The Photochrome Camera Club of San Francisco was founded in 1942 and over the years has attracted many members and distinguished guests. Currently there are about 70 members of all ages and degrees of expertise, from beginner to professional. Photochrome is a member of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) as well as of the Northern California Council of Camera Clubs (N4C).
Objectives
Our meetings are intended to provide an inclusive, supportive environment to help us all learn from each other and improve our photography skills. Members are encouraged to discover their own type and style of photography. The club has the following objectives:
Education: Improve your skills by interacting with and learning from experienced photographers. Learn by hearing pros and respected teachers discuss photographic techniques, both at regular meetings and through special education programs. Stimulate your photographic eye by viewing other people’s images.
Friendly Competition: Unlike more competitive photography clubs, members are not placed in groups by level of experience. We currently do NOT participate in regional N4C competitions, however we do encourage our members to participate independently in regional competitions sponsored by the Northern California Council of Camera Clubs (N4C) if they wish. We do hold an annual club competition which we call ImageFest but the majority of our meetings are non-competitive.
Fellowship: Meet others with similar interests. Join Photochrome members on field trip Attend the annual banquet, group shows, and other special events.
Learn more about our club’s objectives by reading our Mission Statement.
I amtrying to find out the origin of the California Camera Club back in the late 30′s or early 40′s ?
My grandfather was aprofessional photographer part-time and belonged to a “The California Camera Club” He lived in San Francisco and I have a gazillion pictures labeled with the California Camera Club. any way of finding out? Maybe it was your group? and you changed the name? I am writer/photographer myself, just curious, if this is the one. Maybe you have records, his name was August A. Keel.
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