About us
Welcome to CCR Meetup!
We are happy you have joined our MeetUp Group to enjoy the many activities and educational opportunities we offer. CCR Meetup is sponsored by the Camera Club of Richmond (Virginia).
The Camera Club of Richmond was founded in 1932 to promote the art of photography in central Virginia. Our vision is to promote excellence in photography; inspiring our members to reveal the world around us, preserve memories and create works of art. The Camera Club of Richmond’s mission is to empower our members to learn and grow their photographic craft through education, activities, exhibits, critiques, mentoring, and competitions.
Our membership has a wide range of experience and skill levels in film, digital, mirrorless, and cell phone cameras. In addition, members have the opportunity to display their work in various galleries throughout the Richmond area, have their work evaluated several times a year at our scheduled Evaluation Meetings, and participate in an End of Year Competition and Awards Presentation.
CCR welcomes photographers of all experience levels to share their passion for photography. Please be our guest at one of our monthly meetings:
2nd Tuesday of each month (January – November)
6:00 PM – Doors and Zoom Open (Goodies in the Kitchen!)
Networking (Fellowship Hall & Zoom)
7:00 PM – General Meeting & Program (Fellowship Hall & Zoom)
We are meeting in person at:
Unity of Bon Air
923 Buford Road; Richmond VA 23235
as well as live-streaming via Zoom. The Zoom links will be shared in the MeetUp Events or you may contact CameraClubofRichmond@gmail.com for login information.
You may attend 2 CCR Monthly Meetings as our guest. In fairness to our Members, on your 3rd visit, you will be asked to join CCR and pay the annual Membership Dues of $40.
For more information, please visit our website: CameraClubofRichmond.com. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to meeting you!
Marianne Barnhardt
CCR Education Director (Educate.CCRVA@gmail.com)
Susan Jatho Reed
CCR Membership Director (Membership.CCRVA@gmail.com)
Karen Taylor Davis
CCR Communications Director (CameraClubofRichmond@gmail.com)
Upcoming events
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Richmond/Doswell Balloon Festival
Meadow Event Park, 13048 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, va, USFYI....Richmond / Doswell — GET READY!
An unforgettable weekend is coming
May 8th & 9th 2026Meadow Event Park
Gates open at 5:00 PMClear your calendar and bring the whole family to one of Miami’s most colorful, high-energy, bucket-list festivals of the year!
What’s waiting for you:
Hot air balloons filling the park with color
Bucket List Moment: Ride in a REAL tethered hot air balloon!
Live Entertainment All Night
DJ + live music from multiple artists
High-energy vibes all weekend
Shop • Eat • Explore
Craft & retail vendors with unique finds
Festival-style food you’ll loveTethered Balloon Rides
$35 per person
Limited availability Weather dependent – announcements made onsite
Grand Finale – Nightly (~9PM)
As the sun goes down, the sky lights up!
Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show
Music-synced visuals
Coordinated balloon burns
Crowd-led countdowns
Make It Your Way
Bring blankets, chairs & umbrellas
Set up your perfect viewing spot under the stars
Kids Zone FunGames, rides & family-friendly activities
IMPORTANT: Tickets are LIMITEDThis event WILL SELL OUT
Tickets: https://www.freshtix.com/events/rbf
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Social/Networking Time - Camera Club of Richmond
Unity of Bon Air, 923 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA, USPlease join our photographers for some social and networking time!
2nd Tuesday of Each Month
6:00 - Church Doors Open for Socializing
Bring a Snack to Share
Q&A with CCR President, Martin Evans (in the Lobby)
6:30 – Zoom Opens for Networking
7:00 - CCR Announcements
Followed by a Presentation or Image EvaluationYou have TWO ways to attend:
In-Person Fellowship Hall of Unity Church of Bon Air, 923 Buford Road, Richmond, VA 23235.
(Walk toward the patio to the left of the church and enter via the door beside the red window.)
Virtually via Zoom.
To receive the Zoom link, comment below with your email address or contact our Membership Director (Membership.CCRVA@gmail.com).7 attendees
Wild Things Far & Near with Rob Sabatini
Unity Church of Bon Air, 923 Buford Road, Richmond, VA, USWe are excited to welcome Rob Sabatini of Rob Sabatini Photography to our May meeting to share his photos of “Wild Things Far and Near.”
Agenda for Tuesday, May 12, 2026
6:00 - Church doors open for socializing
Q&A with CCR President, Martin Evans (Unity Lobby)
6:30 - Zoom opens for networking
7:00 - CCR Announcements followed by Rob’s PresentationArtist Statement: Rob Sabatini…
“I am an amateur photographer who has devoted much time during the past few years to photographing wildlife. While growing up in the Bronx, NY, I had few chances to interact with nature, yet have fond memories of catching frogs and salamanders during summer camps and boy scout expeditions. As an adult, I began to hone my camera skills by taking photos of family and travel destinations but, looking back, limitations of the medium of film kept my interest at a level that lacked creativity and motivation.
The collision of digital photography with my discovery of a local heron rookery in Richmond, VA provided an opportunity for merging previous interests in nature and photography and initiated a journey that continues to this day. Now I can keep the frogs and salamanders, and even a few lions and giraffes, instead of leaving them at camp. The additional good fortune of making close friends in the hobby has brought opportunities to travel to exotic destinations that are rich in wildlife subjects, and to develop the skills and perseverance required to photograph animals in more local venues.
I hope that you will enjoy this collection of my favorite images, and I thank those of you who have provided the inspiration and friendship that helped to open the doors of this wonderful hobby.”Please join us for our monthly meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Agenda
6:00 - Church Doors Open for Socializing
6:30 - Zoom Opens for Networking
7:00 - CCR Announcements
Followed by a Presentation or Image EvaluationZoom Link:
If you are not a member of the Camera Club of Richmond, please comment below or email Membership.CCRVA@gmail.com and request the Zoom Link and Passcode.7 attendees
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