Get out there!
Grab your camera and a friend and head out to one of these great opportunities to practice your photography craft.
If you know an event that should be added to this list, please email the RCC website coordinator, [email protected].
Extensive Seasonal Ideas
Redlands Camera Club member Brian Spears maintains an extensive list of photo opportunities in Southern California:
https://www.bspnews.news/new-events
Seasonal Highlights
Photo Walk: National Camera Day at the Queen Mary
6/29
Long Beach, CA
This is a great way to spend a day with your camera if your an experienced photographer looking for some like-minded people to share a day with, or really dive into a new hobby. Representatives from the largest camera brands will also be there to show off their latest models and answer your questions.
July 4 Independence Celebrations
7/4
Multiple locations
Whether in Redlands, Riverside, San Bernardino or beyond, let’s celebrate Independence Day by photographing fireworks! Whether you’ve shot fireworks before or this is your first time, this is an exciting experience. There are a number of helpful tutorials online offering guidance on how to capture the aerial displays. Remember to try to get a little foreground/background context for added interest.
Mountaineer Days
7/12-13
Wrightwood, CA
Step back in time with thrilling gunfighter performances that harken back to the Wild West, and be entertained by the lively antics of can-can girls, adding a touch of historical charm and flair.
Comic-Con International
7/24-27
San Diego, CA
Comic-Con is the premier event for all things comics and related popular art, including movies, television, gaming, interactive multimedia, and so much more!
US Open Surfing Competition
7/26-8/3
Huntington Beach, CA
Surfing competitions, surfboard-shaping classes, skate and BMX demonstrations, and more.
Lost in the Wilderness: Ansel Adams in the 1960s
Now thru 9/28
Riverside, CA
Ansel Adams lost his way. At the summit of his life—renowned, celebrated—came the 1960s: the civil rights movement, counterculture, and chaos. Photography itself changed, rejecting the pieties of tradition and the shackles of Adams’ “Zone System.” The obsessions of sixties photography were ruthless: alienation, deformity, sterility, insanity, sexuality, violence, and obscenity.
An exhibit at the California Museum of Photography, Ansel Adams’ Fiat Lux project traverses the dark heart of 60s—1963 to 1968, the largest project the photographer ever tackled. Fiat Lux reveals an artist whose photographic coordinates have become unfixed.
Summer Fun!
Multiple Locations
Hey, it’s SUMMER! It doesn’t take much to imagine numerous great places and activities on which to grow your photographic craft. Hit the beach to capture wave play, surfers, boats and piers. Get to the mountains for lakes, trails and trees. Head to the deserts for rock climbing or night skies.
Photogenic Events in Redlands
Run Through Redlands
March
Every year, runners, walkers and riders (wheelchair) take part in these 5K, 10K and Half-Marathon competitions. The courses wind through beautiful Redlands’ tree-lined streets, past historic homes with breathtaking views of the San Bernardino Mountains. Additional event activities typically include a Kid’s Dash, Runner’s Expo and refreshments.
Redlands Bicycle Classic
April
The Redlands Bicycle Classic is the longest continuous running stage race in American bike racing. From humble beginnings on a Memorial Day weekend in 1985 hosting future stars for the Olympics, Tour de France, and world championships, the Redlands Bicycle Classic has earned its position in history “Where Legends Are Born”.
Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival
Summer
At 8:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday evening during the summer, the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival draws thousands to its world-class performances. Since its inception in 1924, the Bowl has been a special place in Redlands for families, friends, and music-lovers of all ages and backgrounds to gather and enjoy its superb programs.
Fourth of July Fireworks
July
All-day activities at Sylvan Park set up this Independence Day celebration. Evening festivities tend to include displays from aircraft and skydivers followed by a ground firework displays and a long session of impressive aerials.
Redlands Firefighters Car Show
May
The heart of historic downtown Redlands provides the perfect backdrop for snapshot of a gorgeous classic car … and the winning recipe for a nostalgia-filled stroll back in time.
Christmas Parade
December
The annual Downtown Redlands Christmas Parade is a magical evening event in Downtown Redlands, with floats, musical performances and a visit from Santa Claus.
Photogenic Places in and near Redlands
Umbrella Alley
Ongoing
Redlands
420 multicolored umbrellas covering the alley.
Lincoln Shrine
Ongoing
Redlands
A memorial and research center dedicated to the memory of Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States of America.
A.K. Smiley Library
Ongoing
Redlands
Established in 1894, A.K. Smiley Public Library has served generations of patrons. See this beautiful, historic building and attractive grounds.
Ed Hales Park
Ongoing
Redlands
A small park with pavilion and stage, sister cities clock, and historic artwork in downtown Redlands.
Kimberly Crest
Ongoing
Redlands
A national historic landmark, the home is a one-of-a-kind example of life during the Gilded Age in Southern California.
University of Redlands
Ongoing
Redlands
Established in 1907, the University of Redlands campus features a palm-lined main street, lush green lawns, and canopy of 100-year-old trees, where colonnaded buildings share space with modern structures.
Murals of Downtown Redlands
Ongoing
Redlands
Hummingbirds, Little Rascals, bandstands, and more. Take a walk around downtown Redlands to view and photograph some 40 works of art decorating the walls of Redlands’ downtown district.
Sculpture Art
Ongoing
Redlands
Steel and glass, sails, clocks, dancing geometric figures, atomic structures. Redlands has a number of sculptures in public places. Aside from the general experience, these pieces provide an exceptional opportunity for capturing some abstract images.
Crystal Cove State Park
Ongoing
Newport Beach
On the beach: rolling surf, sandy beaches, tidepools. Landside: gently sloping hills, and deeply wooded canyons and ridges. A great opportunity to capture the coastal sunset.
Tahquitz and Indian Canyons
Ongoing
Palm Springs
Tahquitz Canyon is one of the most beautiful and culturally sensitive areas of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation. Tahquitz Canyon is home to a spectacular seasonal 60-foot waterfall, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, native wildlife, and plants. Protect yourself with sunscreen and a good hat, and be sure to stay hydrated.
Weekend Farmer’s Markets
Ongoing
various locations
Check out one of the many Farmer’s Markets displaying local fruits, vegetables and more. Nearby options include Redlands, Yucaipa, Ontario and Claremont.
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