We are an educational and social organization that brings together people of all skill levels to share their art, improve their skills, and find fellowship in a friendly and supportive environment. Our members range from just starting out to those who have been shooting for decades. We offer educational programs and mentorship as well as hands on workshops, monthly competitions, field trips and more.
Welcome to the La Crosse Area Camera Club!
LEARN
skills to improve your photography
- Short programs focused on beginner skills.
- Long presentations for more complex subjects.
- Monthly competitions provide feedback from judges.
- Mentors available for individual and small group instruction.
PRACTICE
what you've learned
- Workshops for hands on learning on a topic.
- Field trips to shoot with others in new and interesting locations.
- Volunteer events put your skills to use for a good cause.
CONNECT
with other photographers
- After-meeting Cookies and Conversation.
- Facebook group and Discord chat server to share images and chat with other local photographers.
- Social events like parties and picnics to get together for a meal and photo fun.
AFFILIATIONS
We are members of N4C and PSA.
North Central Camera Club Council (N4C)
"N4C is a non-profit organization dedicated to public education and learning in the science and art of photography. It is an organization of about 40 camera clubs in the North Central States area of the United States of America."
The La Crosse Area Camera Club has been a member of N4C since 1974. Each month, images from our competition are selected to submit to the N4C competitions. You can see recent results on the N4C gallery page. We also enter the yearly website competition and took 3rd place in 2020-2021 and an honorable mention in 2021-2022.
See our N4C page for more details.
Photographic Society of America (PSA)
"The Photographic Society of America (PSA) promotes the art and science of photography as a means of communication, image appreciation, and cultural exchange. PSA provides education, information, inspiration, and opportunity for all persons interested in photography. The Society fosters personal growth and expression, creativity, excellence, and ethical conduct in all aspects of photographic endeavor."
The La Crosse Area Camera Club has been a member of PSA since 1949.