A new student organization, the University of New Mexico Photography Club, is open to receiving members interested in a photography community as of June 4. The group is centered around creating a supportive community for people of all ages interested in taking photos at UNM.
The executive board includes President Devon Ficher-Chavez, Vice President Justin Schatz, Treasurer Anthony Jackson, Secretary Paul Benne and Justine Lopez created the organization to create a community to push people’s limits and to bounce photo ideas off of eachother.
“I really want our members to gain meaningful experience in photography through lectures, guest speakers, photoshoots (and more),” Ficher-Chavez said.
The organization was created because the existing photography clubs on campus weren't exactly what he was looking for, he said, adding that he tried a few photo clubs on campus.
The club currently hosts bi-weekly themes, designated at each meeting. Ficher-Chavez said themes can be anything from bokeh to landscape to perspective. At the end of each theme, members who wish to have their work critiqued can show their work and have it examined by the group for feedback and direction.
“I think students should do what appeals to them the most. For students deciding which organization to join, I recommend coming to one of our meetings,” he said. “We provide a fun and constructive environment for anyone who wants to improve their photography skills.”
UNM Photography Club meets in the Student Union Building in the Thunderbird room every other Monday at 5 p.m., and during the fall semester meeting times are expected to change. Ficher-Chavez said meetings last around an hour, sometimes followed by a photo shoot.
He said by the end of the fall semester, UNM Photography Club is expecting to become more involved in the community by doing outreach and anticipates doing a showcase at the end of the fall semester.
Luisa Pennington is a freelance reporter with the Daily Lobo. She can contacted at news@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @_lpennington_.
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