Pacific Photographic Society

Let's meet at Del Mar North Beach (aka Dog Beach) to photograph the dogs (and maybe the sunset if we are lucky). Then we can cross the street and shoot the fair lights across the water. The sun will set at 8 pm. High tide is at 6:51, which will give us some great reflections across the lagoon.

There is parking along Camino Del Mar (the 101), but double-check the rules before leaving your car! Last time I was there it was Pay & Display parking on the southbound side of Camino Del Mar NORTH of the lagoon, and free street parking on both sides SOUTH of the lagoon. Side streets are an option too.

You will need a tripod, and I highly recommend a remote shutter release. Wide angle and medium zooms such as 12-24 or 24-70mm will work great, as will all-in-one zooms. A flashlight is a good idea too.

Please Note: By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating in the event.

Let's kick off summer with a beach walk!! Join us in Encinitas for a morning walk along the beach, with a return through the historic downtown district along Hwy 101.

We will meet at 7:00 a.m. at Swami's Park overlooking the beach. There may be parking available in the parking lot; if not, street parking is plentiful at that time of the morning along K Street. There is a negative low tide around 6 a.m., which will give us tidepool opportunities, and potentially some reflections! We'll head up the beach to Moonlight Beach, visit Dave's Rock Garden, then return via Coast Highway where we can photograph storefronts, murals, and street scenes.

A variety of lenses will work for this shoot, depending what you prefer to photograph. I will probably bring a 24-70 zoom for the street walk, and a longer zoom for the beach portion.

Please Note:

By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating in the event.

Join me in Tuolumne Meadows. You will need a ticketed entry for Mon-Wed ($2) + entry fee or pass. Lots of photo opportunities. Each day I will select a hike, you are welcome to join me or just take pics along the Tioga Pass Road. I will be camping, but accommodations are available in Lee Vining. I will be flying my drone east of Mammoth and scouting locations for drone photography. I have permission to fly at several locations in Inyo county. I may hike up Mono Pass on Friday for the view down to Ruby Lake and, of course, have a slice of cheddar pear pie at my favorite resort. Feel free to join for all, many, some or one day(s). Or not.

Please Note: By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating in the event.

Please only submit an RSVP for this event if you’re 100% sure you will attend. You will be counted as a no-show if you do not show up or if you change your RSVP within a week of this event. You will be blocked from attending this event after one no-show, and you will be removed as a member if you accrue three no-shows.

Fantastic news! PPS is able to go to the Del Mars races this summer! This is the first of three opportunities we will have this summer to access the Del Mar Race Track.

You will need to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement for Del Mar. I will provide this to you once I have your information. RSVPs will be approved in the order these questions are fully responded to.

Please make sure you answer these questions when you RSVP:
1. What name (First and Last) do you want on your Del Mar Media Credential?
2. What is your email address?
3. What is your phone number?
Please make sure you answer these questions when you RSVP:

Below is the tentative schedule.
6:50 AM: We will meet at the east side parking lot of Milton's 2660 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014. Feel free to show up early, please don't be late.

7:00 - Car Caravan to the parking lot, park, and then walk in together stopping at the Paddock.

7:15 - Photograph morning workouts.

10:00 - Meet near the paddock for a visit to the stables.

11:00 - Be around the Paddock, not in it, and watch and photograph the horses as they get schooled.

12:00 - Lunch, most likely at the Veranda Cafe

1:30ish - Meet near the Paddock, go in the Paddock (maybe for a couple of races), and take photos.

2:00 - Take photos at the rail for 1 or possibly 2 dirt races, and then go up to the press box for one race.

Photos taken at Del Mar cannot be sold!

There are a few guidelines to keep in mind:

• While in the Paddock area and near the Race Track we are all to stay together and no wandering off, this could be dangerous to you and the horses and will be enforced

• Please wear closed-toe shoes there are a lot of things you can step in!

• No Tripods or monopods

• No flash photography

If you have any questions, please email Gary: photoguy.gs@gmail.com

Special Notes regarding all PPS Photo Shoots:
Please Note: By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating in the event.

The main mission of PPS is for its members to take photographs at a wide variety of venues practicing many different types of photography together, learning from each other and having fun in the process. The choice of venues for PPS events does not indicate that PPS either supports or does not support a particular venue. PPS is strictly neutral in this matter and merely offers photographers different venues in order to provide them with the opportunity to practice various types of photography.