Membership infos

Kameraseura ry – A home for photography enthusiasts since 1921

Kameraseura ry is one of Finland’s oldest and largest photography associations, founded in 1921. With nearly 700 members today, we are a vibrant and active community for people passionate about photography – from beginners to advanced hobbyists and professionals.

As a member, you’ll have access to a wide range of activities, including monthly meetings (Helsinki Camera Club), lectures, and hands-on opportunities to develop your skills. We offer excellent facilities for studio and darkroom work, digital editing, photo printing, and organizing exhibitions. All events are intended for members only unless otherwise stated.

In addition to club activities, we offer public courses and webinars open to everyone – with discounted prices for our members.

Become a member

Membership Benefits

As a member, you can:

  • Participate in nearly all club activities at no extra cost
  • Access our facilities after completing an introduction course (studio, portable studio kit, darkroom, digital workstations)
  • Exhibit your work in our galleries – free for members
  • Rent meeting spaces for photography-related gatherings
  • Enjoy reduced prices on our wide course selection
  • Receive membership in the Finnish Association of Camera Clubs (SKsL) and the international photography organization FIAP
  • Access the full archive (2013–2024) of Kamera-lehti magazine in digital format

Membership Fees 2025

Joining fee (one-time):

  • Regular member: €30
  • Youth member (under 24): €5

Annual membership fee (billed per calendar year):

  • Regular member: €100 (reduced 25% quarterly, e.g. €25 if joining in October–November)
  • Youth member: €24

You can also pay in installments within four months. Facility rental rights begin only after the full fee for your joining year has been paid.

 

Our Facilities in Helsinki

All our facilities are available for members only and are located at Kaapelitehdas and Runeberginkatu 36, unless otherwise stated. To use any facility, you must either complete an orientation session or demonstrate sufficient prior experience.

  • Digital workstations: Free to use; pay only for ink (your own paper required)
  • Studio: Requires studio course or equivalent experience
    • €15/hour (Sat–Sun), €20/hour (Mon–Fri)
  • Darkroom: Available after darkroom course or equivalent experience (€6/day)
  • Gallery spaces: Kamera-galleria (members only) and Galleria West (also open to others)
  • Meeting room: 45 m², free for members’ photography-related gatherings (max. 40 people)

See current printing and usage fees at: kameraseura.fi/kauppa

 

Member Discounts & International Community

Kameraseura members enjoy exclusive benefits from selected industry partners – see the full list on our website.

We also host an English-speaking club, the Helsinki English Camera Club (HECC) – a welcoming, international community for photographers of all skill levels. Learn more below:

An International Community for Photography Enthusiasts
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, shooting with a smartphone or a DSLR, HECC offers a relaxed, English-speaking environment where you can learn, make friends, and grow your passion for photography.

Our members come from all over the world – Brazil, China, Finland, Ireland, Malta, Mexico, the USA, Vietnam, and beyond.

 

Join Us!

We warmly welcome new members. Fill in the application form on our website and start your journey with Kameraseura today.

👉 Become a Member

For more information, contact our membership service.