Camera Club of Laguna Woods Village

Class: Intermediate Photoshop (2), Art Ramirez
2024-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
2nd class of 7, taught by Art Ramirez, at Clubhouse 4, Educational classroom, 10AM-12PM
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…
$70 dollars for all 7 classes, a real deal! Payment directions will be given in class.
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Critique: “Yellow”
2024-03-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom, Laguna Woods, CA, United States
Critique, Zoom, 6:30PM
Smart phone/cell phone images only
Special Subject “Yellow”
As one of the oldest pigments used by humans, the spectrum of attributes associated with yellow are wide ranging. Yellow is associated with the sun, warmth, energy, and radiance. As a result, yellow has inherited connotations of power, knowledge, imperishability, and status. Frida Kahlo called yellow the color of the sun and joy, but also “of madness, sickness, and fear”. It is the color of warning. Your image must include the color yellow. Yellow does not need to be the dominant color in the image, but it must impact the finished photograph, either aesthetically, or symbolically, or both.

Class: “Night Photography” Ted Koelsch
2024-03-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Friday March 22, 1:30-3:30PM Clubhouse 4, Educational classroom.
This three (3) part class will teach you how to create great images of the night sky.
Class one is in the Education classroom, class two is a field trip to photograph the sky, and class three is a follow up to learn how to get the best results from your images.
Don’t miss this super educator on night photography – look for the email flyer soon

Submission Deadline – Critique “Yellow”
2024-03-19 17:00 | Critiques Email Submission
Submission deadline for images for the March 25th Critique, with special subject “Yellow”
NOTE: Smart phone/cell phone images only
See email flyer for more details and submission rules.
“Yellow”
As one of the oldest pigments used by humans, the spectrum of attributes associated with yellow are wide ranging. Yellow is associated with the sun, warmth, energy, and radiance. As a result, yellow has inherited connotations of power, knowledge, imperishability, and status. Frida Kahlo called yellow the color of the sun and joy, but also “of madness, sickness, and fear”. It is the color of warning. Your image must include the color yellow. Yellow does not need to be the dominant color in the image, but it must impact the finished photograph, either aesthetically, or symbolically, or both.

Class: Planning for Successful Photography, Tom Elenbaas
2024-03-19 13:30 - 15:30 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Taught by Tom Elenbaas Clubhouse 4 Educational classroom, 1:30-3:30PM.
In this workshop, Tom will talk about how planning in advance helped him create some of his favorite photographs. Whether you’re traveling across the country or staying close to home, Tom will show how careful preparation for your photography adventures can help you capture images you’ll be proud to share.
He will demonstrate how he uses apps such as The Photographer’s Ephemeris and PhotoPills to plan the optimal time and place to capture sunrises and sunsets, catch a rising or setting moon in just the right position, and find the Milky Way in its optimal location.
Tom will also talk about some of his favorite weather apps and other planning tips and tricks that are readily available for little or no cost.
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Class: Intermediate Photoshop, Art Ramirez
2024-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
1 class of 7, taught by Art Ramirez, at Clubhouse 4, Educational classroom, 10AM-12PM
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…
$70 dollars for all 7 classes, a real deal! Payment directions will be given in class.
Register for this class

Club Night, Clubhouse 7
2024-03-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
“Club Night”
Presenter: Pat Burr, one of her travelogues
Location: Clubhouse 7, doors open 6:30PM, presentation starts 6:45PM
The Club will get together for a short Showcase, print tables for member work, and time to enjoy light refreshment and wine, and to socialize and meet with other Club members.

Board Meeting, Educational Classroom, Clubhouse 4
2024-03-15 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.
The Board meetings are recorded. The recordings will be available on the Club website.

Open House: Photo Lab Clubhouse 4
2024-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
The 2nd Photo Lab “Open House” will be held from 6:00-8:00PM at Clubhouse 4.
Tour the facility, meet other Club members, view and discuss the photography work of two (2) members who will display their images.
Bring in your own images for discussion and feedback.
Light refreshments will be served.

Workshop: “Beginning Matting”, Jack Salvador, Photo Lab
2024-03-01 10:00 - 10:30 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Always thought about matting your images, but never got around to doing it? Not sure how to start?
This workshop will give you the fundamentals on how to matt your photographs, with examples of three typical approaches to this essential part of displaying your images.
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Class: Beginning Photography – Part 2, David Dearing
2024-02-27 13:30 - 15:30 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Part 2, 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.
Registration link in the Part 1 listing on this calendar.

Class: Beginning Photography – Part 1, David Dearing
2024-02-26 13:30 - 15:30 | 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

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 | 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.
