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.From
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, at eshackley@gmail.com to request additional information and/or an invitation to the next meeting.
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2025-26 Digital Competition Winners Are:
Entry Category with Total Season Points
1st - Teri Pelton - 64
2nd - Daniel Fealko - 56
3rd - Paul Smith - 22
Advanced Category with Total Season Points
1st - Todd Marsh - 71
2nd - Lisa Cooper - 66
3rd - Chris Herzog - 61
Master Category with Total Season Points
1st - Tom Kredo - 146
2nd - Diana Whiting - 120
3rd - Guy Swenson - 67
Here are the Winners for the End-of-Year Image Competition
The winning End-of-Year Competition photographs are shown in the slideshow gallery at the top of the page. All photos that won, placed, showed, or were honorable mentions during the monthly competitions are eligible for the End-of-Year Competition.
Entry Category
1st - They're Here by Nick Netti
2nd - Wells Falls, Lady in Yellow by Ken Briggs
3rd - Morning Fern by Teresa Pelton
HM - Holding on, Letting Go by Teresa Pelton
HM - Steel, Stone, Wood, Glass by Daniel Fealko
Advanced Category
1st - Enter by John Stuhlman
2nd - Bog River Falls by John Stuhlman
3rd - Inspiration by John Stuhlman
HM - Long Lake at Sunset by Todd Marsh
HM - End of the Hall by Chris Herzog
HM - Moonscape Overlook by Lisa Cooper
HM - Ocular View by Lisa Cooper
HM - Go with the Flow by Lisa Cooper
Master Category
1st - A Crisis of Faith by Tom Kredo
2nd - Scrum Struggle by Tom Kredo
3rd - Double Vision by Sherry Dans
HM - Falling through Foliage by James Lawyer
HM - Triple Jump Runner by Tom Kredo
HM - Peaceful Nap by Guy Swenson
HM - Shadow Lily by Tom Kredo
HM - False Hellebore by Diana Whiting
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See You All on September 2nd For Our First Speaker of the Year
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The Next Guest Speaker is on Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Andrew Hertel presents Art and Vision of B&W Photography
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For more information about our speakers and events, please click the Events Calendar Tab.
More events, including meet-ups and other nearby photography-related activities, can be found on our private Facebook Group.