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Trenna Packer Salver competition

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.

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Impact Magazine – March 2023

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.

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Summer Photography Competition
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Summer Photography Competition!

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:

  • Upload your entry to your Instagram timeline, follow @wgtnphotographicsociety and use the #wpscompsummer Your profile will need to be set to public so we can see your entry.
  • Or, simply post your image in our Facebook discussion group with the #wpscompsummer

You can enter four images total either on Instagram or Facebook.

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2022 AGM

AGM 2022 (In-person & Zoom Meeting)
Thursday September 8th -2022 @ 7:00 – 9.00pm

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.

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Club Update: July 2022

We have a couple of quick announcements for you this weekend.

  1. Next Thursdays meeting will be a movie documentary evening. We have a few ideas in mind for this, but would love to hear from you. Email us if you have any suggestions Must be photography related 🙂
  2. The Wellington regional Interclub competition is coming up soon (Oct) We’d love to see some more entries from Members. More info here: http://wps.wps.org.nz/interclub-2022/
  3. We are looking for several new committee members for the 22/23 calendar year. Several are stepping down after 3-4 years helping out. This is a chance to help shape what the club does each year and give a little back 🙂

 

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Fireworks Guide & Locations

In this short guide, we will go over some techniques and tips for shooting fireworks.
https://drive.google.com/…/1iQfy1yBqlat7Wbh8i…/view…

Fireworks locations

Important Note: Arrive early & Dress warmly!!

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Fireworks 101 & Mid-Winter Xmas

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

  • The best settings for firework photography
  • Essential firework photo gear
  • A simple way to prevent image blur
  • Much more!

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.

In addition to the fireworks presentation, there will be some festive frivolities such as a festive photography quiz some food and drinks.
Swap Meet:
If you have a closet full of photography stuff that never gets used? Then this might be your opportunity to get rid of those items and make a few bucks. All you have to do is bring along your gear and name a price.
Drinks will be provided and we ask that you bring a plate of food to share. Doors open from 7:00pm
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