Updated Guidelines for Challenge Image Submission
We have further clarified the important details of image size & file size for submitting your monthly digital Challenge images. Link: Preparing Images for Challenges
RiverWinds Photography Exhibition
Reminder that intake for your RiverWinds images is Friday November 1st from 11AM to 1PM at RiverWinds Community Center.
Go to Challenges on the menu above, then click on RiverWinds Photo Exhibition for prospectus.
October Challenge Images Uploaded
Thanks to our judge, Alan Bogard for coming down from the Monmouth Camera Club to give everyone valuable critiques on the images. Alan's club has been a user of the Visual Pursuits website/program for three years and he provided us with some valuable pointers, The images projected seemed to have an inconsistent issue with focus on some images (result of pixels?) as well as slightly overexposed. We will investigate this with the tech team at Medford Leas. Our Visual Pursuits software program can handle much higher resolutions than the older system, so we will test projecting images of higher resolutions and finalize new guidelines.
What happens next with the Challenge images? All the submitted images have been uploaded into a gallery. There is a link under the "Galleries" menu called "Current Month Challenge Images". This link will take you directly into the gallery with the most recent months images. Gallery images of the season's previous galleries can be found by going to the "Galleries List" menu. Images that are given awards by the judge, will be home page slide show.
Welcome to the 2024-25 SJCC Season!
If you are like me, you must be asking “where did summer go”. Vacations, quality time with family & friends, home projects and hopefully some photography.
The board has also been busy teeing up a robust & exciting line up of workshops, presentations, field trips and a few surprises. Oh, we also launched a completely new system that now encompasses the club's website, membership, challenges, calendar & all events. Hopefully, you were able to attend one of the Zoom training sessions or watched the recording.
One of the critical goals of the new system & website is having everything the club members need in one location with one login to provide a better experience while being user friendly. Delivering accurate & timely information has always been important and this will support the club moving forward. The old saying of "crawling before you walk", is very true for all of us when learning a new system and we will walk together this season.
Moving forward, you will notice an overall theme of “go to the website to learn more, register or how-to” with numerous links. You can now manage/view all aspects of your membership by selecting "My Account" from the website menu when logged in.
Dwayne Botnick – SJCC President
Link to the November Newsletter
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
Fri 11/1 - RiverWinds accepted images intake
Sat 11/2 - Workshop: Drone 101 @ Medford Leas 10 AM
Thu 11/14 - Presentation (Zoom) Wildlife & Birds 7 PM
Wed 11/6 - Field Trip: New Egypt Flea Market Village 10 AM
Tue 11/19 - Challenge @ Medford Leas 7 PM: Fruits & Vegetables and Open
Fri 11/22 - RiverWinds Meet the Artists & Awards Reception 6 PM
Sat 12/7 - Workshop: Dark Field Photography @ Medford Leas 10 AM
More info & register for events from the CALENDAR
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.