Vietnam. By Photographer Maureen Clark.

Vietnam. By Photographer Maureen Clark.

Vietnam. By Photographer Maureen Clark.

Old Woman. By Photographer Maureen Clark.

Monk, Cambodia. By Photographer Maureen Clark.

Buddhist Boy, Cambodia. By Photographer Maureen Clark.

Join us for “Capturing Our World: Travel Portraits” with Ojai photographer Maureen Clark at the Tuesday, March 17 meeting of the Ojai Photo Club. The presentation begins at 7:00 pmat Help of Ojai’s Kent Hall, 111 Santa Ana St., Ojai, CA.

Clark will present images from a recent trip to South East Asia and will share information about capturing travel portraits, to include: Utilizing available light, choosing backgroundsand environments, engaging subjects for the image, finding stories related to the image, awareness of cultural sensitivity, suggestions for photographic gear and more. After the presentation she will review member submissions.

Clark’s career in photography began early in high school years when an instructor recognized her uniquephotographic sense of composition and style and encouraged her to pursue this talent. She is a multi-faceted and multi-genre photographer with an ongoing high interest in travel related photography.Her images are in private homes and have been exhibited in art galleries and used in various magazine publications. Clark images adorn the sets of several contemporary television shows and have been used by stock photo agencies. Full biographical information and her portfolio can be found on her website: http://www.maureenclarkphotography.com

In Clark’s own words, “I love photographs . . . I love that little window into someone’s world. I love to take that journey, to go back in time, relive that moment, travel to a place I’ve never been, and to witness a moment that is now a memory. As a photographer, I get to preserve that moment and communicate the love and appreciation for the beauty around me through my photographs, and to me, that’s one of the greatest pleasures in life. It’s my passion and an honor.”

Monthly presentations are part of the Ojai Photography Club’s community service and education outreach. Visitors are welcome to attend.

The club, which is devoted to education, inspiration, and camaraderie, meets on the third Tuesday of each month, February – November. Only members may submit images for critique. More information on the club is available at: www.ojaiphotoclub.com/