Showcases

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The Camera Club ” Brings the World to the Village” with Showcases, featuring photography of both Club Members and professional photographers.

Showcases range from spectacular personal adventures captured around the world, to informative “how-to” presentations on the techniques and art of photography.

Showcases from 2020-2022 were conducted as Digital Presentations. Some are available below in the “Previous Showcases” section of this page.

Currently, the Camera Club has returned to in-person Presentations at the Laguna Woods Village Clubhouse #7, with accompanying video recordings.

Club Members have FREE access to all Showcases. Non-club members pay an entrance fee of $3.00. Typically, there are twelve (12) Showcases presented per year.

Join Our Club, and enjoy all the Showcases for free!

If you are interested in showing your images, or demonstrating your process, please contact the Club about a possible Showcase presentation.

Confirmed 2023 Showcases Schedule

  • Mon August 21
    “Eyes on History”
    Presenter John Cornell
    John Cornell, the current Club President, will show images from his long career as a news photographer. John was lead photogrpher in NYC for Newsday, and his work includes pivotal moments in American history.
  • Mon August 14
    “India”
    Presenter Louise Stuart
    An long-time club member and volunteer, Louise will show images from a 6-week trip to India. Look for some great photos, as well as cultural and social insights from her trip.
  • Mon June 12 – Next Showcase
    “Capturing Stunning Portraits”
    Presenter Rick Valasek
    Rick will show some of his excellent portrait images, AND give tech tips on how to capture similar photos, including with your cellphone. Look for his live demonstration of some of his techniques!
  • Mon May 8
    “Joshua Tree in Holy Grail Timelapse”
    Presenter Larry Cunningham, Details
  • Mon Apr 17
    “Is Paradise Lost? An African Wildlife Review”
    Presenter Bob Greenberg
  • Mon Apr 10
    “Mongolian Heartland: Ulaanbaatar, the Steppes, and the Gobi Desert”
    Presenter Tom Getz, Details
  • Mon Mar 13
    “Visit Fascinating Turkey”
    Presenter Pat Burr, Details
  • Mon Feb 20
    “Exploring Namibia and Some of Ethiopia”
    Presenter Tom Getz, Details
  • Mon Feb 13
    “Innovative Photography — From High-energy Action to Fine Art”
    Presenter Rick Graves

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Previous Showcase Presentations

Some interesting and informative Showcases presented via Zoom during the period of Covid-19, by Club Members and visiting photographers.

2021
Travel Photography

Presented by Erin Manning

This excellent Showcase gives valuable lessons on travel photography from a talented professional photographer.

Travel Photography Video
Travel Photo Basics (PDF, 3 MB)
Other Videos by Erin

2021
The Long and Short of Exposure Times

Presented by Tony Prince

A thorough, clear presentation from Tony covering several techniques for capturing motion, low-light, time-lapse, stacking, and more. The Showcase ncludes guidance for mobile phone cameras.

Exposure Times Video

2019
Costa Rica, a Trip through the Wonders of Nature

Presented by Mike & Carolyn Bray, Ken & Susan Furuta

Our Club Members present a beautiful array of flora and fauna captured in their wide-ranging trip to Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Video

 

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