What we’re about
The Silver Spring Camera Club comprises a diverse group of individuals passionately dedicated to the pursuit of photographic excellence. We believe the best method of understanding the art of photography is through education and the sharing of ideas.
For over 65 years SSCC has maintained a high standard of integrity and quality. Our reputation as the friendliest club in the metropolitan area is the basis of our success. We welcome new members of all ages and skill levels who share our interest in photography.
Visit our home on the web, you will find information on membership, club activities, including competitions, and upcoming events.
We welcome visitors and new members to our meetings, which take place the first four Thursdays of every month, September through May.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Photo Forum – Sharing Photography ideas, images, questions, and inspirationsLink visible for attendees
"Photo Forum" is our monthly opportunity to share ideas, images, questions, and inspirations on a wide variety of photographic topics.
This is an ONLINE EVENT!!
We will meet using Zoom. A link will be sent to all that RSVP yes.What’s on your mind, photographically? Opinions, Observations, Questions, Exhibits, Reviews, etc.
## Presentations:
- “Luminosity Masking” – Dennis Freeman
- “Reflection Removal in Adobe Camera Raw” – Tanya Riseman
- We are soliciting presenters. Contact Dennis (dennisfreeman4510 at msn.com ) if you’d like to present something!
Image Critiques:
Send up to 2 images you would like to share and get feedback on.
You have a choice of receiving image critiques, editing suggestions, or just sharing. Indicate which you would like in your email.This month’s theme will be “Your Worst Photos!”
Did you have something go wrong in trying to get a good image? e.g. Composition? Wrong settings? Camera shake? Processing? Submit your disappointments to share and get feedback! We can brainstorm. This should be educational and fun!Send up to 2 jpg images. Your jpg images can be up to 1 MB size each. Include your name in the filename. (please use our digital Competition specs for size: ssccphotography.org/competitions/digital-entry-specifications/ ) .
Send your images to Dennis Freeman before 5:00 p.m., WEDNESDAY, Jan 15. (dennisfreeman4510 at msn.com).We are looking for volunteers to present for this and future months. Contact Dennis ( dennisfreeman4510 at msn.com ) with your idea.
This is expected to be a great evening of sharing and learning. What topics would you like to explore? Topics can be wide ranging, such as photo book reviews, an aspect of your own photography that you’d like to share, reviews or discussion of shows, photo gear, software, etc.
Please join us for a fun and educational evening!This is an ONLINE EVENT!! We will meet using Zoom. A link will be sent to all that RSVP yes.
About the Silver Spring Camera Club
We meet the first three Thursdays of every month, September – May, and one day each month on a weekend for a field trip to an interesting photogenic location in the area.
More information about the Silver Spring Camera Club can be found on our website (http://www.ssccphotography.org/) regarding speakers, competition, education, open forum topics and even where we're going to meet on our field trip.
Don’t forget to read our PSA award winning newsletter the Cable Release for even more detailed information about all our activities and other items of photographic interest.
We hope to see you at a meeting soon.
Visitors to the Club are always welcome to attend meetings.
Membership is a very reasonable $50 for individual members, $80 for family and only $35 for students. Please see the link to our membership application, below, for available discounts.
Why become a member of the Silver Spring Camera Club? We are a diverse group of photographers who love field trips, competitions, opportunities to see the world captured by other people's viewpoints, and sharing our knowledge, experience and love of photography.
Membership in the club gives you the opportunity to enter your photos in our monthly competitions, to receive our award-winning monthly newsletter the Cable Release, join our field trips without paying the $10 non-member fee, and more!
Here's a link to our printable Membership Application. https://www.ssccphotography.org/online-membership-form/
Visit us on the web: http://www.ssccphotography.org/
- Field Trip : NEW YORK CITY, INCLUDING ELLIS ISLANDNeeds location
### NEW YORK CITY, INCLUDING ELLIS ISLAND
Leaders: Lisa Auerbach (info@ssccphotography.org) and Sherm Edwards (cablereleaseeditor@ssccphotography.org.)
What: There is a photography tour for $200 that lasts 3 hours, and is the only way to bring tripods or lighting into the hospital (Photography Tours). Alternatively, there’s a 1.5-hour, $55 “Hard Hat Tour” of the hospital. Ferries to Ellis Island leave from the tip of Manhattan or New Jersey and include a stop at Liberty Island. Additional possibilities in lower Manhattan might include Wall Street and other NYC architecture, and the Brooklyn Bridge, which has a pedestrian walkway with spectacular views.
When: Weekend of January 25 and 26. Some of us will leave on Saturday morning, stay at the hotel, then meet at Ellis Island at 11:00 on Sunday for the tour. Alternatively, you can choose the 1.5 hour tour and set your reservation for 12:30. Then we can all meet at on Ellis Island at 2:00. From there we can go to the Statue of Liberty.
Where: The main planned event is Ellis Island, but it would be a shame to travel to NYC and not take advantage of other attractions, individually or with other members.
Travel and Lodging: Transportation possibilities to NYC can include Amtrak, leaving from BWI station, Union Station, or New Carrollton; Vamoose Bus, leaving from Bethesda; or by car. There are many possibilities for hotels if you wish to stay over in New York. Our choice for this field trip is in Columbus Circle, 6Columbus. Book your room soon to secure a good price.
To Photograph: Besides Ellis Island and lower Manhattan, NYC has infinite photographic possibilities — people, architecture, rivers and harbor, parks . . .
Questions? Email one of the Trip Leaders.
Meals: Again, the possibilities are infinite
To Bring: For the $200 tour, Tripod/Mono Pod, flash and/or other lighting. No tripods or lighting on the $55 tour. It will likely be cold inside the hospital, so dress warmly.
Share your images from the trip: With the SSCC Facebook Group, on Meetup, and/or send to cablereleaseeditor@ssccphotography.org for inclusion in the next month’s Cable Release.
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SSCC monthly field trips are a benefit of membership. Club members meet at interesting photogenic sites in the area ranging from DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware. You can shoot on your own or team up with a helpful Club member for tips and inspiration.
Membership remains a very reasonable $50 for individual members, $80 for family and only $35 for students. Guests are always welcome to participate.
The field trip fee for non-members is $10.00
Visit us on the web: http://www.ssccphotography.org/
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