TOP HONORS — Those taking part in the Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club’s January competition included, from left, John Hanish, Jenny Riegler, Matt Morrison and John Newlin. Additional participants included Lisa Carte, Gina Judy and Sharon Slokan. -- Contributed

WINTERSVILLE — Holiday Lights was the category for the Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club’s January competition. Winners were John Newlin, first place; Jenny Riegler, second place; and Matt Morrison, third place.

In the open category, there was a tie for first and second places, organizers noted. First-place winners were Gina Judy and Morrison. Second-place finishers were John Hanish and Newlin. Third place was awarded to Lisa Carte.

In the Special Effects category, the top finishers included: Sharon Slokan, first place; Newlin, second place; and Carte, third place.

The camera club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. An educational meeting is held with either a hands-on workshop or an informative presentation. On the third Tuesday of the month, a photographic competition takes place. Meetings are held on the lower level social hall of Two Ridges Presbyterian Church, located at 1805 Canton Road in Wintersville. Additional information can be found on the Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club’s Facebook page.