If you attended Barry Mahon’s talk on his PSNZ Honours portfolio and light painting demonstration, then you may recall Barry talking about the PSNZ Print Circle which helped him develop and improve his photography.
Barry has advised that there is space for a couple of new members and is hoping that one or both spots can be filled by WPS members.
We are planning to submit an entry into the Trenna Packer Salver competition this year. This competition is for a set of 6 nature projected images from participating clubs.
If you have any nature-based images you’d like to submit, please send them to comms@wps.org.nz. Please follow the naming convention: name.scientific_name_of_subject
More information about the competition can be found at: Trenna Packer Salver Information 2023
If you’re interested in being on the selection panel for this competition, please email comms@wps.org.nz and let us know.
It is with great pleasure that we are back with a new issue. In the time since the last issue, a lot has changed, from the latest camera sensor technology to the newest trends in AI computational photography and editing.
Photography has the power to capture the essence of the world around us and preserve it for generations to come. Whether it’s a stunning landscape, or an intimate portrait, a photo can tell a story, evoke emotions, and inspire us to see the world in new ways.
Welcome to our Summer Photography Competition! This competition invites photographers of all levels to showcase their best summer-themed shots. From beach landscapes to city streets filled with sun-kissed crowds, we’re looking for images that capture the essence of summer and the memories it creates. We have a prize for winner from our friends at Splendid. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your work and potentially have it recognized. So grab your camera and start snapping!
HOW TO ENTER:
There are two ways to enter:
You can enter four images total either on Instagram or Facebook.
Wellington Region Interclub Print Battle 2022 Update
A quick update on this year’s print battle, which is almost upon us! I do hope you can encourage as many of your members to attend as possible in support of your entry. It will be the first time we have been able to socialise with other clubs free of Covid restrictions
Members of the Wellington Photographic Society are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting: 7.00 pm on the 8th of September 2022 to be held both in-person at the Tararua Tramping Club and online via Zoom.
We have a couple of quick announcements for you this weekend.
Important Note: Arrive early & Dress warmly!!
Looking to take your firework photography to the next level? You’ve come to the right place.
Tararua Tramping Club – 7.00pm – Thursday 23rd of June
This meeting precedes a meetup for the Matariki Fireworks Celebration on Friday the 24th of June.
In this meeting, we will go over some techniques and tips to shooting fireworks and show off some member images. Hopefully by the time you’ve finished this meeting, you’ll be ready to capture gorgeous images like an absolute pro.
What we’ll go over in the meeting
Mid-Winter Xmas
You’re invited to join us on Thursday, 23th of June at 7:00pm for our Fireworks & Mid-Winter Xmas at the Tararua Tramping Club.
This is the WPS Annual Competition for Projected Images which is open to all members of the society and is a great chance to share your work with other club members.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88360569006
Judging will be presented on the 21st April, from just after 7pm.