About Us

The Coachella Valley Desert Camera Club is a diverse community of photographers, dedicated to educating, enjoying and mastering the art and science of photography. Since our founding in 1982, we’ve served as a gathering place for photographers, offering shared experience, friendship and social connection. Our members range from beginning photographers to advanced amateurs, and newcomers are very much welcome. Anyone interested in the photographic arts is encouraged to join!

Affiliations

The CVDCC is a member of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and of the Southern California Council of Camera Clubs (S4C).

Programs and Events

The club conducts social and educational events throughout the year. We host 5 bi-monthly PSA sanctioned competitions, each preceded by a Peer Review workshop, and 5 guest speakers and “PhotoChats” offered in between months, all via Zoom. During the season there are numerous Outings and Meetups, bi-monthly “just-for-fun” contests, “Show & Tell” by members, and seasonal potlucks. Events are listed on the website calendar and are also sent to members, via email blasts and the club Facebook page.

Join Us

To become a new member, go to the "Login" tab in the upper right corner and scroll down to the "Membership Information and Membership Request" button. Then fill out and submit the requested membership information. Our Membership Committee will contact you and give you instructions for submitting the annual dues, which are $50. The dues are prorated through the calendar year depending on what month you join.