Board Meeting
2025-07-18 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Board Meeting:
Friday JULY 18th, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Clubhouse 4, Educational classroom,
All members, and their guests, 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: iPhone Photography, Gene Holloway (4 of 4)
2025-07-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Laguna Woods Community Center, 24351 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Gene Holloway
MONDAY JUNE 30, JULY 7, 14, 21 (4 weeks), 1:00-2:30pm
Mac Club Learning Center
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.
This course is provided by the Laguna Woods Village Mac Club for and in collaboration with the Camera Club. A two dollar ($2) donation for each class is expected. Handouts for each class will be provided.
You may attend each class individually. Limited to 25 participants.
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Showcase: Travel Photography – Videos & Making Motion Pictures, Rick Graves
2025-07-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
“Travel Photography, Video & Making Motion Pictures.”
Presenter: Rick Graves
Location: Clubhouse 7
7:00PM
Doors open at 6:30PM for refreshments.
We are glad to welcome back our own Rick Graves for the July Showcase. This showcase will focus on travel to London, Africa and Utah with Rick and Heather Graves where they capture photos and video of wildlife and wild horses to sell as fine art.
Rick and Heather will discuss shooting still photos and video of their travels. Rick will further discuss editing still photography, video, music, maps, etc. into motion pictures.
Rick is a long-time Club member, one of the Sadleback Emeritus educators, and a multi-talented professional photographer. Rick’s images cover a wide range of subjects and formats, from art photography, to action, automobile advertising, surfing, travel, and more. Rick displays regularly at the Festival of the Arts, and organizes photography trips for small groups to both near and far-flung locations.

Class: Beginning Photoshop, Art Ramirez (3 of 7)
2025-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Beginning Photoshop
Art Ramirez
TUESDAYS JULY 8, 15, 22, 29, AUGUST 5, 12, 19 (7 weeks), 10am-12pm
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.
$10/each class, Art will supply images for the class.
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Submission Deadline – Critique
2025-07-22 17:00 | Critiques Email Submission
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
TUESDAY JULY 22nd, 5PM
Submit by email – see Rules & Guidelines (link below)
For Critique Mon. July 28: “Street Photography” – ZOOM
Street photography captures scenes of everyday life in public places. As an artistic form, street photography is usually candid and relates a story of life in a scene.
Go to the Critiques page for further details, including the rules and guidelines PDF.
Critiques web page.

Class: Slide Shows using DaVinci Resolve – Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts, Mark Austin (2 of 2)
2025-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Slide Shows using DaVinci Resolve – Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts, Part 2
Mark Austin
THURSDAY JULY 10, 24, 10:00am-12:00pm
Clubhouse #4, ZOOM & the Educational Classroom
DaVinci Resolve is one of several free programs available used to create slide shows out of still and video images. Mark Austin brings a unique perspective to both still and moving images.
Mark is excited to share some practical techniques and creative insights to DaVinci Resolve to help students confidently create their own stories. He has completed multiple professional trainings in DaVinci Resolve, gaining focused expertise in Editing, Color Grading, Media Management, and Fairlight audio/post-production.
Join Mark via Zoom for part 2 of this 2 part class. Zoom will also be projected in the Educational Classroom.
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Class: Intermediate Photoshop, Art Ramirez (3 of 7)
2025-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Intermediate Photoshop
Art Ramirez
THURSDAYS JULY 10, 17, 24, 31, AUG 7, 14, 21 (7 weeks), 1:00-3:00pm
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
This seven week (7) 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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Critique: Street Photography – ZOOM
2025-07-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom, Laguna Woods, CA, United States
Mon. July 28: “Street Photography” – ZOOM
Submission Deadline: Tuesday July 22th, 5PM
Street photography captures scenes of everyday life in public places. As an artistic form, street photography is usually candid and relates a story of life in a scene.
Go to the Critiques page for further details, including the rules and guidelines PDF.
Critiques web page.

Class: Beginning Photoshop, Art Ramirez (4 of 7)
2025-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States

Class: Intermediate Photoshop, Art Ramirez (4 of 7)
2025-07-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States

Critique: Print Critique – Non-Scored
2025-08-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Print Critique
Submission: July 16 – July 31, 2025
Print Box – Photo Lab, Clubhouse 4
Critique: Saturday August 2nd, 11AM
Educational Classroom, Clubhouse 4
Read the Print Critique guidelines and get ready to submit your best work.
Submissions must be received and as described in the guidelines by July 31st.
2025 Print Critique Rules and Guidelines Rev 1 07-02-25 (PDF, July 2nd)
Print Critique Label Cards V2
The critique will be in person at the Educational Classroom in the Photo Lab, Clubhouse 4, at 11AM.
Good luck!

Class: Beginning Photoshop, Art Ramirez (5 of 7)
2025-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Beginning Photoshop
Art Ramirez
TUESDAYS JULY 8, 15, 22, 19, AUGUST 5, 12, 19 (7 weeks), 10am-12pm
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.
$10/each class, Art will supply images for the class.
Register for this class

Open House – Photo Lab
2025-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Photo Lab, Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W., Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
TUESDAY AUGUST 5th, 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.

Class: Intermediate Photoshop, Art Ramirez (5 of 7)
2025-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States

Class: Beginning Photoshop, Art Ramirez (6 of 7)
2025-08-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States

Workshop: Printing your Photos, Jack Salvador
2025-08-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Jack Salvador
THURSDAY AUGUST 14, 10:00am-12:00pm
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
Limited to six (6) participants.
Jack will walk through the print process for one image from each participant.
Print resolution, color balance, sharpness, print gamut, resizing, resolution, color mode, and more will be considered while preparing images for print. One finish image will be completed for each participant, size from 8×10 up to 20×30 inches. Print charges apply.
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Fundraiser – Pizza with a Purpose
2025-08-14 11:00 - 20:00 | Biagio’s Italian Restaurant, 24301 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Pizza with a Purpose!
Enjoy the great Italian food at Biagio’s Italian Restaurant in Lake Forest, and help raise funds for the Camera Club.
All day Thursday, August 14th (11am-8pm) Biagio’s will donate 15% of all proceeds to the Camera Club for customers who show a Camera Club / Biagio’s fundraiser flyer when they order OR mention this Camera Club fundraiser to their waiter.
Link to the flyer soon,.
Mangiare, enjoy!

Class: Intermediate Photoshop, Art Ramirez (6 of 7)
2025-08-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States

Annual Slideshow Competition
2025-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Mon. August 18
Annual Slideshow Competition
Location: Clubhouse 7
The Annual Slide Show Competition is scheduled in Summer each year. Unique slide-shows created by Club Members are presented for voting (secret) by fellow Club members attending this event. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards are presented.

Class: Beginning Photoshop, Art Ramirez (7 of 7)
2025-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States

Class: Intermediate Photoshop, Art Ramirez (7 of 7)
2025-08-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States

Class: Post Processing Night Sky Photography, Ted Koelsch
2025-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Post Processing Night Sky Photography
Ted Koelsch
TUESDAY AUGUST 26, 10AM-12PM
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
Learn to Edit your Night Sky Photos
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Photo Lab Open House
2025-09-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Photo Lab Open House
TUESDAY AUGUST 5, 6:00-8:00PM
CLUBHOUSE 4 – Google Map
Gate passes required for non-residents
﻿Request gate pass
Join us at the Photo Lab for this month’s Open House.
Did you submit to the recent Slideshow Competition, and want some feedback on your work. Bring your slideshow on a thumb drive. The excellent Club projector will set up and available to view your show. Experienced members in attendance will be available to provide their insights.
6:45PM – screening of “Co-Flora” slideshow by Jack Salvador. Enjoy Jack’s view of the flora of Maxwell Park, Oakland, CA.
7:00PM – screening of Club video currently playing on Village TV, by John Lafferty. Enjoy John’s professional, high quality editing work on one of the monthly videos that showcases the Club on Village TV.
New members, get to know the Lab, speak with the Supervisors about the facility, and learn about our Lab services.
Been a member for a while but don’t know the Lab? Stop in and see all the services available to you, and the new equipment!
Did you submit to the last Critique? Have questions? Come by and talk with some of the club’s photographers with lots of critique experience.
Board members and other Club members will be available to “talk shop”.
Light refreshments will be served.

Class: Cellphone Photography: Apps & More, Adriana Greisman (1 of 5)
2025-09-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Cellphone Photography: Apps & More
Adriana Greisman
FRIDAYS SEPTEMBER 5, 12, 19, 26 OCTOBER 3, (5 weeks) 10:00am-12:00pm
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
This 5 session class will cover various cellphone/tablet apps for shooting, postprocessing (editing), photo sharing, & printing your cellphone photos. The class will also cover cellphone accessories, camera settings, how to take the shots in the various modes, as well as learning resources.
Adriana will spend time working with students with their phones on questions or problems they have encountered.
This class will utilize settings on an iPhone, mostly applicable to iPhone 12 thru 16 PRO.
Students using androids will need to determine settings on their devices. The accessories and apps are applicable to both systems.
Fee: $50 Fees are payable to Adriana Greisman prior to the start of the series
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Class: Cellphone Photography: Apps & More, Adriana Greisman (2 of 5)
2025-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States

Showcase: Explore the Northern Mountains of Vietnam and Laos, Brad Friesen
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Mon. September 15 – Next
“Explore the Northern Mountains of Vietnam and Laos”
Presenter: Brad Friesen
Location: Clubhouse 7
Vietnam has 53 recognized minority ethnic groups largely located in the country’s northern mountainous regions.
Join Brad on a journey through beautiful landscapes and remote villages often traveling by motorbike. Starting in the vibrant capital of Hanoi, he will share images of Train Street, the Old Town, an incense factory and the metal fabrication district among other sites. From there, visit Mu Cang Chai, best known for its terraced rice fields, and ride along on a motorbike to a remote Hmong village with a Tay guide. After Mu Cang Chai, travel up a tranquil mountain road to Sapa also known for its terraced rice fields and ethnic minorities including Hmong, Red Dzao and Black Dzao people. From Sapa, we will explore the local mountains and villages.
The journey continues onward to the Ha Giang Loop with a stay over in Dong Van near the Chinese border before traveling through the limestone pinnacles of Ma Pi Leng pass.
From Vietnam, we will hop over to northern Laos and visit a small village accessible only by boat as well as the ancient city of Luang Prabang with dozens of Buddhist temples and the daily alms givings

Class: How Editors Pick the Best Images, John Cornell
2025-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Photo Lab, Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W., Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
How Editors Pick the Best Images
John Cornell
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 10:00am-12:00pm
Clubhouse #4, Educational Classroom
Have you ever returned from a trip, be it 2 weeks long or a field trip assignment for a class, with so many images to look though that you don’t know where to start. John Cornell worked at a photojournalist for many years and can provide a unique perspective as to how editors choose the very best shot. And quickly because they are always facing print deadlines. He will show you the very best way to “cull” your images to show others only your very best work
Register for this class.

Class: Cellphone Photography: Apps & More, Adriana Greisman (3 of 5)
2025-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States

Submission Deadline – Sept. Critique
2025-09-23 08:00 - 17:00
Submission Deadline:
﻿Tuesday Sept. 23rd, 5PM
FOR
Critique Monday September 29th
Special Subject
“Macro”
Submissions by email only.
Critique Rules & Guidelines

Class: Cellphone Photography: Apps & More, Adriana Greisman (4 of 5)
2025-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse 4, 23501 Via Mariposa W, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
