Thomas Busby is a landscape photographer, born and raised in the shadow of Mt Taranaki, New Zealand. The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) named Thomas Busby Landscape Photographer of the Year in 2016.
This is the fourth in our series of seasonal workshops celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Wellington Botanic Gardens and the Fresh Shoots Photo Competition. Mark Berger, APSNZ and long-standing member of WPS, will lead the workshop and explore the art of seeing and creating creative black and white images. Primarily the workshop will focus […]
Topics: Open Living Earth Entry Closing Date: Midnight Saturday 13 July 2019. You can bring your prints along to the meeting on 11 July 2019. Other Requirements: Limit of three entries per topic Photographers responsible for matting and printing their own prints Once again, Wellington Photographic Supplies in Vivian Street are providing printing at […]
Post AGM activity tbc. Bring your camera.
Sean is a Wellington based freelance writer, photojournalist and videographer. His LinkedIn profile suggests an extremely wide range of roles, including working in the New Zealand parliament and US Department of State. He is a keen Wellingtonian who is not bothered by the slight breezes we have down here. In fact he has headed out […]
Did you know that today it is not uncommon for feature length films to be shot on DSLR/Mirrorless cameras? Is your video feature on your camera one of those features that you have never quite got around to mastering? Things may well be different for you after hearing our two guest speakers on 12 September. […]
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 […]
Julian will be discussing the techniques behind the capture and production of his digital infrared images, which he has been shooting since 2007, focusing on the Wellington region and locations further afield. Culminating in a solo exhibition at Thistle Hall in 2010, this series of images aims to escape the usual infrared subject of nature […]
Ten members. Ten images each. Some of our own members present what they've been up to recently with their photography. Doors open at 7:00pm, meeting starts at 7:30pm.
Destina Munro LPSNZ will share ideas in gaining inspiration and practical tips in creating both multiple exposures in camera as well as layering images in Photoshop. Destina is a tutor at Massey University specialising in photojournalism and videography, and has a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Design majoring in Photography. She is a member of […]
Our annual exhibition showcases the best work of our members. We try to include the work of as many members as possible, with a wide variety of styles and subjects. One thing they have in common for this year's exhibition is that all the images have been shot within the Wellington region. Inspired by Wellington’s […]
Esther Bunning is a commercial photographer based in Greytown in the Wairarapa. She is a grand master of the NZIPP, and has a list of awards to long to mention. Esther’s imagery has grown out of a lifetime of capturing gentle beauty and experimenting with creative tools. Doors open at 7:00pm, meeting starts at 7:30pm.
Gábor's talk will be called "The Foothills Route: the history of the Wellington Urban Motorway and its photographic documentation, 1966 – 1976". One of the largest and most complex works of infrastructure development in Wellington’s history, this talk uncovers the history of the Wellington motorway, the thinking behind its origin and the controversy surrounding its […]
You’re invited to join us on Thursday, 12 December, at 7:30pm for our final meeting of the year at the Tararua Tramping Club. This will be a fun meeting with some festive frivolities such as a festive photography quiz and a short awards ceremony. Drinks will be provided and we ask that you bring a […]
Welcome to 2020! Join us for our first meeting of the year - this is a chance to catch up with other members & friends of the society. We are looking forward to hearing about your holidays and what you've been up to over the break and your plans for the year ahead. Would be […]
This year, we are going to have a monthly photo topic and invite members to take images to the theme during the month. This is an opportunity to share our work on an informal basis. This month’s theme is “Black and white”. Send your favourite three images to wpsimpact@gmail.com by the last day of the […]
Sean Aickin from Splendid, a small analogue photo shop in Newtown, will give us his take on black and white photography. With a photographic father, who had his own photo shop, there was little doubt Sean would end up in the photographic industry. Starting out in the late 90s, Sean has worked in various photo […]
Held in conjunction with our 12hr Black & White photo competition, this will be an opportunity to get out and work with other photographers. We will meet at 9.45am at the white fountain next to Whairepo Lagoon. We will announce the competition themes at the meetup. This is an opportunity to work together with other […]
Join us for our first competition of the year – a B+W themed, 12-hour photo competition. Entrants will be able to choose from a list of themes, and will then have 12 hours to conceive, photograph, edit and submit a series of 5 images to represent that theme. Themes will be released at 10am on […]
It's 10am, that means it's time to start our B+W Competition!! Themes: People in the Community - Show us the heart of the community and what makes it special. At the Coast - It is more than beaches. Show us what is happening at a beach near you. Highlight the Shadows – Make the most […]
We will hear from some of our members on their approach to sport photography. Doors open at 7:00pm, meeting starts at 7:30pm
This year, we will host a monthly photo topic and invite members to take images to the theme during the month. This is an opportunity to share our work on an informal basis. This month’s theme is “Street (doors and gates of Wellington)”. Send your favourite three images to wpsimpact@gmail.com by the last day of […]
Join us to hear from two very talented Wellington street photographers – Robert Fletcher and Holly Neill – talk about their methods and why they love street photography. Robert’s profile: Noticing the details. Moving from the UK to Wellington gave me the opportunity to explore and discover a new city and a new country. A […]
Horse racing, kiwi style. The iconic Castlepoint Beach races are set to kick off again in 2020! This day trip is a superb opportunity to leave the city and rejig—move something around until you have it the way you want it— your creativity at the beach, alongside plenty of horse racing action. If you are […]
Wellington Car Club’s annual Alexandra Road Hillclimb is shaping up to be extra exciting this year with special guest Hayden Paddon headlining the event! If you are interested in high-speed or sports photography this is an excellent opportunity to get out and get some practice. The cars will be running up the hill from approximately […]
A great chance to run your work past others for ideas on how to lift your game, or just meet other photographers for a chat. Bring along your potential competition entries or anything else you’d like feedback on. We’ll keep things anonymous, so if possible please bring physical prints rather than digital images. We will […]
Postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak, More Information available in the link below: https://mailchi.mp/5fece804881c/37vuivjwn3-5022305 Wellington photographer Carissa Corlett will be talking to us about her lifestyle photography. Doors open at 7:00pm, meeting starts at 7:30pm.
Postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak, More Information available in the link below: https://mailchi.mp/5fece804881c/37vuivjwn3-5022305 This year, we are going to have a monthly photo topic and invite members to take images to the theme during the month. This is an opportunity to share our work on an informal basis. This month’s theme is “Film” (images taken […]
Postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak, More Information available in the link below: https://mailchi.mp/5fece804881c/37vuivjwn3-5022305 A meetup designed for those who are interested in Street Photography and wanting to pair up with other photographers to learn more.
Postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak, More Information available in the link below: https://mailchi.mp/5fece804881c/37vuivjwn3-5022305 Speaker yet to be determined. Doors open at 7:00pm, meeting starts at 7:30pm.
Postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak, More Information available in the link below: https://mailchi.mp/5fece804881c/37vuivjwn3-5022305
This year, we are continuing our monthly photo topic and invite members to take images to the theme during the month. This is an opportunity to share our work on an informal basis. The current theme is “At Home.” Send your favourite images to wpsimpact@gmail.com by the last day of the month. All submissions will […]
A great chance to run your work past others for ideas on how to lift your game, or just meet other photographers for a chat. Bring along your potential Competition entries, or anything else you’d like feedback on. We’ll keep things anonymous, so if possible please bring physical prints rather than digital images.
Sophie Thorn, Collections Officer at the Adam Art Gallery, has graciously agreed to give a talk via ZOOM on May 7th. Sophie holds a master's degree in Art History and Theory from the University of Canterbury and a post-grad certificate in Heritage Materials Science from Victoria University of Wellington. She has previously worked as a […]
Week One (Earth, Sea and Sky) We are underway with our search for some outstanding images to be part of the club’s entry for the 2020 Wellington Region Interclub Print Battle. In fourteen weeks time, we will be choosing the best images on each of ten themes that make up this year’s challenge. One of […]
While social distancing remains we will run two Zoom workshops on post-processing. Keith will kick off with an intro to processing in Lightroom and will touch on what you can achieve in Photoshop, that you can't in Lightroom. Please note this Zoom workshop is for Wellington Photographic Society members only. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81571099636?pwd=SHBXT09tK1JEekxuRFRHcG8wM2VUdz09
Week Two (Just Illusion) Just Illusion is an intriguing topic for one of the ten themes that make up this year’s Welllington Region Interclub Print Battle. We are looking to submit a cracking entry on behalf of the Society so get out there and start taking photos! You can submit three images on any theme […]
Portraits come in all shapes and sizes and we’re hoping to see a wide variety of them over the coming month. Between now and the 30th of June we’ll be inviting photographers to submit their best three monochromatic portrait images. The winning image will be featured on the cover of next months Impact magazine and […]
In addition to being the place where you perform edits on your photos, Lightroom is an excellent program for cataloging and organizing images. Over time, you will likely build up thousands of images, and it becomes crucial to carefully organize your photos so you can easily find and work with them. This presentation is about […]
This will be our first in-person following our enforced break due to the COVID19 pandemic. Speaker will be confirmed shortly. Ten members. Ten images each. Some of our own members present what they’ve been up to recently with their photography. We will have full contact tracing and health requirements for this meeting. These will be […]
Adrian Heke is a freelance professional photographer from Wellington. He has worked with staff from Wellington Free Ambulance over different shifts to put together an exhibition, prints and publication. He has photographed work in action and can talk about emotion and documenting a work environment on the front lines. You can find out more about […]
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. These will be presented and winners announced by this year's competition judge at the meeting. Category: Open Entries Close: 30th of June 2020 (Entries […]
Catherine will be talking to us about making the most of unpromising photographic situations. Catherine is a portrait and fine art photographer with a home studio in Wellington. She used to be a financial wire agency journalist before taking up photography 10 years ago, and she doesn’t miss it one bit. Catherine started out with […]
Members of the Wellington Photographic Society are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting: 7.00 pm 03 September 2020 to be held online via the Zoom meeting application. Agenda: Will be confirmed closer to the date Welcome and attendance. Minutes of Annual General Meeting held on 8 August 2019. 2019-AGM-Minutes. President’s Report 2019-2020. Presidents Report […]
This Thursday some of our members will be presenting their favourtite pics from the recent Glenburn Station field trip and the Fashion Lighting workshop. Each member will run through a couple of images each from these recent events. It would great to see you there to support these escapades. :) We will have full contact […]
Joseph Kelly is an advertising & commercial photographer based in Wellington NZ. He divides his time between shooting commercial campaigns & his own personal projects. Joseph’s talk will cover his journey into the advertising & commercial photography world, what a typical shoot involves from inception to completion, plus some of the equipment used & his […]
The exhibition is being held this year at the Te Auaha Gallery in Dixon St and will run from 13-27 October. Our annual exhibition is the opportunity to showcase the best work of our members to family, friends and the public and we try to include work from each member. Current members of WPS are […]
Brian Scadden’s passion is old-school craft photography on cameras dating as early as the mid-19th century – some of which he designs and builds himself. These cameras, which can weigh up to 60kgs, predate film – and the images are captured instead on a plate of glass. For a little more background on Brian's work […]
With over 40 years behind the camera shooting news around the World, Simon has now turned the lenses on to the local wildlife. When not shooting pics on major construction sites and projects he is to be found looking for a new angle on often common and over-looked birds and using the latest gear […]
Poppy Lekner is an experimental photographic artist with interest in alternative photographic processes. Primarily working with cameraless photography. Current work and work of the last few years has been cameraless using the sun, the darkroom and now more recently in lockdown the moon to create images. Poppy started making cameraless work while teaching photography at […]
You’re invited to join us on Thursday, 10 December, at 7:00pm for our final meeting of the year at the Tararua Tramping Club. This will be a fun meeting with some festive frivolities such as a festive photography quiz and a short awards ceremony. Drinks will be provided and we ask that you bring a […]
COMPETITION DETAILS The joys of mobile photography are immense – who doesn’t love taking photos on the go anytime, anywhere without having to worry about carrying a camera everywhere? Some of our best memories are stored in our phone’s camera roll and we bet that’s the same for you. Categories & Dates Themes: Open & TBD […]
On Wednesday 10 February there is a small print critique evening at the Tararua Tramping Club committee room from 6pm. Bring along three of your favourite prints and be prepared to talk about how they were taken, what you like about them and then give constructive feedback on others’ images. Don’t worry about large prints […]
Pre-Meeting informal meetup. More details will be confirmed closer to the date.
Mary Livingston lives in Karori with her Japanese husband Yoshi and their wee Tibetan terrier called BB. Working as a marine biologist for 40 years or more has given her a big love of the ocean. Since taking up photography about 5 years ago she has turned towards her lifelong inspiration of the sea once […]
This meetup offers the perfect opportunity for both seascape and landscape photographers. Oruaiti Reserve is a hidden gem of Wellington's South Coast. There are amazing views and a 35-minute loop track which includes a historic pa site, WWII bunkers, a rock arch and plenty of seascape subjects. You won't be short of things to photograph! […]
Heya folks! We are running a pre-meeting photowalk before our Thursday meeting. Join me and a bunch of others at the corner of Kent Terrace and Elizabeth Street for a brief photowalk. Location is here: https://goo.gl/maps/UaihnE9Ab3NHuzte8 We’ll meet at 6pm and shoot through to just before the meeting, so plenty of time to wander around, backtrack, […]
Analogue (film) photography around Wellington and the other main centers is an untapped wellspring of talent and potentially, a critical material and process to always guarantee photography does not become a sub-genre of digital art. It is the Feldenkrais principle where the photographer spends more time before capture, fine tuning or waiting for a moment […]
Come and practise shooting the full moon with us in preparation for the total lunar eclipse occurring later on in May. Bring a long lens if you have one but it's not absolutely necessary. If you are planning on joining us for the total lunar eclipse in May then this is a great opportunity to […]
Wellington Regional Interclub Battle (Delayed from 2020) Remember it is not too late to submit your entries into our contribution to the previously postponed Interclub Print battle. The topics are here: The full list of themes is here: Earth, Sea and Sky. Just Illusion. Mono Portrait* Musical Image. Once Was Home. An Emotion. Macro Life. […]
For those who attended our last meeting, I mentioned that we will be starting a Honours Club. The purpose of this club is to provide support and encouragement to WPS members who are interested in attaining one of the three levels of distinction awarded by the Photographic Society of New Zealand: Licentiate, Associateship, and Fellowship. […]
In town early before the Wellington Pride Festival kicks-off on March 13th? Join The Wellington Photographic Society on March 11th as we host emerging photographer Joshua Harvey. Joshua Harvey is a queer photographer, working with portraiture to unpack issues surrounding identity, relationships, mental health and the idea of the self-image. Their work to date has […]
My name is Karolina. I’m an independent fine art and portrait photographer, shooting personal, fashion and commercial portraits. I’m an enthusiastic and life-loving Polish woman, living in Kāpiti, New Zealand. Growing up without many material things in a country fighting communism, we created memories that have warmed me over the years. I believe these experiences […]
Mandi Lynn is a photographer philosopher who is currently traveling the country with her dog in her vintage caravan teaching an award-winning wellbeing program to youth using photography as the tool to do it. Before that she won New Zealand's Creative Photographer of the Year and became the first director of a doco crew to […]
Categories are: OPEN | DIFFUSE Judge: TBC Closing Date for Entries: On or before 25 March (midnight) Presentation Night: 22th April 2021 at the TTC Club Rooms Please note that prints will need to be delivered on or before the 25th of March. If you have any comments or need special consideration please let us […]
On Wednesday the 12th of May we are having a small print critique evening at the Tararua Tramping Club committee room from 6pm. Bring along three or more of your favourite prints and be prepared to talk about how they were taken, what you like about them and then give constructive feedback on others’ images. […]
This event has now been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Rachael Smith - Using Photography as a method of healing & recovery Through this work, I have explored challenges that occurred in a relationship where the balance of power was unequal. This autobiographical body of work has come about through observing myself, everyday routines, environment […]
“I am a people and places photographer from Paekakariki. I was the school photographer at high school taking photos for the school newspaper and magazines. I was diverted into being a marine biologist for much my career, but a few years ago I decided to make my photographic passion into my job. This can be […]
Whether you are putting together a digital or print honours submission, having a play around with smaller versions of your prints can be a great way to experiment with the content of your portfolio and its layout. In this meeting, we'll be taking it one step further with a part-"round robin"/part- "game of telephone" activity. […]
About Mark: I have been earning my living as a photographer for 30 years. I started out working on newspapers and then like all journalists eventually do, I went to the dark side.I do commercial work now, mainly in the Communications space. Each assignment or photoshoot has a brief. It can be highly prescriptive and […]
If you want to get the best results from your camera, you need to learn the fundamental skills and theory of good photography. Bring your fully manual-capable (D)SLR camera and owner's manual (if you have one) to the first session. Details are still be fully sorted, but we will update this page as they become […]
Wellington's annual Mid-Winter solstice festival, Loemis (https://www.loemis.nz/) is back with a month full of programming in the lead up to the longest night of the year. The culmination is a parade to Oriental Bay Parade for a giant bonfire, energetic brass band, and colourful costumes. This year the procession will begin at Waitangi at 5:30pm […]
We are hosting a 10x10 member presentation where some of our members will be talking to 10 of their images for around 10 minutes each. Doors open at 7pm at the Tararua Tramping Club.
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 a great chance to see the work of other members and how they approach different subjects. We have had a good range of events and […]
All day workshop: Morning tutorial & Evening Practical More details and registration available shortly.
Wellington Photographic Society: 2021 Exhibition Wellington Photographic Society – Annual Exhibition 2021 13-27 July 2021 – Te Auaha Gallery You are invited to enjoy the Annual Exhibition of the Wellington Photographic Society, being held this year in the Te Auaha Gallery Dates and Times: Te Auaha Gallery, Dixon Street, 13-27 July 2021. Opening Night: 13 […]
James is a Street photographer who is passionate about people and telling their stories through photography. As well as telling stories through candid street photography. "I hope to leave the viewer wondering what's happening in a particular scene. I also capture intimate posed street portraits of strangers that I meet on my street walks." […]
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 portfolio or website you are currently working on, the project you are most proud of or even something you can’t work out and have […]
Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Wellington Photographic Society Inc The date of the AGM is set for 26 August 2021. We are calling for any motions members want to put on the agenda as part of the AGM business, and for nominations for officeholders and WPS Committee members. Any motion for a change to the WPS […]
Come and join us for a post lockdown walk around the south coast - from Owhiro Bay to Island Bay and back. Meet at the carpark corner of Owhiro Bay Road and Happy Valley Road at 10.30, Sunday 19th September. Prior to coming to the meetup, read the article posted by Julie Brixton on 5 […]
This has been postponed due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we'll provide details on the new date once the situation has cleared up. Projected image competition 2021 September 23, 2021 @ 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 […]
Each year, photography clubs from across the Wellington region come together to compete for bragging rights and spiffy trophies for best print. Technical skill doesn’t necessarily guarantee a place in the top 3, but a good eye and submitting a photo deftly encapsulates the theme will take you far. The interclub competition is a great […]
AGM 2021 (In-person & Zoom Meeting) November 11, 2021 @ 7:00 - 9.00pm Members of the Wellington Photographic Society are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting: 7.00 pm 11 November 2021 to be held both in-person at the Tararua Tramping Club and online via Zoom. Registration & Zoom Links: In-Person: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/.../wps-agm-in-person... Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87940546540 Agenda: Will […]
Join the Wellington Photographic Society for a 2-hour tour of one of Wellington's famous and beautiful cemeteries. Friends of Karori Cemetery have graciously agreed to host us on their "Off the Beaten Track Tour". This tour will take us to many spots of photographic interest across the 100-acre cemetery. Price: $10/Person We've been advised that […]
How about a photo scavenger hunt? 90mins to shoot 10 topics. Best overall image wins a prize! This meetup is on 25th Nov at the club for the usual time 7pm and we'll hand out the topics. Make sure you bring a camera or phone to the event so you can take part :) We'll […]
Projected image competition 2021 – Entry & Rules December 09, 2021 @ 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 chance to share your work with other club members. These will be presented and winners announced […]
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 will kick on with the rest of our evening. Special General Meeting Documents: Link Bird Photography Join a few local photographers as they share the […]
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 then the tide will be on the way out. Meetup Location: https://goo.gl/maps/2kjPPbudJJ2r9LiYA
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 (even if it's just your phone - the best camera is always the one you have with you), any style of photography is welcome. It's […]
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. Zoo entry will be half price from 4pm and the zoo will be open until 7.30pm. With so many great photographic opportunities at Wellington Zoo, […]
If you’re interested in street photography but haven’t done it before, it’s been a while or you just want another opportunity – this meet-up is for you! Anyone is welcome, from beginners to advanced, no matter the camera you have. Join us as we wander the streets of Wellington and capture the interesting sights of […]
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 exposure photography works; instead of “freezing” time, the idea is to capture everything that happens while the shutter is open. This is a quick online […]
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 (carpark), to have a quick look at some of the best settings for long exposure photography. And then head out and take some photographs. Meetup […]
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 chance to share your work with other club members. This is the WPS Annual Competition for Projected Images which is open to all members of […]
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 a great chance to see the work of other members and how they approach different subjects. We have had a good range of events and […]
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 cameras to black and white together and then set off to capture some images. Returning to the cafe afterwards we will then hand our cameras […]
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 portfolio or website you are currently working on, the project you are most proud of or even something you can’t work out and have […]
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 1 Fairway Drive, Lower Hutt. To learn more about the collection, visit: gns.cri.nz/Home/Products/Databases/National-Paleontology-Collection Tour size is limited to 15 so booking will be first come, first […]