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SUMMARY:May 2027 Exhibition & Critique Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Darkroomers’ Monthly Exhibition & Critique Night! Held on the third Wednesday of each month\, this is an opportunity to share your photography\, receive constructive feedback from an experienced judge\, and learn from the work of fellow photographers. \n\n\n\nDarkroomers members are invited to submit photographic prints for evaluation and critique. Prints accepted by the judge will be displayed in the Photographic Arts Building gallery for up to two months. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re submitting work or simply attending\, Critique Night is a great way to explore different photographic styles and techniques\, hear new perspectives\, and connect with other photographers. \n\n\n\nMonthly Exhibition Guidelines: Please review the Monthly Exhibition Guidelines before submitting your work. \n\n\n\nMeeting Details\n\n\n\nThe building opens at 6:00 PM for print setup and socializing. Judging begins promptly at 7:00 PM. \n\n\n\nThis Month’s Judge: To be announced. \n\n\n\nGuests Are Welcome!\n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to attend\, observe the judging\, and get to know our photography community. Print submissions are reserved for Darkroomers members. \n\n\n\nInterested in becoming a member? Visit our membership page or contact us with any questions.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/may-2027-exhibition-critique-night/
LOCATION:Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park)\, 1780 Village Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Darkroomers":MAILTO:info@darkroomers.com
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SUMMARY:April 2027 Exhibition & Critique Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Darkroomers’ Monthly Exhibition & Critique Night! Held on the third Wednesday of each month\, this is an opportunity to share your photography\, receive constructive feedback from an experienced judge\, and learn from the work of fellow photographers. \n\n\n\nDarkroomers members are invited to submit photographic prints for evaluation and critique. Prints accepted by the judge will be displayed in the Photographic Arts Building gallery for up to two months. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re submitting work or simply attending\, Critique Night is a great way to explore different photographic styles and techniques\, hear new perspectives\, and connect with other photographers. \n\n\n\nMonthly Exhibition Guidelines: Please review the Monthly Exhibition Guidelines before submitting your work. \n\n\n\nMeeting Details\n\n\n\nThe building opens at 6:00 PM for print setup and socializing. Judging begins promptly at 7:00 PM. \n\n\n\nThis Month’s Judge: To be announced. \n\n\n\nGuests Are Welcome!\n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to attend\, observe the judging\, and get to know our photography community. Print submissions are reserved for Darkroomers members. \n\n\n\nInterested in becoming a member? Visit our membership page or contact us with any questions.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/april-2027-exhibition-critique-night/
LOCATION:Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park)\, 1780 Village Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Darkroomers":MAILTO:info@darkroomers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270317T190000
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SUMMARY:March 2027 Exhibition & Critique Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Darkroomers’ Monthly Exhibition & Critique Night! Held on the third Wednesday of each month\, this is an opportunity to share your photography\, receive constructive feedback from an experienced judge\, and learn from the work of fellow photographers. \n\n\n\nDarkroomers members are invited to submit photographic prints for evaluation and critique. Prints accepted by the judge will be displayed in the Photographic Arts Building gallery for up to two months. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re submitting work or simply attending\, Critique Night is a great way to explore different photographic styles and techniques\, hear new perspectives\, and connect with other photographers. \n\n\n\nMonthly Exhibition Guidelines: Please review the Monthly Exhibition Guidelines before submitting your work. \n\n\n\nMeeting Details\n\n\n\nThe building opens at 6:00 PM for print setup and socializing. Judging begins promptly at 7:00 PM. \n\n\n\nThis Month’s Judge: To be announced. \n\n\n\nGuests Are Welcome!\n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to attend\, observe the judging\, and get to know our photography community. Print submissions are reserved for Darkroomers members. \n\n\n\nInterested in becoming a member? Visit our membership page or contact us with any questions.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/march-2027-exhibition-critique-night/
LOCATION:Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park)\, 1780 Village Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Darkroomers":MAILTO:info@darkroomers.com
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SUMMARY:February 2027 Exhibition & Critique Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Darkroomers’ Monthly Exhibition & Critique Night! Held on the third Wednesday of each month\, this is an opportunity to share your photography\, receive constructive feedback from an experienced judge\, and learn from the work of fellow photographers. \n\n\n\nDarkroomers members are invited to submit photographic prints for evaluation and critique. Prints accepted by the judge will be displayed in the Photographic Arts Building gallery for up to two months. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re submitting work or simply attending\, Critique Night is a great way to explore different photographic styles and techniques\, hear new perspectives\, and connect with other photographers. \n\n\n\nMonthly Exhibition Guidelines: Please review the Monthly Exhibition Guidelines before submitting your work. \n\n\n\nMeeting Details\n\n\n\nThe building opens at 6:00 PM for print setup and socializing. Judging begins promptly at 7:00 PM. \n\n\n\nThis Month’s Judge: To be announced. \n\n\n\nGuests Are Welcome!\n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to attend\, observe the judging\, and get to know our photography community. Print submissions are reserved for Darkroomers members. \n\n\n\nInterested in becoming a member? Visit our membership page or contact us with any questions.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/february-2027-exhibition-critique-night/
LOCATION:Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park)\, 1780 Village Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Darkroomers":MAILTO:info@darkroomers.com
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SUMMARY:January 2027 Exhibition & Critique Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Darkroomers’ Monthly Exhibition & Critique Night! Held on the third Wednesday of each month\, this is an opportunity to share your photography\, receive constructive feedback from an experienced judge\, and learn from the work of fellow photographers. \n\n\n\nDarkroomers members are invited to submit photographic prints for evaluation and critique. Prints accepted by the judge will be displayed in the Photographic Arts Building gallery for up to two months. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re submitting work or simply attending\, Critique Night is a great way to explore different photographic styles and techniques\, hear new perspectives\, and connect with other photographers. \n\n\n\nMonthly Exhibition Guidelines: Please review the Monthly Exhibition Guidelines before submitting your work. \n\n\n\nMeeting Details\n\n\n\nThe building opens at 6:00 PM for print setup and socializing. Judging begins promptly at 7:00 PM. \n\n\n\nThis Month’s Judge: To be announced. \n\n\n\nGuests Are Welcome!\n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to attend\, observe the judging\, and get to know our photography community. Print submissions are reserved for Darkroomers members. \n\n\n\nInterested in becoming a member? Visit our membership page or contact us with any questions.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/january-2027-exhibition-critique-night/
LOCATION:Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park)\, 1780 Village Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Darkroomers":MAILTO:info@darkroomers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T190000
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DTSTAMP:20261011T042807Z
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SUMMARY:December 2026 Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will start promptly at 7 pm\, but we’ll open the building at 6 pm for setup and social hour. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our Monthly Critique Night!\n\n\n\nOur judge for October will be Stephen Burns. \n\n\n\nMembers 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. \n\n\n\n\nVisitors 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. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Stephen Burns\n\n\n\nStephen Burns is a digital artist\, photographer\, and educator with nearly three decades of experience in creative imaging. He began his career as a photographer and gradually expanded into digital art\, where he is widely recognized for his imaginative compositing and visual storytelling. Stephen is an Adobe Educational Leader and has spent many years teaching digital art and design\, focusing on practical\, real-world workflows using tools like Photoshop. \n\n\n\nIn addition to teaching\, Stephen is the author of multiple books on Photoshop and digital creativity and is a frequent speaker at workshops\, conferences\, and photography events. He also leads the San Diego Photoshop Users Group and produces educational tutorials that help photographers and artists expand their creative possibilities. As a judge\, Stephen brings a thoughtful\, experienced perspective that balances technical skill with creative vision.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/december-2026-exhibition/
LOCATION:Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park)\, 1780 Village Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Darkroomers":MAILTO:info@darkroomers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T190000
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SUMMARY:The Future of Photo Planning with Wenjie Qiao
DESCRIPTION:Great photographs often begin long before the shutter is pressed. Whether you’re planning a dramatic sunset\, a perfectly aligned moonrise\, or a Milky Way photograph\, knowing where to be and when can make all the difference. Join Darkroomers as we welcome Wenjie Qiao\, creator of the popular PlanIt photography planning app\, for a look at the future of photo planning. \n\n\n\nWenjie will introduce PlanIt Earth\, the next generation of PlanIt’s powerful planning tools. Building on the capabilities of PlanIt Pro\, the new app uses realistic 3D terrain\, satellite imagery\, and a virtual viewfinder to help photographers visualize their compositions before arriving on location. Explore how to anticipate the position of the sun\, moon\, and Milky Way\, evaluate lighting conditions\, and plan precise alignments with landmarks and landscapes. Google Play \n\n\n\nFrom landscape and travel photography to astrophotography and cityscapes\, this presentation will explore how modern planning tools can help photographers make better use of their time in the field. Whether you’re already a PlanIt user or new to photography planning apps\, you’ll discover new possibilities for turning creative ideas into photographs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Wenjie Qiao\n\n\n\nWenjie Qiao is the developer behind PlanIt\, a photography planning application designed to help photographers visualize and prepare for complex shooting conditions. His work combines mapping\, astronomy\, terrain modeling\, and photographic calculations into practical tools for photographers. PlanIt has been used by landscape and night photographers to plan everything from Milky Way compositions to rare events such as moonbows and meteor showers. 1x.com \n\n\n\nWith the introduction of PlanIt Earth\, Wenjie continues to expand what photographers can accomplish before heading into the field\, bringing more realistic visualization and advanced planning capabilities to the process of creating photographs.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/the-future-of-photo-planning-with-wenjie-qiao/
LOCATION:Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park)\, 1780 Village Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Darkroomers":MAILTO:info@darkroomers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T190000
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SUMMARY:November 2026 Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will start promptly at 7 pm\, but we’ll open the building at 6 pm for setup and social hour. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our Monthly Critique Night!\n\n\n\nOur judge for October will be Tony Washington. \n\n\n\nMembers 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. \n\n\n\n\nVisitors 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. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Tony Washington\n\n\n\nTony Washington is an Eisner Award-winning illustrator with over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry\, spanning comics\, animated features\, video games\, and VR. His extensive credits include work on the Ratchet & Clank and TMNT CGI films\, official poster art for The Crow\, and lead illustrator for the ACLU (SDIC) for 9 years. He is also a New York Times bestselling artist for World of Warcraft: Ashbringer and a multiple San Diego County Fair award winner. Tony’s expertise in digital compositing\, concept art\, and matte painting has made him a sought-after artist for major studios and publishers. In addition to his studio work\, he is an active member of the Adobe Experts Community and regularly leads workshops—both online and in-person—focused on supporting artists and students of all levels.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/november-2026-exhibition/
LOCATION:Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park)\, 1780 Village Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Darkroomers":MAILTO:info@darkroomers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T190000
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DTSTAMP:20261011T040506Z
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SUMMARY:Luminosity Hacker with Robert Pendleton
DESCRIPTION:I am a self-taught photographic artist whose lifelong love of art was shaped in part by growing up alongside the work of internationally recognized artists Helen and Newton Harrison. In this presentation I’ll share a selection of my images and walk through the digital darkroom techniques behind them — including my workflow for creating single-image HDR photos with ambiguous dimensionality.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/luminosity-hacker-with-robert-pendleton/
LOCATION:Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park)\, 1780 Village Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Darkroomers":MAILTO:info@darkroomers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T190000
DTSTAMP:20261010T203956Z
CREATED:20261010T203402Z
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SUMMARY:On Location: Dia de Los Muertos in Old Town
DESCRIPTION:Let’s meet at 4 pm on the stairs of the Cosmopolitan Hotel. From there we can wander the square\, viewing the altars that will be located throughout the historic streets of Old Town. There will be activities including sugar skulls and beautiful folklorico dancers.  Many people dress in the Catrina-inspired attire and makeup; from classic to modern designs. \n\n\n\n The event starts at 11 am and runs to 9 pm so plan on staying as long as you want.  Bring your camera with a fast 50mm  or  a 24 – 70mm  or equivalent lens. As the sun goes down\, it will be low light so bring a flash if you plan to stay into the evening.  Bring a sweatshirt or light jacket for a cool evening. \n\n\n\nBelow is a link to the organization’s page for more information. \n\n\n\noldtownsandiego.org/DDLM
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/on-location-dia-de-los-muertos-in-old-town/
LOCATION:Cosmopolitan Hotel\, 2660 Calhoun St.\, San Diego\, California\, 92110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T210000
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SUMMARY:October 2026 Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will start promptly at 7 pm\, but we’ll open the building at 6 pm for setup and social hour. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our Monthly Critique Night!\n\n\n\nOur judge for October will be Willie Sakai. \n\n\n\nMembers 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. \n\n\n\n\nVisitors 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. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Willie Sakai\n\n\n\nA photographer for over 45 years\, Willie Sakai caught the photo bug as a yearbook staff photographer in high school\, developing and printing Kodak Plus-X and Tri-X in a darkroom. In 2005\, he switched to DSLR to capture better photos of his daughter\, who had started competitive dancing at an early age. As volunteer photographers for their daughter’s high school dance team\, Willie and his wife Lois acquired more gear and taught themselves to capture fast-moving subjects in less-than-ideal light. \n\n\n\nAfter their daughter’s high school graduation\, Willie and Lois founded Jade Coast Photography\, specializing in portraiture for dancers\, seniors\, and families. To continue improving his skills\, Willie joined the Professional Photographers of San Diego County (PPSDC)\, where he served as webmaster for five years. \n\n\n\nAlthough a Lightroom user since version 1.0\, participating in PPSDC image competitions forced him to learn Photoshop. These hard-won Photoshop skills led to an interest in digital art\, as well as recent recognition\, including the following: \n\n\n\n\nPPSDC Photographer of the Year (2020\, 2022)\n\n\n\nPPSDC Image of the Year (2020\, 2021)\n\n\n\nPPSDC Photojournalism Photographer of the Year (2022)\n\n\n\nPPSDC Digital Artist of the Year (2020\, 2021\, 2022)\n\n\n\nPPSDC Illustrative Photographer of the Year (2019\, 2020)\n\n\n\nRibbons at the Del Mar Fair’s International Exhibition of Photography\n\n\n\n\nWillie has trained as a Judge by Professional Photographers of California. \n\n\n\nLately\, he can be found chasing after his grandson with a retro-looking Fuji rangefinder\, which digitally simulates analog film looks. The circle is complete – what was old is new again.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/october-2026-exhibition/
LOCATION:Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park)\, 1780 Village Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Darkroomers":MAILTO:info@darkroomers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20261010T202210Z
CREATED:20261010T202207Z
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SUMMARY:What's New & What's Next in Luminar with Vanelli
DESCRIPTION:Join Darkroomers for an inside look at what’s new and what’s coming next in Luminar with Vanelli\, Director of Education at Skylum. \n\n\n\nVanelli will share some of the new features and improvements recently released in Luminar\, with demonstrations of how photographers can use them in their editing workflow. \n\n\n\nHe’ll also give us a sneak peek at what Skylum has in store for its next major release\, offering an early look at where Luminar is headed next. \n\n\n\nWhether you already use Luminar\, use it alongside Lightroom or Photoshop\, or are simply curious about the latest developments in photo editing\, this presentation is a chance to see the newest tools in action and ask questions directly from Skylum’s Director of Education.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/whats-new-whats-next-in-luminar-with-vanelli/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T170000
DTSTAMP:20261010T202031Z
CREATED:20261010T202029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T202031Z
UID:11382-1791014400-1791046800@www.darkroomers.com
SUMMARY:On Location: Worldwide Photo Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Darkroomers members for the Worldwide Photo Walk! This year\, Darkroomers members are leading two separate walks in San Diego County\, giving you a choice of an early morning at the coast or an evening sunset walk. \n\n\n\nLa Jolla Cove — 8:00 AMHosted by Kevin La RueExplore the coastline\, wildlife\, architecture\, and street photography opportunities around La Jolla Cove.Sign up for Fabulous La Jolla Cove \n\n\n\nOceanside Pier at Sunset — 5:15 PMHosted by Sanjeev SinghalPhotograph the Oceanside waterfront\, pier\, beach activity\, and changing light as the sun goes down.Sign up for Oceanside Pier Sunset \n\n\n\nThese are official Worldwide Photo Walk events\, so registration is required through the Worldwide Photo Walk website. Choose the walk you’d like to attend and make sure you sign up in advance. \n\n\n\nWorldwide Photo Walk
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/on-location-worldwide-photo-walk/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T210000
DTSTAMP:20261010T201842Z
CREATED:20261010T201841Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Image: A Conversation About Photography
DESCRIPTION:For this meeting we are going to try something a little different. We hope you will find it both interesting and inspiring. Afterward\, we’d would love to hear your thoughts–what you enjoyed\, what you did not\, and whether you’would like to see more meetings like this in the future. \n\n\n\nThis is not intended to replace our Member Spotlight presentations or our regular critiques. Instead\, it is an opportunity to explore photography from a different perspective and add another type of program to our schedule. \n\n\n\nThis will be an informal\, interactive group discussion centered around two activities: \n\n\n\n1. Share an Image\n\n\n\nIf you would like to participate\, bring one or two photographs–either printed or in digital form (on your laptop or a flash drive). \n\n\n\nThe photographer may ask specific questions or simply invite discussion. From there\, we will open it up to the group. Comments might include what draws you to the image\, questions it raises\, what could be strengthened\, the story it tells\, the emotions it evokes\, or even the experience of creating it. The conversation will go wherever the image leads us. \n\n\n\nThink of it as something between a traditional critique and a conversation about photography. \n\n\n\n2. Explore Photography Through Others’ Eyes\n\n\n\nI subscribe to an extensive online collection of photographic articles\, essays\, podcasts\, interviews\, and photo books. I will select a few pieces for us to explore together\, and wee will discuss the ideas they present\, the photographs they contain\, and the different perspectives they offer. \n\n\n\nRather than analyzing whether an image is “good” or “bad\,” we will consider why it affects us\, what the photographer may have intended\, and what we each take away from it. \n\n\n\nA Different Way of Looking\n\n\n\nIf you’ve attended one of Bernard Mendoza’s presentations or workshops\, you will have an idea of the spirit We’d like to capture. Bernard approaches photography in a thoughtful\, philosophical way. He emphasizes the art of photography–the story\, meaning\, emotion\, and personal vision behind an image–far more than the technical details. \n\n\n\nWhile technical discussions are certainly welcome if they naturally arise\, we would like our primary focus to be on the artistic side of photography: what makes an image meaningful\, memorable\, or emotionally engaging. \n\n\n\nOur hope is that this meeting will encourage all of us to think a little differently about photography\, to hear perspectives we may not have considered before\, and to enjoy a lively conversation with fellow photographers.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/beyond-the-image-a-conversation-about-photography/
LOCATION:CA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T210000
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UID:11373-1790708400-1790715600@www.darkroomers.com
SUMMARY:SCACC: September 2026 Interclub Competition
DESCRIPTION: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). \n\n\n\nFor submission instructions\, please visit the Darkroomers Member Handbook.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/scacc-september-2026-interclub-competition/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20261010T201612Z
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UID:11376-1790409600-1790442000@www.darkroomers.com
SUMMARY:On Location: Miramar Air Show
DESCRIPTION:Join Darkroomers for a full day of photography at the Miramar Air Show. This is an all-day event\, but you are welcome to stay for as much or as little of the day as you like. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe air show offers plenty of opportunities to photograph fast-moving aircraft\, aerial demonstrations\, and displays on the ground. For the best chance of filling the frame with aircraft in flight\, bring your longest lens. A 500–600mm lens is ideal\, but don’t let that stop you if you don’t own one. You can rent a longer lens for the day or simply bring the longest lens you have. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\n\n\nYour camera and longest telephoto lens\n\n\n\nExtra batteries and memory cards\n\n\n\nWater and sunscreen\n\n\n\nA monopod\, if you have one (tripods are not permitted)\n\n\n\nA blanket for sitting on the pavement\, or a portable chair or stool\n\n\n\nFor a list of acceptable and prohibited items\, click here.\n\n\n\n\nGeneral admission is free\, including the open “blanket” seating areas on the pavement. Reserved grandstand seating is also available for purchase through miramarairshow.com. \n\n\n\nPlan to arrive early. Gates open at 8:00 AM. The Miramar Air Show is a large and busy event\, so it may be difficult for everyone to meet in one place once we are inside. On the day of the event\, please use the Darkroomers Slack channel or text messages to connect with other members who are attending. \n\n\n\nCome prepared for a long day outdoors\, lots of action\, and some rewarding photography opportunities. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit miramarairshow.com.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/on-location-miramar-air-show/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260907T042152Z
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UID:10477-1789812000-1789848000@www.darkroomers.com
SUMMARY:On Location: Vista Viking Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Darkroomers for a day of photography\, history\, and spectacle at the Vista Viking Festival\, held at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe festival features Viking reenactments\, costumes\, demonstrations\, vendors\, food\, and plenty of interesting subjects for candid and environmental photography. \n\n\n\nWe’ll plan to meet when the gates open at 10:00 AM. The festival runs until 8:00 PM\, so stay for as much or as little of the day as you like. \n\n\n\nTickets and parking \n\n\n\nPresale adult admission is $23. Tickets are available at vistavikingfestival.com/tickets. \n\n\n\nThere is no onsite parking at the festival. Parking is $10\, cash only\, and includes shuttle service to the festival grounds. \n\n\n\nParking is available at: \n\n\n\nVista High School1 Panther WayVista\, CA 92084 \n\n\n\nMission Vista High School1306 Melrose DriveOceanside\, CA 92057 \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\n\n\nCamera and your favorite walkaround lens or lenses\n\n\n\nExtra batteries and memory cards\n\n\n\nWater\n\n\n\nSunscreen\n\n\n\n\nLeave the tripod at home. This will be a busy festival environment\, so traveling light will make it easier to move around and react quickly to photo opportunities. \n\n\n\nCostumes\, reenactments\, and festival activity should make this a fun day for portraits\, details\, action shots\, and documentary-style photography.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/on-location-vista-viking-festival/
LOCATION:Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum\, 2040 N Santa Fe Ave\, Vista\, California\, 92083\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Patterson":MAILTO:andrew@darkroomers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260907T041328Z
CREATED:20260907T041328Z
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UID:10475-1789585200-1789592400@www.darkroomers.com
SUMMARY:September 2026 Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will start promptly at 7 pm\, but we’ll open the room at 6:30 pm for setup and social time. \nJoin us for our Monthly Exhibition!\nOur judge for September will be Andrew Hertel. \nMembers 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. \nVisitors 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. \n\nAbout Andrew\nAndrew Hertel is a fine art photographer specializing in black and white landscapes\, wildlife\, and nature photography. He is drawn to the way light\, shadow\, shape\, and texture come together to define a scene\, creating images that reflect the quiet beauty of the natural world. \nBeyond photography\, Andrew has a deep love for adventure and exploring remote landscapes. Whether on foot\, motorcycle\, or bicycle\, he finds inspiration in the wild places he visits and the ever-changing conditions that shape them. His work has been exhibited at fine art shows and galleries\, and he leads photography workshops in places like Death Valley and Kyrgyzstan\, helping others experience and capture the landscapes in their own way. \nFor Andrew\, photography is more than just creating images—it’s about being out in nature\, embracing the journey\, and sharing that experience with others.
URL:https://www.darkroomers.com/program/september-2026-exhibition/
LOCATION:Rancho San Diego Library\, 11555 Via Rancho San Diego\, El Cajon\, CA\, 92019\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Darkroomers":MAILTO:info@darkroomers.com
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