Pursuing the Art of Photography

The Whaling City Camera Club is a group of people of all ages and photographic abilities who share a common interest and passion for the art of photography. We believe the best method of understanding the art of photography is through education and the sharing of ideas and mentoring between members.

To do this, we offer a range of activities for our members, including:

• Regular meetings (twice monthly) including workshops and outside speakers

• Field trips and special events

• Photo competitions

• Special club photo exhibitions

• Opportunities to participate in events and competitions with other clubs and organizations

Guests are welcome at most club meetings and events.
[Learn More] about how to join the Whaling City Camera Club 

Upcoming Activities:

• October 16th, 2024: This week's meeting we will have Jeff Swinger who will be presenting the topic of sports photography to our club.
• Jeff Swinger has been a professional photographer since 1992 when he started honing his skills in community journalism and found his passion for telling stories through images. He worked at The Cincinnati Enquirer, nearly 16 years where he spent the bulk of his career covering the city's professional sports teams including the Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds as well as the area's dominant NCAA athletics. Jeff was also handpicked by USA Today Sports to be part of its photo team covering the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, and 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. Other career highlights include the coverage of the NFL playoffs, Super Bowl XLVI, and four Kentucky Derbies. Additionally, he works with Canon USA as a freelance Pro Market Representative, traveling nationally to promote the brand and teach the technical side of its camera equipment. In December 2014, Jeff moved to Park City, Utah, where he works for USA Today Sports Images as a photo editor and contract photographer, covering Utah's professional and college sports as well as international events.  He  now  resides  in  Ponta  Vedra,  Florida. 

Dartmouth North Branch Public Library
211 Cross Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
When:
7pm (feel free to arrive at 6:30pm to socialize with members or bring your photography questions to ask others)

[Updated: October 13, 2024]

Upcoming Meetup Events:

For more information on upcoming meetup events, please visit our meetup group page below:

WCCC Meetup 

Member Profile:

Amanda Leeland

"In 2017, I was attending UMass Dartmouth pursuing a Bachelor's degree that I felt was going to be my career however,  I switched majors to photography. Which I had hoped would change my perspective on what I considered a career.  I had thought photography could be a hobby for me, but instead I turned it into my career choice and couldn't be happier. Being a club member has opened my heart and mind about photography, helping me to learn new skills that I could not have learned in only a classroom. Through the club I have meet many new people that helped build my knowledge on different photography topics. I currently have a passion for portraits, photojournalism and travel photography."

Amanda Leeland is the current president of the Whaling City Camera Club.