Club Spotlight: Photography Club Invites New Members

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Club: Photography Club

Meet: Loren Glover '25, shown, an occupational therapy major from Merrimack, New Hampshire and vce president of the Photography Club.

Connect: @uofsphotographyclub

Q: What is the Photography Club’s mission?

"The Photography Club aims to bring students together with a passion to capture moments and express creativity through the art of taking pictures. Our club welcomes students of all photography experience levels, ranging from no experience at all to professional-level experience. We provide opportunities to learn the basics as well as advance skills!"

Q: What, in your opinion, are the most exciting events or activities you present as a club?

"Our club gives members the opportunity to volunteer to photograph campus events, such as Take Back the Night and Pet Therapy. We are also excited to offer club outings this semester! We plan to visit both architectural and nature areas in the Scranton area where members can freely take pictures."

Q: Why would you recommend someone join?

"Whether you know anything about photography or not, the Photography Club provides students with a creative, low-stress community. Photography is an art form that anyone can engage in, and we encourage you to join us!"

Q: Why did you join the club?

"I fell in love with photography as a high school freshman when I was accidentally placed in an upperclassman photography class. The class focused on film photography, which I loved, but I wanted to transition into digital photography after the course ended due to a lack of film photography resources in our modern world. I got a basic digital camera and spent as much time as possible using it, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when I was stuck at home doing online classes. I wanted to make sure I didn’t lose that passion when I came to college, so I was excited to hear about the Photography Club! This club has given me the opportunity to use my skills and branch out in ways I never knew I could before!"

Q: Please share the format of a typical club meeting. 

"Each meeting varies based on the skill level and interests of our members. If most members are brand new to photography, we will start with the basics and work our way up from there. In addition to educational meetings, some meetings will allow members to share personal photographs, engage in group discussions, hear from speakers, and much more. Our goal is to have our meetings be as hands on as possible, because the best way to learn about cameras is to use them!"

Q: Any plans for the fall semester?

"We have some fun holiday-themed photography events and fundraisers in the works … stay tuned! Anything we have not asked about that you’d like to mention? We are looking into the idea of offering to take professional headshots for students to use as they explore career options. Reach out to us if you may be interested!"