Welcome to the Stony Brook Camera Club
For over 50 years SBCC's mission statement has been “To promote enjoyment and proficiency in all aspects of photography through education, fellowship, exchange of knowledge and experience; and a broad appreciation of nature and environment.”
SBCC includes and welcomes members of all abilities. Whether a casual smartphone shooter or an advanced photographer, everyone grows in knowledge and experience through SBCC’s many programs and workshops.
The Stony Brook Camera Club meets in-person and/or virtually on Thursdays at 7:30pm from September to June. In-person social hour begins at 6:30pm and zoom social hour is 7:00pm. In person meetings are held at the Anglican Church of the Redeemer, 195 Main St, Franklin, MA. See our calendar for the schedule of events. Our meetings feature competitions, speakers, image studies and discussions of general interest. We also sponsor a number of photography activities all year.
Anyone is welcome to attend and experience what we are about, although participation in competitions and our many activities requires membership (see the Membership menu item in the Main Menu above).
We hope you enjoy this site and your time with us all.
The Slideshow to the right features Winning Images from our 2025-2026 Competitions.
Interested in seeing what Stony Brook Camera Club is all about? You are welcome to join as a Guest Member for 30 days.
Just fill out this FORM and you will be added to the attendee list for the next 30 days.
Upcoming Meetings
February 19, 2026 - Everyday Vision: The Art of Discovery in Daily Photography with Kevin Bruff in person and via Zoom
Through the discipline of daily practice, Kevin Bruff has found that time invested becomes images earned. Each day with the camera sharpens the eye, strengthens creative intuition, and opens new ways of seeing. In this presentation, he reflects on a process of discovery—capturing the silence of nightscapes, the fleeting beauty of nature, and the transformation of the ordinary into art—showing how patience and persistence breathe life into photography.
BIO: Kevin Bruff is a self-taught landscape photographer whose work is rooted in patience, presence, and a deep respect for the natural world. Working largely throughout New England, especially along the shores and natural preserves of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Kevin explores themes of stillness, impermanence, solitude, and rhythm. His images often highlight subtle transitions: frost forming on branches, tides reshaping stone, moonlight crossing water, or the quiet dialogue between shadow and illumination. Rather than chasing spectacle alone, he is drawn to moments that unfold gradually—scenes that trigger artful photography through observation rather than interruption.
Kevin’s practice emphasizes intentional seeing over technical excess. He approaches photography as a daily discipline and a form of visual meditation, allowing intuition, curiosity, and repeated visits to shape his work. Through his photography, Kevin seeks to remind viewers that beauty is not distant or rare—it exists all around us, waiting for attention, patience, and the willingness to truly look.
For more info check out Kevin Bruff Photography | Facebook
February 26, 2026 - Cabin Fever in person
*Starts at 6 PM at the Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane, Norfolk, MA
Bring your tripods and cameras for a night of indoor shooting. We will have multiple setups for you to photograph. It's always lots of fun!
March 5, 2026 - Competition: Color Prints, B&W Prints, Digital People/Portraits
Workshops
RESCHEDULED February 28, 2026 (Rain/Snow Date March 1st) - Photographing the Seasons with Ginny Castro and Tom Amsterburg, Part II- FULL
Join us for the second part of this workshop at Stony Brook Audubon Sanctuary in Norfolk, MA. In this workshop series we'll explore the seasonality of the sanctuary, photographing in (3) seasons - fall, winter, and spring. You can join any or all of the workshops.
In addition to wildlife, the sanctuary has an extensive boardwalk system that goes through forest, fields, and wetlands, offering many different photographic opportunities. Whether you like ICM, Macro, Landscape, Multiple Exposure, or Wildlife photography, Stonybrook will have something for you. So come out with us to explore the beauty in our local sanctuary through the seasons.
Workshop is full, add name to waitlist
For more info and to register click HERE
April 2026
Newport in the Spring with Chuck Noel
May 2, 2026
Hands On Creative Macro and Close Up Photography with Jim Borrebach
Women vs Men Challenge Pairings 2025-26
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Multi-Club Competition May 13, 2026
The 7th Annual Multi-Club Competition will be hosted online on May 13, 2026. Members may choose to submit two digital photographic images taken between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026 in any or all of the eight categories.
All the information regarding this competition between Boston, Gateway and Stony Brook Camera Clubs can be found HERE
SBCC members can join the SBCC Meetup group for FREE. We schedule photo walks and field trips via Meetup.
This is the LINK to Meetup. How to schedule a Meetup - click HERE
Our award-winning newsletter, Reflections, has been in existence since September 2003. You can check out past issues HERE.
Tom Amsterburg is now the editor of Reflections. He is always looking for contributions from our membership. If you would like to submit a travelogue, how-to article, review of favorite editing software, "how I made this image", or anything else you think would be of interest to our members, please reach out to him with your images and any article ideas. Below is the link to his email address.
Tom's EMAIL
Need suggestions for places to go out and shoot?
Check out our information on Photo Shoot Locations at /d/b56444bf-9b6e-4ac3-a22d-b3e2f5f766be or Click on the “Resources & Links” tab and then Click on “Photo Shoot Locations”.
SBCC COVID-19 Policy
1. Face masks are optional.
2. SBCC is pleased to offer a hybrid format for those meetings that will be held in-person this season.
Any members not comfortable attending will always have the option of joining remotely via Zoom or a similar streaming format.
- We will keep current with trends and regulations and may change our policy as needed.
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