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Southwestern Michigan Council of Camera Clubs
SWMCCC is a regional camera club representing Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. We are a dedicated group providing competition and educational opportunities for all our member clubs and most importantly their members.
- Our Summer Weekend of Photography and Digital Imaging is a nationally recognized premier educational experience for beginner through advanced photographers held each summer at Hope College, Holland Michigan.
- Spring and Fall Competitions are sponsored including prints and digital each with multiple categories.
Contact Kelly Walkotten, SWMCCC President, for more information about the advantages for your club when you join our organization.
State of the Council letter from Kelly Walkotten, SWMCCC President. Read what Kelly has to say about our organization here.
News & Info
- Spring Competition 2012 Results (New) - Go to our Competition page and view our Winners List. It was another great SWMCCC competition and we would like to thank all who participated and helped! The USS Siversides tour and shoot that followed was frosting on the cake.
- New Program Announcement (New) - For camera clubs looking for a full length program (nearly one hour) Randy Wegener is currently producing a show that should not be missed. The show is called "SWMCCC HONORS" and features Honor images from ten SWMCCC competitions including the spring 2012 competition. Details can be found on our Competition page.
- Fall Competition 2011 Results Show - Randy Wegener, our VP of Competition, has completed an 18 minute Fall Competition 2011 Results show. Member clubs who would like a copy to show at your club meeting should email Randy here.
- George W. Glennie Nature Salon Photographic Competition -
The Merrimack Valley Camera Club 32nd George W. Glennie Nature Salon photographic competition results are in. Take a look and see how the Southwestern Michigan Council of Camera Clubs member clubs fared in this competition.
Click image for detailed results.
- 2012 Photo Tours, John Dykstra -
Many have asked for my workshop/photo tour schedule for next year. I have included a schedule for the first half of 2012. Each tour does have limited space. After reviewing the dates and locations contact me here if you have any questions or would like to register. Click for Registration Form. Brochures are available below for each of the workshop/photo tours.
"Exploring Isle Royal", June 18 - 22, 2012
- Know Your Rights: Photographers - The American Civil Liberies Union has several related articles on your rights as a photographer and special considerations when videotaping. They can be found here.