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The meeting will start promptly at 7 pm, but we’ll open the building at 6 pm for setup and social hour.

Join us for our Monthly Critique Night!

Our judge for October is Judith Preston.

Members bring prints for critique on the third Wednesday of each month. Prints accepted by the Judge will hang for up to 2 months in the Photographic Arts Building gallery.

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.

About Judith:

Judith Preston is a photographer who grew up in the wilds of New England and now can hardly believe she lives in Southern California. Recently retired, she spends her days catering to her 8-yr old rescue dog, Riley (I’ll give you a cookie if you will please stop howling), practicing backing up into the driveway (is it straight now??), dog-watching (did you see the size of that Huskey’s feet?!), working on improving her posture, being outdoors (at the beach, the mountains, the desert), and, above all else, making photographs.

About her photography, Judith says she is interested in low-tech approaches to image-making such as the Holga plastic camera, as well as black & white and infrared film, and alternative processes.

Judith received her BFA in English at Keene State College in New Hampshire and her MFA in Photography at Ohio University, Athens. Until her retirement, she taught darkroom and digital photography at several local community colleges.

Attention Darkroomers! Get ready for an exhilarating photography experience at the Barona Dragstrip on October 19! This members-only event offers a rare chance to capture the intensity and speed of drag racing up close. With exclusive access to the track, you’ll have prime spots to photograph the action as it unfolds.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, October 19
• Location: Barona Dragstrip
• Time: 9:30 AM
  • Be at Pete’s booth by 9:30 AM (plan to arrive early to park and get in the gate)
    • Safety Briefing
    • Sign a Release
  • Races start at 10 AM
• Limited Spots: Only 5 members can attend, so be sure to sign up early!
• Signup Required: Registration is mandatory. Secure your spot today!

Bring your camera, ear protection and creative energy, and get ready for an unforgettable day of high-speed photography!