Thanksgiving Day - No Meeting
2025-11-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States

Contest - Digital - Abandon/Decay
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Thursday evening at 7:00PM at the Severna Park Baptist Church is our monthly digital contest. Entries will be reviewed and critiqued by a judge. Top photographs earn ribbons and points toward club awards and recognition.
The theme is Abandon/Decay. Abandoned photography, focuses on capturing images of derelict buildings, abandoned and decaying properties, often highlighting the beauty and stories within these forgotten spaces. Decay can be defined as to decline from a sound or prosperous condition, to fall into ruin, or to decline in health, strength, or vigor. The image should focus on any subject, or subjects, that document or convey the sense of abandonment or decay. The theme is not limited to urban environments.
The contest is open to both novice and unlimited paid club members. Club members may enter up to three digital images. Images need to be 2048 pixels maximum on the longest side. They should be jpg formatted. The deadline for submissions is noon on Tuesday before the contest. File naming conventions and formatting are detailed in the Contest Rules.
Here are some other resource:

ACC Digital Contest Submission Instructions
Submission Portal

We will also stream the meeting. Info on how to connect will be sent closer to the meeting.

Field Trip - Conowingo Dam
2025-12-06 | Conowingo Dam, 2569 Shure’s Landing Road, Darlington, MD, 21034, United States
Join us 6 December 2025 at Conowingo Dam / Fisherman’s Park (Harford County Side) 2569 Shure’s Landing Road, Darlington, MD 21034. Open: 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset. Dress warmly. There are bathrooms. Bring food, drink, and chairs.
A good place for breakfast on the way up is the Ballpark Restaurant (3418 Conowingo Rd, Street, MD 21154-1945).
Conowingo Dam is a great place to see Eagles along with herons, gulls and waterfowl. in the winter. When the turbines are in operation, the intake valves suck water and fish through the dam into the river downstream, providing excellent feeding for birds. The water flowing through the dam remains unfrozen during the winter, attracting birds searching for food.
No birding tour of Maryland is complete without a trip to Conowingo Dam. The Dam spans the Susquehanna River between Harford and Cecil Counties in northeastern Maryland. Fisherman’s Park (about 100 acres) offers public access near the foot of the dam on the Harford County side (west bank of the river). The waters above the dam are known as Conowingo Lake or Conowingo Reservoir, but some maps just label it as the Susquehanna River. Conowingo Dam is an electricity-generating plant operated by Exelon Power Company. When the turbines are in operation, the intake valves suck water and fish through the dam into the river downstream, providing excellent feeding for birds. The water flowing through the dam remains unfrozen during the winter, attracting birds searching for food.
The primary birding attractions at the dam are Bald Eagles, Osprey (in warm months), herons, gulls, and waterfowl. Large numbers of Bald Eagles gather here starting in October through mid-March, to take advantage of the food availability.
In addition to eagles and other birds, catching the sunrise and the fisherman on the shore or river can be great photo opportunities. There is a nature walk along the shore.
Located nearby:

Susquehanna State Park-4122 Wilkinson Rd, Havre De Grace 21878, Hours: 10am to Sunset
Steppingstone Farm Museum – 461 Quaker Bottom Rd, Havre De Grace 21078 • (410) 939-2299, Hours: 11am to 3pm

Christmas Party
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
At 6PM on December 11 the club will be hosting a potluck Christmas Party at the Severna Park Baptist Church (506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146).
The club will provide drinks, cups, plates, napkins, and utensils.
Since we are holding the party at the Church, we will need help setting up, decorating, and with cleanup.
It’s potluck so please bring a dish to share. Click here for the potluck signup. The password is ACC2025.
NO BYOB. We do not want to offend out host venue.
As usual, we will have a White Elephant gift exchange with the party. Please bring a wrapped gift for the exchange under $25.00. The gift exchange is completely voluntary.
Good gifts include photography related gifts and food. Use your imagination. Alcohol is ok but make sure it is sealed since we are celebrating in a church.
Everyone who brings a gift draws a number. The person who draws #1 then picks a gift, opens it, and shows it to the rest of the company. Then, in ascending numerical order, the participants choose to either pick and unwrap a new gift from the gift pile or “steal” a previously unwrapped gift. If a gift is “stolen”, the person who had their gift taken from them gets to pick from the gift pile or “steal” a gift from someone else. The turn then passes to the next number (if a gift was chosen from the pile) or to the person who was just robbed (if a gift was stolen). Gifts can only be stolen two times (the third owner is the final owner), and a gift cannot be immediately re-stolen. When all the gifts have been opened, the game is over.
Camera club folklore tells of a gift so bad that it has been re-gifted at our Christmas party for ~30 years. It disappears and is lost for years at a time, then suddenly reappears. That gift is the Pretty Neat Cosmetic Organizer.
What are the odds it will reappear this year? Did someone receive it last year? Will it reappear this year? Will you be the lucky recipient? It’s kind of like when people tell you it is good luck when a bird craps on you!

Contest - Print - Abandon/Decay
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Thursday evening at 7:00PM at the Severna Park Baptist Church is our monthly print contest. Entries will be reviewed and critiqued by a judge. Top photographs earn ribbons and points toward club awards and recognition.
The theme is Abandon/Decay. Abandoned photography, focuses on capturing images of derelict buildings, abandoned and decaying properties, often highlighting the beauty and stories within these forgotten spaces. Decay can be defined as to decline from a sound or prosperous condition, to fall into ruin, or to decline in health, strength, or vigor. The image should focus on any subject, or subjects, that document or convey the sense of abandonment or decay. The theme is not limited to urban environments.
The contest is open to both novice and unlimited paid club members. Club members may enter up to three monochrome prints and three color prints. Print size, matting, and labelling guidelines are described in the Contest Rules.
Here are some other resource:

– Print Competition Labels
– Matting Prints

We will also stream the meeting. Info on how to connect will be sent closer to the meeting.

Christmas Day - No Meeting
2025-12-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States

New Years Day - No Meeting
2026-01-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States

Program - Glen Thompson - Capturing Life on The Chesapeake
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Join us at 7PM on Thursday January 8 at the Severna Park Baptist for a talk Photographing the Chesapeake Bay: Techniques, Challenges, and Discoveries a never- ending project by Glenn Thompson. This includes the camera’s, lens and settings I used on each image.

A lifelong Maryland resident, Glenn focuses his photography on the beauty and working life of the Chesapeake Bay. From his kayak, he captures watermen at dawn, migratory birds in flight, and the everyday moments that define the bay he loves. His volunteer work as a crewmember aboard the skipjacks Dee of St. Mary’s and Wilma Lee have also given him a unique vantage point to photograph the Bay’s maritime heritage.
Glen has been a member of the Bowie–Crofton Camera Club since 2013 and has twice been named Master Photographer of the Year. He is also a member of the Muddy Creek Art Guild and continues to volunteer as a crew on the Chesapeake skipjacks Dee of St. Mary’s and Wilma Lee.
You can find Glen’s photographs at https://glenn-thompson.pixels.com/

Contest - Digital - Open
2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Thursday evening at 7:00PM at the Severna Park Baptist Church is our monthly digital contest. Entries will be reviewed and critiqued by a judge. Top photographs earn ribbons and points toward club awards and recognition.
The theme is Open, so anything goes.
The contest is open to both novice and unlimited paid club members. Club members may enter up to three digital images. Images need to be 2048 pixels maximum on the longest side. They should be jpg formatted. The deadline for submissions is noon on Tuesday before the contest. File naming conventions and formatting are detailed in the Contest Rules.
Here are some other resource:

ACC Digital Contest Submission Instructions.
Submission Portal.

We will also stream the meeting. Info on how to connect will be sent closer to the meeting.

Photo Opportunity - Baltimore Museum of Industry Extended Hours
2026-01-21 16:00 - 20:00 | Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, MD, 21230, United States
Once a month, the Baltimore Museum of Industry opens its doors for a special evening— free and open to all.
Every 3rd Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM, Free.
This month they are open for extended hours on January 21st.
Its a great opportunity to explore the museum and their waterfront campus.
The campus has great views of the Baltimore waterfront and the Dominos sign.
With sunset at 5:15PM, bring your tripod for night shots of the Baltimore waterfront.
Anyone who has photographed inside the museum has probably had trouble balancing the bright incoming light from the windows with the dimly lit exhibits. Given the opportunity to photograph after sunset this can mitigate the challenge.
Tripods outside along the waterfront should not be a problem. Unfortunately, tripods are not allowed inside the museum. You can find the museum photography policy here.
Address: 1415 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
Parking is free. Food trucks may be available to.
You can register for the free event here.

Program - Janet Jeffers - Water Photography
2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Join us at the Severna Park Baptist Church at 7:00PM on 22 January for a talk by Janet Jeffers on the theme of water and photography.
Janet Jeffers is a visual artist using photography to explore intimate and abstract details in the natural and built worlds. Her photographic process is based on a practice of mindful exploration and discovery.
Jeffers received her BA from Towson University and MA in Publications Design from University of Baltimore, and worked in the fields of graphic design, interior design, and broadcasting, before committing to a full-time career as a visual artist.
Her work has been featured in solo exhibitions, including the Baltimore World Trade Center, the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, and the Hoffberger Gallery, as well as group exhibitions at PhotoPlace Gallery in Burlington, Vermont; Maryland Hall for the Arts; Jo Fleming Contemporary in Annapolis, Maryland; Y:Art in Baltimore, Maryland; and Baltimore Clayworks, amongst others. Her work has been licensed internationally for a wide range of uses, ranging from book covers and retail marketing to stage design for the Dutch National Opera and Ballet. She has been featured in print and online publications, including Décor Magazine and UpstArt Magazine. Permanent applications of her work include large-scale installations of wall and window murals, installed in organizations and spaces such as Pharmaceutics International, Inc., University of Maryland Medical Systems, Catholic University, Addison Row in Washington, DC, and The Juniper in Columbia, Maryland.
In addition, Jeffers is a juror and presenter for numerous photography outlets and serves the Maryland Photography Alliance as a “Maryland Master.” She works from a studio in the historic Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower in Baltimore, and lives near Annapolis, Maryland. She is currently represented by Jo Fleming Contemporary in Annapolis.

Field Trip - Washington National Cathedral
2026-01-24 12:00 - 21:00 | Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20016, United States
Please join us on a field trip to the Washington National Cathedral on 24 January 2026. This is a great time of year to photograph the Cathedral with the winter sunlight streaming in through the stained glass windows and projecting beautiful colors across the cathedral’s walls.
It turns out this is a special week. In addition to the opportunity to tour the Cathedral during the day and photograph the light through the stained glass they are going to clear out the Cathedral’s chairs to create an open, walk-through experience for the evening called the Luxmuralis Light Show. So there are three options: (1) Self-Guided Tour, (2) Guided Tour, and (3) the Luxmuralis Light Show. These are three different timed, ticketed events. You can do either the guided or the self-guided tours and if interested stay for the light show. You will require tickets to each one. See below for details.
Option 1: Self-Guided Tour
They are going to clear our the Cathedral’s chairs to create an open, walk-through experience. Explore the most beloved Cathedral features at your own pace during our posted sightseeing hours. Your ticket includes a self-guided app with audio tour and brochure, plus access to: exhibits, main and lower levels, and Tower Observation Gallery when available. Explore some of the most beloved Cathedral features at your own pace, including the world famous Space Window, Canterbury Pulpit, and more.
Meet for the self guided tour which start at 12:00am and end at 5:00pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.
Tickets are $17.
You can buy tickets to the self guided tours here.
Tickets are available now. Don’t wait to buy them.
Option 2: Guided Tour
Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes a tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more. Duration: 1 hour. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring at your own pace during that day’s posted sightseeing hours.
Nancy suggest the 1:30PM tour. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.
Tickets are $22.00.
You can buy tickets to the 1:30Pm guided tour here.
Tickets are available now. Don’t wait to buy them.
Option 3: Luxmuralis Light Show
Experience the acclaimed light and sound installation and see the Cathedral nave like never before, as Time by Luxmuralis transforms sacred architecture into a living canvas of vivid projections and original music. Join us on a dazzling journey of color, story, and sound. The Cathedral’s chairs will be cleared to create an open, walk-through experience. Guests will journey through the aisles and chapels, ending in the nave’s central aisle, surrounded by light and sound.
General Admission tickets are offered January 24 and issued in 15-minute increments starting at 6 pm and available through 9:15 pm.
Attendees should check their emails closer to the event for updated information.
Meet for the 6:00pm Luxmuralis Light Show. If the 6PM sells out, you can buy tickets to a later entry time.
Tickets are $27
You can buy tickets to the January 24 6:00 Luxmuralis Light Show here.
Tickets are available now. Don’t wait to buy them.

Location
3101 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Metro
The nearest Metrorail stations are Tenleytown and Woodley Park; numerous Metrobus lines have stops within the blocks immediately surrounding the Cathedral.
Parking
There is very limited parking on the Cathedral grounds and in the surrounding neighborhood. We recommend planning to park in the underground parking garage on the Cathedral grounds, operated by Atlantic. Garage info:

Entrance: Enter via Wisconsin Avenue, at the traffic signal just south of Woodley Road.
Garage Hours: 6 am to 11 pm.
Maximum height: 7’ 6” including rooftop accessories. No trailers or RVs are permitted in the garage or on the grounds.
Accessible parking spaces: located on each level of the garage near the elevators.
Security office: located on level B1 of the garage next to the Wisconsin Avenue entrance.
Rates: Current Rates (PDF) Rates subject to change. For latest information, please visit asgpark.com
Pay station machines: located by the elevator lobbies on the B1 and B2 levels and also at the Wisconsin Avenue exit. Pay machines accept cash or credit cards. Credit cards or small denomination bills preferred. Change is issued in coins.
During select events, special rates and cash only may apply.

Photography Policy

Follow the guidance of Cathedral staff and signage.
Visitors may be limited in the use of photo equipment such as tripods or selfie sticks

Photo Talk Night Replacing Print Contest Due to Snow Closure
2026-01-29 19:00 - 21:00
Open Print Contest originally scheduled for this Thursday, January 29 moved to February 19.
Set your intended Thursday prints aside and hold them for February 19. Theme: Open Prints Contest
Photo Talk via Zoom now scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 7:00 pm.
Zoom details will be emailed out to club membership..
Photo Talks are low stress and easy to prepare for. Identify a few photos you are working on and would like to discuss. I often like to submit “rough drafts” that have some problems I’m working through. Whatever you want to share is good. The discussion starts at 7:00 pm and goes until we are done.
Here’s all you will need to know:

Photo Talk is open to any theme, upload no more than 3 photos.
Upload up your photos to https://arundelcameraclub.org/critique-image-submission/
Click the Zoom link sent out in email to join before 7:00pm Thursday evening.
Turn on your computer’s camera and mic for the Zoom.
When your photos come up, be prepared to talk about them.

We most likely will not be streaming the meeting to FaceBook.

Hands On Night - Water and Abstract
2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
On Thursday night 5 February 2026 we will host a Hands On Night at the Severna Park Baptist Church starting at 7:00 PM. Due to the nature of this activity, we will not be live streaming to FaceBook.
The objective of Hands On Night is for club members to bring their cameras and practice, to get some practical experience. More experienced club members will assist newer club members to share tips and tricks to improve their photography. If you are lucky, you will come away with some images that are good enough to enter into contest. Many images from previous Hands On Nights have gone on to win contests.
For this Hands On Night we are focusing on the February theme of water and the April theme of Abstract.
Equipment: Bring your cameras, batteries, and memory cards. If you have them bring lights, tripods, cable releases.
Props: Flowers and food are always popular. Backdrops and tablecloths can be useful. What can you bring for the theme of water? Water bottles, drip/spash high speed capture setups, water reflections, water tanks, crinkled foil, fabric scraps, bubble wrap, netting, mirrors and mirror pieces, colored plexi and acrylic sheets, spray bottles, old CDs and DVDs, oil and water, food coloring, feathers, crayons, colored pencils, etc. Use your imagination.

Contest - Digital - Water
2026-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Thursday evening at 7:00PM at the Severna Park Baptist Church is our monthly digital contest. Entries will be reviewed and critiqued by a judge. Top photographs earn ribbons and points toward club awards and recognition.
The theme is Water. A Water Image must focus on water in any of its many forms, and that form must be composed of actual water. This includes lakes, oceans, beaches, rivers, pools, ponds, waterfalls, fog, steam, ice, etc. Images could include kids playing in water, people walking in the rain, dogs playing in the sprinkler, water splashes or drops, etc.
The contest is open to both novice and unlimited paid club members. Club members may enter up to three digital images. Images need to be 2048 pixels maximum on the longest side. They should be jpg formatted. The deadline for submissions is noon on Tuesday before the contest. File naming conventions and formatting are detailed in the Contest Rules.
Here are some other resource:

ACC Digital Contest Submission Instructions
Submission Portal

We will also stream the meeting. Info on how to connect will be sent closer to the meeting.

Rescheduled January Contest - Print - Open
2026-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Thursday evening at 7:00PM at the Severna Park Baptist Church we will be hosting our rescheduled January Print Contest. This contest was postponed due to the snow closure in January. Entries will be reviewed and critiqued by a judge. Top photographs earn ribbons and points toward club awards and recognition.
The theme is Open, so anything goes.
The contest is open to both novice and unlimited paid club members. Club members may enter up to three monochrome prints and three color prints. Print size, matting, and labelling guidelines are described in the Contest Rules.
Here are some other resource:

Print Competition Labels
Matting Prints

We will also stream the meeting. Info on how to connect will be sent closer to the meeting.

Field Trip - Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
2026-02-22 10:00 - 17:30 | smithsoian Air and Space Museum, 600 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC, 20560, United States
Please join us on a field trip to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. on Sunday 22 February 2026. The museum is open from 10am to 5:30pm.
The National Air and Space Museum is one of the most visited museums in the world. It maintains the world’s largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts.
The National Air and Space Museum is undergoing multi-year renovation. Thirteen new galleries are now open. So some areas may be closed.
Five New and Reimagined Exhibitions are now open including: Boeing Milestones of Flight, Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight, Aerospace and Our Changing Environment, Futures in space, World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation.
The museum is location: 650 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC 20560. Visitors must enter through the doors on Jefferson Drive. The closest Metrorail stations are L’Enfant Plaza (use Exit A) and Smithsonian. Both are about a 10 minute walk from the Museum. The Museum does not offer parking. There are limited metered parking spots and paid commercial parking lots nearby. You can use ParkWhiz to reserve a parking spot near the Museum in advance.
All visitors will go through a security checkpoint when entering the building. This includes passing through a metal detector-like machine. This may include additional bag inspection. Tripods are not allowed.
Click here to reserve your free timed-entry passes now.

Contest - Print - Water
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Thursday evening at 7:00PM at the Severna Park Baptist Church is our monthly print contest. Entries will be reviewed and critiqued by a judge. Top photographs earn ribbons and points toward club awards and recognition.
The theme is Water. Water Image must focus on water in any of its many forms, and that form must be composed of actual water. This includes lakes, oceans, beaches, rivers, pools, ponds, waterfalls, fog, steam, ice, etc. Images could include kids playing in water, people walking in the rain, dogs playing in the sprinkler, water splashes or drops, etc.
The contest is open to both novice and unlimited paid club members. Club members may enter up to three monochrome prints and three color prints. Print size, matting, and labelling guidelines are described in the Contest Rules.
Here are some other resource:

– Print Competition Labels
– Matting Prints

We will also stream the meeting. Info on how to connect will be sent closer to the meeting.

Program - Irene Sacilotto - Wildlife Photography
2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
On Thursday night 5 March 2026 we will welcome back wildlife photographer Irene Sacilotto. Join us at the Severna Park Baptist Church starting at 7:00 PM.
For more than 40 years, I have shared my photographic experiences and love of nature with thousands of individuals through more than 300 photo classes, workshops, lectures, and tours in both the U.S. and abroad including Iceland, Newfoundland, the Falkland Islands, the Brazilian Pantanal, South Dakota Badlands, Bosque del Apache, Chincoteague NWR, etc. Program sponsors have included zoos, nature centers, camera clubs, and conservation organizations such as National Wildlife Federation and the Assateague Island Alliance. I have written “How To” articles on nature photography for national publications such as Outdoor Photographer and Birding. My images have appeared in magazines, calendars, and books published by National Wildlife Federation, National Geographic, Natural History Society, etc. Credits include the book, “Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, an Ecological Treasure.”
Irene’s wbsite www.ospreyphoto..com

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Field Trip - Jerusalem Mill Village Covered Bridge
2026-03-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Jerusalem Mill Village, 12228 Jericho Rd, Kingsville, 12228, United States
Please join us on a field trip to the Jerusalem Mill Village Covered Bridge on Sunday 15 March 2026. The address is 12228 Jericho Rd, Kingsville, MD 21087.
The Jerusalem Mill Village was established in 1772 before Harford County was established and even before the United States of America. Today, the village still includes the Grist Mill, Miller’s House, Blacksmith Forge, Tenant House, McCourtney’s General Store, Jerusalem Mansion, Bank Barn, Springhouse, two-story Smokehouse/Dairy, and another residence. The Jericho Covered Bridge is located adjacent to the village.
Sunday hours are 1 PM to 4 PM for the Gristmill Museum & Visitor Center, the Blacksmith Shop, the General Store Museum and gift shop, the Miller’s House, and the Joinery. Learn about the village, explore our artifacts, and see how a 1772 gristmill operated. See the forge in operation as our blacksmiths demonstrate their trade. Experience family life in the 19th century, where period-attired interpreters will describe cooking methods, social life, gardening, and more. The Joinery is located in the front room of the Carriage House, adjacent to the mill. Watch our volunteer woodworker demonstrate the tools and techniques used in colonial times.
The restored Jericho Road Covered Bridge is one of only three covered bridges in the entire state that is still in operation. This is a public road so please use caution when visiting!
The village grounds are open to the public from sunrise to sunset. There are picnic areas throughout the village and miles of hiking trails. Several of our buildings are open to the public during the times indicated below, subject to the availability of our limited volunteer staff.
Click here for directions.

Program - Bob Webber - Abstract Photography
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
On Thursday night 19 March 2026 we will hosting our very own Bob Webber for a talk on abstract photography at the Severna Park Baptist Church starting at 7:00 PM. This talk is in preparation for our April contests theme.
Bob has been member of the Arundel Camera Club for over a decade having and has served as the Vice President of Contest and as a critical member of the contests committee for years. He has a distinctive eye and style for photography unique within the club. He has earned Unlimited status in Digital, Color Prints, and Monochrome Prints.
Bob built his first camera out of a cardboard box, tracing paper and his grandmother’s Opera glasses. He started serious hobby photography with an Praktica SLR in 1970, working with black and
white film and developing and printing his own work. Later he also tried color slides with the Cibachrome process.
In 2001 Bob moved to digital photography and got serious about the art of photography in 2014 when he joined the Arundel Camera Club.
His interest in creative symmetrical designs provoked the question: What is that and how was it made? This has led some folk to think he knows something about Abstract Photography.
To wit Abstract Photos captures something outside the normal view of the subject such as the patterns, shapes or colors in such a way that these attributes greatly dominate the original traditional view. Abstracts are not photos of things but of some attribute of the subject. In some cases, there is no traditional view left, only features such as shapes colors and patterns etc. Now is the time to find out if my ideas are correct.

Contest - Print - Open
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Thursday evening at 7:00PM at the Severna Park Baptist Church is our monthly print contest. Entries will be reviewed and critiqued by a judge. Top photographs earn ribbons and points toward club awards and recognition.
The theme is Open, so anything goes.
The contest is open to both novice and unlimited paid club members. Club members may enter up to three monochrome prints and three color prints. Print size, matting, and labelling guidelines are described in the Contest Rules.
Here are some other resource:

Print Competition Labels
Matting Prints

We will also stream the meeting. Info on how to connect will be sent closer to the meeting.

Program - Oliver Asis - Travel Photography
2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
On Thursday night 2 April 2026 we will welcome photographer Oliver Asis who will give a presentation on “Travel Photography to the MAX – Planning out Your Next Epic Photography Trip”. Join us at the Severna Park Baptist Church starting at 7:00 PM.
Oliver is an award-winning San Diego based photographer. He specializes in wedding, event, landscape, and architecture photography. He has been a professional photographer for over 18 years. He enjoys capturing the serendipitous moments with color, energy, and precision. Oliver has served as a photography judge at the San Diego County Fair for several years and he is also a past president of the Professional Photographers of San Diego County.
Outside of photography, Oliver is a Civil Engineer for the California Department of Transportation.
Learn how to make your next travel photography trip Epic. Getting those dream photographs you have always wanted. While having a fun and relaxing trip. The presentation will cover the following: what to pack? Luggage and Gear; how to find the best spots; how to make a flexible itinerary; how to travel with your fellow photographers; and what apps and site to use to make your travel even more epic.
Traveling is already a challenge without photography. Attend this presentation to make traveling and photography easier for you and your travel buddies. And also getting those travel shots you have always wanted.
Facebook: facebook.com/OliverAsisPhotography
Website: www.oliverasis.photography

Contest - Digital - Abstract
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Thursday evening at 7:00PM at the Severna Park Baptist Church is our monthly digital contest. Entries will be reviewed and critiqued by a judge. Top photographs earn ribbons and points toward club awards and recognition.
The theme is Abstract. This category should include images that are in some way altered from the usual way it is viewed. The photograph can concentrate on color, form, texture, pattern, line or other aspect of the object. The subject of the photograph may be an identifiable object, but should be rendered in a way that the identity of the object is secondary to aspects of form, color (or tone), lines, shapes, or texture. That is, the subject may be recognizable, but the photograph should not be representational. The distinction can be subtle and ultimately will reside with the judge.
The contest is open to both novice and unlimited paid club members. Club members may enter up to three digital images. Images need to be 2048 pixels maximum on the longest side. They should be jpg formatted. The deadline for submissions is noon on Tuesday before the contest. File naming conventions and formatting are detailed in the Contest Rules.
Here are some other resource:

ACC Digital Contest Submission Instructions
Submission Portal

We will also stream the meeting. Info on how to connect will be sent closer to the meeting.

Photo Walk Night - Jonas Green Park
2026-04-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Jonas Green Park, 1997 Ritchie Hwy, Annapolis, Maryland, 21409, United States
On Thursday night 16 April 2026 Join us for an evening photo walk at the scenic waterfront Jonas and Anne Catharine Green Park on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The Park is situated at the southern terminus of the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail and is located on the Severn River. Located along Spa Creek just across from downtown Annapolis, the park offers sweeping views of Spa Creek and the Annapolis skyline, making it an excellent location for sunset, waterfront, and urban photography.
We will not be meeting at the Severna Park Baptist Church.
Due to the nature of this activity, we will not be live streaming to FaceBook.
Arriving at 6:00 PM will allow time to explore compositions before the best evening light begins. Sunset: approximately 7:44 PM. Golden hour: roughly 6:45 – 7:45 PM. Blue hour: approximately 7:45 – 8:15 PM.
Amenities

Free parking lot
Walking paths along the waterfront
Fishing pier and small docks
Open grassy areas
Benches and picnic tables
Kayak launch area
Restrooms (seasonal)

Field Trip: Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Marylad Zoo, 1 Safari Place, Baltimore, Maryland, 21217
On 18 April join us for a field trip to one of Maryland’s most dynamic wildlife photography locations, The Maryland Zoo.
The Maryland Zoo offers an outstanding opportunity to capture compelling animal portraits, behavioral moments, environmental compositions, and storytelling images, all within a beautifully landscaped, historic park setting.
Morning light is softer and animals are often more active.
Why This Is a Great Photography Outing
African Journey

Giraffes, zebras, and ostriches in open, naturalistic habitats
Elevated boardwalks provide clean sightlines and eye-level shooting angles
Great for compression shots and layered compositions

Penguin Coast

Action photography with swimming penguins
Fast shutter speed practice
Reflections and water textures for creative effects

Maryland Wilderness

Native species in woodland settings
Natural backgrounds ideal for environmental portraits
Great place to practice shallow depth of field

You can buy tickets here.
Your purchase includes wild experiences and up close encounters with hundreds of wild animals. As of June 1, 2024, tickets no longer have a specific entry date. General Admission tickets purchased online are valid for thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Online tickets cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.

Contest - Print - Abstract
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Thursday evening at 7:00PM at the Severna Park Baptist Church is our monthly print contest. Entries will be reviewed and critiqued by a judge. Top photographs earn ribbons and points toward club awards and recognition.
The theme is Abstract. This category should include images that are in some way altered from the usual way it is viewed. The photograph can concentrate on color, form, texture, pattern, line or other aspect of the object. The subject of the photograph may be an identifiable object, but should be rendered in a way that the identity of the object is secondary to aspects of form, color (or tone), lines, shapes, or texture. That is, the subject may be recognizable, but the photograph should not be representational. The distinction can be subtle and ultimately will reside with the judge.
The contest is open to both novice and unlimited paid club members. Club members may enter up to three monochrome prints and three color prints. Print size, matting, and labelling guidelines are described in the Contest Rules.
Here are some other resource:

Print Competition Labels
Matting Prints

We will also stream the meeting. Info on how to connect will be sent closer to the meeting.

Deadline to Drop of Winning Prints for End or Year Contest
2026-04-26
Any photograph which has won 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th place in a monthly contest is eligible to be entered in the year-end judging of that program year in the class in which it was originally entered, regardless of the contestant’s current class standing.
It shall be the responsibility of the maker to return any eligible print to the Contest Chairman for the year-end judging.
The contest chairman already has your winning digital images.
The deadline for bringing in your winning prints for the EOY Contest is April 26.

Hands On Night
2026-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
On Thursday night 30 April 2026 we will host a Hands On Night at the Severna Park Baptist Church starting at 7:00 PM.
Due to the nature of this activity, we will not be live streaming to FaceBook.
The objective of Hands On Night is for club members to bring their cameras and practice, to get some practical experience. More experienced club members will assist newer club members to share tips and tricks to improve their photography. If you are lucky, you will come away with some images that are good enough to enter into contest. Many images from previous Hands On Nights have gone on to win contests.
Equipment: Bring your cameras, batteries, and memory cards. If you have them bring lights, tripods, cable releases.
Props: Flowers and food are always popular. Backdrops and tablecloths can be useful. What can you bring for the theme of water? Water bottles, drip/spash high speed capture setups, water reflections, water tanks, crinkled foil, fabric scraps, bubble wrap, netting, mirrors and mirror pieces, colored plexi and acrylic sheets, spray bottles, old CDs and DVDs, oil and water, food coloring, feathers, crayons, colored pencils, etc. Use your imagination.
Models: If you or anyone you know would like to model for us, invite them along.
