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 both traditional film as well as digital prints in color and monochrome. Some members do their own darkroom work. Others use ink jet printers, and still others use the services of professional printers.  Our members use a variety of formats, from digital to 35mm and large-format film. Each month an accomplished photographer critiques our work. Prints judged acceptable in this critiquing process are displayed on the walls of the Photo Arts Building. 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 any of our meetings at no charge, to see what we do, meet our members and share our enthusiasm. While visitors may come to our critique night, only club members can submit their images for critique and competition. Membership is $25.00 per year. Check our Web site, see a few images, and write to us with any questions at our email address: darkroomers@hotmail.com. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

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

For information email: darkroomers@hotmail.com