about PSOC

Photographic Society of Orange County

The Photographic Society of Orange County was founded in 1993 as a place for novice to advanced photographers to be able to exchange ideas, improve their photography, and enjoy relationships with others who share their passion for photography.

Mission statement

“We are a place where members can approach photography with a resolution to reach their creative potential”

Meetings

The club has a general meeting once a month, usually on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Each month we have a field trip and an assignment. At the monthly meetings, members show photos from the previous field trip and/or assignment. Photos are projected on a screen and we have an outside expert view the photos and critique them, pointing out why the photo works well or how it could be improved. We learn from our own and others' work. Refreshments are provided at the beginning of each meeting.

We also have a group called the Post Production Gang that usually meets monthly on the third Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 to discuss and learn more about digital image processing techniques.

Workshops with guest speakers are provided periodically.

Field Trips

The club has a one-day field trip each month to a location selected for photographic potential. We also have two longer field trips each year in the spring and fall (usually Thursday, Fri & Saturday nights). The locations for these trips can be as close as San Diego or as far away as China of France. We have a picnic once a year and a Christmas party.

Membership

Membership dues are $35 per calendar year ($45 for a couple/family). Dues for members who join after July 31 are $25/$30. Applications for membership are available at all meetings.

Newsletter and Website

A newsletter is published monthly. The PSOC website: www.psoc.net has information regarding meetings, activities trips and assignments.