Established in 1886, the Syracuse Camera Club is one of the oldest photography organizations in the United States. The first members were all men, mostly in professional fields, interested in what was then a relatively new art form. Today, our members are men and women of all ages and from all walks of life.
We are avid amateur and semi-professional photographers who connect to promote the enjoyment and mastery of the art and craft of photography. We hold monthly workshops, competitions, and member forums, as well as other ad hoc events where we share and learn from each other, as well as from top experts in the field.
September through June, on the first Wednesday of the month, we have a scheduled workshop. Our workshops include presentations by renowned national speakers as well as local professional photographers and educators.
September through May on the third Wednesday of the month and on the first Wednesday of June, the club prides itself on monthly competitions in which members' digital images are judged by national and local photography professionals. Four months of the club year are themed competitions while the rest are open to any subject. The themed competition topics and definitions are posted on the event calendar under the respective monthly competition entries.
On the last Wednesday of most months, we try to hold a Member Forum. These are more informal gatherings, with topics ranging from image reviews and critiques to members discussing a special technique or sharing their portfolio or an image show.
The Club holds its monthly meetings online via Zoom video conferencing. Non-members are encouraged to join us for a virtual meeting to get a sense of the Club and what we have to offer.
Membership in the Syracuse Camera Club is open to everyone who loves photography, from beginners to professionals to those who just enjoy seeing exciting images.
This ARTICLE on PetaPixel, the photography website, describes why you should join a camera club.
Interested in becoming a member?
Please contact our club president, Lisa Hackley, eshackley@gmail.com to request additional information and/or an invitation to the next meeting.
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| Beth Buelow presents Shake Up Your Photography with ICM |
Wednesday, March 4th, at 7:30pm
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Few photography techniques break the rules as much as Intentional Camera Movement (“ICM”), which makes it a perfect outlet for when we're creatively stuck, bored, or on autopilot. ICM isn't about the blur; it's about freedom! ICM can add movement, depth, and texture to our work while inviting us to see the photographic potential in just about anything. We’ll explore the possibilities and freedom of ICM, including the when, where, and how to make unique and artistic images. You’ll leave with practical information that will inspire the creative rebel in you.
No matter the subject, my work often conveys a sense of calm, order, mystery, experimentation, contrarianism, and/or balance. Those ideas might seem to be in tension with one another, but they represent different aspects of my personality and creativity. They all ask to be expressed, and letting them have voice and sharing the amazement with others fills me with joy and purpose... I hope my vision of the world speaks to you, expands your heart, and enriches your life.
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Events Calendar
For more information about our speakers and events, please click on the Events Calendar tab Events Calendar .
Try clicking on the word "Agenda" at the top right to see a list of your events.
Click on a schedule item to display details of an event or competition.
Click on the Outlook graphic to export that item to Outlook or any iCalendar compatible calendar.