Bringing People Together Through Photography

UPCOMING EVENTS

Annual Slideshow Competition
Sat. Aug. 15th, 10am-12pm. Photo Lab Classroom

Members prints evaluated in person by a professional judge. For details and full guidelines, view the Print Competition page

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. Reserve your seats now!

2026 Print Comp & NEW Neg Prints Event!
Two print events – Sat.Aug. 15th, Photo Lab

Professional photographer evaluates prints 10AM AND peer-to-peer print review 1PM. Get your images in the mix! View Print Events 2026

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 15th 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 August 21st, Photo Lab CH 4, 1:30PM-3:00PM, All members invited to attend and participate. Google Map

Print Critique – Saturday Aug. 15th, LIVE in Photo Lab Education Classroom CH 4, 10am-12pm Full details on the Print Competition Webpage

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