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.

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.

New Member Pages

Warren Prouty

Congratulations
Gallery Challenge Winners!
The winners of the Gallery Challenge are Ed Weil and Betty Denise. Special thanks to all the the members below who submitted a page during this challenge:

Jim Cappucci
Shane Corcoran | Lisa M. Barteltt Collin
Linda Lecuyer | Hana Fulwider
Gary Hoyt | Judi Hoyt
Jacqui Taylor | Richard Ferland

Jason Sliviak | Mary Gail Ranaldi
Lola Lawrence | Susan Krawiec
David Jones | Robert James
Karl Hentz | Jane Guaraldi |
Glenn Guaraldi | Betty Denise |
Laurie Busa | Alicia Bruce

John Lowe | Dan Hua | Bonnie Marsan
Jan Meades | Joe Kalil | Nila Stickney
Joe Mraz | Bob Ring |
Mike Raguin | Ed Weil | Pam Green
Christina Ferrin | Frances Stein

Page updates:
Lisa Smith | Paul Slovin
Allegra Boverman
Dave Maroney | Ron Wybranowski

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!

"Pretty Bird"
©Lola Lawrence

"The Alligator Farm in St Augustine, Florida becomes a magical wonderland come springtime when a variety of exotic birds, such as "Pretty Bird' come to roost. It is also a favorite photographic land mark for nature lovers and photographers from all over the nation."
Learn more about "Pretty Bird".

View some past images:

Judi Hoyt
"A friend at work found out my husband and I were starting to "get into photography" and recommended we visit the camera club she just joined. I'm glad we did. We have learned so much about photography in the last year. We have gone places and met people and hope to continue on this incredible journey."

Learn more about Judi.

Gary Hoyt
"I always thought I knew how to take good photos until I started coming to MVCC. Joining the club has been a great learning experience.

Since we've been member we have traveled to some great places and met many interesting people & fellow photographers that we would not have met otherwise."

Learn more about Gary.

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

MVCC warmly welcomes the following new members:

March:

• Bob A. of Dracut, MA
• Rebecca H. of Newton, NH
• Tracey M. of Merrimac, MA
• Brenda F. of Townsend, MA

February:

• Catherine E. of Andover, MA
• Jeff O. of Windham, NH
• Ken T. or N. Andover, MA
• Terry S. of Danvers, MA
• Harry S. of Danvers, MA
• Bob M. of Tewksbury, MA
• Barbara L. of Sandown, NH
  
• Russ T. of Groveland, MA

January:

• William W. of Burlington, MA

December:

• James B. of Danvers, MA
• Larry W. of Burlington, MA

November:

• Carien V. of Acton, MA
• 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
  

Learn more about becoming a member.

We're featuring a monthly listing of great events in New England that our members may find interesting to photograph. Check out some interesting events in January, February and March.

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

Sometimes it's What You Don't See
And it adds a sense of intrigue

Skyscrapers can be beautiful to photograph, especially as they interact with the weather.

See more in Tip-007.

View our Tools, Tips & Techniques archive.

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

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