JANUARY
Hi Everyone,
We have just passed the winter solstice; the shortest day of the year. For most people it’s an annoying time when it’s dark when you get up in the morning and again well before you’ve completed all you set out to do during the day. But for us photographers, it’s a reminder of how precious light – the main tool of our craft – is. While we await the longer , brighter days to come, let’s all resolve to make an effort to make the most of the light we are given, be it natural or artificial, and use it to create work that enriches, enchants, or entertains. Without light there is no photography. Without photography… uh, let’s not even go there. Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with gorgeous light, infectious inspiration, and abundant creativity.
Keep the conversation going throughout the season, and the coming year by visiting and engaging in our private online community on Skool. Share ideas and images. Ask for advice or recommendations. Get to know other people who share your passion for photography.
Presentation
These are still on Zoom on the second Thursday of the month. We have enlisted an international group of amazing photographers who will be talking to us about everything from photographing trees and forests to creative problem solving and more.
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7pm, Forests: The Art of Photographing Trees & Woodlands by Mark Bowie
Get the details
Challenge Meeting is ONLINE this month (and next)
Tuesday, January 20 – 7:00 PM via Zoom - Please don’t drive to Medford Leas.
Topic: Pareidolia, judged by Jacki Dickert
It’s looking at me! Pareidolia is the phenomenon where we see human or animal faces or shapes in inanimate objects or patterns. Show us something you’ve seen. You’ll be judged on the quality of your photo, not your sanity
Get the details
Workshop
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 am - noon, Explorations in Macro and Close-up Photography, Presented by: Bonnie Rovere
We will have a short discussion about the differences between Closeup photography and Macro photography; technical aspects, the best way to shoot small subjects, gear that is needed, lighting, etc. We will then put what we have learned into practice. Please bring a camera or phone with you. A tripod is recommended.
Get the details and register here
Field Trips
Saturday, January 17: Museum of Illusions - Time 11:00AM
Address: 401 Market St, Phila, PA. Admission cost is: $26.00 paid at the museum. For carpool and other shared travel arrangements, visit our Skool Group.
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.