Schenectady Photographic Society

05/13/2026

I hope you enjoy the last Focus of the season. Check it out for the winners of the April print and digital competitions, winners of the Luba Ricket Creativity Competition...and more! Wishing all a safe and fun summer!
https://spsphoto.org/.../newslet.../2025-2026/Focus_2605.pdf

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04/25/2026

SPS MEMBERS ONLY!
Join us on Wednesday, April 29, for the final presentation of the season: “Beyond the Rules of Thirds - 33 Hacks to Improve Your Scores in Club Competitions.”

Even if you don’t plan to compete next season or in other photography contests, Butch’s “hacks” will surely help to improve your editing process and images.

A link will be provided to SPS members a day or two before the event.

Live & Learn!

04/11/2026

Take a respite from your busy weekend to enjoy the April Focus. It’s chock full of information (Luba Ricket Competition, Butch Mazzuca presentation, Focus on Jim Craner, great article from Joe Brady…and all the winning images from March). Hope you enjoy it and have a great spring weekend.

03/22/2026

SPS PHOTO CLUB MEMBERS ONLY!

Join us on Wednesday, March 25, for an in-depth presentation on street photography by renowned U.K. photographer Caroline Preece. If you haven’t tried street photography, perhaps Caroline will convince you to “give it a go.”

A link will be sent to registered SPS Photo Club Members a day or two before the event. Let’s give Caroline a big USA welcome! It will be the middle of the night in the UK, and I am so pleased Caroline will be burning the midnight oil to present to us.

03/14/2026

A bit late, but here's a link to the March Focus.
Our annual Photo Essay Night (no longer a competition) is Wednesday. Next month is the SPS Luba Ricket Creative Competition. Both are live at First United Methodist Church. We hope you’ll join us for these special events. See details in the Focus, as well as a great article from Liesl Walsh on selling your photos on Fine Art America, the winning February images, and more!
Happy Pi Day!

03/13/2026

PHOTO ESSAY NIGHT AT SPS
Wednesday, March 18 - 7 pm

This is a special invitation to attend Wednesday’s Photo Essay Night, 7 pm, at First United Methodist Church in Schenectady. I speak from experience when I say creation of these photo essays is a labor of love. It’s takes a lot of thought and time to prepare. Expert commentary will be provided by Cindy Shultz, who has 25+ years of experience in editorial, lifestyle and documentary photography. Where else can you get to see members’ personal videos and special printed creations?

Join us…invite your friends and family. There will be special goodies too!

DIRECTIONS:

View Larger Map The Schenectady Photographic Society meets in the fellowship hall of The First United Methodist Church at 603 State St. in Schenectady, NY. Society meetings are open to the public and begin promptly at 7:00 pm. Parking and entrance are at the rear of the building off Chapel St., a sh...

02/22/2026

SPS PHOTO CLUB MEMBERS ONLY!
I timed this presentation to hopefully inspire your creativity. The Luba Ricket Creative Competition is coming up in April. Not terribly creative? Smart Photo Editor could be a great tool for you. It is also macro photographer Mike Moats go-to program.
Join us on Wednesday, February 25, 7 pm (Zoom) for Hazel Meredith’s presentation: “Getting Creative with Smart Photo Editor.” A Zoom link will be provided to SPS members a day or two before the event.
P.S. The Luba Ricket Creative Competition (thanks to her family’s continuing donation) is the only SPS competition with cash prizes!

02/16/2026

SPS PHOTO CLUB MEMBERS ONLY!
This is a not-to-miss program. I have seen it and I know you will be inspired.

Join us Wednesday, February 18, for Chuck Kimmerle’s presentation on “Nostalgic Black and White” -7 pm via Zoom. A link will b sent in the next day or two. Hope to see you there!

02/12/2026

Your Valentine from me is the February Focus, which is now up on our website. Please note the change in program (SPS photo club members only) on February 18. This is a not-to-be-missed presentation on "Nostalgic Black & White" by photographer and instructor Chuck Kimmerle. That, plus details on Hazel Meredith's presentation on Smart Photo Editor (February 25-again, SPS photo club members only!), February's winning images and a LOT more.

01/25/2026

If you have been enjoying Connie’s competition images, you won't want to miss her presentation on Wednesday, January 28 (Zoom - 7 pm): “Travel Photography: Phone vs. Full Gear - Italy and Central Asia.”
A link will be provided to members of the Schenectady Photographic Society a day or two before the event. Not a member? You can join now!
https://spsphoto.org/join-the-schenectady-photographic.../
See you on Zoom!