If you are an amateur or professional photographer from Louisiana, 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana:
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Camera Clubs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Camera Club
Louisiana Photographic Society
Baton Rouge, LA
Camera Club Council
Gulf States Camera Club Council (GSCCC)
Baton Rouge, LA
Camera Clubs in Bossier City, Louisiana
Camera Club
Shreveport Photographic Society
Bossier City, LA
Camera Clubs in Hammond, Louisiana
Camera Club
Northlake Camera Club
Hammond, LA
Camera Clubs in Lafayette, Louisiana
Camera Club
Lafayette Photographic Society
Lafayette, LA
Camera Clubs in Metairie, Louisiana
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Greater New Orleans Camera Club
Metairie, LA
Camera Clubs in New Orleans, Louisiana
ASMP Affiliate
ASMP New Orleans/Gulf South
New Orleans, LA
Camera Clubs in Patterson, Louisiana
PPA Affiliate
Professional Photographers of Louisiana
Patterson, LA
Camera Clubs in Slidell, Louisiana
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Slidell Photo Club
Slidell, LA
Use this link for a list of National Photography organizations.
Types of Camera Clubs in Louisiana:
Camera Club
A camera club is an organized group of photography enthusiasts in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana based members access to their resources, educational programs, and certifications.
This listing of camera clubs in Louisiana 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.
