Bringing People Together Through Photography

UPCOMING EVENTS

Critique
Monday July 27rd, 6:30PM – LIVE CH 3 & Zoom

Members submit for comments by professional judge. Special Subject “Architecture” Review the 2026 Critique Rules & Guidelines

Club Trip: Balboa Park, San Diego
August, exact date / time TBD

By bus to the amazing Balboa Park in San Diego – museums, restaurants, Japanese garden, & more. Registration starts 06/21.

Exploring Greater Yellowstone
Showcase: Mon. July 20th, 7:00PM, CH 7

Gorgeous photography from the Tetons to Glacier. Wildlife, habitat, timing and off the beaten path, presenter Jeanette DiAnda.

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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Two Print Events in 2026!
Both print events are in August – and are very different! Print Competition Page

August 17th Slideshow Competition
Get your images, reels, and audio ready for the annual slideshow competition, judging by the audience! Show us your best!

“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 – Friday July 17th, Photo Lab CH 4, 1:30PM-3:00PM, All members invited to attend and participate. Google Map

Critique – Monday July 27th, Special Subject “Architecture” LIVE in Clubhouse 3 & on Zoom 6:30PM. Visit the Critiques web page

Showcase – Monday July 20th, CH 7, 7:00PM
“Exploring the Seasons of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem“, Gorgeous photography, presenter Jeanette DiAnda.

Overview of Yearly Club Events