The Palmerton Camera Club has announced that members will take photographs that can be used in eminent domain proceedings for landowners in the area who are being affected by the PennEast pipeline.

Earlier this year PennEast began the proceedings after receiving a Certificate of Public Necessity from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Club President Lucy Freck says that the service will be provided to landowners at no charge.

“Some of our members are learning ‘stitched panoramic’ techniques and will use this method to show the property in the best possible way,” Freck said. “It is a win-win because we are developing our skills at the same time we are providing a community service.”

Linda Christman, president of Save Carbon County, an organization that represents the interests of property owners being affected by the pipeline, had Connie Reinhart of the camera club photograph her property.

“These landowners will be in court facing a multimillion-dollar company with a lot of resources,” Christman said. “Any help that can be provided is really appreciated.”

Anyone interested in taking advantage of the service should contact Freck at 570 657-1664.