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 Call Us 👉Carol   212-595-6328      Joel  718-309-1157

Email Us 👉 ManhattanMiniatureCameraClub@gmail.com

Welcome!

Manhattan Miniature Camera Club
Since 1933

Join us If you’d like to

  • Improve your photography skills

  • Mentoring available to new members

  • Engage a forum where you can show your work

  • Learn from presentations on a range of topics

  • Share your love of photography

  • Enter monthly competitions

  • Participate in small group photo outings and workshops

Join Our Dynamic Photography Group
From Anywhere in the World! We're on Zoom!

The Manhattan Miniature Camera Club (MMCC), a long-standing photo club in New York, now hosts all its competitions online, eliminating geographical barriers. With internet access, you can effortlessly join our monthly contests through a Zoom meeting. Sit on your sofa, learn the latest photography techniques, and share your understanding of beauty with photography enthusiasts worldwide.

 

Our monthly competitions are divided into different groups for experienced photographers and beginners.  Submit photos you want feedback on and/or challenge yourself in the special theme.  Regardless of your skill level, you'll receive guidance from professional photographer judges during each competition.

 

Join us and immerse yourself in the global photography community without leaving your home!

Questions?  Call us!

 Carol

212-595-6328

Joel

718-309-1157

MMCC zoom meeting link

Upcoming Events

The MMCC's season runs from September to June. Throughout the season, MMCC yearly members can participate in monthly competitions. These competitions have two main categories: an "Open" category and a "Themed" category. The Open category is split into two skill levels: "Basic" for beginners and newer members, and "Salon" for our more advanced and professional photographers. In the Themed category, however, everyone competes together, giving new photographers a chance to challenge our most experienced members.

  • Competition | Close-Up in Nature
    Competition | Close-Up in Nature
    Mon, Sep 14
    Sep 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Zoom Meeting
  • Mon, Sep 28
    Sep 28, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Zoom Meeting
  • Competition: Curves
    Competition: Curves
    Mon, Oct 12
    Oct 12, 2026, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM
    online meeting
    2. Curves -- A photograph in which one or more curved lines or shapes are an important part of the composition. Curves exist in nature, architecture, objects, people, shadows, roads. The curve should be clearly visible and help create the photograph's visual impact. Judge Eli Rivera
  • Presentation: Sharpening and More in Post
    Presentation: Sharpening and More in Post
    Mon, Oct 26
    Oct 26, 2026, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM
    Online Meeting
    One of our favorite mentors, Anastasia Tompkins, will walk us through issues with sharpening and so much more!
  • City Scapes
    City Scapes
    Mon, Nov 09
    Nov 09, 2026, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM
    online meeting
    Competition: an image in which a city or urban environment is the primary subject. AI will be our judge for this competition!
  • Presentation: What makes a good Black and White Photograph?
    Presentation: What makes a good Black and White Photograph?
    Mon, Nov 23
    Nov 23, 2026, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM
    online meeting
    Jordan Basem will head up this presentation as many of us are very interested in B&W work
  • Street Photography
    Street Photography
    Mon, Dec 07
    Dec 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    New York, New York, USA
    A candid photograph of everyday life in a public place. Judge Sylvain Durand
  • Competition: Blue Hour
    Competition: Blue Hour
    Mon, Jan 11
    Jan 11, 2027, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM
    online meeting from New York, NY
  • Mon, Jan 25
    Jan 25, 2027, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM
    online meeting from New York, NY
  • Mon, Feb 08
    Feb 08, 2027, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM
    online meeting from New York, NY
    Barry Mayes will judge this competition of a photo combining two or more images
  • The Art of Seeing
    The Art of Seeing
    Mon, Feb 22
    Feb 22, 2027, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM
    online meeting from New York, NY
    How do we know what makes an engaging image? Joel Golumbeck will tell us all about it!
  • Competition: Portraits in Black and White
    Competition: Portraits in Black and White
    Mon, Mar 08
    Mar 08, 2027, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM
    online meeting from New York, NY
    A portrait of a person or animal in Black and White. Judge Jordan Basem will officiate
  • Mon, Mar 22
    Mar 22, 2027, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM
    online meeting from New York, NY
  • Competition: Wildlife in Action
    Competition: Wildlife in Action
    Mon, Apr 05
    Apr 05, 2027, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM
    online meeting from New York, NY
    A wild animal (anything from insects to elephants!) actively doing something. Our esteemed Judge Angela Poggioni will officiate
  • Member's Showcase Night
    Member's Showcase Night
    Mon, Apr 19
    Apr 19, 2027, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM
    online meeting from New York, NY
    Share your recent trip or your recent passion with other club members!
  • Mon, May 03
    May 03, 2027, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM
    online meeting from New York, NY
    Hit up your favorite bar or your bottle collection! Judge Ken Hoffman will officiate

Blog - Tips, News & Stories

This is your one-stop hub for all club news and for resources to elevate your photography skills.

In this section, you will find:

  • Club Newsletters: Stay informed with our latest activities, member stories, and important announcements.

  • Photography Tips & Techniques: We will continuously share practical tips, post-processing guides, creative inspiration, and any knowledge from our seasoned members and pro photographers to help you capture better images.

Check back often to explore, learn, and grow with us on your photographic journey!

Background Image by Janet Bachant, Manhattan Miniature Camera Club

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