Week 27 - June 28 Mike Mercadante Highlights Event Reminders Recent Blog Posts Picnic Highlights Website Update - We have shifted our event ticketing to our Wix Website during the first week in June. Bob Turk has done a great job of switching all the events over from LearnDesk. Thanks, Bob! Please read the blog post dated June 5th to learn how to book any upcoming event. Click here Event Ideas - We want to hear your ideas on events that you would like to see on our calendar

Website Update Tonight - Tonight we have a Zoom session to update members on changes to the website, including event registration, site login, and other minor updates. Please attend so we can ensure you can log in to the site and register for events. Click here to register 6/24/2026 7pm Discussion working the image - Discussion: Working the Image - June | CIPPA. 6/25/2026 7pm TechTalk - Preparing your image for Competition - TechTalk: Preparing your Image for Competition | CI

Week 26 - June 21 Mike Mercadante Highlights Event Reminders Recent Blog Posts Picnic Highlights Website Update - We have shifted our event ticketing to our Wix Website during the first week in June. Bob Turk has done a great job of switching all the events over from LearnDesk. Thanks, Bob! Please read the blog post dated June 5th to learn how to book any upcoming event. Click here This week, we will post a TechTalk to illustrate the process, answer questions, and remind me

Every photograph tells a story. Some capture fleeting moments of beauty, while others reveal the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary. This summer, Coastal California Photographers members have a unique opportunity to share those stories with tens of thousands of visitors as part of our special exhibition at the Ventura County Fair. The Ventura County Fair has long been a celebration of community, creativity, and local talent, making it the perfect venue to showcase the d

July 14th, 2026 The final day for sign-up is June 26th. Sign up prior to June 26th If you want a service merit, please send me your PPA Number We will need to carpool; we have a limited number of parking passes A brief Zoom will be held July 9th at 7:00 PM to answer questions and arrange carpooling, Zoom Link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89469993611?pwd=YjYTrmT09tPT7Q7Qnad4GmLBlkiRt7.1 THE J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM DEPARTMENT OF PHOTOGRAPHS ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS Please plan to a

Photography has always been about more than simply recording what we see. It is about revealing what lies beyond the obvious, discovering hidden stories, and inviting viewers to experience the world from a fresh perspective. This month's challenge, "Through the Looking Glass," encourages photographers to do exactly that. The theme invites you to explore the idea of looking through something, whether literally or creatively. Your image may capture a view from outside looking i

Photography Superintendent – William Horstick Assistant Superintendent – Patricia Gladstone Coastal California Photographers Guidelines for submitting images to the 2026 V.C. Fair Point of Contact – Ron Kaplan We have been given the opportunity to display images of CCP members during the 2026 Ventura County Fair. This is NOT a competition. This is open to current paid CCP members. These guidelines outline how to submit an image for consideration. We will be allocated 2-

The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Championship Weekend returns to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca from September 4 to 6. This season finale promises an electrifying showdown as the best open-wheel drivers compete on one of North America’s most challenging circuits. For photo enthusiasts eager to master auto racing photography, this event offers a perfect opportunity to capture the speed, skill, and drama of high-stakes racing. The Corkscrew turn at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca,