Camera Council (TCACCC) Member Clubs
The meeting times and places listed here for each club are pre-COVID. Many clubs have replaced in-person meetings with virtual meetings and online activities. Please contact the individual club for specific details about current activities.
Bend of the River Photography Club
The Bend of the River Photography Club builds both enthusiasm for the amazing art of photography and provides opportunities to enhance our skills in pursuing it. Membership includes photography hobbyists of many different levels of experience. We aim to grow in our photography skills and share the passion of photography with others through community, friendship, practice, learning opportunities and gallery shows. The club meets every 4th Tuesday at the Emy Frentz Art Guild, 523 South 2nd Street, Mankato, Minnesota 56001.
Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bendoftheriverphotography/
Fort Snelling State Park Camera Club
The Fort Snelling State Park Camera Club (FSSPCC) began in 2010 with the general aim of supporting enjoyment and appreciation of the park by sharing photographs, techniques, and stories of our experiences with nature. We generally meet the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Thomas Savage Visitor Center in the park. Currently there is no fee to join and all interested parties are welcome and encouraged to attend our sessions.
For more club information visit our website: http://www.fsspcameraclub.org
In Focus Camera Club
The In Focus Camera Club meets at First Lutheran Church 1555 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 on the first Saturday from 9 am to 11:30 am., September through May.
For more information email infocuscc@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1590424327940585/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
Kaposia Camera Club
The Kaposia Camera Club (KCC) was established in 1957. KCC is a club where beginners in photography learn new techniques, and advanced amateurs find challenges in frequent workshops and monthly salons. Subjects for competition, chosen by all members, are judged by TCACCC judges and professional photographers. The club meets the second and fourth Wednesdays from September to May at 7:00 p.m. at the Darts Building, 1645 Marthaler Lane, West St Paul, MN 55118.
For more club information visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Kaposia-Camera-Club-1644208522574080/
Little Crow Photography Club
The Little Crow Photography Club is a young club dedicated to helping members improve their photo skills (prints and slides), in an atmosphere of fun. We have an educational program or contest at every meeting. Every member has been exposed to judging, at our level of competition. The club meets the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society, 610 Highway 71 NE, Willmar MN 56201. The club has approximately 30 members.
For more club information visit our website: littlecrowphotographyclub.com
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Photographers’ Society
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Photographers’ Society is a group of photographers who want to express and share their passion of nature photography with the Arboretum and each other. Our general club meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Center Tree Room at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Meetings are open to the public (Arboretum membership or general gate admission required).
For more club information visit our website: www.arboretumphotographers.com
Minnesota Nature Photography Club
The Minnesota Nature Photography Club was founded in 1956. Its purposes are: continuing education in the art, science and technique of nature photography; evaluation of members’ photography; appreciation and enjoyment of the outdoors; and fellowship. The Club is affiliated with the Photographic Society of America (PSA).
Please join us at our monthly meeting held at 6:00 p.m. at the Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave. S., Edina, MN 55435, on the third Wednesday of the month from September through May. Visitors are always welcome.For more club information visit our website or contact one of the club officers listed on the website https://www.minnesotanaturephoto.org/.
Minnesota Valley Photography Club (MVPC)
The Minnesota Valley Photography Club (MVPC) was founded in 1984. It has a membership of over 100 individuals representing all ages, backgrounds, interest, and levels of experience. They all have a common interest in photography and a desire to expand their photographic skills. MVPC’s goals are to provide fellowship, continuing education, and the appreciation of the science, technique, and art of photography. Each monthly meeting consists of an educational program and monthly competitions based on theme and open categories.
For more club information email us or visit our club website (https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/).
North Metro Photo Club
The North Metro Photo Club encourages its members to develop their photographic skills in prints and digital media. Club meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m., September to May, at St. Philips Lutheran Church, Fridley MN. The church is conveniently located one mile north of 694 on Central Avenue. Our meetings include showing the current month’s images for competition and the judge’s presentations. Check out the photo gallery for the current winning images. Our programs are educational, inspirational and interesting. Membership is made up of amateurs and professionals who are interested in creating artistic images and sharing them with others.
For more club information visit the North Metro website: www.northmetrophotoclub.org
Rum River Camera Club
The Rum River Camera Club (RRCC) was founded in 2024. This club presents a unique opportunity to foster a vibrant community of photography enthusiasts who live along the Rum River. By bringing together individuals who share a passion for capturing the world through a lens, we create a space for learning, growth, and inspiration. Rum River Camera Club serves as a platform for members to share their work, receive constructive feedback, and explore new techniques together. We will be organizing photography outings, workshops, and exhibitions, enriching the local photography scene and providing valuable exposure for club members.
We hold our monthly meetings on the second Sunday of every month. Currently we are meeting at 4 p.m. at Wintergreens in Isanti. For more club information, visit our website: https://rumrivercameraclub.org/
St. Croix Valley Camera Club
The St. Croix Valley Camera Club was formed in January 2014. Monthly meetings are usually held at 6:30 pm., the third Monday of each month, at the Chisago County Government Center, 313 N. Main Street, Center City, MN. The usual meeting format is a short business meeting, followed by an educational program or presentation, a short break, and finally a photo sharing opportunity. Each month a photo challenge theme is announced for the next meeting. Based on that theme, the club members are invited to share two photos that reflect that theme.
Visit our website (https://stcroixvalleycameraclub.com/) or contact Dick Crombie, 651-395-2199.
St. Paul Camera Club
St. Paul Camera Club, the oldest (1893) in the area, welcomes members of all skill levels. It has 70 members. The club currently holds its meetings on Zoom at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday evenings, October through May. The first meeting of the month is devoted to competition: two digital images in a category for each month, along with two digital images in an “open” category. The second meeting of the month is devoted to educational programs. Additional educational programs, field trips, outings, social events, and workshops are held throughout the year. In 2018, the club celebrated its 125th Anniversary. You can read all about its history here.
Visit our website (saintpaulcameraclub.com) or contact Gene and Pat Schwope, 651 578-1874, for more information.
Tamarack Nature Center Photography Club
Are you or someone in your family interested in learning about techniques to improve your photography, understanding and mastering your equipment, or participating in photo-related projects? Then join us every third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. via Zoom. The club is not restricted to restricted to nature photography. Membership is $20 annually.
For more information contact Pat Boudreau at patrboudreau@msn.com .
Western Wisconsin Photography Club
The Western Wisconsin Photography Club is a group of photography enthusiasts from Western Wisconsin and beyond. Club meetings are both social and educational. We meet at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisconsin for photo sharing, critique, judging and tutorials. Our meetings run from January through December with a year-end awards banquet held in January.
Photographers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Our members include beginning photographers using their first point-and-shoot cameras to advanced amateurs and aspiring professionals using digital SLRs.
Visit our website for more information: wiphotoclub.com
Women’s Color Photo Club of Minneapolis
For over sixty years WCPC has welcomed women photographers of all experience levels to learn, share and compete in a friendly creative atmosphere. Join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., March through December. Visit our website for meeting locations.
Throughout the year, members attend various affiliated educational programs, field trips, social events, and workshops on photography, as well as our own local workshops and day trips.
For more information please visit our website https://www.womensphotoclub.com/ or contact us by email: womensphotoclub@gmail.com.