BWAC Members Exhibition

New Yorkers Capturing Nature was held June 7–29, 2025 at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition in Red Hook, Brooklyn. It was designed to showcase how we, as photographers, see nature throughout the city from a variety of perspectives—ranging from up-close details to sweeping, wide-angle views and everything in between. We encourage unique interpretations of natureContinue reading “BWAC Members Exhibition”

Remembering Don Young 1933-2025

We are saddened by the passing of longtime member Don Young. He was with the former New York City Sierra Club Photography Committee (now re-named Sierra Club Photo NYC) since the early years of its founding, fifty years ago. He died September 4th at the Amsterdam Nursing Home in New York City from heart problemsContinue reading “Remembering Don Young 1933-2025”

October 14th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via Zoom only) -Chris Murray

The Subjective Landscape Many landscape photographs can be considered objective representations that are little more than recordings of actual appearances. However, they can also be subjective in that they are a creative and personally expressive response that reflects the photographer’s thoughts and feelings. In this presentation Chris will distinguish two schools of thought in landscapeContinue reading “October 14th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via Zoom only) -Chris Murray”

Sierra Photo NYC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

We’re kicking off a new season by celebrating a major milestone — 50 years as a photography group! Join us in person at the School of Visual Arts as we reflect on our journey, looking back at the first 50 years and ahead to where we’re going together. This will be a great opportunity forContinue reading “Sierra Photo NYC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! Tuesday, September 16th, 2025”

Members’ Night, Tuesday, June 10 at 6:30 pm EST (via Zoom only)

This month will be our last Members’ Night of the season! The meeting will take place on June 10th, the second Tuesday of the month, and will be held on Zoom only. You may submit up to 8 nature-themed images. Format each as a JPEG file, sRGB format at 72 pixels per inch, with 1920Continue reading “Members’ Night, Tuesday, June 10 at 6:30 pm EST (via Zoom only)”

Sierra Photo NYC’s 50 Anniversary

Mark your calendars now for Tuesday, September 16th, 2025. We will be celebrating our 50th anniversary as a group! We will meet in-person at the School of Visual Arts for a big celebration, taking a look back at what we’ve accomplished and ahead to where we’re heading as a group. This night will also beContinue reading “Sierra Photo NYC’s 50 Anniversary”

April 15th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via Zoom only) – Nikhil Bahl

From Inspiration to Interpretation As photographers, when we are inspired by something, we’re naturally driven to photograph it. This often results in a visually pleasing image, as we aim to show the subject in its best light. However, with personal interpretation, it’s possible to create images that are not only beautiful but also meaningful. InContinue reading “April 15th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via Zoom only) – Nikhil Bahl”

March 18th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via in-person & on Zoom) – Denis Finnin

33 years of photography at the American Museum of Natural History In this presentation, Denis will reflect on his decades of photography at the American Museum of Natural History, showcasing images from a wide range of assignments both within the museum and in the field. His work spans subjects from the microscopic to the monumental.Continue reading “March 18th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via in-person & on Zoom) – Denis Finnin”

Sharing Your Nature Photos on the SierraPhotoNYC Instagram Page

How to Tag SierraPhotoNYC in your post: By tagging us directly, you’ll ensure that our moderators can see and consider your photo for sharing. Your photos may also appear in these newsletters. We encourage all members to share their nature photos, and we thank you for being part of our community!

From The Board – February 2025

Stay Up-To-Date: The fastest way to receive our news and updates is by following our website. At the very bottom of the homepage on our website, on the right-hand side, look for the word ‘Subscribe’ . Click on it, then simply enter your email. Any questions about the club should be sent to info@sierraphotonyc.com. MeetingContinue reading “From The Board – February 2025”