Camera Clubs in California

Camera Club Directory for the state of California.

If you are an amateur or professional photographer from California, joining a camera club or a photography organization can help improve your photography with a supportive community, skill development opportunities, and resources like workshops and equipment.

Joining a camera club is a great way to learn new skills and techniques from experienced photographers and fellow enthusiasts.
Camera clubs often organize photo walks, workshops, and competitions, which are excellent opportunities to challenge yourself and connect with other photographers.
They can also provide access to studio space, equipment rentals, and professional guest speakers.
If you're a beginner, don't be intimidated! Most clubs are welcoming and supportive, and there are often members of all skill levels.

Most camera clubs in California will allow you to attend a meeting (sometimes several) for FREE - before you decide to join and pay any membership dues.

Not sure if you should join a camera club?
Need more help to decide? Be sure to read this article about why you should join a camera club.

Did you know?
Some of the most iconic photographers, like Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, Alfred Stieglitz, Robert Capa and Edward Weston, were once members of camera clubs.

Find a Camera Club in the state of California:

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Camera Clubs in Alameda, California

Camera Club
Alameda Photographic Society
Alameda, CA

Camera Clubs in Altadena, California

Camera Club
Photochromers
Altadena, CA

Camera Clubs in Arroyo Grande, California

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Santa Maria Camera Club
Arroyo Grande, CA

Camera Clubs in Auburn, California

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Placer County Photography Club
Auburn, CA

Camera Clubs in Berkeley, California

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Berkeley Camera Club
Berkeley, CA

Camera Clubs in Fresno, California

Camera Club
Fresno Camera Club
Fresno, CA

Camera Clubs in Glendora, California

Camera Club Council
Southern California Council of Camera Clubs
Glendora, CA

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Glendora Camera Club
Glendora, CA

Camera Clubs in Irvine, California

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South County Photo Club
Irvine, CA

Camera Clubs in LaCanada, California

PPA Affiliate
Professional Photographers of California
LaCanada, CA

Camera Clubs in Laguna Woods Village, California

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Camera Club of Laguna Woods Village
Laguna Woods Village, CA

Camera Clubs in Lancaster, California

Camera Club
Lancaster Photography Association
Lancaster, CA

Camera Clubs in Livermore, California

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Livermore Valley Camera Club
Livermore, CA

Camera Clubs in Los Angeles, California

APA Affiliate
APA Los Angeles Chapter
Los Angeles, CA

ASMP Affiliate
ASMP Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Camera Club
America Sri Lankan Photographic Art Society
Los Angeles, CA

Camera Clubs in Los Gatos, California

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Los Gatos - Saratoga Camera Club
Los Gatos, CA

Camera Clubs in Martinez, California

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Diablo Valley Camera Club
Martinez, CA

Camera Clubs in Merced, California

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Merced Camera Club
Merced, CA

Camera Clubs in Milpitas, California

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Milpitas Camera Club
Milpitas, CA

Camera Clubs in Morgan Hill, California

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Morgan Hill Photography Club
Morgan Hill, CA

Camera Clubs in Northridge, California

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fStops Camera Club
Northridge, CA

Camera Clubs in Novato, California

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Marin Photography Club
Novato, CA

Camera Clubs in Pacific Grove, California

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Padre Trails Camera Club
Pacific Grove, CA

Camera Clubs in Palm Springs, California

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Coachella Valley Desert Camera Club
Palm Springs, CA

Camera Clubs in Penn Valley, California

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Nevada County Camera Club
Penn Valley, CA

Camera Clubs in Pleasant Hill, California

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Contra Costa Camera Club
Pleasant Hill, CA

Camera Clubs in Redlands, California

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Redlands Camera Club
Redlands, CA

Camera Clubs in Rocklin, California

PPA Affiliate
Professional Photographers of Sacramento Valley
Rocklin, CA

Camera Clubs in Rossmoor, California

Camera Club
Rossmoor Photography Club
Rossmoor, CA

Camera Clubs in Sacramento, California

Camera Club
Sierra Camera Club Of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Camera Clubs in San Diego, California

APA Affiliate
APA San Diego Chapter
San Diego, CA

PPA Affiliate
Professional Photographers of San Diego County
San Diego, CA

Camera Club
Darkroomers Photographic Club
San Diego, CA

Camera Club Council
Southern California Association of Camera Clubs
San Diego, CA

ASMP Affiliate
ASMP San Diego
San Diego, CA

Camera Club
Poly Photo Club
San Diego, CA

Camera Clubs in San Francisco, California

ASMP Affiliate
ASMP San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

APA Affiliate
APA San Francisco Chapter
San Francisco, CA

Camera Club
Photochrome Club Of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Camera Clubs in San Jose, California

Camera Club
Villages Camera Club
San Jose, CA

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Santa Clara Camera Club
San Jose, CA

PPA Affiliate
Professional Photographers of Santa Clara Valley (PPSCV)
San Jose, CA

Camera Clubs in San Leandro, California

Camera Club Council
Northern California Council of Camera Clubs
San Leandro, CA

Camera Clubs in San Mateo, California

Camera Club
Peninsula Camera Club
San Mateo, CA

Camera Clubs in Santa Ana, California

Camera Club
Vietnamese Photographic Society of California
Santa Ana, CA

Camera Clubs in Santa Barbara, California

Camera Club
Channel City Camera Club
Santa Barbara, CA

Camera Clubs in Santa Clarita, California

Camera Club
Santa Clarita Photographers Association
Santa Clarita, CA

Camera Clubs in Santa Rosa, California

Camera Club
Santa Rosa Photographic Society
Santa Rosa, CA

Camera Clubs in Sebastopol, California

PPA Afffiliate
Professional Photographers of Wine Country
Sebastopol, CA

Camera Clubs in Stockton, California

Camera Club
Stockton Camera Club
Stockton, CA

Camera Clubs in Taft, California

Camera Club
Taft Camera Club
Taft, CA

Camera Clubs in Torrance, California

Camera Club
South Bay Camera Club
Torrance, CA

Camera Clubs in Tracy, California

Camera Club
Tracy Camera Club
Tracy, CA

Camera Clubs in Turlock, California

Camera Club Council
San Joaquin Valley Camera Club Council
Turlock, CA

Camera Clubs in Vacaville, California

Camera Club
LightWriters Photo Club
Vacaville, CA

Camera Clubs in Westlake Village, California

Camera Club
Thousand Oaks Photogroup
Westlake Village, CA

Camera Clubs in Woodland, California

Camera Club
Woodland Camera Forum
Woodland, CA

Use this link for a list of National Photography organizations.

Types of Camera Clubs in California:

Camera Club

A camera club is an organized group of photography enthusiasts in California who gather regularly to share their passion for photography, learn from each other, participate in workshops, and often engage in competitions and exhibitions.

Camera Club Council

A regional camera club council acts as an umbrella organization coordinating activities, competitions, and events among multiple California camera clubs, fostering collaboration and shared learning opportunities within a larger regional or thematic area.

Affiliate Clubs

A regional photography group that is affiliated with a national organization like PPA, ASMP, or APA, allowing its California based members access to their resources, educational programs, and certifications.

This listing of camera clubs in California is provided and maintained by Photographer and Photo Educator Joe Edelman.

Inclusion on this page is NOT an endorsement.
Groups are listed here either because I have personal experience with them OR I have reviewed their website, investigated them using Google, and did not find a compelling reason to exclude them from the listing.

If you find any errors or if you are aware of a group that should be included, please let me know. Help me keep this listing up-to-date and accurate.