BRUNSWICK — First Light Camera Club ends its summer hiatus and reconvenes for a new season of programs and activities starting from Thursday, Sept. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The club meets regularly each month at its new location, The Brunswick Naval Museum and Memorial Gardens, 179 Admiral Fitch Ave. Club members encourage beginning through experienced photographers to join the group for another full year of learning and sharing.

The evening’s program on Sept. 6, will be “Best Shot,” a slideshow of images provided by club members who have been photographing all summer, but especially for the club, focusing on two themes: “waterfalls” and a mystery topic selected last May by a card. Members will show the “best shot” they’ve taken of these themes, and it’s a good opportunity to see the work of several photographers.

First Light Camera Club has been around since the 1990s and now meets weekly on Thursday evenings (except for holidays) from September through May. Visit www.firstlightcc.com for the group’s schedule, which will be finalized by the first meeting.

Upcoming photo outings include a trip to Boston on Sept. 8, and a gathering to photograph Portland’s skyline at twilight on Sept. 29.

This year, educational programming has been divided by photo topics for each month, and there will an array of programs that include speakers, field trips, hands-on matting and framing, discussions (“What is Real Nature Photography?”), group critiques and model shoots. 

Those interested in learning more about the club are encouraged to attend a meeting to get to know the group. People interested may attend two meetings for free (that do not involve a guest speaker). New members may join for a fee of $40 per year, which includes free access to all meetings (Thursday nights starting at 6-6:30 p.m.) and events. Members’ photographic work is eligible to be included in occasional exhibitions at area galleries and exhibit venues. To learn more, visit www.firstlightcc.com, email info@firstlightcc.com or call 207-449-8573.

Panning shot from the bike race at the Yarmouth Clam Festival taken by photographer Dick Tarr.

“Waterfall,” taken by Dick Tarr, submitted for “Best Shot.”