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Welcome to Seven Ponds Photography Club

Mission Statement

The Seven Ponds Camera Club, formed in 2009, was created to promote the advancement of photography as an art. The purpose of the club is to bring together persons of like mind who are dedicated to the advancement of their skills by association with other members, through the study of the work of others and through spirited and friendly competition. The club exists to offer opportunities for all to share knowledge within the club and in the community, through exhibitions and programs that excite interest in the knowledge and practice of all branches of photography.

We meet the 1st and 3rd* Friday of the month at 7:00 PM at Seven Ponds Nature Center

Visitors are always welcome at our meetings.

SEVEN PONDS NATURE CENTER

Hours Tuesday through Sunday

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed Monday
Grounds open to members from dawn to dusk.
3854 Crawford Road
Dryden, MI 48428-9776

If you live in Southeast Michigan, please consider joining the Seven Ponds Camera Club.

How to join:

New Members

2024 GDCCC

S 1-27-2025 GDCCC EOY AWARD VIDEO :

SPPC Newsletter:

Mar 2025 Newsletter

Jun 2025 Newsletter

SPPC Training:

. GDCCC DPD Digital and Print Rule Review and Competition Guidance You Tube

How to judge a competition Image

2025 Meetings and Workshops

2025 Print and DPD Competition Image and Focus Topic meeting

Date: 9-5-2025

Images due: 9-3-2025

Focus Topic: Tell A Story- Or other image to share

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Seven Ponds Nature Center

Print and DPD Competition and Focus Topic Review

Focus Topic Presentation Data as of 2-21-2025

Focus Topic 2025 info links

Competition Images are due Wednesday, 9-3, 2025, by 11:30 PM
- Authorized SPPC members may submit competition images (we need to turn you on in the system)
- Submit Images via our website:
  - https://spnc.photoclubservices.com[competitions] tab:
  New GDCCC DPD Rules 10-4-2021
- The Greater Detroit Camera Club Council Rules of Interclub Competition on Approved October 18, 2023

"How-to submit images to competition"

Video:How to upload an image
- Instructions:How to Submit an Image - Meeting Slides 3-1-2019Version3-6-2019
- Requirements: Imagesmaybe sizedupto 1200 pixels on the longest side
- Learn more about our new Judging requirements
Order 16" x 20" Prints for Competition From Jim Lewis
Note: Prints need to be uploaded the Friday before our third meeting of the month for the 1st Friday competition of the month

MTG 3rd Friday 09/19/2025

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Speaker: Germaine Finley

Location: Seven Ponds Nature Center

2025 Photo Trips

We encourage all of our SPPC members to consider leading a photo club trip - Trip request form

Fun Shoot Wednesday 9/10/2025 - Detroit Zoo Senior Days -Self-Guided (allows flexible start time)

GDCCC Fun Shoot Sunday 9/7/2025 and Light Chasers are hosting a photo shoot at the Renaissance Festival Note: Date Change from Sat to Sun

2025 Photo Contests

2025 Nature Near You Photo Contest Rules and Submission Guidelines. The date for submission is past reference only

2025 GDCCC International Exhibition – called the Detroit Exhibition this fall.

Competition name: Detroit Exhibition 2025 Link: https://detroitexhibition.com/

2025 On-line workshop(s)

BH Event Space Free Webinars

Hunt's Photo Education

2025 Seven Ponds Nature Center Events

Saturday, Sept 13, 2025 11:00-5:00 PM Party at the ponds

Saturday 10-4-2025 Enchanted Woodlands

Saturday 12-6-2025 HOLIDAY AUCTION and CHRISTMAS PARTY

2025 Self-Guided Photo Ops

July 17 -Oct 2025 Ankley Farms Flowers - Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-8pm Photo shoot $7 per person

September 13, 2025 Frets and Fenders Festival Jack Frost Museum Washington, Michigan

September 13,2025 Romeo Barn Tour

September 18 - October 4, 2025 Art Prize Grand Rapids, Michigan

2025 SPPC Membership Dues -Due 5-1-2025

New and Returning membership

SPPC dues are $20 for one member and $30 for a family or two living at the same address.

Pay at a meeting: Please put cash due payment in an envelope with member names and emails on it and any address correction Seven Ponds Photo Club Membership Application

Due to the SPNC accounting change we currently can not accept checks.

Please contact LeeAnn McLaneGoetz 7pondsphotoexpo@gmail.com for any questions

2026-2027 SPPC Board Member Elections 11-21-2025

We need you to step up

The board is looking for new members to join us for 2026-2027

Please let us know if you would like to be a board member

Email: 7pondsphotoexpo@gmail.com

Learn More: SPPC Board Member Election Roles

2026 GDCCC Annual Banquet - Mark your Calendar 1-24-2026

Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Cost: $45

Location: Club Venetian Hall -29310 John R Road, Madison Heights Mi

SPPC Library

List of SPPC Library Books

SPPC Quick links to topics on our website

Seven Ponds Photo Club Website Quick links to topics on our website

2025 Monthly "Focus Topics"
Flyers & Manuals
Facebook Page - Please like our new Facebook "Page"
Facebook Events
Facebook Group s
Facebook SPPC Member’s Shared Images "A place for our SPPC members to share their images
Sister Club Info - Your paid membership in Seven Ponds Photo Club offers benefits with our sister club.

2024 -2025 SPPC Board Members

President	Jim Lewis
Vice President 1	LeeAnn McLaneGoetz
Vice President 2	Bobbie Lewis
Secretary	LeeAnn McLaneGoetz
Treasurer	LeeAnn McLaneGoetz
SPPC Website	LeeAnn McLaneGoetz
Digital Projection Division Manager(s)	Germaine Finley
Digital Projection Division Manager(s)	Kristin Grudzien
Print Division Manager(s)	Germaine Finley
Print Division Manager(s)	Kristin Grudzien
Competition Printing	Jim Lewis
Focus Topic Manager	Kristin Grudzien
Trip Manager(s)	Tina Daniels*
Trip Manager(s)	LeeAnn McLaneGoetz
Face book Manager	Kristin Grudzien
Fund Raiser Manager	Shannon Hintz
Library Manager	To Be Announced
SPNC Activities Coordinator	Dale Vronch
Board Member	Stu Davis
* Stepping down 2025
Per Board Election	11-3-2023

Contact Us

Contact Us: 7pondsphotoexpo@gmail.com

Facebook Page

Facebook Page for our sister club

Seven Ponds Photo Club is a member of

Greater Detroit Camera Club Council
Member PSA

Member Organization

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