Membership is available to all residents of Laguna Woods Village, and a limited number of non-residents as capacity permits.
Non-residents apply using the same Membership Application form as residents, BUT should not include any payment with their application. Non-residents are added to a membership waiting list, and will be contacted in order from this list when a vacancy occurs permitting an additional non-resident member. Payment is then required to confirm membership.
Sign Up & Renew for 2025
Apply/Renew by Mail
Download the PDF Membership Application and print it out – OR – fill it out online and then print it out. Mail the signed form with your payment to the address listed on the form.
Apply/Renew at the Photo Lab
Membership applications/renewals are also accepted in the PhotoLab – Clubhouse 4, M-F 10AM-2PM, Tuesdays 10AM-8PM. Payment accepted by check, cash, or credit card.
Apply/Renew Online for Village Residents
Membership applications/renewals for Laguna Woods Village residents are also accepted by online application.
Apply/renew online for LWV Residents
New Non-Resident Applications Online
New applications for membership by non-residents are not accepted online at this time, due to GRF membership limitations. New non-resident applications must be by mail or in person. New non-resident applications should be submited WITHOUT PAYMENT. Applicants will be added to the Club non-resident membership waiting list. Applicants will be notifed when space becomes available.
New Members Handbooks
The club provides all photographers at all levels of expertise with many opportunities to enjoy the company of other photographers and utilize the Club’s facilities and events.
Our Members Handbook outlines those opportunities in detail.
New Member Handbook Non-Residents
Membership Fees
Club membership runs from January 1st to December 31st.
The fee for 2025 is $25 for a single member who is a Laguna Woods Village resident, with an additional $10 for a second person in the same household/address.
Non-resident fees for each person are $30 for the year, and $15 for an additional member from the same household/address.
Jump In!
We hope you will enjoy and participate in the Show Cases, Digital Critiques, Educational Classes, and other events that are part of our goal of “Bringing the World to the Village”.
Camera Club activities are supported solely through member volunteers.
Please consider volunteering. Your participation would be welcomed and appreciated.
Go to our Volunteer Page.
If you need any assistance, please email membership@cameraclublwv.org.
About Camera Clubs in General
An interesting blog discussion of the pros and cons of belonging to any camera club by an experienced photographer. Perhaps it will inspire you to participate.
The site also has a great deal of useful information for improving one’s photography as well as some excellent photo portfolios.