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Suspended Symmetry by Michelle Barnea
Take to the Stairs by Peter Rathjens
Stairs to No Where by Peter Rathjens
Unknown Path by Melissa Cote
Through the Window by Donna Romanick
Graceful Extension by Michelle Barnea
The Chase is On by Katherine Citterbart
Taking a Stab at It by Linda Aller
Raindrops on the Red and Green by Edwina MacDonald
Mr. Lonely by Marlene Milko
Red Fox and Kit Connection by Natalie Neuschatz
Red Fox with Kits by Natalie Neuschatz
Let's Talk by Marlene Milko
Pathways of Columns by Donald Rubino
The Tower by Donald Rubino
NY Building Remodeled by Eleanor Bortnick
Crested Caracaras Grappling by Bob Kochenthal
Rounding the Bend by Marlene Milko
Squashed by Marlene Milko
Soldier by Nancy Madacsi
Great Falls by Edwina MacDonald
Escalator Complications by Steven Hromnek
The Thinker by Diane Brunovsky
Trees vs Tides by Frank Urbaniak
Big Boy by Robert Kochenthal
Jekyll Island Survivor by Frank Urbaniak
Wide Eyed Wonders by Diane Brunovsky
Pot with Flowers by Diane Naperkowski
Determination by Katherine Citterbart
Leaping Dancer by Cheryl Henderson Brill
Peek a Boo by Diane Brunovsky
Beauty with a Bite by Diane Brunovsky
Grace in Bloom by Michelle Barnea
The Forgotten Slipper by Retta Cheung
Stude Beauty by Cheryl Henderson Brill
SCC to hold its Annual EXPO Print Competition and Exhibition this fall.  

SCC will hold EXPO XLI, its annual photography print competition and exhibition in October & November.  This event is open to the public, i.e. you do not have to be a Sparta Camera Club member to enter.  


Individuals can enter up to 5 photos in the competition.  The photos can be entered in a variety of categories covering a wide range of subjects.  They must be family friendly and in good taste.  The photos should be matted in a 16 x 20 mat and backing board.  The entry fee is $6 per photo.  


Students are also welcome to enter up to 5 photos.  Student photos should be matted in an 11 x14 mat and backing board.  The entry fee for students is $3 per photo.


Please click on the link for the entry form for this event.  The entry form may be downloaded to your computer and completed there.  It should then be printed and attached to the photos per the instructions.  


2026 EXPO ENTRY FORM with Instructions final_9-7.pdf


Photos may be dropped off at 3 locations:  Sparta Photo in Sparta NJ, Helricks in Dover and the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Counsel in Newton, NJ.  Photos must be dropped off at these locations by October 24th.  


EXPO has three major events.  These include:  Check In on October 28 at the  Sparta Ambulance Building.  This is the very last day to enter photos.  The Competition on November 4th & the Exhibition on November 14 & 15.  All photos are displayed at the Exhibition and can also be sold if requested by the  photographer.  


EXPO is a great opportunity to show your photography even if you are a beginner.  We look forward to having you join us.   


SCC Members:  if you plan to volunteer to assist during EXPO, please click on the sign up link below.              


SCC EXPO LXI SIGNUP                                

                                                                                              

Sparta starts off the Year with Two Informative Presentations

Pik Nik's Brain


 Nick Palmieri started off the season with his informal discussion, Pick Nik's Brain.  Nick shared some of his techniques for taking photos and answered technical questions from the meeting attendees.  Nick also commented on photos submitted by members for his review.


Traveling With Your Camera


Three SCC Members, Bob  Kochenthal, Virginia Kolstad, and Frank Urbaniak gave a presentation on Travel Photography.  They covered how to select a location, what to consider when booking a photo tour and tips on how to find photo spots on your own.  They also gave some basic travel tips and shared some of their photos.      

                     



Current News


Outings!


Milky Way at Lusscroft Farms


September gave us a successful Milky Way Outing.  A great chance to practice our skills with clear night skies.  The Milky Way was clearly visible and fun for all to shoot.  


Photo by Virginia Kolstad


                       


       


SCC Outing to White Lake



It was a great day for an outing to photograph butterflies, dragonflies, bees and wildflowers at White Lake Natural Resource Area.  Sean Garvin showed us how to photograph insects using flash.  The butterflies and dragonflies were plentiful.  Thanks everyone for joining us!  (A few latecomers joined us after the photo was taken.)


Photo by Virginia Kolstad


         


SCC Summer Picnic

 

A beautiful day and great food and company.  SCC's summer picnic last weekend was a great success.  Thanks to all who contributed and to Bob Kochenthal for offering his home for this event.  


                  



Milky Way Outing


Although conditions were not optimal, everyone still had a great time at the SCC Milky Way Outing on Monday.   Thanks to Bob for providing the location.  SCC Milky Outings are a good opportunity to learn how to shoot the night skies.  Our next Milky Way outing will be in August.  (Photo by Frank Urbaniak)


                  


Waterloo Village


Although it was rainy at Waterloo Village this weekend, many SCC members braved the weather to join us for Canal Day festivities.  The buildings were open and the pontoon boat was running and there were plenty of opportunities for photography.  In addition, we were treated to a presentation on historical Waterloo.  Thanks to Stephen Van Houten for organizing. 


              


Sandy Hook Life Saving Station


Another great outing to Sandy Hook to photograph the recently opened Sandy Hook Life Saving Station.  They will use the photos taken by the members to advertise the Station in the future.  

  

     




Child's Park, Pennsylvania

A cool and cloudy day aided  SCC members in getting some great photos of the waterfalls at Child's Park recently.   Long exposure was the theme of the day.  Members were able to practice using their neutral density filters to slow down the falls and emphasize the whirlpools.  A fun day for everyone!









Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 9:00 AM • George W Childs Park, Delaware Water Gap, PA
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 7:00 PM • Sparta Ambulance Building, Sparta, NJ
Wednesday, November 04, 2026 7:30 PM • Sparta Ambulance Building, Sparta, NJ

Welcome

Sparta Camera Club is a friendly group of photographers located in northern New Jersey which meets from September to June each year. 


Meetings are held in person and virtually on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. (The 2025-2026 program is located under the Events tab on this website.)


The club provides a variety of programs for its members.  These include:

  • Presentations from expert photographers on their fields,
  • Mentor programs for new photographers,
  • Competitions & Photo shares,
  • Workshops & Critiques,
  • User groups focused on specific areas such as basic photography concepts, editing photos,
  • Cell Phone photography, and
  • Club Outings.

The current club calendar of events is on the Events Tab of this website.


SCC also holds an annual print competition and exhibition which is open to the public in the fall of each year.   


These programs are designed to appeal to photographers of all ages and all skill levels and experience. All types of cameras, including digital SLR's, mirrorless, point and shoot and cell phones are used by club members.

 

Please come to one of our meetings as a guest (there's no charge) and then decide if you would like to join.  Most of our meetings are also broadcast on Webex (similar to Zoom).   If you wish to attend a virtual meeting, email us at info@spartacameraclub.org. 


If you would like to join the club, click on the Join Us tab on this website or bring your dues to one of our meetings.  Do not mail it to the Ambulance Squad Building please.  

 

If you have any questions, please email:   info@spartacameraclub.org


Mentor Program

Sparta Camera Club has initiated a program for its beginner photographers to assist them to learn the basic concepts of photography.  This includes learning how to use their camera and /or  cell phone and what makes up a good photo.   

Please come to one of our meetings as a guest (there's no charge) and then decide if you would like to join.  If you wish to attend a virtual meeting, email us at info@spartacameraclub.org.  

 

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