Important Member Updates
Spring is only days away!
There are important event updates and some new details that everyone needs to know.
SPRING FLING is back!
Our spring fling will be held at Medford Leas on Saturday May 10th from 10 AM to 1 PM. On tab will be our annual swap meet, group discussions, games, prizes and light refreshments. Featured this year are the 2024-25 Workshop and Field Trip Photo Contests (see below for more detail). Entries will be displayed and awards presented. Volunteers are needed - please email us at info@sjcameraclub.org to lend a hand. Website registration is required to attend.
WORKSHOP RESCHEDULED
The workshop "What Judges Look for in Competitions & Exhibitions" by Rich Lewis, will be Saturday March 22 at 10 AM at Medford Lea's, Holly Room. If you were previously registered there is nothing you need to do. If you have not registered, just click on this link: REGISTER.
WORKSHOP & FIELD TRIP CONTESTS
New this year are two contests for attendees of this season's workshops and field trips.
Workshop contest - open to images created based on techniques learned at or work inspired by one of our 24-25 Season workshops. Photos captured during a workshop using instructors' sets, props or models are ineligible.
Field trip contest - open to images created at one of our 24-25 Season field trips. Work derived from photos captured at a field trip is allowed.
Members will be allowed to submit up to 3 images* for each contest. Entries will be accepted beginning on or about March 5th and will close on Thursday May 1st. Judging will be done blindly by a panel of three SJCC member jurors. All scores will be averaged. All images and awards will be presented at the Spring Fling on Saturday, May 10th.
You submit entries the same way as a normal Challenge, or you can you these links:
Field Trip Contest Workshop Contest
*Entries may be representative of one or more events. The choice is yours.
Member Forums
Communication to and among members is critical to the success of our club, be it important news, questions, or simply social engagement. Our private Facebook group has tried to bridge this gap over the years, however not everyone chooses to engage on the platform for a variety of personal reasons. Since all of our members have access to our website, this becomes the natural space for communication (it's private, secure and fee of ads). An OPEN Members Forum has been created, and all club members have been subscribed automatically. Members can create topics and posts, and comment on those created by others. You have the ability to change your subscription details regarding the forums. For this to work successfully, it will take a commitment from all of us, especially those of us who are used to interacting in our Facebook group. The more we put into it, the more we will get out of it.
Monthly Challenge Deadlines
With the successful implementation of the club's new website, we are now extending the deadline for submission of images to monthly challenges. The new deadline will now be 9 PM on Monday, the day prior to the Challenge meeting (previously it was Sunday evening).
Next Season
We are already beginning the planning of our 2025-26 season. Needless to say, conceiving, organizing, and executing all the offerings of the club is a monumental job. Input from all our members is crucial to help steer us and provide value to you. The board is asking for your comments and suggestions. Please us this special link to provide your feedback: 2025-26 Ideas
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
Note: March field trip and reschedule of the postponed workshop will be announced shortly.
Sat 3/1 - Workshop at Medford Leas: How to Plan a Milky Way Image by Pat Worley (10 am in the auditorium)
Tue 3/11 - MPUG via Zoom
Wed 3/5 - Opening of Special Challenge for Workshop & Field Trip Contests
Thu 3/13 - Presentation via Zoom: Chasing Wyeth by Betsy Wilson
Tue 3/18 - Challenge in person Medford Leas: Assigned topic "THROUGH A WINDOW" and open
Sat 3/22 - Workshop at Medford Leas: What Judges Look for in Competitions & Exhibitions by Rich Lewis (10 am in the Holly room)
Sat 4/5 - Workshop at Medford Leas: Instinctive Composition by Rich Lewis (10 am in the auditorium)
Tue 4/8 - Field Trip: Funny Farm
Tue 4/8 - MPUG via Zoom
Thu 4/10 - Presentation via Zoom: Abstract Photography by Frank Smith
Tue 4/15 - Challenge in person Medford Leas: Assigned topic "INSPIRED BY A CHRILDRENS BOOK" and open
Thu 5/1 - Closing of Workshop & Field Trip Challenge
Sat 5/10 - Spring Fling at Medford Leas, Holly Room, 10 AM to 1 PM
More info & register for events from the CALENDAR
Frequently Used Links
Calendar
Members Forum
My Image History (is my image saved for the challenge?)
Preparing Images for Challenges
Renew Your Membership
Reoccurring 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.
Why join a photography club? Here is an article by PetaPixel on the benefits of joining a club.