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The Photo Challenge is sponsored by Hyosung Camera (English: 010-7203-9599)
and Babo Shirts (www.baboshirts.com). Winners of the weekly competition receive a 50,000 won store credit at Hyosung Camera and a Babo Shirt. To take part in the competition, simply upload your photo at www.flickr.com/groups/seoulphotoclub - Ed.

By Aaron Raisey

When I am out there with my camera and get talking to people, I always get questions when people find out I am the administration guy for the Seoul Photo Club. This week, I would like to field a few of those questions and let you know what is coming up for the club in September.
Q: So, what exactly is the Seoul Photo Club?
A: The Seoul Photo Club is an online community for anyone who is keen on taking, sharing, thinking and talking about photos and photography.
language="JavaScript"src="/khjs/banner/article_340.js"> The club was set up with the express purpose of facilitating discussion and communication between expat photographers here in Korea. We are always looking to improve our photography through giving some considered comments on other members` photographs, accepting a few constructive thoughts, and discussing anything photo-related.
Q: I want to join, post and view photos, and get some tips to improve my photography, where can I find the SPC?
A: We are on Flickr at www.flickr.com/groups/seoulphotoclub. Just visit us and join up.
Q: It is called the Seoul Photo Club, so do I have to live in Seoul?
A: No, we have members from all over Korea - literally from Paju to Jeju and most points in between. You should live in Korea when you join us though, and any picture you post to the group must have been taken while you were living in Korea. Of course, where you currently reside does not preclude you from partaking in any discussions.
Q: I am a bit shy to post my pictures or comment. I am also a little intimidated by all the high quality photographs.
A: You and me both. Seriously though, most people have those doubts when they first join the club. I know I did. But we have some of the best, highly knowledgeable and most helpful expat photographers in Korea. In the SPC, we have access to a vast store of practical knowledge and experience from people, working or teaching here, just like you . From landscape to macro photography, from raw street photography to studio lighting, we have members that cover it all. You will gain a lot from participating.
Q: You mentioned September earlier, what is happening then?
A: Big news. Weekly, a picture from the club pool, and monthly, the themed competition winners get published on the Expat Living page and receive a couple of prizes. This fact gets mentioned every week in this column. But in September, all the winners so far this year take part in the fully sponsored Korea Herald Seoul Photo Club Photo Exhibition. If the idea of having one of your photos in the paper, collecting a couple of prizes and taking part in an exhibition appeals to you, you now know where to go.
So get out there, get shooting, and we will see you online.

(raisey@hanmail.net)