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 May 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
May 26th - Competition Night - Zoom Only - Image of the Year - Judges Don Toothaker, Larry Dunn and Doreen Sykes
June 2nd - Live - No Zoom - Printed Image Peer Review
David duChemin writes, “…the photographic journey is about discovering your vision, allowing it to evolve, change, and find expression through your camera and the print.”
In small group, round table discussions, supportive and affirming, we will delve into the why…the motivation…the story of our image. We will share and learn in a special way that many of us have never experienced before.
Select three images that you like. Do not concern yourself as to whether any other viewer would like them…or even understand them. Your selections will come from ones that are special to you in some way, describable or intangible.
Print your selections roughly 8” x 10” (or equivalent custom dimensions). These do not have to be large because we will be viewing them up close. Suggesting backing your prints up on foam core, card stock…even cardboard to stand up and for easier handling. They’ll stay flatter, too.
Stephanie, Sue, Tom, Buz
June 9th - Live - No Zoom - Awards Night
June 13th - Picnic - Ashland State Park - 11 AM to 5 PM - rain or shine or snowstorm
Registration is open for our fifth annual Gateway Club Picnic. We will be at the Pavilion at Ashland State Park (156 W. Union St, Ashland, MA 01721) again this year.
We will provide sandwiches, salads, chips and drinks (water, lemonade, iced tea) for the very reasonable fee of $10 per person. If you wish, you can bring other non-alcoholic beverages for your own consumption. (No alcohol is allowed in the State park) We suggest that members bring a dessert of your choice to share with others. Guests are welcome.
Payment options will be on the following page - /club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=d1988ab2-f57f-4ae1-8af5-67eb4480d6d7
Once Fred, our treasurer receives your payment, you are registered. Registration will close at 11:59 PM on Saturday, June 6th.
Parking at the park is $8 but is waived for vehicles with a Handicapped license plate or placard, a Purple Heart Recipient license plate, or a Disabled veteran license plate. Parking is also free if you have a state senior parking pass (valid at most state parks). A senior parking pass is available to Mass residents age 62+ by mail or online for $10 and is valid for a lifetime. Information for obtaining the pass is available at If you do not have a permit, you can pay the daily parking fee at the payment kiosk at the park entry.We are looking forward to another great opportunity to socialize with our fellow members and their guests.See you at the park!
June 28th - Sunday - 10:00 am - Noon, 3rd Annual International Photo Meeting
Our 3rd International meeting with Vera International Photo Club of Spain will focus on the style and motivation for your photos.
Each club will share 20 photos during our 2 hour virtual meeting, from 10:00 to noon. Like the print peer review meeting, you should submit photos that are special to you, or that express how you look at the world. Unlike last year, photos from places outside of the US are welcome. Each photographer will have up to two minutes to discuss the reason that they took this photo and why they consider it one of their favorites.
You can now submit your images! Deadline for submissions is June 12 at 11:55 PM. Submit like you submit for regular monthly competitions - Competitions - Submit Images to a Competition
NOTE: Important: When submitting your images, please size them as 3850 as the height width and 2160 as the height not the normal 1400 x 1050 we use for competition.
Field Trips, Events of Interests, SIGs
Lighting SIG Meeting - Sunday May 17th - date change
The Lighting SIG meeting this month will address lesser known controls of our transmitters, flash units and cameras to control two exposures...the ambient light and the light on our subject's face...in contrasty conditions. Sounds tricky, but we'll sort it all out for you. The use of filters and other stuff will be covered, too.
All members are welcomed and encouraged to attend this meeting and all meetings. Do not concern yourself if you are new to using flash. Individual attention is given. Details of the meeting will be sent to the registered group on Friday, May 15th.
REGISTRATION LINK>>> /club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=63d51237-e6a6-4f24-ac85-dcfaa26e6785
Southwick Zoo - Sunday June 14th
We're going to Southwick's Zoo! Zoos are always fun. Being the largest zoo in New England with over 900 exotic animals from all over the world in 200 acres of natural habitat. we love Southwick's because of the cool, woodsy lanes and close up views of many of the creatures, many without any visible means of containment, allowing for the best photography. Although we try not to, we can't help learning something about the natural world and animal behavior.
Come on along with us for a very fulfilling and social day together during arguably the best time of year to be outdoors.
REGISTRATION: /club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=bfb7a873-a36b-4605-a701-faddeeb1f76f
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary Exhibit - April 1st to May 31st
Spring is almost here! And that means that it’s time, once again, to exhibit our amazing wildlife and landscape images at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760. This is a great opportunity to share the wonderful images of Gateway with our surrounding community.
Since Broadmoor is a wildlife sanctuary, focusing on nature, we are asking that images in this exhibit be either flora, fauna or landscape images with focus on natural surroundings.
We will be installing the exhibit on Wednesday, April 1st at Noon. The exhibit will be on display until Sunday, May 31st, when exhibitors will claim their individual images. We will be displaying a binder with Artist's Statements in the exhibit area.
An Artists’ reception is planned for Sunday, April 12th from 1 to 3 PM.
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
2027 Multi-Club
You can start shooting for the 2027 Multi-Club competition now! Image dates are 4/1/26-3/31/27. Categories are:
Around the Table
Cars
Color in Nature
Geometry
Long Exposure
Silhouette
Through the Looking Glass
Definitions may be found here: /d/dac6a2e1-9508-4806-8933-ebd69c3bb9e8
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, specihttps://www.meetup.com/bostonareaphotography/photos/33437602/512049040/al 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.
Experience the start of the 55th Annual Figawi Race from one of the best vantage points in Hyannis Harbor! Time: 8:30 am (boarding) – 12:00 pm (return to dock). Cape Cod Art Center invites you aboard a private 64′ catamaran for a front-row presence at an iconic coastal tradition. This three-hour charter places you among the fleet as the race begins— surrounded by vibrant sailboats and the energy of one of Cape Cod’s most anticipated events. Whether you’re exploring photography, passionate about sailing, or simply looking to spend a memorable morning on the water, this experience offers a rare way to be part of Figawi. More information provided upon booking!
Early Access: May 2-9 | $75 / $95, Standard: May 10-17 | $90/$110, Last Call: May 18-22 | $110/$125
June 21st - Bay State Motor Festival - Cushing Memorial Park - Framingham
Cushing Memorial Park in Framingham will host the 2nd annual showcase of classic and vintage cars on Sunday, June 21 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Last year, the first year of this event, 200 cars were on display and they're guessing even more will be appearing this year.
https://baystatemotorfestival.com/
June 29th - St Peter's Fiesta - Gloucester - http://www.stpetersfiesta.org/index.html
General Links:
NECCC Mega List of Events - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1En0ls3WuiMt-mWiCoUW57d3rPTi0RXfdz9ch3Nn_Rac/edit?tab=t.0
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/
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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