2024 Summer Solstice Parade

This is a classic Santa Barbara event. Funky, colorful, and even somewhat outrageously humorous, it provides many great opportunities for candid photography. The parade convenes at noon at the intersection of Ortega and Santa Barbara Streets. However, it is best to get there early, both to secure a decent parking spot, and also to see ... Read more

National Camera Day

National Camera Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on June 29th each year. This day is dedicated to the art and science of photography, as well as the invention and history of the camera. Cameras have played a significant role in capturing and preserving moments, memories, and important events throughout history. The holiday provides an ... Read more

072024 – Online Juried Exhibition

Zoom

Important Notes Submission categories include Creative Editing (CRE), Nature (NAT), Open (OPE), and People (PEO). Members may submit three images (one per selected category) to each exhibition. All Exhibition Nights will continue as virtual meetings via Zoom starting at 7:00 p.m. with the Zoom meeting starting by 6:50 pm. Note that the November Exhibition Night ... Read more

Harbor Night Shoot

The Santa Barbara Harbor presents a special opportunity for photography, especially during the late evening hours and night. The sunset over the water, the colorful boats and fishing gear, the views of Santa Barbara from the pier, and the abstract reflections in the water provide some good opportunities to develop your photography skills. Bring a ... Read more

La Purisima trip – Mission Life Days event

La Purisima Mission 2295 Purisima Rd, Lompoc, United States

The event is described as follows: Join the costumed docents and staff for an opportunity to observe and participate in the craft activities that supplied the needs of the mission residents. Demonstrated crafts may include: tortilla making, candle making, soap making, spinning and weaving, carpentry, pottery, and blacksmithing. Departure details to follow later.