Teaneck Camera Club 2025 – 2026 Calendar
Some meetings are held at the Richard Rodda Community Center, 250 Colonial Court, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
Some meetings are on Zoom. Club members are emailed a link to Zoom meetings.
All meetings occur on Tuesday nights at 8 PM, except where noted.
All Programs and Competitions start at 8pm and are on Zoom unless noted otherwise.
May 19 – Program -“Pick Nick’s Brain” by Nick Palmieri
Join us for a fun, relaxed evening of photography, stories, and conversation! Our guest speaker, Nick Palmeri, will share some of his favorite images — along with the behind-the-scenes moments, challenges, happy accidents, editing choices, and maybe even a few “what was I thinking?” stories along the way.
This isn’t a formal lecture where everyone sits quietly until the end — questions, comments, and curiosity are encouraged throughout the presentation. Want to know the camera settings? Ask! Curious how a shot was planned? Ask! Wondering how many times he waited for the perfect light before getting the shot? Definitely ask.
Think of it as part photography talk, part photo adventure, and part hanging out with fellow members.
May 23 – Saturday – Photo Trip – Phillipsburg Manor – Pinkster Festival
381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY. (Main parking lot at 381 North Broadway, overflow lot on Continental Street.
Cross the millpond bridge and enter the year 1750, when Philipsburg Manor was a thriving milling, farming and trading complex.
This day the Manor celebrates Pinkster, an Afro‑Dutch spring holiday with cultural and historical significance. The event includes demonstrations, workshops, and performances.
Advanced Tickets Only. Not Sold on Site. Adults: $14, Seniors: $12.
Tickets – Celebrate Pinkster at Phillipsburg Manor
Meet at 9am at the Rodda Ctr to leave by 9:15.
Philipsburg Manor – Visit Sleepy Hollow
May 26 – Year End Pictorial and Nature Digital Competitions – Judges Susan Candelario, Phil Echo, Chris Mauro.
The Year End Competition is held to determine which are the best of the images submitted in monthly competitions within the past club year. (September 2025 to May 2026)
A three judge panel will choose a Best of Year image from each category (Pictorial & Nature) and class (Beginner, Advanced and Salon).
Club members who qualify may submit up to 4 images regardless of score in each category.
To qualify you must have entered a total of 8 NEW entries in each of the Pictorial and Nature categories you wish to enter. Images must be from the September to May competitions of the current club year (2025-2026).
Contact Scorekeeper Joe Giordano (joegrdano@aol.com) if you are unsure if you qualify.
Images must be uploaded via PhotoContestPro by midnight Saturday, May 23.
Images submitted must be exactly the same as when entered in the past year’s monthly competitions. They cannot be altered or changed in any way.
Awards will be distributed at the Year End Party.
May 31 – Sunday – Photo Trip – Renaissance Faire
Burlington County Fairgrounds, 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd, Columbus, NJ
Yes, we are going to the Ren Faire and it’s not the one in NY that we’ve been to many times. We’ll be going to the New Jersey Ren Faire. Every year it gets bigger and it’s time to check it out. (Plus it’s half the price.)
The event includes seven stages, live jousting, and a range of performers suited for action, portrait, and general event photography. Over 30 unique Merchants, Vendors and Crafters in Crossford’s Artisan Village. Food and drink available.
Admission: $28.19 (Inc tax). We will buy our tickets at the gate. Free parking.
Meet at the Rodda Center at 8:45am to leave at 9.
New Jersey Renaissance Faire
June 2 – No Meeting
June 9 – Year End Awards & Dinner – In the Rodda Center
June 14 – Sunday – Photo Trip – Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ
African, Asian, Australian, and American animals.
Admission: Adult: $22, Senior $19. We’ll buy our tickets at the gate. Free parking.
Meet at the Rodda Center at 9am to leave at 9:15.
Turtle Back Zoo | The World In Your Backyard
June 16 – Executive Board Meeting – In the Rodda Center