Introduction
Anyone can take a photo, but understanding photography as a powerful tool to communicate can truly change the world. The Hart House Camera Club is one of the oldest student photography clubs in North America.
We offer darkroom facilities to process film and make prints as well as a digital suite for scanning and editing. We regularly host critical salons for friendly peer-to-peer critique and photo walks to get you out into the community and our flagship event. Our annual exhibition of photography is a much-loved event that's been happening for over one hunded years. Like all Hart House Clubs, membership is open to all.
At the Hart House Camera Club, we believe a solid grounding in photographic techniques is only one part of creating compelling images that communicate volumes. A subtle medium, photography is endlessly flexible in meeting your needs to create, express, witness, or simply just have some fun. So, clearly, there’s a lot in a picture and that includes you!
If you are new to photography Hart House offers a wide variety of photography courses through our Creative LifeSchool (formerly named Creative Classes), designed to improve skills and deepen photography as a creative practice.
OPEN TO ALL! No prior photography experience is needed! No portfolio is needed!
Please visit our Membership Page for more information, or join our Discord! See below for different membership levels.
- Mar 22 – Apr 20, 2023
101st Hart House Camera Club Annual Exhibition of Photography
The Hart House Camera Club 2023 Exhibition of photography.
- Fri, Mar 31, 2023
Darkroom Workshop with Masoud Riyazati
Learn experimental printing techniques developed as part of the Darkroom Artist-in-Residence Program by photographer Masoud Riyazati
- Mon, Apr 3, 2023
Camera Club Socials
An opportunity to make new friends and familiarize yourself with the Hart House Camera club activities. Open to all, no prior photography experience needed.
- Wed, Apr 12, 2023
Camera Club Critical Salon
Camera Club Critical Salons offer an opportunity to receive feedback from professional photographers and club members and learn what makes a great photograph.
- Apr 18 – May 11, 2023
Exhibition of Photographs by Masoud Riyazati
Solo exhibition of photographs by the Hart House Darkroom Artist-in-Residence Masoud Riyazati
- Thu, Apr 20, 2023
Exhibition Opening and Artist Talk by Masoud Riyazati
Solo exhibition of photographs by the Hart House Darkroom Artist-in-Residence Masoud Riyazati
- Wed, Mar 22, 2023
Camera Club Annual Exhibition Opening and Awards Presentation
We proudly present the 101st presentation of the Hart House Camera Club's Annual Exhibition of Photography. Submissions open until March 2!
- Mar 22 – Apr 20, 2023
101st Hart House Camera Club Annual Exhibition of Photography
The Hart House Camera Club 2023 Exhibition of photography.
- Fri, Mar 10, 2023
From Lived Experience to Artwork
Artists Nina Platiša and Masoud Riyazati lead a workshop on how to develop an idea into a feasible art project.
- Wed, Mar 8, 2023
Darkroom Social Printing
Elnaz Hessami Pilehrood will host a social printing session for club members to discuss process and ask questions.
- Fri, Feb 24, 2023
Darkroom Social Printing
Elnaz Hessami Pilehrood will host a social printing session for club members to discuss process and ask questions.
- Mon, Feb 6, 2023
Camera Club Socials
An opportunity to make new friends and familiarize yourself with the Hart House Camera club activities. Open to all, no prior photography experience needed.
- Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Lunchtime Artist Talk with Aubie Golombek
- Sun, Jan 15, 2023
Camera Club Photo Walks
Bring your own camera to take plenty of photos, get acquainted with our beautiful campus in transition and meet other photographers.
- Mon, Jan 9, 2023
Camera Club Open Meeting 2023
Join us to discuss what the club can and should do over the coming year.
- Thu, Nov 17, 2022
DSLR & Mirrorless Technology Differences
Hart House Camera Club and Nikon Canada Inc. invite you to "DSLR & Mirrorless Technology Differences," our first presentation in 2022.
- Sun, Sep 25, 2022
Camera Club Photo Walk
Bring your own camera to take plenty of photos, get acquainted with our beautiful campus in transition and meet other photographers.
- Thu, Sep 8, 2022
Camera Club Open Meeting 2022
Join us to discuss what the club can and should do over the coming year.
- Wed, Apr 20, 2022
Camera Club 100th Annual Exhibition of Photography
We proudly present the 100th presentation of the Hart House Camera Club's Annual Exhibition of Photography.
Registration | Student / Member | Non-member | Over 65 |
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Camera Club Membership per term | $0.00 | $10.00 | $8.00 |
Camera Club Membership per year | $0.00 | $20.00 | $15.00 |
Darkroom membership per month | $0.00 | $20.00 | $15.00 |
Darkroom membership per year | $0.00 | $200.00 | $175.00 |