This is our first meeting of 2022. Special General Meeting First off will be a brief Special General meeting to finalise some items from last years AGM and then we […]
In keeping with or theme for the month - Birds. We are going to have a meetup at Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve on Feb 19th. If we meet up around 4pm […]
Botanical Gardens - Photo Walk This is a casual photo walk, open to all, no matter how experienced you are with your camera :) Any skill level, any camera gear […]
Ever wondered what happens at Wellington Zoo as the sun goes down? This Friday we will have a meetup from 5.30pm to capture the animals of Wellington Zoo at dusk. […]
Imagine you could keep your eyes open for a certain amount of time and capture everything you’re seeing in just one image – wouldn’t that be nice? That’s exactly how long […]
This is a follow up practical session on long exposure photography workshop. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make long-exposure photographs. We will start by meeting at Princess Bay […]
21st April @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm This is the WPS Annual Competition for Projected Images which is open to all members of the society and is a great […]
This Thursday some of our members will be presenting some of their favourite pics from the last year. Each member will run through 10 of their favourite images. This is […]
Join us for an opportunity to shoot in black and white in a relaxed environment. Starting at the Te Papa ground floor cafe, we will have a chat, set our […]
It’s been a while since we had a good old fashioned ‘Show and Tell’ It could be prints, a photobook, a piece of gear that makes your life easier, or […]
The Wellington Photographic Society will be visiting New Zealand’s largest and most comprehensive palaeontology collection on May 28th, 2022 at 11 AM. The collection is located at GNS Science on […]
It gets dark early these days, so lets do some night photography! Join fellow WPS photographers this Thursday at Santeria Pizza and Pasta on Cuba St for a chance to […]
Looking to take your firework photography to the next level? You’ve come to the right place. This meeting precedes a meetup for the Matariki Fireworks Celebration on Friday the 24th […]
Celebrate the Māori New Year with a stunning fireworks display on Friday 24 June, the first-ever Matariki public holiday! The fireworks will be let off within Wellington Harbour, at 7.15pm […]
The cold wet weather is a great excuse for a cozy movie night! Come and join us and watch Annie Leibovitz Life Through A Lens - a fascinating insight into […]
I'm sure many of you have seen some fabulous images taken from a drone. Have you ever thought about getting a drone? Are you curious about how they work? At […]
James will join us again for another presentation on telling stories through street photography. James's presentation last year was very well received so don't miss out on this. James […]
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 […]
Tonight some of our members will be presenting some of their favourite pics from the last year. Each member will run through 10 of their favourite images. This is a […]
My family has a very strong connection with Cuba St, or more correctly the ship it's named after. I'm doing a personal pilgrimage, The Voyage of the Cuba, on Thursday […]
How to be an artist with a camera A talk on the artistic side of photography. How to be an artist with a camera with an introduction to the visual […]
2022 Wellington Interclub Print Competition Each year, photography clubs from across the Wellington region come together to compete for bragging rights and a trophy for best print. Technical skill doesn’t […]
Track cycling is ideal, as you have 'captive' subjects who keep going past you with some regularity, and you can try all manner of techniques. You can also leave bags […]
Tucked up over the city of Wellington is Zealandia, an ecosanctuary reminiscent of the days before humans arrived in New Zealand. Zealandia is a great place to photograph more than […]
Lara is a Wellington photographer, she explores dreamscapes through the themes of metamorphosis, mortality, escapism, ascension, peace and silence. She will talk about her practice, her photographic process and inspiration. […]
Who is your favourite photographer and why? Member Presentation: We often recommend studying the work of other great photographers. It is a great way to deepen your understanding, develop your […]
The speaker we have on November 24th is Jane Dunn, a forensic photographer with the New Zealand Police. This will be a fascinating talk about a form of photography as […]
This year's print competition will be held on the 8th of December. Full Competition details: 8th of December @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Categories are: Open | Black and […]
Join the Wellington Photographic Society for a 2-hour tour of one of Wellington's famous and beautiful cemeteries. Friends of Bolton Cemetery have graciously agreed to host us on this tour […]
A great event for all ages and a chance to get some spectacular images. This free, family friendly event, held on the beautiful Ōtaki Beach. It's well worth to see […]
We had an excellent kick-off to the year at our last meeting, with a good number of members, visitors and presenters. Thank you to everyone who came along and an […]
Good photographs sell products....... Ever been interested in learning some food or product photography. Getting started is actually pretty simple once you have some tips on where to start. Good […]
Marty Melville based in Wellington is an award-winning Photo/video journalist who freelances to some of the largest and oldest news/photo agencies in the world today. AFP, AP, Getty Images, AAP, […]
27th April @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm This is the WPS Annual Competition for Projected Images which is open to all members of the society and is a great […]
We are running another trip to Matiu Somes Island, including an overnight stay on 29 April (limited to 7 people due to accommodation restrictions).The cost will be $35 per person […]
{Suite} Gallery Director David Alsop has had a long association with photographer Ans Westra, which began in 2007 after she was invited to exhibit prints at the newly-opened gallery. In […]
Madison Emond is an intermedia artist whose practice focuses on interactions between people and land. She uses the photographic process as a method of gaining a greater understanding of the […]
Were you inspired by our recent Light Painting presentation? Here's an opportunity to give it a go yourself! We are meeting at the Petone Foreshore Playground on the corner of […]
Get ready for an awesome presentation featuring two incredibly talented photographers from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). These two photographers have some serious skills behind the camera, and they're […]
Mid-Winter Xmas You’re invited to join us on Thursday, 22th of June at 7:00pm for our Mid-Winter Xmas meeting at the Tararua Tramping Club. In addition to the food and […]
Tatsiana is a freelance documentary photographer with a focus on indigenous issues, migration and climate change. She will be talking about a long-term project of hers, documenting her adopted whanau. […]
A look under the waves of Wellington – exploring the success and challenges of marine conservation Dr Nicole Miller is Chair of the Friends of Taputeranga Marine Reserve Charitable Trust […]
These evening photo walks are a great way to meet some other people that are keen on photography and explore Wellington. Join us for a nice stroll to capture some […]
Details will be finalised shortly. But we are meeting at the Tararua Tramping Club from 7.00pm and heading from there. For those of you that want to pick up there […]
We will be meeting this Saturday (9th Sept) for an architectural photography meetup. This will be a visit to St Mary of the Angels Catholic Church where we will be […]
Flat Lay Photography - 14th September Flat Lay is simply an image with a bird's eye view of carefully arranged objects (or people!) Your canvas can be as small or as […]
Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Wellington Photographic Society Inc The date of the AGM is set for 28 September 2023. We are calling for any motions members want to […]
Finding Vivian Maier is a 2013 American documentary film about the photographer Vivian Maier, who working most of her life as a nanny and housekeeper, took over 100,000 photographs secretly and […]
We are looking for members to showcase what they have been up over the last year. We love to see what our members have been doing – learning new skills, […]
The Annual Interclub Print Battle hosted by the Kapiti Coast Camera Club. October 29th, Doors open 12pm, at the Otaihanga Boating Club (19 Makora Road, Otaihanga, Paraparaumu. Each year, photography […]
Photography Scavenger Hunt A Photography Scavenger Hunt is a fun way to stretch your photography and creative skills alongside other Photographers. But it is so much more than that. There […]
This presentation will have three sections Why Black and White, and some How's – Mark Berger Black and White – from Camera, to process, to print – Glen Wheatley Low […]
Full Competition details: 14th of December @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Categories are: Open | Shapes Closing Date for Entries: 1st of December Presentation Night: 14th of December 2022 […]
What’s in the Bag? What’s in the bag, is a creative photography challenge that begins with a little brown bag. The challenge starts with five everyday items. Each item offers […]
Horse racing, kiwi style. The iconic Castlepoint Beach races are set to kick off again in 2024! This day trip is a superb opportunity to leave the city and experience […]
Capture the skies, the excitement, and the essence of aviation at the Kapiti Aeromodellers Club's 2024 Annual Rally! We extend a warm invitation to the talented members of the Wellington […]
CubaDupa is coming up on the weekend of 23-24 March, and we’re planning a meet up. What’s the plan? We’ll meet for coffee at Raglan Roast, 40 Abel Smith Street […]
Rebecca Kempton is a multi-award winning full-time Commercial and Portrait Professional Photographer who is based in the beautiful Wairarapa town of Greytown. Rebecca holds a Master of Photography Distinction I […]
Clive Pigott - Alternative Printing Processes. Thursday 11th April, Tararua Tramping Club, 7pm About Clive: I’ve been making photographs since I was 12. I’m now 58. I am not a […]
Join us this Sunday evening (April 14th) for some steel wool photography with WPS member Barry Mahon! Time and Location: We will begin the night at Freyberg Pool parking area […]
Tawhai Moss Brown is an avid wildlife photographer and Aotearoa New Zealand’s only, and fourth best, scientician. Tawhai’s photography focuses mostly on birds and he uses his Instagram as a […]
Amber-Jayne Bain is a photographer with over 20 years experience operating commercially in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara. A lengthy hiatus in her career as a photographer when she had children, was a deliberate […]
The Forgotten Photographer Who Saved A Town For nearly 100 years the name Jos Divis was missing from histories of New Zealand photography. Now a wrong is being righted. Some […]
Night-time Scavenger Hunt A Photography Scavenger Hunt is a fun way to stretch your photography and creative skills alongside other Photographers, especially in the dark! There will be 20 prompts […]
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 […]
It’s been a while since we had a good old-fashioned ‘Show and Tell’ It could be prints, a photobook, a piece of gear that makes your life easier, or a […]
Join us for an opportunity to shoot in black and white in a relaxed environment. Starting at the Te Papa Museum ground floor cafe, we will have a chat, set […]
Alastair is a professional photographer who offers training in all aspects of the photography workflow. This includes the use of Lightroom & Photoshop, book making, printing, scanning and also colour […]
Black & White - Member Presentation:Sometimes creativity comes from restriction. Black and white photography is a common restriction, offering a vastly different image depending on the treatment of black and […]
Margaret is an accomplished artist, adventurer, underwater photographer, traveller, walker, environmentalist and a Houghton Bay south-coast resident for many years. She can be found in all seasons snorkelling around Owhiro […]
The talk is all about curating a selection of images for your own exhibitions and photobooks. James has decades of experience in this area and should have some great insights for […]
This Thursday's meeting will be all about sharing some of your favourite work! We would like each member to bring some of their favourite Photobooks along to share with other […]
We are planning a meetup to view the 2024 World Press Photo Exhibition. Join us on Saturday morning, 10am at the Asteron Centre, Wellington Central, near the Railway Station. Entry […]
More details incoming shortly.
Join us to hear from Massey University student Katie Stewart and her fellow student Jack Young Katie will be talking about her recent Exhibition at Photospace Gallery and her journey […]
The Annual Interclub Print Battle hosted by the Wellington Photographic Society. November 17th, Doors open 12pm, at the Tararua Tramping Club, 4 Moncrieff St, Mount Cook, Wellington. The Wellington Interclub […]
Christmas Party We will be celebrating our Christmas Party as usual on Thursday 12th December. This will be a fun meeting with some festive frivolities such as a potluck, a […]
Welcome to 2025! Join us for the first meeting back. This meeting will be a series of member presentations about what they've been up to over the summer. We are […]
GET READY FOR A PHOTOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE! Calling all photography enthusiasts! Are you ready for a thrilling camera device challenge? Want to unleash your artistry and showcase your skills? Join us […]
André Vroon is a professional, Wellington-based, photographer specialising in imagery of the built environment - primarily commercial, residential, industrial and community spaces. He works for a diverse range of clients […]
Full Competition details: 10th of April 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Categories are: Open | Food (& Drink) Closing Date for Entries: End of March 2025 Presentation Night: […]
Regular Thursday meeting at Tararua Tramping Club. Details still to be finalised.
Join us for a fun, hands-on portrait challenge! Working in teams, participants will use a studio setup with strobe lighting (triggers provided) to create an engaging portrait. Each team will […]
A workshop with Keith Molloy learning the theory behind Astro photography before heading out at night for a practical session
Phil was born in Nelson, New Zealand. Initially involved in arts, music, electronics and large scale stage productions he began his career in the Cinema Industry as a projectionist and […]
In this session, Bruce will discuss what judges are looking for when they are assessing your images entered into a competition and give you some tips on how to select […]
Joseph Kelly is an advertising & commercial photographer based in Wellington NZ. He strives to keep the narrative at the heart of his work, focusing on a documentary style that […]
Bruce Girdwood – Going for your PSNZ Honours The Photographic Society of New Zealand (PSNZ) has a system of honours, with three levels of distinctions – Licentiate, Associateship and Fellowship. […]
For this meeting, some of our members will be presenting a variety of images. From PSNZ Licentiate sets, what they've been up to or work they admire - there is […]
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 […]
Dave Lintott – Sports photography Dave Lintott has been a professional photographer for over 35 years and runs a news photo agency and event photography business in Wellington. Sports photography […]
Lindsay Keats – Documentary travel photography Lindsay Keats is a very experienced commercial and editorial photographer based in Wellington, working on assignments as varied as food, product, aerial, editorial, corporate, […]
The Wellington Photographic Society’s annual exhibition is a highlight of our year, bringing together the creative work of our members and sharing it with the wider public. For us, it’s […]
Athol McCredie is Curator of Photography at Te Papa. He will talk about the Spencer Digby Studio collection held by Te Papa. The studio was founded in 1931 by Spencer […]
Submissions for the Interclub Competition close Thursday 11th September. Entry Entries should be sent to comms@wps.org.nz by midnight, 11th September 2025. File Specs: Full resolution under 12MB File naming: First […]
Thankfully, we have been able to reschedule this meeting with the assistance of the Tramping Club. We hope you all successfully braved the terrible weather last week.Ten images. Ten minutes. […]
Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Wellington Photographic Society Inc The AGM is scheduled for 27th November 2025. We are calling for any motions members wish to add to […]
Full Competition details: 11th of December 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Categories are: Open | Environmental Portrait Closing Date for Entries: 27th of November Presentation Night: 11th of […]
Welcome to 2026.We are looking forward to starting back up for the year! Our first meeting back will be next Thursday (12th Feb) at the Tararua Tramping Club. For this […]
Join us for a timed photographic adventure from the heights of Mount Victoria to a legendary dragon’s lair. Beginning at the Tararua Tramping Club, we’ll stroll downhill along footpaths with sweeping […]