HCC NEWSLETTER, September 2026

President's Message by Jack Kearney

We are thrilled to embark on the new season with an exceptional lineup of meetings and presenters. This season will feature some club members presenting to the club for the first time, while others will be returning after a few years. We will also have professional photographers delivering engaging content via Zoom. As always, we will participate in PSA and NECCC competitions, representing our talented group. Additionally, we will host Salon Shows that aim to reach a broader audience and support the community and local organizations. While I don’t anticipate significant changes from the past few years, we will experiment with new approaches to going deeper on capturing and processing photos through the use of technology and social platforms that are available to us. We will also organize “in-the-field” group experiences that allow us to explore the region and learn from each other in real-time.
In order for our club to function at its best and continue to provide value to our members, participation is essential. If you haven’t participated in our competitions, shared feedback, or voted, now’s the time to start. We can make a significant difference for our fellow photographers by offering constructive and valuable perspectives. Plus, we can gain personal insights from feedback from other photographers. I encourage all feedback related to technical settings, techniques, compositions, lighting, subjects, post-processing, and storytelling.
Additionally, we have several open committee positions. There’s nothing more rewarding than contributing your voice and talents to make a positive impact on a club we all cherish. I invite all members to provide feedback about the club generally. Let’s discuss what we should continue doing, what we’d like to see, and innovative ways to improve current processes. Feel free to email me at jackkearneyjr@gmail.com or chat with me at one of our events. All ideas will be considered and discussed within the committee and the club as a whole. I firmly believe that this club belongs to all of us, and to maximize its impact on our photography experience, we’ll adopt a democratic approach to decision-making and continue exploring creative avenues in photography.
I’m thrilled about our first meeting on September 15th, which will focus on our member’s showcase. I’ve already received interest from about 10 individuals who want to present their work and have started receiving slideshows and photos. If you haven’t expressed interest yet but would like to participate, please email me, and I’ll send you a personalized link to upload either your photos or a pre-made slideshow. You’ll find more information in your email.
Let’s have an amazing 2026-2027 season!

Jack

At the Sharon Art Fair by Lazlo Gyorsok

Hollister House, Washington, CT

The Hollister House Garden is a historic estate located in Washington, Connecticut. It is renowned for its beautifully landscaped gardens, which feature a variety of plants, flowers, and trees. The estate itself is a classic example of early 20th-century architecture, and the gardens are meticulously maintained to reflect the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Visitors to the Hollister House Garden can enjoy walking through the various garden areas, taking in the seasonal blooms, and appreciating the serene atmosphere of this picturesque location.

picture by Lazlo Gyorsok

picture by Raphael Swift

picture by Silloo Marshall

picture by Lazlo Gyorsok

picture by Raphael Swift

picture by Silloo Marshall

A trip to Colorado by Max Ule

We left Harford for Atlanta on the way to Denver. On the second night in Denver our restaurant did not serve ice cream so we went to Union Station where we met a group from Georgia. One man was an air force veteran who had discovered Jesus and become a missionary. After talking with him for a while he took Sally and my hands and gave us a blessing for a safe trip. The next day we were on the train to Glenwood Springs without incident. The train passed through 30 tunnels on this segment including the Moffat Tunnel. On the second day we were on the train just west of Silt Colorado at 55 miles per hour when we heard a bang and the speed dropped to 40 mph as the emergency brake took hold. My coffee cup was spilled slightly and the train plowed into a truck that was on the tracks splitting it in two. On the left was the chassis and the right was a tank with oil and asphalt that fell back on to the second locomotive. No one was hurt and when the fire department went to the truck the driver passed a corgy pooch up to them who proceeded to run around.
The driver was next and put in a chair whereupon the dog jumped on to his lap. No one was injured although the engineer had some contusions and abrasions. And the crew kept serving breakfast. Did the missionary have anything to do with it? Who knows. The rest of the trip was uneventful except that when we met other travelers the question was “were you on that train? The rest of the trip to Moab was by bus and after we left Denver at our stop in Minneapolis my girlfriend was reading something on her cell phone that was about the Ten Best Train rides in America.

Salgamundi show by Silloo Peters-Marshall

NEW YORK, NY — Bringing together outstanding artistic vision from across the country, the historic Salmagundi Club recently hosted its highly anticipated 48th Annual Open Exhibition in the heart of Greenwich Village. Among the selected works of excellence on display was "Single File," a captivating photograph by photographer Silloo Peters-Marshall.
The annual open call is legendary within the art community as a rare moment when America’s oldest continuous art club opens its doors to the broader public, welcoming exceptional non-member talent alongside its patron members. This year marked a historic shift for the prestigious institution; for the first time, Salmagundi combined its separate Painting, Sculpture, Graphics, and Photography exhibitions into a single, cohesive curated showcase.
The resulting collection transformed the club's entire exhibition space into a profound dialogue between diverse mediums. Nearly 150 pieces spanning oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, and photography were displayed, offering a sweeping look at contemporary representational art. Peters-Marshall's photographic work, "Single File," stood out as a testament to the power of lens-based storytelling.