Welcome to the exciting world of photography. The Darkroomers club has met in Balboa Park since 1941 and many gifted photographers have been members. We meet at the Photographic Arts Building (PAB) which was the former Fire Station at the 1935 California Exposition. It is located next to the Spanish Village off Park Boulevard one block south of the San Diego Zoo entrance.

      The Darkroomers Photographic Club focuses on traditional and digital prints in color and monochrome. Some members do their own darkroom work; others use ink jet printers.  Members use various cameras, from digital to 35 mm to 8 X 10 format. Each month an accomplished photographer critiques our work. Prints judged acceptable in this critiquing process are displayed on the walls of the PAB. Hundreds of people view our images during the times the building is open to the public. All competition is optional.

      We meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays. The first Wednesday is devoted to programs such as lectures, demonstrations and tours.. The second Wednesday is reserved for image critiquing.

      Visitors are always welcome to come to our meetings at no charge, to see what we do, meet our members and share our enthusiasm. Membership is $25.00 per year. Check our Web site, see a few images, write us at our E-mail address or call for more information.

Meeting Times:
First and Third Wednesdays at 7:30 PM
Photographic Arts Building, Balboa Park
1780 Village Place
San Diego, CA 92101
Located 1 block West of Park Blvd, next to the Spanish Village Art Center
A map of our location can be found here.

For information click on Jim Martin (President)

619.952.9549