Are you under 19 or still at school and interested in photography? Then you might be interested in our FREE youth membership.
The new membership category is designed to make it easy for young people to develop their interest and photographic skills. A WPS youth membership can help you get started on your photographic journey.
Please feel free to contact us, if you would like more information about WPS and its activities.
Contact us at memberships@wps.org.nz
Our September issue is ready and waiting to be read!
In this issue you’ll find a profile of the life and career of Peter Bush, who is one of New Zealand’s top sport photographers, an interview with the societies new president Shannon Doyle, and an interview with recent autumn Fresh Shoots competition winner Vandy Pollard.
There are heaps of other little great bits and pieces as well to dig into as well.
Members of the Wellington Photographic Society are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting: 7.30 pm 8 August 2019 Tararua Tramping Club Rooms, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington
This month’s magazine has articles about from making use of those unused sparklers, our upcoming competitions, our forthcoming AGM and images from our recent Projected Image Competition.
We also explore the work of early documentary photographer Jacob Riis and show some highlights from the recent couple of months of meetings and activities.
Tararua Tramping Club Rooms, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington
Now is the time for WPS photographers to submit images for the Society entry into this popular interclub event. Each year the clubs in the area submit their best prints covering ten different topics for the bragging rights of being the best overall club in the region. The event this year is being hosted by the Kapiti Coast Camera Club and the judging will take place at the Otaihanga Boating Club Hall, 19 Makora Road Otaihanga on Monday 23 September 2019, starting at 7.30pm.
It’s always a fun evening so mark this date in your diaries now.
This month’s magazine has articles about from Donna Jennings about the importance of being in the moment, the Photival Festival, An exploration on how modern sensors work, a short multiple exposure tutorial, a recap of the PSNZ National Exhibition which was organised by us and an article about how to get your images sorted in Lightroom.
There are also some fantastic images from the recent Anzac Day celebrations and updates on our various competitions and events.
The National Exhibition has been showcasing the best of works by camera club and Photographic Society of New Zealand members for over 60 years.
This exhibition is one of the most eagerly awaited events on the Society’s annual calendar: For three reasons: members are eager to participate; eager to receive the results, and then hopefully see their own works on display.
This year’s exhibition has been organised by The Wellington Photographic Society and this event runs alongside the Hutt2019 Convention. The Canon National Exhibition organising committee of Glen Innes (Chair), Russ Finnerty, Christine Jacobsen, Shannon Doyle, Peter Rodgers, Craig Phillips and Paul Whitham (Convention liaison) have worked tirelessly to bring you this event and we thank them for their hard work and commitment.
Exhibited during the PSNZ National Convention at Lower Hutt Events Centre, Wellington.
The exhibition runs from Friday 26th April to Monday 29th April. Organised by the Wellington Photographic Society
You can download and view the catalogue below:
Above image: Jay Drew LPSNZ – Dawn
WPS Impact April 2019 – Official newsletter of the Wellington Photographic Society
This month’s magazine has articles about shooting difficult situations with respect and dignity, your rights around street photography with articles by Shannon Doyle and Werner Kaffl.
There are also some fantastic images from our recent Film competition and updates on our various competitions and upcoming meetings.