JANUARY
Hi Everyone,
The winter deep freeze may be upon us, but the South Jersey Camera Club is keeping things nice and toasty this month with activities to keep you inspired and engaged – including two new initiatives that we’re launching:
- The first is a new user group dedicated to making photographic prints. One of the most fulfilling things in photography is looking at a finished print of your work, but many photographers don’t print their work because they really don’t know where to begin. This user group will help you with every aspect of printing. (More on this below.)
- The second is something that has been in the works for a while. It’s a new member incentive program to encourage and inspire members to get involved in all the fun and learning the club has to offer. Look for more information on this soon.
Presentation
Thursday, February 12th at 7pm via Zoom: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Imaging – “The Natural Look” with Hazel Meredith
Get the details
Challenge Meeting is ONLINE this month (and next)
uesday, February 17 – 7:00 PM via Zoom - Please don’t drive to Medford Leas.
Topic: Wabi Sabi, judged by Buddy Eleazer
Nothing lasts forever. Japanese culture embraces the beauty of impermanence, imperfection, weathering, or aging through the concept of wabi sabi. Express this sensibility in your photograph.
Get the details
Workshop
Saturday, February 7th, 10:00 am - 1:00pm, A Thousand Words: Storytelling through Portraiture
Presented by: Sara Ascalon
Go beyond the head shot and write a story in a single frame. This workshop will explore the art of building a visual narrative through character and story development and the combined use of gesture, expression, props, wardrobe, and lighting. Participants will collaborate on crafting their own stories sparked by provided visual clues. Bring your imagination for this fun and engaging program.
Get the details and register here
Field Trips
Wednesday, February 18: Eastern State Penitentiary - Meeting on site at 10:00AM
2027 Fairmount Ave, Phila, PA. Admission cost is $21.00 paid at Eastern State. For carpool and other shared travel arrangements, visit our Skool Group.
Learn more and register here
NEW: Print Your Photographs User Group
Tuesday Feb 24 at 7pm on Zoom
If you are not printing your photographs, we’d like to persuade you to take the plunge. It’s not as scary as you might think! We’ll explore solutions to common issues and concerns to help you get started with printing. If you are already printing your images this group can also help you make the process easier and enjoyable. Hosted by John Giatropoulos.
Get the Details Here
Mobile Photography User Group - MPUG
Meets the second Tuesday of each month during our regular season via Zoom, Hosted by: Jeff Feeny See the Zoom link below.
Next meeting: Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Get the Details Here
Keeping Up With The South Jersey Camera Club
We are putting the finishing touches on our New Member Engagement program. Details are coming soon.
As you can see, there’s a lot going on during the year and it can be challenging keeping up with it all. That’s where our website and ourCommunity on Skool come in. Both feature the latest information and program listings. Skool lets you keep up with not just the club but its members as well. If you are an active member and have not received an invitation to join via email, please let us know.
For simplicity’s sake we now have a single Zoom link for all our regular online meetings.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89705910536?pwd=JYlneleBY5gm5VagXaAmXnLRG3fM7F.1
You can also find this link in the Member Resources section on our website and included in Skool calendar listings.
Thanks for being a part of this amazing club. Wishing you the best of everything in the New Year!
Rich Lewis (Club President) and the Board
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
All current & future event dates, details and registration links are on our CALENDAR
Frequently Used Links
Calendar
My Image History (is my image saved for the challenge?)
Preparing Images for Challenges
Renew Your Membership
Recurring Zoom Links
Who We Are
Founded in 1976, the South Jersey Camera Club (SJCC) was organized to promote the art and science of photography. Among its goals is the desire to unite others in sharing similar interests, to exchange ideas and photographic expertise, and to enhance the skills of club members. Our members come from all across the tri-state area, especially southern New Jersey & Philadelphia.
Dedicated To Better Photography
Outstanding speakers present interesting and informative programs. Field trips and workshops provide practical photographic experience. Themed and open challenges and bonus contests throughout the season encourage members to explore new techniques and subjects.
Multiple events/meetings are held throughout each month during our club season of September through June. Our in person Challenge meetings are held at the Medford Leas Community Center Auditorium, One Medford Leas Way, Medford, NJ 08055.
Programs are planned to interest photographers from beginners to skilled artisans. Guests and prospective members are always welcome.
The South Jersey Camera Club is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not for profit organization. Donations or endowments are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.