Sierra Club Camera Committee


Home Meetings Photo Outings SCCC Members SCCC Leaders Join SCCC LA Photo Galleries Links Trip Reports Whether the SCCC outing is an urban walk, a wildflower hike in the Santa Monica mountains, a Mojave desert car camp to observe first and last light, or a Sierra backpack for total wilderness immersion, it will be scouted and lead by two or more experienced photographers. Many of our trips are recurring outings to favorite, proven locations, but we also like to explore new areas. Sometimes we invite local naturalists and take advantage of other resources. Our leaders have completed the Sierra Club's leadership training course with first aid and CPR training. They have successfully completed provisional outings under the observation of qualified leaders. They are backed by years of personal experience and SCCC history. SCCC leaders want to make each outing the best possible with great photos at the end to prove it. Our hikes and backpacks are typically "photo-paced" allowing participants ample opportunity to capture the best images. We try to be at the right locatons in the right light. Our camping trips usually include a social hour around snacks, dessert or a campfire to swap stories and photo ideas. We often follow the outing with a reunion to look at photos. Group-size is limited to a manageable number of photographers and friends. We evaluate each participant for fitness relative to the level of strength and stamina required by the outing so that, in the end, we can report "a good time was had by all." NOTICE: In order to participate in a Sierra Club outing, you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to attending the outing, please see forms. NOTICE: In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make voluntary carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel. CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the state of California.
	PHOTO OUTINGS NOTE: To contact outings leaders, see Leaders. 2012 June 3, Sun. - Shoot the Moon Shoot the 99% full moon as it rises over a sunset-lighted landscape in a So Cal location to be announced. Meet 6:00 pm with camera, tripod and a snack to share. Leader: Joan Schipper. Asst: Peter Mason. July 14-15, Sat. & Sun. - Eastern Sierra Exploration: Explore the canyons and streams in the eastern Sierras above Lone Pine in the Owens valley. Chance to photograph flowers and waterfalls as we drive and hike (2 mi max one way) into various canyons below Mt Whitney. Car camp or stay in a motel. Send 2 sase or email address, phone number, ride share info and $15 (payable to SCCC) to Leader: Wes Peck Asst: Joan Schipper July 31-August 3, Tue-Fri - Bristlecone Pines and a Full Moon: Located high in the White Mtns E of Bishop, the oldest living trees on earth have been sculpted by the elements over the centuries. We will have two parts to this trip. First, we will be making images of the trees. Second, we will be looking for a place, or places to photograph the rising full moon on Wed evening that may include the Bristlecone. Drive up to the campground on Tuesday. Wed, make images of trees and moon. The final decision about Thu later. Primitive car camping. Group size limited. Send a check for $25 refundable at the start of the trip (payable to Sierra Club Camera Committee), 2 sase or email, phone numbers, and ride share info to Grant. Ldrs Grant Rigby & Peter Mason Sept. 27-30, Thurs-Sun - Fall Colors in Eastern Sierra Leader: Judy Molle Asst: Wes Peck September 29 – Santa Monica Mountains Shoot the Moon Daytrip Leader: Joan Schipper (tentative) Oct. 20, Sat - Local Mountains Daytrip Limestone Canyon in Orange County (tentative) Leader: Steve Anderson Asst: Alison Boyle Nov. 9-11, Fri-Sun - Montana de Oro Car Camp Morro Bay, Montana de Oro, Oso Flaco beach Ldrs: Judy Molle, Stephen Beck RSVP for these outings. © Sierra Club Camera Committee All rights reserved.