Welcome to South Towns Photography Club (STPC)
You've come to the right place to learn the art of photography!
Our members, beginners to professionals, have a wide range of photographic interests.
Visitors are always welcome to attend meetings at no charge.
Ready to learn, create & share with fellow photographers!
The next meeting of the 2026-27 season of the STPC is scheduled for -
Thursday, October 15
6 pm -Q&A with Michael Fairbanks
7:00 pm - 2nd Digital Image & Print Competition
Judge - Scott Simons
(Deadline for submission of images for General & Creative digital competition is Monday, Oct 12)
(Please submit a digital version of your print image(s) by the day of competiton)
Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, September to May, at the Hamburg Community Center, 107 Prospect Ave, Hamburg, NY. Meetings alternate between competitions and instructional programs. (Please note that the second meeting in September will be held on Wednesday, Sept 16 instead of Thursday-Go Bills!)
Members are encouraged, but not required, to participate in competitions. A professional photographer's critique of members' submissions is a great way to learn and improve your skills.
Instructional meetings are an opportunity to learn from professionals in a variety of areas. We also offer a monthly basic skills class on instructional nights.
Fieldtrips are organized periodically. Develop skills, share knowledge and spend time with people who share your interest in photography.
The full 2026-2027 meeting schedule can be accessed here.
A detailed breakdown of our beginner classes can be found here.
MEMBERSHIP FEE:
The annual membership fee is $50 per Individual or $90 Joint for 2026-27. You must be a member to submit photos for competition.
You can print a copy of the New Member Application Form or Membership Renewal Form and mail it with your membership fee.
UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS:
TBA
Photographs taken and shared by STPC members taken during this season's field trips can be viewed here.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Janet LoPresto at jlop206@gmail.com for more information about STPC.
Check out the STPC Facebook Group.
Credit: Header photos l-r are "Miller Cabin" by Norman Boyczuk, "Martini" by Garrett Fischer and "Mexican Alligator Lizard" by Mary Canfield.