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
December 25, 2025 - Holiday Break
January 1, 2026 - Holiday Break
January 8, 2026 - Competition: Color Prints, B&W Prints, Digital Open via Zoom and in person
January 15, 2026 - The Power of Imaging to Push Creative Boundaries with Gerri Jones via Zoom
Sponsored by Hunts
This presentation will focus on how we choose to create stories with our imagery that resonate with your own personal photographic journey. Ways to overcome a creative rut are discussed with helpful strategies. Choosing to create photographs, by always using a standard set of rules which seek perfection, can sometimes lead us to missed opportunities to make a “beautiful mess”. Gerri will discuss how choosing to shoot with the addition of all manual optics (such as Lensbabies or Vintage lenses), has led her to a more creative path…a path which let’s go of perfection and pushes oneself to challenge those creative boundaries for personal growth.
BIO: Gerri enjoys photographing all subjects and especially the challenge of new ways to see through the creative use of Lensbaby lenses. She is a Lensbaby Ambassador and resides in Buffalo, New York.
Gerri has been a featured speaker/instructor at regional camera conferences including Mike Moats Macro Conventions, Hazel Meredith’s Creative Photography Conferences, New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) Photo Conference and Out of Chicago Conferences. Gerri also instructs in creative photography presentations with camera clubs, in person or online.
Gerri’s images have been featured in several publications, commercial proposals and she also has reviewed several photography books for development by Focal Press Publications. Her images have received several first-place awards in national, regional and online photo competitions.
For more info: Zenfolio | Gerri Jones Photography
January 22, 2026 - From All Angles: Abstract Geometric Architecture with Dan Waterman via Zoom
Sponsored By Hunts
In this presentation, Dan will discuss a modernist approach to abstract architecture inspired by the style of Group f.64, with a strong emphasis on geometry and compositional techniques. He’ll explain his thought process, how to use different lenses (from ultrawide to super-telephoto), and post-processing tools using Photoshop and Lightroom to create compelling architectural imagery.
BIO: Dan Waterman is a full-time digital media designer and photographer based in Warwick, RI. Propelled by a love for photography and communication, his interest in the visual arts has led to expertise in a variety of disciplines including design, web development, project management, marketing, and branding. He deeply values engaging with the creative community, sharing tools and knowledge to empower, inspire and learn from other like-minded people.
Dan first picked up a camera 20 years ago and was captivated by the methodical, process-oriented approach to composition and exposure. His passion has only grown since then, and he now spends every possible moment exploring and capturing the world’s varied landscapes.
His work can be seen at danwdesign.com.
Workshops
January 31, 2026 (Rain/Snow Date February 1st) - Photographing the Seasons with Ginny Castro and Hali Sowle, Part II
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.
Registration opens January 8th at 5PM
For more info and to register click HERE
February 7, 2026 - Camera Basics with Tom Amsterburg, Linda Rondeau, and Jim West
Do you find yourself always using Auto mode and not using the many other creative capabilities your digital camera has? If so, this workshop is for you. Topics we will cover include exposure (exposure triangle, equivalent exposure, the histogram, exposure compensation) depth of field, camera shooting modes (manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, etc.), raw vs. jpg, white (color) balance, focus settings, exposure metering modes, and shutter release modes. Some more advanced topics will be addressed if time permits.
This workshop is for both beginners and more experienced photographers wanting a refresher on the basics or who may be trying to learn the features of a new camera. The workshop will include some group exercises to immediately put what you learn into practice. We will survey the group participants prior to the workshop to determine what cameras they primarily use, so we can be ready to help them as needed.
Registration opens January 15th at 5PM
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
Events of Interest
Norfolk Public Library Photographic Exhibit December 2025 - January 2026
2 Liberty Lane, Norfolk, MA 02056
open during library hours
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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