Member Benefits
Seminars by Experts
The first Tuesday of each month, the membership meets to share their photography, discuss technical and aesthetic concerns and to attend a presentation conducted by an expert in the photography and related businesses. These guest speakers provide a seasoned look at areas such as wildlife, floral, portrait and still life photography, as well as journalism, marketing and exhibition print making. The images they show and the expertise they offer create a springboard for member exploration of their own work. See this page for details about the next monthly meeting.
The Answer Booth
For 30 minutes before and after each monthly meeting, we have experts on hand to answer any photography-related questions you might have (cameras, equipment, software, etc).
Mini Clinics
All members of the Brentwood Photography Group are entitled to attend the monthly Mini Clinic meetings held the second Thursday evening of each month at the Brentwood United Methodist Church. There is no additional fee to attend. Meetings focus on a variety of topics. See details for the next mini-clinic on this page.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch are two optional monthly lunch meetings, led by Dick Dougall, with the focus on members getting to know each other and having constructive critiques and discussions about their images. It is held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Logan's at 100 Oaks in Nashville, and the 3rd Monday of each month at the Logan's in Cool Springs. The start time is 11 am at each location. Please email Dick if you plan to join, so the appropriate reservation size can be made.
Photography Exhibits
During the year, members have the opportunity to showcase their work in various exhibits around the state and southeast region. See this page for details on current exhibits.
Outings and Activities
During the year, the club organizes photo outings and activities. Some of these are education-based field trips led by a recognized authority in photography. Other outings are just an opportunity for members to get together and shoot a specific subject. Sites have included downtown Nashville, Centennial Park, abandoned factories, balloon festivals, and classic auto shows. See this page for more information on upcoming outings.
Volunteer Work
The club works with many local charitable organizations like the Special Olympics through the Cool Springs Rotary Club, the Arthritis Foundation and the American Diabetes Association in their fund-raising efforts. At these events, members volunteer to photograph the event and its participants, granting the organization the right to sell copies of their work to raise money to support research. It is a lot of fun with many benefits -some of which may not be immediately apparent. The tangible benefits are free t-shirts, lunch, and unrestricted access to the event and related activities. The intangible benefits come from being of service to the community, making new friends, and spending time with fellow club members. These activities are led by an experienced club member who will share methods and techniques that will improve your photographic skills. See this page for more information on voluteering at charitable events.
Yahoo! Discussion Group
The Brentwood Photography Group hosts an email-based Yahoo discussion forum to share photography-related information. Members use it to share photos, post shooting opportunities and get answers to nagging questions. Participation is voluntary. To signup, see details on this page.
Merchant Discounts
Several businesses in Williamson County and surrounding communities offer periodic discounts to club members. A member's ID is their passport to savings from these merchants, which can easily pay for annual membership dues.
The list of merchants offering discounts changes periodically throughout the year as new businesses discover the value of attracting group members. Typically, there are discounts on seminars, workshops, paper, ink, framing, and general photographic supplies.