• Beyond the Image: A Conversation About Photography

    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. This is not intended to replace […]

  • On Location: Worldwide Photo Walk

    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. La Jolla Cove — 8:00 AMHosted by Kevin La RueExplore the coastline, wildlife, architecture, and street photography opportunities around La […]

  • What’s New & What’s Next in Luminar with Vanelli

    Join Darkroomers for an inside look at what's new and what's coming next in Luminar with Vanelli, Director of Education at Skylum. Vanelli 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. He'll also give us a sneak peek at […]

  • October 2026 Exhibition

    Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park) 1780 Village Place, San Diego, CA, United States

    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 will be Willie Sakai. Members bring prints for critique on the third Wednesday of each month. Prints accepted by the Judge will hang for […]

  • On Location: Dia de Los Muertos in Old Town

    Cosmopolitan Hotel 2660 Calhoun St., San Diego, California, United States

    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. […]

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  • Luminosity Hacker with Robert Pendleton

    Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park) 1780 Village Place, San Diego, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • November 2026 Exhibition

    Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park) 1780 Village Place, San Diego, CA, United States

    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 will be Tony Washington. Members bring prints for critique on the third Wednesday of each month. Prints accepted by the Judge will hang for […]

  • The Future of Photo Planning with Wenjie Qiao

    Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park) 1780 Village Place, San Diego, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • December 2026 Exhibition

    Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park) 1780 Village Place, San Diego, CA, United States

    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 will be Stephen Burns. Members bring prints for critique on the third Wednesday of each month. Prints accepted by the Judge will hang for […]

  • January 2027 Exhibition & Critique Night

    Photographic Arts Building (Balboa Park) 1780 Village Place, San Diego, CA, United States

    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. Darkroomers members are invited to submit photographic prints for evaluation and critique. Prints accepted by […]