Welcome!
The Portland Camera Club has welcomed photography enthusiasts of all levels since 1899. Meetings are held on Mondays from September through May at the Woodfords Club, 179 Woodford Street in Portland (click for map). We meet to display and discuss photography in a friendly atmosphere. Visitors are always welcome (only members may submit images in competitions). To learn more about us, visit our About the Club page. For a schedule of club events, visit our Club Calendar.
The Portland Camera Club is a charter member of the Photographic Society of America and the New England Camera Club Council.
News & Events
Zoom Links for Meetings: For the link to an upcoming Zoom meeting, click here and choose the meeting you want to join.
Read the Maine Historical Society's feature story about the Portland Camera Club. The well written article features photos from the MHS archive.
Read the latest of issue of the PCC newsletter, The Photogram
For videos of presentations and recorded meetings, visit the PCC Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/pccmaine
Monday, March 16, 7pm · Projected Image Competition (Zoom)
(Zoom) Please note: the deadline for submissions has passed.
Monday, March 23, 7pm · Studio Lighting Workshop (in person)
At this in-person meeting, we'll have lighting gear set up for anyone to try. Bring your camera!
Tonight: Bring in your color print tonight (3/23) for the Print Competition next week (3/30).
Monday, March 30, 7pm · Color Print Competition (in person)
Bring your color print to the meeting on March 23. See the Competitions page for print submission rules.
Monday, April 6, 7pm · The Making of Macro Images (Zoom)
(Zoom) After a brief History of Photography Moment, Rob Smith will give a comprehensive presentation about macro photography. He will cover gear, shooting techniques and post processing. Many examples of his macro work will be shown.
Monday, April 13, 7pm · Close-Up Workshop (in person)
At this in-person meeting, everyone is invited to bring a camera or phone and try close-up photography. Mandy Saunders is the instructor/presenter. Come and explore thoughtfully designed setups that encourage innovation and collaboration. Some of the setups include:
Glasses with water refraction
Various lightbox concepts, including salt and pepper, screw city, and slinky arrangements
Lightbox setups featuring flowers
Grater with macro lights
Tiny figures
Pencils
Participant Contributions: If you have any items or ideas you'd like to contribute, please bring them to the workshop.
Recommended Equipment: Bring a tripod and lens capable of focusing closely (ideally a macro lens or short telephoto). However, excellent results can also be achieved using cell phones.