The Seattle Camera Club was a mix of professional and amateur camera enthusiasts intent on exploring photography's fine-art possibilities. The club was one of many that flourished across the country in the early 20th century, but it was unusual in its racial mix. Initially all Japanese-American, it welcomed white members too, including two highly successful female photographers, Ella E. McBride and Virna Haffer, who ran their own studios. Below are some of the key members.