PhotoContest Pro website (www.photocontestpro.com). The deadline is always midnight before the meeting. (If you need help with uploading, check out the information available on the CCC website under Competition Info, or contact Gerry Bishop via email.)

Competition

Meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 6:45pm to 8:00pm

Refer to Meeting Announcement

Our judge this month is Arik Gorban. Arik is a photographer and photography instructor who focuses on the creative aspects of the photographic art form. His experience covers the complete photographic process, including analog photography, darkroom work, and extensive digital imaging.

Arik frequently conducts photo critique sessions for groups and individuals and judges photo contests, including PSA Year-End competitions and juried exhibitions. He presents photography programs in the USA and internationally, conducts workshops and PSA webinars, exhibits his fine-art photography, and publishes articles.

Arik is an FAA-certified Part 107 Drone Pilot.

Website: www.agphotoworks.com

Online Portfolio: https://agorban.myportfolio.com/

Photo Review

Workshop

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 6:45pm to 8:30pm

Online Zoom Meeting - Refer to Meeting Announcement

Here’s your opportunity to get friendly feedback on your photos from your fellow club members. Do you just want to learn more about the basics of taking a good photo? Are you having some difficulty getting the “look” you want with lighting and composition? Want to do better in our competitions and juried exhibits? Whatever your level of experience or ability, you’ll find these casual and supportive meetings helpful—and just plain fun!
You’ll get the most from these meetings by posting your own photos. But of course you’re welcome to just show up and observe the photos posted by others.

If you’d like to show us your photos, upload up to two JPEGs (sized to about 2000 pixels on the longest side) to the current photo review entry on the PhotoContest Pro website (www.photocontestpro.com). The deadline is always midnight before the meeting. (If you need help with uploading, check out the information available on the CCC website under Competition Info, or contact Gerry Bishop via email.)

Photo Review

Workshop

Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 3:45pm to 5:30pm

Online Zoom Meeting - Refer to Meeting Announcement

Here’s your opportunity to get friendly feedback on your photos from your fellow club members. Do you just want to learn more about the basics of taking a good photo? Are you having some difficulty getting the “look” you want with lighting and composition? Want to do better in our competitions and juried exhibits? Whatever your level of experience or ability, you’ll find these casual and supportive meetings helpful—and just plain fun!
You’ll get the most from these meetings by posting your own photos. But of course you’re welcome to just show up and observe the photos posted by others.

If you’d like to show us your photos, upload up to two JPEGs (sized to about 2000 pixels on the longest side) to the current photo review entry on the PhotoContest Pro website (www.photocontestpro.com). The deadline is always midnight before the meeting. (If you need help with uploading, check out the information available on the CCC website under Competition Info, or contact Gerry Bishop via email.)

Competition

Meeting

Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 6:45pm to 8:00pm

Refer to Meeting Announcement

Competition

Meeting

Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 6:45pm to 8:00pm

Refer to Meeting Announcement

Our judge this month is Colleen Muniuk. You may remember Colleen from her excellent presentation last year on