Join a Club
SCACC member clubs welcome new photographers of all skill levels. Browse the clubs below, learn about their meetings and programs, and request membership information or join online.
Online dues payment is coming soon. For now, use the contact form on each club to reach out directly.
One of the oldest photography clubs in San Diego. Started by enthusiasts who mastered developing photographs in a darkroom, Darkroomers is a modern club that continues the skill and mastery of producing printed works using digital technologies and is steeped in honor and tradition. They meet on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays of each month at 7pm in the Photographic Arts Building and maintain an exclusive gallery for the public to enjoy on weekends. They also extend knowledge through hands-on workshops with professionals and enthusiasts on the 2nd Saturday of the month, while leading the club on photography outings each month.
Meets: 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays at 7pm; Photographic Arts Building, Balboa Park (temporarily relocated due to building repairs — check event listings for current venue)
Location: Photographic Arts Building, Balboa Park
An online club serving all of San Diego county. Originally serving North San Diego county, the club now welcomes members from northern California, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. The club offers two meetings a month, with the first meeting being a critique/review session and the second meeting being a program based on some aspect of photography. The club offers 6 categories during the review process to provide members a wide variety of subject matter to photograph.
Meets: First and third Mondays of the month at 6:30pm via Zoom
Location: Online (Zoom)
One of the oldest and largest photography clubs in San Diego. Their mission is to bring together photographers of all types to share in the enjoyment of photography, develop new skills, receive constructive feedback, and most of all, have fun. Members enjoy monthly competitions, workshops, presentations, and club photo shoots; both local and out-of-town.
Meets: Monthly competition on the 1st Saturday at 9:30am (Zoom); workshops on the 3rd Saturday; salons on the 4th Saturday (Zoom, no salons Nov/Dec)
Location: Photographic Arts Building, Balboa Park
A social club sharing photography techniques who meet at the Photographic Arts Building. Come to a meeting and get to know the club members and experience their monthly social outings.
Meets: 4th Tuesday of each month at 9:30am; Photographic Arts Building, Balboa Park
Location: Photographic Arts Building, Balboa Park