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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Our Next Speaker:
Meredith Fontana presents "Learning How to See: Rediscover Your Creative Inspiration"
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The event will be held on Wednesday, January 7th from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
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A Different Point of View
Every nature photographer, no matter how experienced or passionate, goes through creative droughts. Maybe the excitement you once felt while shooting has faded. Maybe you’re overwhelmed by pressure to produce “great” images, or you're doubting your abilities or talent. Maybe it just feels like a chore to get out the door with your camera.
If you’ve been feeling creatively stuck, disconnected from your work, or unsure of what you’re trying to say as a photographer, you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not stuck forever.
The truth is, inspiration doesn’t come from chasing new locations or buying new camera gear - it comes from noticing what’s already in front of you.
Join professional nature and landscape photographer Meredith Fontana for a virtual presentation where you will be invited to reconnect with your creative voice and see the world through your lens in new ways.
This isn’t a technical workshop about camera settings, post-processing, or cliche shortcuts to creating better images.
This is a talk about ideas and practices that will help you shift your mindset, feel more inspired to create, and reconnect with who you are as a photographer.
In this talk, you'll learn how to:
- Understand the difference between looking and seeing, and why it matters for your art.
- Identify and overcome common limiting beliefs that leave you uninspired.
- Reconnect with the intuition and creativity that you were born with.
- Develop daily practices to train your eye and build consistent creative momentum.
- Cultivate visual mindfulness as a tool for creating meaningful work.
- Embrace imperfection, experimentation, and the unknown as essential parts of the creative process.
- Move past fear, comparison, and the need for external validation.
You don’t need a new lens, a dramatic landscape, or the perfect light to create meaningful images. Everything you need is already within you.
Bio
Meredith Fontana is a Denver-based landscape photographer, educator, and founder of Nature Photography Academy. Drawing on her experiences from a career in paleontology and outdoor adventure, Meredith brings a unique perspective to the art of landscape photography. Her focus for the past 4 years has been on capturing the beauty of Colorado's diverse, hard-to-reach wilderness areas and promoting their protection.
Meredith's passion for teaching landscape photography stems from a desire to inspire others to explore their creativity and deepen their connection with nature. Through engaging workshops and educational content, she has helped over 1,400 nature and landscape photographers improve their skills, harness their unique perspectives, and cultivate a greater appreciation for the environment. You can learn more about Meredith and her work at her website.
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