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Jul
15
Wed
Darkroomers Monthly Critique Night @ Spring Valley Library
Jul 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The meeting will start promptly at 7 pm, but we’ll open the room at 6:30 pm for setup and social time. Our meeting room is near the back entrance of the Spring Valley Library. When you enter the parking lot, go around the left side of the building and park in the back. You’ll see the open doors to our meeting room.

Join us for our Monthly Critique Night!

Our judge for July will be Aaron Serafino.

Visitors are welcome, however, submitting images for critique is available for members only. If you’d like more information about joining Darkroomers, please check out our membership page and email us if you have any questions.

Guest Judge Aaron Serafino

About Aaron

Aaron Serafino has been a photographer since 1987. His work reflects a broad range of photographic experience, shaped by his interest in many tools and techniques of light-based image making. From pinhole photography to digital processes, Aaron finds something to explore in nearly every part of the photographic medium.

Aaron studied photography at Brooks Institute of Photography, graduating in 1996. He has taught photography courses throughout the San Diego region, including at Grossmont College, Palomar College, and UC San Diego.

He has extensive experience in location and studio lighting techniques, which he enjoys sharing with students. As an educator, Aaron works to make the learning process engaging while helping students build a strong foundation in both the technique and art of photography. Aaron also provides consultation in photography, printing, color management, and digital workflow.

Jul
18
Sat
Artists’ Reception at the Serra Mesa Branch Library @ Serra Mesa Branch Library
Jul 18 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join the Darkroomers Photographic Club for an Artists’ Reception celebrating the work of our members.

This exhibition features photographic prints juried from Darkroomers exhibitions held from April through June. The selected images represent a wide range of subjects, styles, and creative approaches, showcasing the talent and vision of our club members.

This event is open to the public and is a great opportunity to meet the artists, view the photographs in person, and celebrate the creative work happening within the Darkroomers community.

Jul
21
Tue
SCACC: Interclub Competition @ Online
Jul 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

SCACC Interclub Competition

Interclub competitions connect us with photographers beyond our own club. Selected images represent Darkroomers and are judged alongside work from other camera clubs in the region through the Southern California Association of Camera Clubs (SCACC).

For submission instructions, please visit the Darkroomers Member Handbook.

Aug
5
Wed
Darkroomers Monthly Meeting @ Photographic Arts Building
Aug 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us for our First Wednesday Monthly Meeting. First Wednesday Meetings are lectures, talks, discussions, or presentations.

This meeting will be held in person at the Photographic Arts Building in Balboa Park (next to Spanish Village).