Camera Club of Laguna Woods Village

Showcase: Japan (part 2), Tom Getz
2025-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Mon. January 20 – 7PM
Japan (Part 2)
Presenter: Tom Getz
Location: Clubhouse 7
Doors open at 6:30PM for refreshments.
The final show on Japan by Tom Getz, featuring the heartland of Japanese culture, from Hakone, Nagano, Nikko and Takayama in the north to Kyoto and Nara further south.
First, we visit Lake Ashinoko and the Open-Air world class art museum near Hakone, with abstract sculptures from Japanese and international artists. Tom shares his experiences at a traditional ryokan inn, and provides pictures of Japanese food. Next is Nagano for an historical temple and the gateway to Obuse (Hokusai and Manga Museum) and later to see the snow monkeys frolicking and splashing.
Nikko, a must stop for a few days, provides magnificent views of elaborate temples and shrines: Rinnoji, Yomeimon Gate, Tōshō-gū Shrine (Three Wise monkeys), Nemuri Neko (Sleeping Cat) Shrine. Tom tours the Tamozawa Imperial Villa before leaving Nikko.
In the mountain village of Takayama we visit a museum of festival floats and then Hida, an open-air folk village.
During several days in Kyoto we enjoy a Kabuki show, see the famous Temple of the Golden Pavilion, and the Temple of the Silver Pavilion (Ginkaku-ji), Joshoji Temple, Hein Temple and gardens, the historical Sanjusangen-do Hall, Garden of Kamakura, Nijo-jo Castle and grounds, Inari Shrine, the multitude of torii gates at Inari, and a famous Zen Temple, the largest in Japan.
Our final city, Nara, seems over-run with tame deer, and features Nigatsudo Hall, Nara Todari Temple and Gate, and Kasuga Shrine.
Members attend for free, Non-members pay a $5 donation fee at the door, day of the event.

Board Meeting
2025-01-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Board Meeting:
Friday January 17th, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Clubhouse 4, Educational classroom,
All members are welcome to attend.
The Board and Committee reports will be presented, current and new projects will be discussed, time will be allocated for questions and discussion.

Class: Beginning Photoshop, Art Ramirez, 2 of 7
2025-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | CA
Beginning Photoshop
Art Ramirez
Friday January 17th, 10am – 12pm
FRIDAYS JAN. 10, 17, 24, 31 FEB 7, 14, 21 (7 weeks), 10AM-12PM
Class 2 of 7
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
If you have never worked on a photo program before, Art has 2 words for you…DON’T PANIC! This class will introduce you to the basics of adjusting your Photographs. Some of the topics covered will be: How to Adjust Light & Color, Cropping, Removing Unwanted Objects, Adding Text, and Working With RAW Images, plus a few more. Be sure you have Photoshop Creative Cloud installed on your computer. Art will supply images for the class.
($10/each class)
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Class: Mounting & Matting Photographs, Jack Salvador
2025-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Mounting & Matting Photographs
Jack Salvador
JANUARY 16th, 10AM-12PM
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
Learn the fundamentals on how to mat and mount your photographs, with examples of classic methods of this essential part of displaying your images. Matting materials will be provided for some hands on practice.
Registration is required, and limited to 20 participants.
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Class: Intermediate Photoshop, Art Ramirez, 1 of 7
2025-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Intermediate Photoshop
Art Ramirez
Tuesday, January 14th, 10am – 12pm
TUESDAYS JAN. 14, 21, 28, FEB 4, 11, 18, 25 (7 weeks), , 10AM-12PM
Class 1 of 7
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
This seven week (7) class This class will introduce you to more advanced methods of editing your photos. Topics covered include: Adjusting Light & Color, Using Layers & Groups, Working with Masks, Removing Objects, Working with Text, Sharpening Images, and much more…
($10/each class)
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Class: Beginning Photoshop, Art Ramirez, 1 of 7
2025-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | CA
Beginning Photoshop
Art Ramirez
FRIDAYS JAN. 10, 17, 24, 31 FEB 7, 14, 21 (7 weeks), 10AM-12PM
Class 1 of 7
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
If you have never worked on a photo program before, Art has 2 words for you…DON’T PANIC! This class will introduce you to the basics of adjusting your Photographs. Some of the topics covered will be: How to Adjust Light & Color, Cropping, Removing Unwanted Objects, Adding Text, and Working With RAW Images, plus a few more. Be sure you have Photoshop Creative Cloud installed on your computer. Art will supply images for the class.
($10/each class)
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Photo Lab Open House
2025-01-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
TUESDAY JANUARY 7th, 6:00-8:00PM
Gate passes required for non-residents
﻿Request gate pass
Join us at the Photo Lab for this month’s Open House.
Get familiar the Lab, speak with the Supervisors about the facility and the Lab services, relax and talk shop with other members.
Board member and committee leads will be available to answer questions.
Light refreshments will be served.

Annual Board Meeting
2024-12-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Annual Board Meeting
Clubhouse 4, Educational classroom, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
All members and guests are welcome to attend.
The annual meeting allows the Board to present the progress and achievement of the Club since the previous October, along with planned initiatives for the coming year.
Voting by members will occur if more than one member is standing for a single Board position,
The Board and Committee reports will be presented, current and new projects will be discussed, time will be allocated for questions and discussion.

Class: Travel Photography & Packing Tips, Mary Madden
2024-12-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Travel Photography & Packing Tips
Mary Madden
THURSDAY DECEMBER 19th, 10AM-12PM
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
Would you like packing and prepping for photo trip to be less stressful? Would tips for improving your travel photography be helpful? Then, this class is for you!
Mary will share her tips & tricks for making travel photos look like more than snapshots. She will discuss packing ideas & “must-haves” for making life easier traveling with a camera – and/or a phone.
Plus, she’ll share her photography workflow for before, during & after photography trips! Join us and learn to improve your travel photography!
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Year-End Awards Dinner
2024-12-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
The Annual Year End Awards Dinner will definitely be a celebration of the last 12 months as a Club. We have a lot to be thankful for, and a lot to highlight.
There is a great dinner scheduled by the caterer Martinez, there will be the end of year images and awards, and there will be other awards, and giveaways.
We will celebrate the new initiatives introduced this year – Outreach/Pro-Bono, Tutor/Mentor, Club Trips, Photo Lab “Open House”, “Club Night” membership meetups, Sponsorships, and Member Ambassadors – and the expansion of our outreach to the LWV community, especially the Clubs.
The Club has continued to improve the Photo Lab equipment and supervisor skills, including setting up the scanning room, making this great resource available to the public,
The Club is also the midst of an extended capital fundraising campaign to completely replace our older equipment and bring the entire Photo Lab up to modern standards both in hardware and software.
In all, we have a great group of volunteers helping to move the Club forward, a bunch of new members, with all our members looking to grow with the Club and enjoy all things photographic!
Time to celebrate!
Look for cost and reservation details closer to the date.

Photo Lab “Open House”
2024-12-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Photo Lab “Open Houses” occurs the 1st Tuesday of each month.
Clubhouse 4: 6:00-8:00PM
This casual event is for members to visit and network with other Club members, and to learn more about the Lab equipment and services.
New members are especially encouraged to visit.
Supervisors and Board members are available to help with questions about the Lab and the Club.
Some members may be scheduled to display their photographs as prints or slideshows, or to make short presentations.
Light refreshments are served.

Class: Canon Cameras Tips & Tricks – Follow up, Larry Goodman
2024-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Canon Cameras Tips & Tricks – Follow up
Larry Goodman
TUESDAY DECEMBER 3rd, 10AM-12PM
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
Bring your Canon camera, your favorite lens, and 2 fully charged batteries.
Larry Goodman will offer a follow up class to all Canon shooters who attended his recent class or those who might have missed it. He will be ready to answer questions you might have after having tried out the tips he provided.
Any non-residents of Laguna Woods Village, please contact Mary Madden at Mary.madden@att.net for gate passes to be submitted.
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Class: iPhone Photography, Gene Holloway, 4 of 4
2024-12-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Laguna Woods Community Center, 24351 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Gene Holloway
MONDAYS, NOVEMBER 4th, 18th, 25th, DECEMBER 2nd 1-2:30PM
Class 4 of 4
MAC Club, Commnunity Center, 3rd Floor
3rd Floor, Laguna Woods Village Community Center, 24351 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods.
This four week class starts at the beginning level, and builds upon each week’s material. Handouts will be available for future reference.
Donations $2.00 per class.
You may attend each class individually.
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Class: iPhone Photography, Gene Holloway, 3 of 4
2024-11-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Laguna Woods Community Center, 24351 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Gene Holloway
MONDAYS, NOVEMBER 4th, 18th, 25th, DECEMBER 2nd 1-2:30PM
Class 3 of 4
MAC Club, Commnunity Center, 3rd Floor
3rd Floor, Laguna Woods Village Community Center, 24351 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods.
This four week class starts at the beginning level, and builds upon each week’s material. Handouts will be available for future reference.
Donations $2.00 per class.
You may attend each class individually.
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Class: Advanced Video Editing – FGLC, John Lafferty 3 of 3
2024-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Advanced Video Editing – FGLC
John Lafferty
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8th, 15th & 22nd, 10AM-12PM
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
John Lafferty, Head Supervisor at the Photo Lab, teaches advanced editing in two classes. Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn editing techniques directly from a top flight professional film and video editor.
Class 3 of 3
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Slideshow: “Oldies But Goodies”
2024-11-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
MON. NOVEMBER 18
“Oldies But Goodies”
Presenter/Organizer: Mike Bray, and the Camera Club “Vintage” Member Slideshows
This Slideshow will feature the best of Showcases from the past several years of Club Showcases. Get to see some history and some great shows.

Class: iPhone Photography, Gene Holloway, 2 of 4
2024-11-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Laguna Woods Community Center, 24351 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Gene Holloway
MONDAYS, NOVEMBER 4th, 18th, 25th, DECEMBER 2nd 1-2:30PM
Class 2 of 4
MAC Club, Commnunity Center, 3rd Floor
3rd Floor, Laguna Woods Village Community Center, 24351 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods.
This four week class starts at the beginning level, and builds upon each week’s material. Handouts will be available for future reference.
Donations $2.00 per class.
You may attend each class individually.
Register for this class.

Board Meeting
2024-11-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Board Meeting:
Clubhouse 4, Educational classroom, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
All members are welcome to attend.
The Board and Committee reports will be presented, current and new projects will be discussed, time will be allocated for questions and discussion.

Class: Advanced Video Editing – FGLC, John Lafferty, 2 of 3
2024-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Advanced Video Editing – FGLC
John Lafferty
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8th, 15th & 22nd, 10AM-12PM
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
John Lafferty, Head Supervisor at the Photo Lab, teaches advanced editing in two classes. Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn editing techniques directly from a top flight professional film and video editor.
Class 2 of 3
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Class: Canon Cameras Tips & Tricks, Larry Goodman
2024-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Canon Cameras Tips & Tricks
Larry Goodman
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14th, 10AM-12PM
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
Bring your Canon camera, your favorite lens, and 2 fully charged batteries. Think about your favorite things to photograph: landscape, animals, sports, family, etc. We will program your camera and save the settings to a custom shooting mode.
If you want to avoid using a tripod during the day and handhold your camera, I have custom settings for you.
We will briefly talk about new cameras and the difference between full frame and crop sensor, and should you shoot JPEG, Raw, or Compressed Raw.
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Class: Intermediate Photoshop, Art Ramirez, 7 of 7
2024-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Art Ramirez
TUESDAYS OCTOBER 1st – NOVEMBER 12th (7 weeks), 10AM-12PM
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
Class 7 of 7
This seven week (7) class This class will introduce you to more advanced methods of editing your photos. Topics covered include: Adjusting Light amp; Color, Using Layers & Groups, Working with Masks, Removing Objects, Working with Text, Sharpening Images, and much more…
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Class: Advanced Video Editing – FGLC, John Lafferty, 1 of 3
2024-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Advanced Video Editing – FGLC
John Lafferty
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8th, 15th & 22nd, 10AM-12PM
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
John Lafferty, Head Supervisor at the Photo Lab, teaches advanced editing in two classes. Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn editing techniques directly from a top flight professional film and video editor.
Class 1 of 3
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Class: Bird & Wildlife Photography, Adriana Greisman
2024-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Bird & Wildlife Photography
Adriana Greisman
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7th, 10AM-12PM
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
Adriana will teach her techniques and approach of Bird and Wildlife photography, driana has photographed all over the world, creating top images that have achieved national and international recognition. Her creative methods and perspective that will help you elevate your your own images. Don’t miss this very special opportunity.
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Class: Intermediate Photoshop, Art Ramirez, 6 of 7
2024-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Art Ramirez
TUESDAYS OCTOBER 1st – NOVEMBER 12th (7 weeks), 10AM-12PM
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
Class 6 of 7
This seven week (7) class This class will introduce you to more advanced methods of editing your photos. Topics covered include: Adjusting Light amp; Color, Using Layers & Groups, Working with Masks, Removing Objects, Working with Text, Sharpening Images, and much more…
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Class: iPhone Photography, Gene Holloway, 1 of 4
2024-11-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Laguna Woods Community Center, 24351 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Gene Holloway
MONDAYS, NOVEMBER 4th, 18th, 25th, DECEMBER 2nd 1-2:30PM
Class 1 of 4
MAC Club, Commnunity Center, 3rd Floor
3rd Floor, Laguna Woods Village Community Center, 24351 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods.
This four week class starts at the beginning level, and builds upon each week’s material. Handouts will be available for future reference.
Donations $2.00 per class.
You may attend each class individually.
Register for this class.

Class: Intermediate Photoshop, Art Ramirez, 5 of 7
2024-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Art Ramirez
TUESDAYS OCTOBER 1st – NOVEMBER 12th (7 weeks), 10AM-12PM
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
Class 5 of 7
This seven week (7) class This class will introduce you to more advanced methods of editing your photos. Topics covered include: Adjusting Light amp; Color, Using Layers & Groups, Working with Masks, Removing Objects, Working with Text, Sharpening Images, and much more…
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Critique: “Composites” ZOOM
2024-10-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom, Laguna Woods, CA, United States
Mon. October 28: “Composites”
Submission Deadline: Tuesday Oct. 22nd, 5PM
ZOOM Meeting
Composite photography is assembling multiple photographs or photographic elements into one new photographic composition. The resulting image may seem to be a fully natural setting, or it may be an assemblage of unlikely elements that create surreal and/or artistic imagery. Composite photography can combine the removal of elements from an image and the addition of new elements, or it can juxtaposition unique and unlikely images, such as a night sky with an illuminated foreground, to create a cohesive whole. Composite photography can be the joining of images as in panoramic stitching, or the extreme usage of image stacking, as in Astral photography. Make an image that utilizes composite photography methods.

Class: AI & Visual Creativity, Mark Austin
2024-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Mark Austin
THURSDAY OCTOBER 24th, 10AM-12PM
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
Explore the potential of AI in visual creativity in this two-hour introduction. Learn how to use AI tools to generate compelling images, from concept to final creation. We’ll cover the basics of AI-driven design, tips for enhancing creativity, and hands-on examples. Ideal for anyone curious about the future of digital art.
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Class: Intermediate Photoshop, Art Ramirez, 4 of 7
2024-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Art Ramirez
TUESDAYS OCTOBER 1st – NOVEMBER 12th (7 weeks), 10AM-12PM
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
Class 4 of 7
This seven week (7) class This class will introduce you to more advanced methods of editing your photos. Topics covered include: Adjusting Light amp; Color, Using Layers & Groups, Working with Masks, Removing Objects, Working with Text, Sharpening Images, and much more…
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