About the South Bay Camera Club

The South Bay Camera Club was organized over 60 years ago by novice printmakers for the purpose of sharing the mutual benefits of their new hobby. The club is now a member of the Southern California Council of Camera Clubs (S4C) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA). The purpose is still the same, sharing the fascinating hobby of modern photography.

Photographic knowledge is shared through competitions, workshops and friendships. Digital cameras are used by a majority of the members however there is still interes in film based photography and darkroom activities.Club competitions are equally divided betwee projected digital images and prints in both color and black and white. Below are some of the various categories.

	Pictorial are entered for their artistic value and originality. Any subject may be entered and will be critiqued by an outside judge.
	Nature images have the same evaluation as above, except that they shall be limited to natural history and wildlife without the hand of man. PSA rules are observed for all entrants.
	Photo Journalism images are made for informative or emotional impact. The emphasis is in story telling more than pictorial quality. They may not be altered to misrepresent the truth. Some prints and digital images may come under this category.
	Photo Travel imges are to depict an uncommon time, place, or culture of interest to the audience. Again, photo quality is the prime goal, with skill levels sharing the awards.
	Color Prints may be made commercially, in the darkroom, or by computer. Only the maker may submit prints or digital images. Subject matter is unrestricted, but the original photo must be obvious. Digital manipulation is expected.
	Monochrome Prints are judged separately under the same criteria as color prints, with equal awards. Hand or computer coloration or toning is limited to 1 color.
	Digital Images are submitted through this Web site. They are projected onto a big screen and critiqued similar to the above categories. All images are welcomed and will be projected at the club meeting for critique.

Projected Digital Images Rules Click HERE

Only Members may enter the competitions. Guests are welcome to all meetings, so come view our outstanding photographs.

Membership is just $40 a year, which includes two meetings a month, (except Dec. and June), a slide and a print workshop many months, field trips, and two annual banquets. Join us soon!

Phillip Cohen , President, SBCC

To view the membership application form click HERE.
You may print out this form, fill it out and bring it to the monthly meeting with your dues to join the South Bay Camera Club.

Previous Projected Slide Images Rules Click HERE