Membership is available to all residents of Laguna Woods Village, and non-residents as per GRF rules (20% of membership).
Non-residents apply with the same Membership Application form as residents, BUT should NOT include payment with their application. Payment will be required when a space becomes available.
Our members are the heart of the Camera Club – creative, fun loving, adventurous, and generous! Many members volunteer time and expertise to help provide our services, programs, and events to the Village.
How to Apply or Renew for 2026
Appy/Renew Online
Good for ANY membership applications/renewals for Laguna Woods Village residents and Non-residents
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.
Membership Application (PDF) 
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.
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.
Member Achievements
Many of our members achieve special recognition throughout the year.
View the Member Achievements page.
Many other members go unsung, everyday heroes helping the community through our Club.
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.
Member Achievements
Check out the special recognition achieved by many of our members.
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.
