Monday - Novermber 30th

Jan Baucom's Class A entry "Sunflower".

Joanne Myers's entry to Class B, "Elmo".

Special on Help-Portrait in Muskogee, OK

PHOTOGRAPHERS WORLDWIDE GIVE BACK ON 12.12.09

HELP-PORTRAIT BUILDS INTO AN INTERNATIONAL EVENT

NASHVILLE, TN...November 17, 2009...On December 12th, photographers worldwide will
unite using their time, skills, and equipment to give back to their community through the debut
event, Help-Portrait. This is a movement of both professional and amateur photographers from
all backgrounds hoping to make a difference this holiday season.

The goal of Help-Portrait is simple: 1. Find someone in need 2. Take their portrait 3. Print their
portrait and 4. Deliver their portrait. With less than 25 days until Help-Portrait, over 4100
people in 470-plus locations in more than 55 countries have already registered and formed
groups with the numbers growing daily.

Help-Portrait was formed by celebrity photographer Jeremy Cowart as he contemplated using
his skills and expertise to give back to those who may not have the opportunity for a professional
photo. The idea is that a photographer has the unique ability to help someone smile, laugh and
return their dignity- it is a movement, a shift in photography. This movement began only 2
months ago with the launch of the YouTube video from Cowart. Since then, Help-Portrait has
spread across the world as photographers have jumped on board to give back.

The Muskogee Shutterbug Club is going to honor our military troops this year with their efforts. On December 12th, at the Muskogee City Library from 10 AM to 5 PM we are going to take a portrait photo for any military family in the area. Please contact Mandy Lundy for an appointment; mlundy11@yahoo.com . Radio Shack is providing CD's so you can take your portrait to Walmart who will then print your 8 x 10 portrait for free.

Friday - November 27th

"Favorite Maui Hibiscus" by Signe Schoonover for Class B.

Since I took off Thanksgiving, I thought I'd put a couple additional photos up today.

"Oklahoma Guitar" by Leslie Miller for Class B.

"Last Ride" by Gary Thomson for Class A.

"Working Hands" by Bill Stephens for Class A.

Wednesday - November 25th

Wanda Gordan's "Time for Lunch" in Class B.

Eric Metcalf's Class B entry "Old Fort".

Tuesday - November 24th

Peggy Sharp's Class B entry "But I didn't do it Mama".

Margaret Brown's "Hummingbird" for Class A.

Monday - November 23rd

Luci Whitaker's "Bluebells" for 'Out of the Camera'.

Joe Baucom's Class B entry "Sunset".

Friday - November 20th

Olivia Walton's "Impression" for Class B.

"Mini Model" by Morgan Myers for Class B.

Thursday - November 19th

Joanne Myers's "Eagle Eye" for Class B.


Sorry about missing yesterday. . . Had too much on my plate, I forgot my laptop at home and had no way to get on the internet.

Jan Baucom's "Thrilling Ride" for Class A.

Tuesday - November 17th

"Katydids" by Duane Cain for Class B.

"Independence Day" by Becky Carleton for Class B.

Monday - November 16th

"Boys just want to have fun" by Rhnea Burcham for Class B.


Sitting in the Phoenix Airport waiting to go home!

"Hearty Hibiscus" by Signe Schoonover for Class B.

Friday - November 13th

"Eye Spy" by David Stiles for Class B.

"Window" by Amy Stephens for Class A.

Thursday - November 12th

Here's why I didn't get to blog today. . . I'm at a dental meeting in Phoenix and haven't had the opportunity to get online until now. Here's one that I played with last night with long exposures.

"Graffiti" by Leslie Miller for Class B.

"Pine Cone Family" by Mika Conn for Class B.

Wednesday - November 11th

"Birthday Boy" by Wanda Gordan for Class B.

"Pretty Smile" by Laura Metcalf for 'Out of the Camera'.

Tuesday - November 10th

"Watching the Parade with Mom" by Anita Barnes for 'Out of the Camera'.

Tonight the Shutterbug Club meets at the Library at 6:30 for our monthly meeting.

"Thistle" by Joe Baucom for Class B.

Monday - November 9th

Luci Whitaker's Class B entry "Mud Volleyball".

Joanne Myers entry to 'Out of the Camera'.

Friday - November 6th

"Stuck Inside" by Morgan Myers for Class B.

"Katydids" by Duane Cain for 'Out of the Camera'.

Thursday - November 5th

"A Head Above the Rest" by Rhnea Burcham for Class B.

"Old Rugged Cross" by Diane Fields for Class B.

Wednesday - November 4th

"Precious Foal" by Becky Carlton for Class B.

"Portland Head Light" by Signe Schoonover for Class B.

Tuesday - November 3rd

Gary Tomson's Class A entry "Barrel Racing".

Eric Metcalf, new member, "Flower" to 'Out of the Camera'.

Monday - November 2nd

Anita Barnes with "Dogwood Blossom's" for Class B.

"Birthday Roses" by Wanda Gordan for 'Out of the Camera'.