Camera Club of Laguna Woods Village

Class: Beginning Photography – Part 1, David Dearing
2024-02-26 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Part 1, of a two session workshop.
For Beginner to Intermediate photographers, we will cover a broad range of topics: composition, lighting, post processing and sharing among others.
Taught by some of the Club’s most recognizable long-time members: David Dearing, Mark Rabinowitch, Joel Goldstein, and Peter Battin.
Register for this class

Critique – Non-Scoring:, Clubhouse 4
2024-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Special Subject “Curves”
Submission Deadline: Tuesday Feb. 20th, 5PM
There will be an ‘extra’ Critique provided for members who have not previously submitted to a Club Critique, OR who have not submitted to a Critique for more than 12 months. The Critique will be Non-Scored – our Judge will be Rick Graves, Saddleback Educator, and long-time Club member.
Don’t miss this opportunity to receive feedback and guidance from one of the most esteemed educators in OC.
Comments will focus on technical and artistic guidance. Look for details in an email flyer. A workshop on how to prepare images and submit to a Critique will be provided in advance of this event.
Critique Submission Rules

Submission Deadline: Non-Scoring Critique 5PM
2024-02-20 17:00 | Critiques Email Submission
Submit your images for the Feb. 24th non-scoring Critique by 5PM today.
Images should be emailed to the address defined in the Critique Submission rules.
Critique Submission Rules

Showcase: “Astral Photography”, David Churchhill
2024-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
“Astral Photography”
Presenter: David A. Churchhill
Location: Clubhouse 7, doors open 6:30PM for refreshments, presentation starts at 7:00PM
Astronomical photography captures objects and celestial events, including dim stars, nebulae, and galaxies. This type of photography requires sophisticated techniques and optimum locations. David excels on both counts – he often photographs from his personal observatory in the mountains of Chile, and he is a master of the methods and processes needed to create extradinary astral photographs, and his images are spectacular! Join us for this special event.

Board-Committee Leads Meeting
2024-02-16 15:00 - 15:30 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
The Committee Chairs and Photo Lab Lead meet for a 1/2 hour planning meeting.
Location: Clubhouse 7, Educational classroom, 3:00PM-3:30PM
COMMITTEES
Educational
Hospitality
Membership
Outreach
Publicity
Showcases/Critiques
AND
PhotoLab

Board Meeting
2024-02-16 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: “Get the Picture Using Design Elements”, Penni Rubin
2024-02-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
“Get the Picture Using Design Elements”
Penni Rubin
FEBRUARY 13th, Tuesday 1:30-3:30PM
Clubhouse #4, Photography classroom

Class: Color Management #3, Faro Mohahedi
2024-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
“Color Management“
Faro Mohahedi
Tuesday January 23, Clubhouse 4, 10AM-12:00PM
Camera Club member Faro Mohahedi presents a 3rd “Master Class” in color management of images for print and online presentations. NOTE: limited class size.
Look for the invite email flyer.

Critique – “Curves”
2024-01-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom, Laguna Woods, CA, United States
Digital Critique, Zoom, start 6:30PM
Special Subject “Curves”
Curves within photographic images can add a dynamic and aesthetic aspect to the composition. Either incorporated within the internal structure of an image, or as a captured object, shape, or pattern, curves are often a powerful element in photography. “Curved lines photography” can capture and highlight the beauty of bent shapes and lines in various objects, or curves can deliberately guide the eye to a specific area. Curves can be implied, or partial, or replicate known shapes like the letter “C”, or the letter “S”, which In painting, is know as the “the line of beauty”, an S-curve line that travels back and forth horizontally through an image as the eye proceeds vertically through the scene. Create a photograph that utilizes curves.

Board-Committee Chairs Meeting
2024-01-19 15:00 - 15:30 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States

Board Meeting
2024-01-19 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.
The Board meetings are recorded. The recordings will be available on the Club website.

Submission Deadline: Critique – “Curves”
2024-01-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Critiques Email Submission
Submission Deadline 5PM via email.
See email flyer and Critiques landing page for submission details.
Critiques

Special Subject “Curves”
Curves within photographic images can add a dynamic and aesthetic aspect to the composition. Either incorporated within the internal structure of an image, or as a captured object, shape, or pattern, curves are often a powerful element in photography. “Curved lines photography” can capture and highlight the beauty of bent shapes and lines in various objects, or curves can deliberately guide the eye to a specific area. Curves can be implied, or partial, or replicate known shapes like the letter “C”, or the letter “S”, which In painting, is know as the “the line of beauty”, an S-curve line that travels back and forth horizontally through an image as the eye proceeds vertically through the scene. Create a photograph that utilizes curves.

Showcase: “Playing Chicken With Charging Elephants”, Paul Renner
2024-01-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
“Playing Chicken With Charging Elephants”
Presenter: Paul Renner
Location: Clubhouse 7, Doors open at 6:30PM for refreshments, presentation starts at 7:00PM
Paul Renner is a well-known professional safari guide and photographer, working at a world-class level. Paul is a good friend of our Camera Club, and has agreed to kick off the 2024 Showcases! Pual has powerful and exquisite images from over 20 years of adventure travel in Africa. Take time to see his beautiful, and powerful images, and to hear some of his amazing stories from the trail. Don’t miss this special Showcase!

Submission Deadline – Critique “Curves”
2023-12-30 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Submission Deadline for Critique 5PM
Follow submission rules in email flyer
“Curves”
Curves within photographic images can add a dynamic and aesthetic aspect to the composition. Either incorporated within the internal structure of an image, or as a captured object, shape, or pattern, curves are often a powerful element in photography. “Curved lines photography” can capture and highlight the beauty of bent shapes and lines in various objects, or curves can deliberately guide the eye to a specific area. Curves can be implied, or partial, or replicate known shapes like the letter “C”, or the letter “S”, which In painting, is know as the “the line of beauty”, an S-curve line that travels back and forth horizontally through an image as the eye proceeds vertically through the scene. Create a photograph that utilizes curves.

Class: Color Management (#2)
2023-12-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
“Color Management “
Faro Mohahedi
DECEMBER 19, Tuesday Clubhouse 4
Camera Club member Faro Mohahedi presents a 2nd “Master Class” in color management of images for print and online presentations. NOTE: limited class size.

OC Camera Gallery Show
2023-12-16 10:00 - 2024-01-16 17:00 | OC Camera Gallery, 23052 Lake Forest Dr # D1, Laguna Hills, CA, 92637, United States
The Camera Club will have a group show at the OC Gallery in Laguna Hills, from December 16,2023-January 16, 2024
Members can submit images for the jury to consider up to NOV. 6th, 2023.
The email flyer with details has been sent.

Board Meeting
2023-12-15 13:30 - 15:00, 2023-11-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States

Class: iPhone Photography
2023-12-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Kim Signoret Paar
DECEMBER 15, Friday 10AM-12:00PM
Learn about iPhone photography from a master iPhone photographer and educator.

Holiday Dinner & Awards Competition
2023-12-11 17:00 - 20:30 | Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Join us at the Year-End-Competition and Awards dinner in Clubhouse 7.
Doors open at 6PM for socializing and refreshments.
Dinner and the awards to follow.
Look for details in the event flyer sent via email.

Class: “Travel Photography”, Mary Madden
2023-12-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
“Travel Photography”
Mary Madden
NOVEMBER 10, Friday 1:00PM-3:00PM
A avid traveler and photographer, Mary gives us tips on travel photography, including packing camera equipment.
Clubhouse #4, Photography classroom

Class: Android Photography – Tips & Tricks
2023-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
“Android Photography: Tips & Tricks”
Joel Sigman
DECEMBER 5, Tuesday 10:00AM-12:00PM
Clubhouse #4, Photography classroom

Class: Making Photo Books
2023-12-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, Laguna Woods, CA, United States
“Making Photo Books”
Steve Kaye
DECEMBER 1, Friday ZOOM
A professional photographer, educator, and long-time photo book creator, Steve Kaye will show you how to turn your images into a beautiful digital or print book.

Class: Color Management
2023-11-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
“Color Management “
Faro Mohahedi
NOVEMBER 28, Tuesday Clubhouse 4
Camera Club member Faro Mohahedi presents a “Master Class” in color management of images for print and online presentations. NOTE: limited class size.

Class: “Photoshop – Intermediate”, Art Ramirez (7 of 7)
2023-11-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom, Laguna Woods, CA, United States
“Photoshop – Intermediate”
Art Ramirez
OCTOBER 13 though NOVEMBER 28
Class 1 Friday 12:00PM-2:00PM
Class 2-7 Tuesdays, 12:00PM-2:00PM
(no class on the Nov 21 week of Thanksgiving)
$70 for 7 classes
Zoom

Class: “Elements – Intermediate”, Art Ramirez (7 of 7)
2023-11-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom, Laguna Woods, CA, United States
“Elements – Intermediate”
Art Ramirez
OCTOBER 13 though NOVEMBER 28
Class 1 Friday 9:00AM-11:00AM
Class 2-7 Tuesdays 9:00AM-11:00AM
(no class on the Nov 21 week of Thanksgiving)
$70 for 7 classes
Zoom

Annual General Meeting
2023-11-17 15:15 - 16:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
The 2023 Annual Membership meeting is scheduled for Friday November 17, at 3:15PM – 4:00PM
Open to all members to comment and vote on the Board and proposed ByLaw changes.
Agenda for the meeting.
– vote for the 2024 Board Members
– vote for updates to the Club By-Laws
Proposed 2024 Board Members
President: John Cornell Jr.
Past President: unfilled (Rick Vettraino, can only occupy one Board position at a time)
1st Vice President: Jack Salvador
2nd Vice President: Mary Madden
Treasurer: Rick Vettraino
Secretary: Mary Swift
Member-At-Large: Jonathan Williams
2nd Member-At-Large: open position
Club By-Laws – Changes
– percentage of Club non-resident members will reflect the percentage guidelines outlined in GRF documents – Previously notated in the Club ByLaws at 20%.
– only one signature will be required bank checks (President, Treasurer, Secretary) – Previously two signatures needed. although in practice this update only aligns the de-facto club policy with the Bi-laws.

Class: “Photoshop – Intermediate”, Art Ramirez (6 of 7)
2023-11-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom, Laguna Woods, CA, United States

Class: “Elements – Intermediate”, Art Ramirez (6 of 7)
2023-11-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom, Laguna Woods, CA, United States

Showcase – African Adventures & Other Hard-to-Visit Destinations
2023-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Ken will be presenting a total of three (3) Showcases for this event – Africa, China, and Russia.
Enjoy a photographic journey of long-time Camera Club member Ken Furuta’s African Safari in Tanzania and Kenya, and his excursions on a cruise through the coast of Namibia and South Africa.
Today there are some wonderful destinations in the world that are difficult to visit. Ken’s presentation will also feature two multimedia shows on St. Petersburg, Russia and China’s Silk Road Region.
