Week 25 - June 15 Mike Mercadante Highlights Event Reminders Recent Blog Posts Member Recognition Website Update - We have shifted our event ticketing to our Wix Website during the first week in June. Bob Turk has done a great job of switching all the events over from LearnDesk. Thanks, Bob! Please read the blog post dated June 5th to learn how to book any upcoming event. Click here Next week, we will post a TechTalk to illustrate the process and answer questions and remind

Week 24 - June 7 Mike Mercadante Highlights Event Reminders Recent Blog Posts Member Recognition June Edition of the Newsletter - Shortly, you will receive a copy of the monthly newsletter "Coastal California Journal", which is the first newsletter of our combined organizations. Enjoy the content, and give us feedback on how we could improve our newsletter. Website Update - Given the maintenance issues with LearnDesk this week, we implemented a contingency plan to create an e

June 5, 2026 Motivation Recently, LearnDesk went down for maintenance unannounced on May 31st, and as of 6/5/2026, it remains down. This behavior is totally unacceptable, so we are acting on our contingency plan. On Monday, I deferred some of the website rebranding changes to implement a ticketing mechanism within the website. As a result, I’m turning off the LearnDesk events page and enabling the new event registration capabilities on the website. While you will see some vis

Week 23 - June 1 LearnDesk - Is currently down for maintenance. I will send out a message when maintenance is complete. Website Update - A series of minor updates have been made to the website this week. Some Menu modifications reflecting the future content will be rolled out in the next couple of weeks. You will see some new pages marked as Under Development. The Blog is now located in the Resources Menu We added a monthly critique menu, where we will post galleries of merit

July 14th, 2026 The final day for sign-up is June 26th. Sign up prior to June 26th If you want a service merit, please send me your PPA Number We will need to carpool; we have a limited number of parking passes A brief Zoom will be held the week prior to the event to answer questions and arrange car pooling To sign up for the event, click here Itinerary and Important Information: Please be on time! We cannot wait for late arrivals. Don’t just type “Getty” into your GPS. The

Photography has always been about more than simply recording what we see. It is about revealing what lies beyond the obvious, discovering hidden stories, and inviting viewers to experience the world from a fresh perspective. This month's challenge, "Through the Looking Glass," encourages photographers to do exactly that. The theme invites you to explore the idea of looking through something, whether literally or creatively. Your image may capture a view from outside looking i

Photography Superintendent – William Horstick Assistant Superintendent – Patricia Gladstone Coastal California Photographers Guidelines for submitting images to the 2026 V.C. Fair Point of Contact – Ron Kaplan We have been given the opportunity to display images of CCP members during the 2026 Ventura County Fair. This is NOT a competition. This is open to current paid CCP members. These guidelines outline how to submit an image for consideration. We will be allocated 2-

During the trip, we plan to capture the night sky, sunrise/sunset landscapes, and wildflowers in the Alabama Hills, Owens Valley, Volcanic Tableland, Bishop Canyon, and Buttermilk Boulders.

The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Championship Weekend returns to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca from September 4 to 6. This season finale promises an electrifying showdown as the best open-wheel drivers compete on one of North America’s most challenging circuits. For photo enthusiasts eager to master auto racing photography, this event offers a perfect opportunity to capture the speed, skill, and drama of high-stakes racing. The Corkscrew turn at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca,

Photography is a skill that grows best when practiced and explored in a supportive environment. While tutorials and books offer valuable knowledge, nothing compares to hands-on learning and real-time feedback. Our site hosts a variety of events designed to help photographers at every level improve their craft, connect with others, and find inspiration. These events provide practical experience, expert guidance, and a chance to explore new techniques in a friendly setting. Wor