
Upcoming Events

November 12, 2026 at 2:30:00 AM
Critique: November - Military/Patriotic
Learn from a monthly judged critique of members' images for November on the topic: Military/Patriotic. Each month has a different judge and a different theme.
All Skills
2 hrs

November 10, 2026 at 2:30:00 AM
2026: Q4 Quarterly Image Competition
Quarterly Image Competitions are offered to provide competitive scoring, feedback, critique, and awards for our members. Quarterly Image Competitions are offered to provide competitive scoring, feedback, critique, and awards for our members. All competitions are judged by a panel of 3 PPC or PPA-certified judges.
All Skills
3 hrs

November 7, 2026 at 4:00:00 PM
Outing: Coastal Triple Play - Carpinteria Salt Marsh Preserve, Rincon Beach, and Ventura
This outing offers three sites for making images, Carpinteria Salt Marsh Preserve, Rincon Beach, and Ventura.
All Skills
5 hrs

November 5, 2026 at 2:30:00 AM
Peer Review: November - Military/Patriotic
Learn from the feedback of your peers before submitting an image to the monthly critique for november on the topic - Military/Patriotic.
All Skills
2 hrs

October 30, 2026 at 2:00:00 AM
2026: Q4 Quarterly Peer Image Review
Quarterly Peer Image Reviews enable image critiques before Image Competition submissions. Peer feedback is typically more friendly and constructive. It's a great way to learn from others.
All Skills
2 hrs

October 15, 2026 at 1:30:00 AM
Critique: October - Clocks
Learn from a monthly judged critique of members' images for October on the topic: Clocks. Each month has a different judge and a different theme.
All Skills
2 hrs

October 13, 2026 at 2:00:00 AM
Presentation: How to Use the Blurb Book Module in Lightroom
This presentation will give you insight into how to use Lightroom to publish your own book.
All Skills
90 min

October 8, 2026 at 1:30:00 AM
Peer Review: October - Clocks
Learn from the feedback of your peers prior submitting an image to the monthly critique for October on the topic - Clocks.
All Skills
2 hrs

September 10, 2026 at 1:30:00 AM
Critique: September - Abstract Body Photograph
Learn from a monthly judged critique of members' images for September on the topic: Abstract Body Photograph. Each month has a different judge and a different theme.
All Skills
2 hrs

September 4, 2026 at 3:00:00 PM
Safari: Laguna Seca Indy Car Grand Prix
Learn about NTT INDYCAR SERIES Championship Weekend, which makes its highly anticipated return to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the 2026 Season Finale, taking place September 4–6, 2026. Join us to learn how to capture action shots.
All Skills
3 days

September 3, 2026 at 1:30:00 AM
Peer Review: September - Abstract Body Photograph
Learn from the feedback of your peers prior submitting an image to the Monthly Critique for September on the topic of - Abstract Body Photograph.
All Skills
2 hrs

August 28, 2026 at 2:00:00 AM
TechTalk: Indy Car Grand Prix Prep
Learn to prepare for our September 4-6 outing to Laguna Seca Raceway for the Indy Grand Prix Finale.
All Skills
1 hr

August 13, 2026 at 1:30:00 AM
Critique: August - Wabe-Sabi
Learn from a monthly judged critique of members' images for August on the topic: Wabe-Sabi. Each month has a different judge and a different theme.
All Skills
2 hrs

August 8, 2026 at 11:00:00 PM
Outing: Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier
Plan to meet at the Santa Monica Pier by 4 p.m. and staying until sunset. There are several very interesting locations to find your images. People, waves, skateboards, and the pier for a fun afternoon.
All Skills
4 hrs

August 6, 2026 at 1:30:00 AM
Peer Review: August - Wabe-Sabi
Learn from the feedback of your peers prior submitting an image to the monthly critique for August on the topic - Wabe-Sabi.
All Skills
2 hrs

July 23, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM
Workshop: Creative Portraits
This workshop is about bringing your own creativity to portraits through lighting, model direction and post-production.
All Skills
2.5 hrs

July 14, 2026 at 4:00:00 PM
Workshop: Getty Center Department of Photographs Study Room
Experience a rare chance to see a collection of historic photographs from the vast Getty archives, up close, and without frames or glass between you and the images in the private setting of the study room.
All Skills

July 2, 2026 at 1:30:00 AM
Peer Review: July - Colorless Color Photo
Learn from the feedback of your peers prior to submitting an image to the Monthly Critique for July on the topic of - Colorless Color Photo
All Skills
2 hrs

June 26, 2026 at 2:00:00 AM
Tech Talk: Preparing your Image for Competition
Learn why the presentation format matters in competitions with two approaches to preparing an image for competition, and which formats judges generally score down.
All Skills
2 hrs

June 25, 2026 at 1:30:00 AM
Discussion: June - Working the Image
Learn photo editing skills from an informal session that focuses on the most commonly used tools, Photoshop and Lightroom, and much of the discussion is applicable to other products.
All Skills
2 hrs

June 20, 2026 at 7:00:00 PM
Social: 2026 Summer Picnic
Experience a fun annual social event along with photography at Camarillo Grove Park.
All Skills
4 hrs

June 9, 2026 at 2:00:00 AM
Presentation: How to Evaluate Your Own Image
Tim Mathieson will explain how to evaluate your own images using general judging guidelines in conjunction with CIPPA, PPA and PPC rules and standards
All Skills
90 min

June 4, 2026 at 1:30:00 AM
Peer Review: June - Through the Looking Glass
Learn from the feedback of your peers prior to submitting an image to the Monthly Critique for June on the topic of - Through the Looking Glass.
All Skills
2 hrs

January 31, 2026 at 8:00:00 AM