Our club is a full-service club serving novice to advanced amateur photographers. Founded over 50 years ago, the Merrimack Valley Camera Club (MVCC) currently meets on Wednesday evenings from September through May, at the Trinitarian Congregational Church, Elm Street, North Andover, Massachusetts (directions). Refreshments and socializing, 7:00-7:30 p.m.; Program, 7:30~9:00 p.m. Please check the Program Calendar for the latest schedule information.

Submit your gallery page by December 10th to be entered into a drawing for Hunt's gift certificate. View a few of our latest gallery pages:

Jan Meades | Joe Kalil | Nila Stickney
Joe Mraz | Bob Ring |
Mike Raguin | Ed Weil | Pam Green
Christina Ferrin | Frances Stein

Above: Glenn and Jane Guaraldi, Bob Ring and Susan Olendzenski.
Below: Sarah Musumeci, Jan Meades, Jason Sliviak, Frances Stein, Valerie Cox and Dan Powers.

Special thanks to Sharon Fazio for taking some great photos of members who participated in the November print competition!

On October 2, 2008, members of the club joined Lance Keimig (Night Skye) for a comprehensive workshop in downtown Boston for the illuminaleBOSTON program.

Ove 60 people attended our first meeting on September 3, 2008! Vice Presidents Sarah Musumeci and Richard Cox presented an overview of the clubs programs as well as tips for capturing great photos! Thanks to Valerie Cox for this photo.

Throughout the year, our club is proud to participate in various gallery shows and competitions.

On a cold December morning, Don Toothaker led members on a photo trip to Rockport, MA. Sarah shared the above photos of members in action (close ups of Lisa S. and Joe C.) and says "We basically met at Motif #1. Shot there in the frigid weather. Got fishermen coming in with their morning catch. Walked over to Bearskin Neck. Took pics there....a band even posed for us! Went to lunch as a group. Went to Annasquam Lighthouse. Went out for dinner in Essex. Had a ball!"

L to R: Susan, Valerie, Nancy and Scott photographing "The Cow Parade" in Boston during a club field trip. Members had a fun time finding cows thorughout the city.

L to R: Eric, Les and Mary were among the club members that attended the annualPittsfield Hot Air Balloon Rally in Pittsfield, NH. Although weather conditions were questionable, eventually balloons took off making a great opportunity for some amazing photographs.

Members also enjoyed a great summer evening at the Antique and Classic Car Show at Kimball Farm in Westford, MA. There were well over 100 cars, trucks and even motorcycles to photograph, and their proud owners were more than happy to answer any questions!

"Heinz 57"
© Mitch Slovin
" During the summer of 2008 my brother and I took a trip to the Florida Keys. We had been out in the hot sun all day and stopped in a small restaurant to eat lunch. I saw these on the counter and thought they would make an interesting picture because of the dramatic lighting. "
Learn more about how Mitch adjusted the image for maximum impact.

View some past images:

Frances Stein
"I always have had an interest in photography. I started out photographing children and later went on to commercial advertising work for "Lechmere." Nowadays, I enjoy photographing shelter cats on a weekly basis and doing portraits of people and pets."

Learn more about Frances.

Ron Wybranowski
"At my first meeting I was very impressed with the warm, open friendliness of the members and the high quality of the photography. I particularly like the monthly slide and print competitions. "

Learn more about Ron.

View our MVCC Members pages to meet our members and see some of thier favorite photos.

MVCC warmly welcomes the following new members:

November:

• Dan J. of Andover, MA
• Laurie B. of Billerica, MA
  
• Linda C. of Burlington, MA
  
• Howard L. of Nashua, NH

October:

• Jason S. of Derry, NH
  
• Frank L. of Lawrence, MA
  
• Lola L. of New Smyrna Beach, FL
• Bill B. of Stoneham, MA
  
• Paul C. of Haverhill, MA
  
• Glenn R. of Lancaster, MA
  
• Dan H. of Andover, MA
  
• Sandy T. of Sandown, NH
• Bob C. of Saugus, MA
  
• William H. of Groveland, MA
• Shane C. of Peabody, MA

September:

• Jane A. of Tewksbury, MA
  
• Craig A. of Beverly, MA
  
• Jim C. of N. Grafton, MA
  
• Alicia B. of N. Andover, MA
  
• Al C. of Lawrence, MA
  
• Joe C. of N. Andover, MA
  
• Peggy E. of Andover, MA
  
• Larry F. of Reading, MA
  
• Donald G. of Methuen, MA
  
• Joanne G. of Bradford, MA
  
• Roy H. of Bradford, MA
  
• David J. of Dracut, MA
  
• Eric K. of Andover, MA
  
• Robert M. of N. Andover, MA
  
• Jan M. of Hampton, NH
  
• Jim M. of N. Andover, MA
  
• Joe M. of Dracut, MA
  
• Mary Gail R. of Reading, MA
  
• Joe R. of Chester, NH
  
• Rita R. of Andover, MA
  
• Deb S. of Bradford, MA
  
• Kevin S. of Lawrence, MA
  
• Edward W. of Andover, MA
  

Learn more about becoming a member.

We're introducing a monthly listing of great events in New England that our members may find interesting to photograph. Check out some interesting events in October, November and December.

PSA (Photographic Society of America) is an international photographic association, to which camera clubs and individuals around the world subscribe. MVCC is a club member, and many of our members have joined independently. There are club competitions as well as personal competitions, salons, and a wide variety of other activities and services. Please contact Charlie Burke, our PSA representative, for more information.
Learn more about PSA.

NECCC (New England Camera Club Council, Inc.), is an organization to which camera clubs or individuals may belong. Established in 1937, the council's purpose is to support photographers and their photo clubs through education, seminars, competitions, slide and print circuits, and conferences. Their level of membership ranges from beginning photographers to professional status. NECCC publishes a bulletin three times each year.
Learn more about NECCC.

2009 Conference Dates:
July 10-12, 2009

Patterns and the Unexpected
Add an element of surprise to your photo

Sometimes repeating patterns are good. And sometimes breaking that pattern can make for interesting results. Consider various options as you compose your photos, and be aware of your surroundings.

See more in Tip-004.

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