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: Roy Haddock (Gallery Shows Coordinator) and Hana Fulwider; John Lowe; Malcolm Anderson; Karl Hentz and Michele Peterson.

Merrimack Valley Camera Club’s latest photographic exhibition is on view at Lawrence Heritage State Park in Lawrence, Mass., kicking off a series of 10 exhibitions to be held throughout the Merrimack Valley in upcoming months. The exhibit is within the beautifully restored and historic buildings of the park.

The above four photographs are courtesy of Frank J. Leone, Jr./Eagle-Tribune.

New Member Pages

Mary Ann Alwan

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: 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!

"Zebras Early Light"
©Karl Shanz

This image was Digital Image of the Month for January 2010. It was shot by Karl Shanz.

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

To find out more about upcoming Gallery Shows, visit the Gallery Shows page.

To submit information on your prints for a gallery show, go to the Gallery Form page.

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:

February 2010

• Eileen K. Lowell, MA
• Deb D. Haverhill, MA

January 2010

• Dennis R. Carlisle, MA
• Tina A. Methuen, MA

December 2009

• Mike C. Windham, NH
• David E. Boxborough, MA
• Al G. Methuen, MA

November 2009

• Roy S. Tyngsboro, MA

October 2009

• Ron C. N. Salem, NH
• Lisa C Methuen, MA
• Steve F. Bradford, MA
• David G Hubbardston, MA
• Gail H-G. Hubbardston, MA
• Jerome K. Lowell, MA
• Bill L. Amesbury, MA
• Mark M. Boxford, MA
• Mike M. of N. Andover, MA
• Mike P. Andover, MA
• Jerome K. Lowell, MA
• Gail H-G. Hubbardstown, MA
• David G. of Hubbardstown, MA
• Amy W. Burlington, MA
• Steve F. Bradford, MA
• Ron C. N Salem, NH
• Lisa C. Methuen, MA
• Ripesh G. Andover, MA
• Russell D. Wilmington, MA

September 2009:

• Michael M. N. Andover, MA
• Larry P. Andover, MA
• David S. Newburyport, MA
• Dan Q. N. Andover, MA
• Radhey S. Danvers, MA
• Dave S. Newburyport, MA
• Bill L. Amesbury, MA
• Bart N. Andover, MA
• David C. Pelham, NH
• Elzbieha S. Methuen, MA
• Mary Ann A. Andover, MA
• Frank B. Stoneham, MA
• Cathleen B. N. Andover, MA
• Karen C. Lynnfield, MA
• Richard F. Burlington, MA
• Mike M. Burlington, MA
• Patty G. Freemont, NH
• Linda H. Atkinson, NH
• Kathy H. Andover, MA
• Louis K. Andover, MA
• Bob M. Andover, MA
• Gary M. N. Andover, MA
• Lou P. Woburn, MA
• Baddu V. N. Andover, 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 the coming months.

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.

2010 Conference Dates:
July 16-18, 2010

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.

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