Welcome to the Seacoast Camera Club!
Members of all skill levels are welcome. Whether you're a casual smartphone shooter, an advanced photographer or anywhere in between, our club strives to provide inspiration, friendship, educational opportunities and fun.
The SCC regularly meets via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month, September through May.
In addition to the bimonthly virtual meetings, the club also provides opportunities for in-person gatherings, photo walks, educational workshops and our annual Library Exhibit at the Portsmouth Public Library.
If you'd like to know more, please check out the Organization Tab for more information.
The Slideshow to the right features images from our monthly Competitions.
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October 22nd - SCC Club Competition: Categories B&W (Black and White) and Open - Judge: Lisa Cuchara
Lisa Cuchara (PhD, Master Craftsman* (PPA), Master Photographer* (PPA), Master Artist* (PPA), HonNEC*), is passionate about photography, both behind the lens and in the digital darkroom. She is an OM SYSTEM Ambassadors and Wildside Nature Tour leader. She has diverse creative interests ranging from Nature, Macro and Night photography to Urban exploration, people, and creative editing. From birds and flowers to Marco and HDR, she appreciates the world around her and embraces the challenge of interpreting what hereyes see, and her heart feels via her photography. She has a Photography Studio in Hamden CT which she uses for teaching light painting, still life, macro, flowers, etc., for teaching photography and post-processing, and for photographing portraits, and Cosplay characters. She has presented a wide variety of instructional programs and workshops for many conferences, camera clubs, photography organizations, garden clubs, and other organizations. She loves to Teach, Mentor, Motivate, and Inspire, and hopes that her passion and creativity will inspire you to capture beautiful photons and manipulate pixels with impact.
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November 12th: Presentation - Angie McMonigal: "Distilling the Essence of Architecture"
Class Description: Join Angie for a discussion focusing on creative approaches to architectural subjects. She'll discuss photographing subjects from wider to detailed/abstracted perspectives. Sharing how to uncover creative viewpoints and best utilize compositional tools to create more compelling images.
Bio: Angie is a fine art and commercial architecture photographer based in Chicago striving to bring a detailed, thoughtful perspective to her work, whether for clients or through the workshops she leads. Having grown up surrounded by nature yet fascinated by the big city she's called home for more than two decades; she brings the meditative calm of her upbringing to a terrain that’s always transforming. Drawing from her education in the microsciences (molecular biology, microbiology, virology) her focus is more frequently on bold architectural details rather than sweeping cityscapes, creating images that celebrate those unexpectedly iconic elements hiding in plain sight.
“It is only by selection, by elimination, and by emphasis that we get at the real meaning of things.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
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November 26th: SCC Club Competition - Theme: Nautical and Open
Judge: Silvana Della Camera
A software engineer by trade, Silvana began her fascination with photography as a very small child.The early fascination turned into a lifelong obsession. Decades later her passion never faltered, but her view of the world evolved. Photographing what the eye can't perceive is what she loves best to capture.
Past President of the Stony Brook Camera Club, she is the recipient of many photography awards. Her images have appeared in Lighthouse Digest, Yankee Magazine, and the Boston Globe, and were featured in Nikon’s 100th birthday celebration. She has presented and judged at camera club councils, camera clubs, and art associations throughout the US. Silvana helps others expand their own photographic vision through her photography workshops, photo walks, photo tours, private instruction, and club presentations on various photography topics including infrared, Milky Way, black & white, nightscapes, deep space photography, and time-lapse. She challenges photographers to consider that there is much more in a scene than what is visible to the human eye and to tap into the power of their cameras to discover it.
Master Member of the New England Camera Club Council (MNEC). Member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Author of “Breakers of Darkness – The Majesty of Lighthouses” and “Sights Beyond the Spectrum – Digital Infrared Photography” handbook.
To her, life is best summarized by the quote “Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death.” – from the 1958 film “Auntie Mame”.
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December 10th: Presentation - Rick Berk: "Embracing Local Spots"
Rick Berk is a fine art landscape photographer based on Maine’s Midcoast, known for his breathtaking landscape photography that captures the natural beauty of New England and beyond. With over two decades of experience, Rick has honed his craft to become an expert in both the technical and artistic aspects of photography. His work is characterized by vivid colors, striking compositions, and an ability to convey the serene yet powerful essence of nature.
Rick's journey began as an art student in college, and has since evolved into a distinguished career. He has worked in various facets of the photography industry, including as a pro sports photographer, technical specialist for Canon USA, fine art landscape photography, and teaching. His stunning images are included in several corporate and private collections.
In addition to his professional photography, Rick is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and skills with others. He teaches workshops and online classes, where his approachable teaching style and in-depth understanding of photographic techniques help students of all levels improve their craft.
Rick Berk's work not only showcases the splendor of the landscape, but also inspires others to explore and appreciate the world through the lens of a camera.
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