San Diego Portrait Club


The San Diego Portrait Club provides its members the opportunity to practice their craft, share their passion and hone their photographic skills in an environment of mutual support and learning.


Monthly portraiture photo shoots and quarterly workshops and meetings provide our members the opportunity to learn and share their photos, techniques, knowledge and experience. Whether you are a professional, experienced amateur or a beginner, the club’s goal is to provide the opportunity for our members to become better portrait photographers.

Portraiture Photo Shoots

(Members Only)

Weekend studio or on location photo shoots are held monthly. When demand requires, an additional same day shoot may be scheduled. Shoots are limited to 5 photographers per model. Each photographer shoots in round robin turns. Photo shoots typically last 3 hours. There is a modest fee for photoshoots which covers the model(s), MUA and studio costs.

Portraiture Workshops

(Members Only)

The club’s quarterly workshops provide an opportunity for hands-on learning of a variety of photographic and editing skills. Experienced club members or local guest speakers conduct these workshops. Workshops on held quarterly. A small fee is required for workshops.

Club Meetings

(Members & Invited Guests)

Club meetings are held quarterly. These meetings provide members an opportunity to experience guest speaker’s presentations, participate in image critiques, socialize, and learn about future club activities.

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