That venerable institution, the Camas Camera Club, will present current work during the month of February at Second Story Gallery, upstairs in the Camas Public Library. The club was formed in 2011 to provide a forum for local photographers and a place to share creativity.

“Realizing
that love is a word that has been overused and commercialized, we felt
like we needed to explore and deepen our understanding of love in
ourselves,” she said, noting themes of romantic love, brotherly love,
platonic love and love of life.


First Friday Artist's Reception
February 5 5 - 8 p.m.
Second Story Gallery will feature Mary LaFrance on guitar during the First Friday reception for the Camas Camera Club. The exhibit features the work of 15 photographers showing their vision of “Love through the Lens.
Live Music at Photography Opening
Mary is a recording artist and songwriter who is working on her third solo album. She performed last month at Pink the Rink, a Portland Winterhawks' hockey game supporting breast cancer awareness. And one of Mary’s original compositions was used in a Christmas program in a region in India. She says she hails from a musical family and has been singing since she was three years old.
The Washougal native will play between 5 and 8 p.m. on Feb. 5, as part of First Friday in downtown Camas. Second Story Gallery is upstairs in the Camas Public Library. The photography will be on display through Feb. 27 and is available for viewing during regular library hours.