Whether you’re just starting out or have been behind the lens for years, the Olympia Camera Club is a place for anyone who loves photography. Our mission is to help each other grow as photographers by sharing knowledge, learning together, and enjoying guest speakers, workshops, and fun field trips.
Our members range from beginners to seasoned pros, with all kinds of interests and styles. You’ll find a supportive community of people at your skill level—and plenty of chances to be inspired and challenged by those with more experience. We’re based in Olympia, Washington, and welcome photography enthusiasts from all around the area.
Come join us—we’d love to see what you’re shooting!
Announcements
Pre-fair work parties to paint the inside of the Sokolik Building at the Thurston County Fairgrounds prior to this year’s fair. We need 4-6 people on July 8th from 10 am to 3 pm to do some prep work. Then on July 12th we need as many people as we can get to do the actual painting. If you can help either of those days, please signup here. Thank you!
Membership Dues – if you haven’t renewed your dues for 2025, your web account has been deactivated. Please visit the Membership page to get paid up for the coming year and we will reactivate your account.
PSA Conference – The Photographic Society of America will hold its annual Photo Festival on September 24-27, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. See details here.
When meetings are recorded – Members can find videos of previous meetings in the Members Only Menu under RESOURCES > MEETING NOTES & VIDEOS
Upcoming Meetings and Due Dates are listed in the column to the right by date. Click on the links for details.
Field Trips
July 16 – Quarter Circle 2C Ranch – Visit the livestock stewardship and ranch production arm of Aaron and Domo Woodhams multigenerational family farm homesteaded in 1896. Registration is required. See the Calendar announcement for full details.
Past Field Trips If you went on any recent field trips, please add some of your images to the corresponding Field Trip gallery by choosing “Add Images to a Gallery” from the Members Only menu. See our past field trip galleries here.