Welcome to the Gateway Camera Club
Our goals are to share ideas, knowledge, and insight; to help improve the skills and abilities of our members; and to have some fun while enjoying photography. We recognize photography is changing, growing and with ever-emerging technologies, more exciting than ever! Gateway was one of the first local camera clubs to embrace digital photography and, as a result, we have some very knowledgeable digital photographers. Many award-winning members of Gateway Camera Club honed their talents and abilities through the mentoring they found at Gateway.
Our club is very active and we meet on most Tuesdays from September to June 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Want to compete, learn and share? Check out our exciting schedule. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Just stop in and introduce yourself. We hope you'll soon find an aspect of Gateway that fits your interests. Please browse our website, learn more about what we do, and enjoy. And remember, enthusiasm is catchy.
Come and catch some!
The slideshow to the right are images from Gateway's January 2026 Monthly Competition
Interested in seeing what Gateway Camera Club is all about? You are welcome to join as a Guest Member for 30 days. Just send us an Email and you will be added to the attendee list for the next 30 days.
Upcoming Events
February 10th - Zoom only - Competition Night with Judge David Long
Extra: Before the meeting, our own Joni Rich will preview how to do AI in Photoshop. This is in anticipation of our theme for March.
February 17th - Zoom Only - Image Study with Jim Brady
February 24th - Zoom Only - "Editing Landscapes and Cityscapes" presented by Jim Nix
Jim will edit using Luminar and demonstrate how he edits landscapes and cityscapes. He will edit several images and show off the tools and what he thinks about while editing.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YNlxfqmdEA5m9TuLdDLDFTATvfU6UdM_/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NRb6qcDmyhy5oyIA0sooTkfgZPdr6juI/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yBiGSWi6jJEOwdl6250d_iSZQ3tZVs5b/view
Bio: Jim Nix is a travel photographer and YouTuber based in Austin, Texas. His photographic interests include expansive landscapes, broad cityscapes and intimate street photographs. Jim has a colorful and expressive style and a strong preference for shooting at the edges of the day, where soft light and shadow help create the dramatic and moody sentiments his photographs embody. He loves to convey his artistic vision through editing tutorials, which he publishes several times a week on YouTube, and he encourages his viewers to experiment with their editing techniques in order to find their own creative voic
March 1st Sunday - Competition Deadline at 11:59 PM - Theme is AI
The goal is to present photographic subject matter in a way that is unique, appealing and causes the viewer to marvel at the ingenuity of the image. The original photo must be created by the maker. After that, “anything goes,” including Text-based Generative AI, third-party skies and Clip Art. The maker must not violate any copyrights. Note: Generative AI is normally not allowed in Gateway competitions but we are making an exception this month for the Theme category.
March 3rd - Watch Party - No Zoom - "Different Dimensions of Japan" presented by Jeff and Kathryn Dannay
Exploring Culture, Street, Wildlife and Landscape Genres
Go behind the lens with Kathryn and Jeff Dannay as they share perspectives from their recent trip to Japan. Japan offers a variety of photography genres to keep every photographer challenged. Join us as we share a few stories, a few laughs and a variety of wonderful photos. Kathryn will explore Minimalistic Photography and photographing the Streets of Tokyo, while Jeff will talk through the misaligned expectations in shooting wildlife. Jeff will also share how leveraging models can "make a photo”, and help capture the culture in which you are exploring. Throughout the presentation each will share ideas for capturing each genre of photography, tips and tricks, and a few post processing suggestions.
Biography: Jeff and Kathryn Dannay love to travel the world and share their experiences through their travel and photography blog. Their photographs have been exhibited in multiple locations, most recently at the Mass General Hospital Cancer Wing. Additionally, both have been published in notable venues (National Geographic, Smithsonian, Photoshop User Magazine, Cape Cod Life Magazine, PSA Journal, PSA Travel Newsletter, etc.). Both have won numerous awards. Kathryn enjoys capturing landscapes, abstracts in nature and architecture, while Jeff enjoys capturing landscapes, street photography and wildlife.
"We are fortunate to enjoy the comradery of loving the same hobby, along with a healthy dose of competition. We constantly push each other to improve."
Jeff and Kathryn Dannay are members of the Digital Imaging Group in Arizona and members of the Photography Society of America
Kathryn Dannay is on the President and Digital Media Chair of the Arizona Camera Club Council.
You can learn more about Kathryn and Jeff on their website: Sweet Light Photos (
www.sweetlightphotos.com
March 10th - Competition - Judge Todd Nettelhorst
March 17th - Image Study - Jeff Luth
March 24th - "The Photographic Subline" presented by Tom Peck
Photojournalist Thomas Peck (B&W Photography, OnLandscape.co.uk) shows how the traditions of the Sublime influenced early landscape photographers through to the modern day. With examples from painters like Turner & Caspar David Friedrich & photos from Carleton E Watkins to M Kenna to S Salgado to A Adams to H Sugimoto, plus the author’s own pictures. A fascinating insight into a cultural trend which is sure to provoke some debate, especially when we look into the future at how photography and the Sublime might interact in the 21st century…
Tom is a photography commentator and educator and a camera club judge. He runs a photo workshop company: Questphoto.co.uk, specialising in landscape & architectural photography. His company focuses on taking guests to wonderful places to make beautiful photographs in a sympathetic and educational environment.
Field Trips, Events of Interests, SIGs
Lighting SIG Meeting - Saturday February 14th
On the heels of a very engaging and energetic January Lighting SIG meeting, we will continue our journey of learning to create beautiful portraits by controlling light.
Our Lighting SIG meetings are for all members, whether never having touched a small electronic flash or are quite comfortable in their use and application.
Details of meeting time, place, what to bring and more will be sent out to the registered group on Friday, February 13
Join the workshop by Registering here>> /club/Event_Registration.aspx?EventId=b061d9a0-2a56-4444-b63d-7754aacb828a
You’ll know that you have successfully registered when you receive an automated reply email.
Franklin Park Zoo Field Trip - Saturday February 28th
On Saturday February 28, you can’t bear to hibernate any longer. Travel away from the cold and snow to a Tropical Forest surrounded by splendid orchids and amazing animals. You don’t need your passport or flip flops. Pack your camera gear and head to the Franklin Park Zoo’s Orchid Adventure. Bring your tripod if you wish; the staff ask that you do not obstruct pathways or interfere with other visitors.
Your photographic opportunities aren’t limited to orchids; the tropical forest is home for animals from an anteater to a western lowland gorillas. A short walk takes you to Bird’s World where you can capture images of birds in their swamplands, wetlands and other exhibits.
Read more about this adventure on the zoo’s website - https://www.zoonewengland.org/engage/orchid-adventure/
We will meet on Saturday February 28 at 9:30 at the Giraffe Entrance on Pierpont Rd. Admission is $19.95 for adults, $17.95 for folks 65 and older. Discount passes from the Sudbury, Natick and Boston Public Libraries offer $9.00 admission for up to 6 adults. We will explore and photograph the orchids and animals until noon, then drive to a nearby restaurant for lunch.
REGISTRATION: /club/Event_Registration.aspx?EventId=2e448942-4e67-431c-b6ab-c9835198676b
Springtime in New York
Springtime in New York! What a beautiful time to explore and photograph all that the Big Apple has to offer!
We are considering a field trip to New York City this spring, in the mid to late April time frame.
Initial thoughts are for taking the train down to NYC, stay over two nights while we exhaust our camera batteries and memory cards, then take a late afternoon train back to Boston on the third day.
Trip details are very loose at this time with plans for those who are interested to get together on Zoom to work out the details and shot lists for the trip.
If you are interested in joining the trip. Please sign up by Sunday, February 15th so we can begin our planning discussions.
This will be a great opportunity to explore your favorite photo ops in the City while enjoying the fellowship and sharing photo experiences with your fellow members.
COME JOIN US!
Frank Schimmoller, Trip Coordinator
Interested? Signup Here ->>> /club/Event_Registration.aspx?EventId=b169d19e-47cf-4d52-935c-fd7b29986b36
Exhibit at Natick Morse Library - January and February 2026
Our print exhibit is up at the Morse Institute Library and it is a work of art. Frank Schimmoller supervised a team of assistants to arrange the prints and worked together carefully to hang and ensure a pleasing placement which included precise measuring for height, spacing and leveling.
Come view your fellow Gateway Camera Club members' creations. Don't forget to comment in the guest book and read their artist statement. Don't hesitate to contact a maker of any piece that particularly moves you.
The exhibit will be up through February. Visit anytime (except during any private use of the room) during library open hours: https://morseinstitute.libguides.com/digital-branch
There will a reception for our exhibit on Saturday, January 17 beginning at 2:00 PM. Bring family and friends.
2026 Gateway Photo Scavenger Hunt
Members rev up your cameras. Consult the list of photo prompts. And join the hunt!
From now until Sunday, May 17th you
can enter images into the Scavenger Hunt gallery for all to see. Be
creative. Break the rules. Each photo prompt is open to interpretation.
And no one will be judging you.
Prizes will be awarded at our end-of-the-year
party for the three members with the most entries and a ‘soon-to
be-valuable’ prize for the first member to reach 100+ entries.
Download the guidelines and the list from links below or under the “Activities” tab.
So have FUN and happy hunting!
2026 Gateway Scavenger Hunt Photographic Guidelines
Scavenger Hunt 2026 Checklist2
Photographer's Event List
Buz is creating an events of interest to photographers list. This is intended to be an interactive list with any member sending Buz an event that they've learned about. The event can be anything that you think would be of interest to photographers. These could be larger regional events or small home town celebrations of some kind. Any theme might be a good event: specialty sports (nat'l leagues, we already know about), state and local fairs and festivals, flowers and gardens, historic, special visiting exhibits at museums, and events that defy categorization. As you send Buz events, he will add to the list and send out periodic updated e-mails.
A fascinating exhibit about "deep space" astrophotography utilizing specialized equipment. There are several dates available, but Sherry Fendell is attending on February 28th and is offering to have members join her.
BellForge Arts Center, https://bellforge.org/events/ On the grounds of the old Medfield State Hospital
Visit New England - can enter a date range and type of activity https://www.visitnewengland.com/all/events/events/
Remaining Themed Categories for 2025-2026 Competition Year
March - AI - Judge Todd Nettelhorst
The goal is to present photographic
subject matter in a way that is unique, appealing and causes the viewer
to marvel at the ingenuity of the image. The original photo must be
created by the maker. After that, “anything goes,” including Text-based
Generative AI, third-party skies and Clip Art. The maker must not
violate any copyrights.
April - Curves - Judge Karl Zuzarte
Refers to the curved lines in an image that guide the viewer's eye and add visual interest. Some examples of curves include:
- Leading Lines: Curves can act as leading lines, drawing the viewer's eye towards the main subject of the image.
- S-Curves: An S-curve is a powerful compositional technique that can guide the eye through the scene, creating a visual journey.
- Movement and Energy: Curves can imply movement and add energy to an image.
- Compositional elements that may create curves include roads, rivers, or natural forms.
May - Reflection in Glass - Judge Ray Guillette
This category includes windows, mirrors or any glass surface as the reflecting medium. The central compositional element should be the reflection. The reflected element may be a person, a structure or any object.
Multi-Club Categories for 2025-2026
Black & White Landscape
Double Take
Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) and/or Multiple Exposure
Machinery
Minimalism/Simplicity
On the Road
Softness
Textures in Nature
Definitions are here>>> /d/dac6a2e1-9508-4806-8933-ebd69c3bb9e8
Instagram
GCC has established two Instagram hashtags to promote our club member's pictures. These are as follows:
#gatewaycameraclubma
#gcc_ma
We are looking forward to seeing your pictures under our hashtags on Instagram. Please contact anyone on the Social Media Committee (Fred Floru, Beth DeBor, or Susan McIntyre) if you have any questions.
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