Bringing People Together Through Photography

UPCOMING EVENTS

60th Anniversary Show
Sept. 8 – Nov. 2. Photo Lab, Art Studio, CH 4

The Camera Club & the Art Association share art exhibition in our studios for one month. Join us to celebrate. Refreshments and art!

Showcase: Are, Bure, Boke
Monday Sept. 21st. 7PM CH 7

CCLWV Member Keith Leonin explores noisy (are), unstable (bure), and often unclear (boke) photography, all special aesthetic choices.

Pet Portraits & Prints 2026!
Tues. 09/01, 09/08 @ Photo Lab 9:30am-7:30pm

Both Tuesdays at Aliso Creek Park 2:30-5:00PM, PLUS 4 Tuesdays at The Towers 10AM-1PM. Reserve your session now for you & your pets!

About the Camera Club

The Camera Club provides photography services for ALL Laguna Woods Village residents and guests, including classes, competitions, critiques, matting, printing, scanning, showcases, tutoring, trips and more.

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Latest News

Completed – two Print Events in 2026!
Both events were held August 15h – and are very different! Look for the web pages soon!

SOON – Portraits & Pet Portraits
Pet Portraits 2026 free photo sessions and prints Tuesdays September 1st & 8th, and more. Reserve your session now!

“Photo Lab Modernization”
Help get new computers for our public printing program. Tax deductible! Donate Now

Critiques & Showcases

The Club conducts five (5) Digital Critiques per year, judged by professional photographers. Members may submit, or listen-in. View schedules, rules, and special subjects on the Critiques page

Showcases
Showcase presentations ”Bring the World to the Village”. Open to resident non-members, and guests. View schedule and subjects on the Showcases page

Education

Camera Club classes and workshops for photography, computer software, mounting, matting, printing, and more, are oriented to both new and experienced photographers – almost 50 classes each year!

Saddleback College Emeritus classes also utilize the Photo Lab facility.

View the Education Page

Photo Lab / Resources

Photo Lab: the Lab in Clubhouse 4 has photography equipment and supplies for use by members and Village residents, guided by our knowledgeable supervisors. Details on the Photo Lab / Resources Page

Trips: the Club provides four (4) trips per year for members and guests. Members may also submit their own trips for Club to promote. submit your ideas on the Trips web page.

Photo Lab Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00AM-2:00PM, Tuesdays 10:00AM-8:00PM

Events

Board Meeting rescheduled – Fri August 28st, Photo Lab CH 4, 1:00PM-2:15PM, Members invited to attend and participate. Google Map

60th Anniversay Exhibition, Sept. 8th to Nov. 2nd., The Camera Club and Art Association shared show of paintings & photography at Clubhouse 4. Want to show? Email Mary Madden.

Slideshow Competition – Monday Aug. 17th, CH 7, 7:00PM Club members present their best 5 minute slideshows for audience voting. 2026 Slideshow Competition Webpage