Photo by Bob Baikauskas
Lincoln Hills
Photography Club
The Photo Club is comprised of residents of the Sun City Lincoln Hills community in Lincoln, CA.
Below is a list of our monthly meetings and activities
General Meeting - 2nd Wednesday @ 9:00AM
The General Meeting, in Kilaga Presentation Hall usually features a guest speaker on a specific aspect of photography. It also is a forum to discuss current and upcoming events of interest.
Summaries of General Meeting Presentations are archived HERE
YouTube links to General Meeting videos are HERE
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Board Meeting, OC Multipurpose Room - Monday before the General Meeting @ 9:00AM
Board Meetings are open to any current Photography Club member. Copies of the approved "Board Meeting Minutes" are posted HERE
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Exhibits
Exhibitions offer club members an avenue to show their photographs. Some use these occasions as an opportunity to sell their work. Find information on current and upcoming exhibits below. Overview of our Exhibit Efforts can be found HERE
Field Trips and Great Adventures
To learn more about above planned, recent and past trips and adventures HERE
Facebook Page
This “member only” tool is used to communicate photography ideas, promising sites, area photography activities, and conversation
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To join, click link: LHPC Facebook
Special Learning Session (SLS) (was Photography Special Interest Group) - 1st Wednesday @ 9:00AM
The Special Learning Session (SLS) includes exploration of camera settings, composition tips, post processing tools, smart phone photography, and specialized areas such as bird and Milky Way photography. The presentations are developed to take into consideration the needs of beginner and intermediate photographers, as well as, a refresher for more advanced users. Speakers and suggestions are welcome. Slide shows are posted on the club website for future viewing. For more info go to the SLS's Webpage HERE
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General Meeting
February 11, 2026, 9:00am
Kilaga Springs Presentation Hall
DEATH VALLEY
Presented by TRUMAN HOLTZCLAW
Death Valley, a Photographer's Paradise!
Join Truman for a preview of what to expect on the March field trip to Death Valley. On the field trip, we will have the opportunity to photograph the "HOT SPOTS" and some of the secret spots -- everything from petroglyphs to moving rocks. The images in Truman's program have been collected over a 30 year period and should cover just about all aspects of Death Valley. "Hang on!"
Latest Club Members' Videos
You may view Wayde Carrol's presentation on "Travel Photography" [HERE].
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​​You may view Carol Smith's presentation "Bird Photography" by clicking [HERE]
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You may view the 1/14/2026 Give Me Five Members Rolling Slideshow [HERE].
​You may view a listing of all our Club videos by clicking on "Resources" at the top and "Our Meeting Videos" or by clicking [HERE].
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Welcome to
Through Our Lens
Here’s a new opportunity for all members of our club
to share their photography, no matter your skill level.
Through Our Lens will be published (in pdf format) on
a quarterly basis, which we call Season One, Season
Two, Season Three, and Season Four. The idea is
to share photos you’ve taken through the year, and
share them through this new dynamic way.
Further information and submission instructions are
available on the following pages. Please click on our
logo below which will take you to a great and exciting
way to share your photos.
View Keith's presentation at the General Meeting [HERE]
Educational Opportunities!
Click anywhere on the image below or check out our Club Calendar for details.
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SnapSeed Advanced Class - Wednesday, February 25th
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SnapSeed Beginner's Class Part 1 Wednesday March 25th
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SnapSeed Beginner's Class Part 2 Wednesday April 1st
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iPhone Special Interest Group - Wednesday, January 28th
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Android Phone Special Interest Group - tbd
Round Table Exchanges!
Click anywhere on the image below or check out our Club Calendar for details.
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Nikon Users Round Table - Thursday, February 26th
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Canon Users Round Table - Saturday, February 21st & Thursday, April 23rd
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Sony Users Round Table - tbd
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Accessibility and Mobility on Field Trips - February 18th
SOCIAL COMMITTEE OPENING
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We have an opening on the social committee so here is your opportunity! Duties include:
-Recommending events, menus, etc., to the board
-Selling tickets for upcoming events.
-Organizing and working at the events
If you are interested in helping out, please contact Diane Margetts at dmargett@yahoo.com or by text at 916-955-1809
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Death Valley National Park Field Trip
March 16th to 20th, 2026, 4 nights
Join fellow members and discover the beauty of Death Valley’s many geological and historical sites. We will cover sunrises, sunsets and the dark skies this week will create some great astrophotography opportunities. Photo instructional sessions will be provided by our Truman Holtzclaw. Looks like a number of our experienced photographer members will be joining us who always are willing to share their knowledge and provide a few tips.
Heather Brown has worked hard to secure special group discount rates at Stovepipe Wells Village, in the heart of Death Valley. Please contact Heather right away regarding all accommodations and pricing to ensure obtaining a room at favorable rates.
More details to follow on photo locations and itinerary. Your field trip leaders are Heather Brown, Rick Maness and Nancy Whitaker. For more information, please email Heather at: heatherbrown.lhpc@gmail.com
Please let her know if you will be attending.
MEMBER DEATH VALLEY SLIDESHOW VIDEOS:
The slide shows below were prepared following a previous Death Valley field trip taken in 2016 by members of the Lincoln Hills Photography Club. The images were contributed through the creativity of Truman Holtzclaw, Les Thomas, Kathy Houston and Charlie Schuman. Truman Holtzclaw narrated the presentations. Click on the video links below to view:
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Click on Photo to go to the Respective Gallery Page on this Website
Photo by Michael Deal
Photo by Mike Johnson
Exhibits
Current Exhibit - Kilaga Springs Spa
Kilaga Springs Spa currently has an exhibit.
Themes of the photo images, which must be followed for each Spa room, are: Ponds, Beaches, Lakes, Meadows, Forests, Streams and also Landscapes and Flowers.
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Photo by Jim Moon
Current Exhibit - Simple Pleasures
Simple Pleasures Restaurant exhibit opened in October 2025 and will end on February 2, 2026. Eight photographers participated, displaying 25 images. Two photographers sold photos. Ron Nabity sold three photos, and Phillip Huntingdale sold an impressive train photograph.
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Thanks to the Lincoln Hills Photography Club members who stepped up to participate.
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Simple Pleasures Restaurant Exhibit Coordinator :
Denise Souza
Cell: 916-300-1536
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Photo by Klara Kleman
Application to Exhibit
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Current Exhibit - Buonarroti Ristorante
Members of the Lincoln Hills Photography Club will have the opportunity to exhibit their photographs quarterly at Buonarrati Restaurant. Please check your email or visit the Club’s website for an announcement of the March date to update each exhibit.
Have questions? Contact Denise Souza, Buonarroti Exhibit Coordinator
dlsouza0129@gmail
Cell: 916-300-1536
Photo by Vicki White
SCLH Photography Club Facebook Page
This is a place for SCLH Photography Club Members to have a conversation about photography, cameras, and places to shoot photography in the area. You can ask a specific "how to" or "where can I find..." or "how can I improve this shot?" or "thinking of going to.....does anyone want to come too?" You can post great photography-related websites that others might like. Use your creativity. The SCLH Photography Facebook page is a PRIVATE page. Only members of LH Photography Club can join this Facebook page, and they cannot invite family nor friends.
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To join click on the link below, and Kate or Heather will send an invitation to your email address. The link in the invitation will time out in 48 hours. OR send an email to heatherbrown.lhpc@gmail.com . She will reply to you with the link for the Facebook page. Click on the link and wait for Kate or Heather to authorize entry.
To join, use this link: LHPC Facebook