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Wellington Photographic Society: 2021 Exhibition
Te Auaha Gallery 65 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandWellington 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 Stonley: Telling stories through Street Photography
Tararua Tramping ClubJames 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." […]
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Show & Tell Evening
Tararua Tramping ClubIt’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 […]
AGM 2021
Tararua Tramping ClubNotice 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 […]
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Post-Lockdown Photo Walk (South Coast)
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 […]
{Postponed!} – Projected Image Competition 2021
Tararua Tramping ClubThis 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 […]
Wellington Interclub 2021
Hutt Camera ClubEach 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 […]
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2021 AGM
Tararua Tramping ClubAGM 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 […]
Karori Cemetery Tour
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 […]
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tararua Tramping ClubHow 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 […]
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Projected image competition 2021
TTC Tramping Hall 4 Moncrieff St, Wellington, North Island, New ZealandProjected 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 […]
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SGM & Bird Photography
TTC Tramping Hall 4 Moncrieff St, Wellington, North Island, New ZealandThis 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 […]
Pāuatahanui Bird Shoot
Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve https://goo.gl/maps/2kjPPbudJJ2r9LiYAIn 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
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Botanical Gardens – Photo Walk
Wellington Botanic Gardens 101 Glenmore Street, Wellington, New ZealandBotanical 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 […]
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Late Friday at the Zoo
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, […]
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Street Photography Meetup
Tararua Tramping ClubIf 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 […]
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Long Exposure: Theory Session
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 […]
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Long Exposure: Practical Session
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 […]
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Projected image competition 2022
Virtual Meeting21st 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 […]
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10×10 Member Presentation
Tararua Tramping ClubThis 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 […]
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Black & White: Meetup
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 […]
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Show and Tell
Tararua Tramping ClubIt’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 […]
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National Palaeontological Collection: Meetup
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 […]
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Night Photography MeetUp
Santeria Pizza and Pasta (Cuba St) 247 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New ZealandIt 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 shoot some reflections, street photography and the city at night. When? Thursday June 9th, 2022 What time? 6:00 – 8:00 PM Meeting Point: Santeria Pizza […]
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Fireworks 101 & Mid-Winter Xmas
Tararua Tramping ClubLooking 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 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 […]
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Matariki Fireworks – Meetup
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 and last for approximately ten minutes. This meet-up will follow a theory session at the Tararua Tramping Club the day before. Make sure to attend […]
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Photography Movie Night
Tararua Tramping ClubThe 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 the life and inspirations for her work. Doors open from 7pm and the movie will start at 7.15pm. Entry is free and tea, coffee and […]
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Commercial Drone Photography with Andrew Turner
Tararua Tramping ClubI'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 this meeting, Andrew will tell us all about drones and answer your questions in this presentation. Andrew Turner is a freelance photographer specialising in sport, […]
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Nicola Legat – Photobook/NZ Festival
Soundings Theatre, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New ZealandWe have secured 20 spots for WPS members at this talk by Nicola Legat. Nicola is the Publisher of Massey University and Te Papa presses. Her talk will be at Soundings Theatre on Saturday, August 20th, from 4pm - 4:45pm. This talk is part of the Photobook/NZ Festival, celebrating small press photobooks and connecting photographers […]
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Telling stories through Street Photography with James Stonely
Tararua Tramping ClubJames 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 is a Street photographer who is passionate about people and telling their stories through photography. As well as telling stories through candid street photography. […]
2022 AGM
Tararua Tramping ClubAGM 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. The date of the AGM is […]
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10×10 Member Presentation
Tararua Tramping ClubTonight 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. This event is in place of our Annual Print Competition […]
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Cuba St Photowalk
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 evening, the 6th October. We will be meeting at the corner of Cuba & Manners St, outside the 2Degrees shop at 5.30pm. If you are […]
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How to be an artist with a Camera – Eva Polak (Zoom Presentation)
Zoom , New ZealandHow 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 language of photography to capture expressive and artistic images. The main aim of the talk is to encourage people to try various approaches to image-making […]
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Interclub 2022
Johnsonville Community Centre 3 Frankmoore Avenue, Johnsonville,, Wellington, New Zealand2022 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 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 […]
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Sport Photography Meetup – Track Cycling
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 etc in the middle of the park. It's secure, as only officials go there. A sunhat is strongly advised, even in October. The cyclists are […]
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Zealandia Meetup
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 just birds - there are invertebrates, plants, fungi, and tuatara too (so you don't need a huge long lens if you don't have one). It's spring […]
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Lara Gilks – Transformation
Tararua Tramping ClubLara 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. Lara has received multiple awards for her work including a finalist at the Lucie Foundation Portrait Awards 2021, first place in Nude and Figure category […]
Who is your favourite photographer and why?
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 creative vision and to inspire your own projects. So who are your favourite photographers and what do you like about their work? We have several […]
Jane Dunn – Forensic Photography
Tararua Tramping ClubThe 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 record-keeping. Jane has introduced herself in the bio below. My Name is Jane Dunn and I am in my 17th year of being a police […]
Print Competition 2022
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 White New Closing Date for Entries: On or before the 10th of November (midnight) Presentation Night: 8th of December 2022 at the TTC Club Rooms […]
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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. […]
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Member Summer Showcase & Fujifilm NZ
TTC Tramping Hall 4 Moncrieff St, Wellington, North Island, New ZealandWho doesn’t love summer? It’s the season where you might want to travel, go out with friends, or take advantage of the golden hour. Whatever the case, it’s definitely one of the best times to take out your camera. We are looking for members to showcase what they have been up to during their summer […]
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Bolton Cemetery Tour 2023
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 will take us to many spots of photographic interest across the 100-acre cemetery. Price: To be advised RSVP: bronwyn.rideout@gmail.com Location: Bolton St Cemetery We've been advised […]
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Otaki Beach Kite Festival: Meetup
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 the spectacular kites at New Zealand's largest kite festival. See world class kites of all shapes and sizes. Relax in the sun and enjoy the […]
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My journey to gaining APSNZ
Tararua Tramping ClubWe 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 extra special thank you to those who shared what they've been up to over the summer. My Journey to APSNZ At this meeting our presenter […]
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Food & Product Photography Practical
TTC Tramping Hall 4 Moncrieff St, Wellington, North Island, New ZealandGood 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 product photography can be achieved with pretty simple props, coloured paper and even household lights. We’ll talk you through how the photos are setup and […]
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Marty Melville – Photo Journalism & Sports Photography
TTC Tramping Hall 4 Moncrieff St, Wellington, North Island, New ZealandMarty 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, NZME and Photosport NZ He has freelanced to AFP (Agency France Press) for 13 years and has covered events such as Pike River, the Christchurch […]
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Projected Image Competition 2023
Tararua Tramping Club27th 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 chance to share your work with other club members. Entry Category: Open Entries Close: 13th of April Each member can submit up to three images. […]
Matiu Somes Island Fieldtrip
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 for the accommodation overnight. You are also welcome to come just for the day on either 29 or 30 April. There will be plenty of […]
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The work of Ans Westra presented by {Suite} Gallery
Tararua Tramping Club{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 2012 they established Suite Tirohanga together to act as agent for Ans, with David taking on the role of manager of her print archive and […]
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Madison Emond – Intermedia Artistry
Tararua Tramping ClubMadison 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 physical and spiritual constitution of Earth. Emond received a Fulbright Award for her photography and is currently based in Aotearoa completing her year-long award. Based […]
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Light Painting Meetup
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 Waione street and Marine Parade, just down the road from the other WPS (Wellington Photographic Supplies). There is a beach, a playground, a walking trail, […]
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Through the Viewfinder: Insightful Stories from New Zealand’s Defence Force Photographers
Tararua Tramping ClubGet 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 here to give us a sneak peek into their world. We're talking about capturing jaw-dropping action shots, heartfelt moments, and everything in between. From training […]
Otari Wiltons Bush – Morning Photowalk
Otari Wilton Bush 150 Wilton Road, WiltonJoin us for an early morning photo meetup at Otari Wilton's Bush at 7.30am on Saturday 18 June. Meet at the entrance next to the school (Banks Entrance near the Cockayne centre and lawn). We can photograph the early morning sun as it lights up the plants, and the birds as they wake up and […]
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Mid-Winter Xmas
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 a quiz, there will be some festive frivolities such as a festive photography quiz some food and drinks. Swap Meet: If you have a closet […]
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Tatsiana Chypsanava – Ethical Visual Storytelling
Tararua Tramping ClubTatsiana 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. She will discuss developing the project, its importance in her professional journey and finding herself in photography through embracing ethical visual storytelling. Date: 13th July, […]
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Dr Nicole Miller – A look under the waves of Wellington
Tararua Tramping ClubA 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 and the President of the Wellington Underwater Club. Nicole designs and leads marine citizen science projects and uses a range of visual and immersive techniques […]
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Exhibition 2023
Thistle Hall Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington, New ZealandThe exhibition is being held this year at the Thistle Hall at 293 Cuba St and will run from 14-20 August. 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. Exhibition dates and times Thistle Hall, […]
Evening Photowalk: Architecture & Cityscapes
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 of the capital's great architecture and street life. Walk location: From Tararua tramping Club (at 7pm) To Oriental Parade Rotunda The route is Tararua Tramping […]
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Evening Photowalk – City & Architecture
Tararua Tramping ClubDetails 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 Exhibition prints, there will be an opportunity to do so from 7pm.
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St Mary of the Angels – Architectural Photography Meetup
St Mary of the Angels 17 Boulcott Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, Wellington, New ZealandWe 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 able to take images inside this iconic and beautiful building. We will meet outside the church at 1pm. This will give the chance to photograph […]
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Flat Lay Photography
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 large as you like and works really well for a variety of genres such as documentary, commercial, fashion, and food. There will be several different stations for […]
2023 AGM
Tararua Tramping ClubNotice 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 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 […]
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Finding Vivian Maier – Movie Night
Tararua Tramping ClubFinding 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 hid them in lockers until they were discovered decades later. She is now considered one of the greatest 20th century American photographers. The film documents […]
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Member Showcase
Tararua Tramping ClubWe 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, photographing new environments or just making memories with family and friends. If you think you might have something you like to show off, let at […]
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Interclub 2023
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 clubs from across the Wellington region come together to compete for bragging rights and spiffy trophies. The interclub competition is a great competition for new […]
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Photography Scavenger Hunt
Tararua Tramping ClubPhotography 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 will be 10 subjects/tasks to capture (revealed on the day). There will be a prize for best overall image and a random spot prize for […]
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Why’s and How’s of Creative Black and White Photography
TTC Tramping Hall 4 Moncrieff St, Wellington, North Island, New ZealandThis 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 Key Black and White Photography – Rick Spencer The presentations will include: Why black and white photography is relevant What makes a strong black and […]
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Print Competition 2023
TTC Tramping Hall 4 Moncrieff St, Wellington, North Island, New ZealandFull 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 at the TTC Club Rooms When submitting your prints please ensure: The prints are adequately protected i.e. with card/portfolio/bubble wrap All items submitted with the […]
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What’s in the Bag? Photography Challenge
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 a challenge designed to challenge your creativity. There are only a limited number of bags available, but don’t worry if you miss out on a […]
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Meetup: Otaki Kite Festival 2024
A great event for all ages and a chance to get some spectacular images. This free, family-friendly event, is held on the beautiful Ōtaki Beach. It's well worth to see the spectacular kites at New Zealand's largest kite festival. See world class kites of all shapes and sizes. Relax in the sun and enjoy the […]
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Meetup: Bowlzilla 2024
BOWLZILLA Wellington is celebrating its 9th year as New Zealand’s biggest skateboarding festival the week of the 17th of February and capping it all with the New Zealand National Bowl Skating Championships. For the ninth consecutive year, BOWLZILLA Wellington will be putting on the biggest week of skating in New Zealand. With more events, bigger […]
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Debbie Rawson – Musician to Photographer
Tararua Tramping ClubDebbie Rawson is best known as a musician but has been pursuing the visual arts with equal dedication since the age of 12 when her father gave her a Box Brownie for Xmas. She graduated from The Photo School in 2007 and completed a post-grad dip in Photography and Applied Art at Te Auaha, 2019. […]
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Meetup: Castlepoint Races 2024
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 something new. The beach is looking perfect for race day with the first race set to get underway at 10.30am (depending on the tide). You […]
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Meetup: Wellington Pride Parade 2024
Come and join us and celebrate pride! The annual pride parade is a bunch of fun and colour with photo opportunities galore. Running along Courtney Place and Dixon St from 5.30pm, let's meet by Bunnings Warehouse on Tory St by 5pm which should give us time to find a spot. Following the parade is a […]
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Meetup: Kapiti Aeromodellers Club – Annual Rally 2024
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 Photography Club to join us on the 16th of March from 10 am to 3 pm. Event Details: 📍 Location: Queen Elizabeth Park, Machay's Crossing, […]
Wellington Zoo – Evening Meetup
Wellington Zoo 200 Daniel Street, Wellington, Wellington, New ZealandEvery year the Zoo opens late on certain nights during March. This gives us a chance to have a laid-back, half-price visit to the zoo to capture some images of the awesome animals. There are some new attractions since we did this last year including snow leopards and a baby giraffe! Bring a picnic, bring […]
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CubaDupa – Meetup
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 from 11:30 on 23rd March As the festival gets underway from midday we will walk the length of Cuba down to Wakefield Street and back, […]
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Speaker – Rebecca Kempton (Commercial and Portrait Professional Photographer)
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 bar with the NZ Institute of Professional Photography and has been a finalist 4 times in the past few years for NZ Documentary and Landscape […]
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Clive Pigott – Alternative Printing Processes
Tararua Tramping ClubClive 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 naturally talented photographer. My eye didn’t really improve until I was in my 40’s and only after I had adopted digital. Until then successful images […]
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Practical Session – Steel Wool Photography
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 at 1745. If you arrive late or can't find us, please message WPS directly (via social media) or our host Bronwyn at 0221229801. Once we […]
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Tawhai Moss Brown | Bird Scientician
Tararua Tramping ClubTawhai 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 platform for sharing ‘science’ and social commentary alongside bird photography. Tararua Tramping Club, 4 Moncrieff St. Doors open 7pm, Free entry
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Meetup: Zealandia
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 just birds - there are invertebrates, plants, fungi, and tuatara too (so you don't need a huge long lens if you don't have one). Coming […]
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Amber-Jayne Bain: My Journey Into Commercial Photography
Tararua Tramping ClubAmber-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 choice, but her return to the industry over the last 5 years has seen a return to strength as a professional - a progression away […]
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Film Night – Jos
Tararua Tramping ClubThe 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 call him the ‘inventor of the selfie’. A street photographer ahead of his time, he pioneered techniques to capture images of ordinary people and their […]
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Night-time Scavenger Hunt
Tararua Tramping ClubNight-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 from which you will choose 10 to photograph. There will be a prize for best overall image and a random spot prize for a lucky […]
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Projected Image Competition: 2024
Tararua Tramping ClubThis 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. Entry Category: Open Entries Close: 13th of June Each member can submit up to three images. Entries should be sent to comms@wps.org.nz by midnight,13th of […]
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Photography: Show and Tell
Tararua Tramping ClubIt’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 been […]
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Black and White – Meetup
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 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 […]
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Alastair McAra – Colour Management – From Capture to Output
Tararua Tramping ClubAlastair 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 management from capture to output which will be the focus of this presentation. Alastair will guide you through concepts and techniques to help you understand […]
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Black & White Photography – Member Presentation
Tararua Tramping ClubBlack & 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 white in the image. So, we'd like to see how working within the restriction of black and white has influenced your creativity. We are looking […]
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Margaret Elliot – Underwater Photography
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 Bay, Houghton Bay and Island Bay capturing the seasons, the light, the seaweed, the plants and the creatures which inhabit the area. Her underwater world […]
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Bring a Print – Feedback and Critique Evening
Tararua Tramping ClubDo you have any photographs that you would like feedback on? Or maybe you just can’t put your finger on what might make the image better? This is a great chance to discuss your work with other photographers or to run your work past others for feedback on how you can improve. You may bring […]
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James Gilberd (Photospace Gallery) – Curating an Image Selection
Tararua Tramping ClubThe 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 everyone. James Gilberd opened Photospace Gallery in December 1998 and has hosted hundreds of exhibitions of photography since then, mainly by NZ-based photographers. The gallery is propped […]
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Share your Favourites
Tararua Tramping ClubThis 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 members. This could be a portfolio from your favourite photographer, a technique book, a selection of your personal work, family photographs or even a particular […]
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World Press Photo Exhibition: Meetup
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 is $15 for adults. The World Press Photo Foundation, established in 1955, is a leading organization in visual journalism. Its annual contest recognizes and rewards […]
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Katie Stewart – Among the Many
Tararua Tramping ClubJoin 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 to produce this body of work. Her fellow student Jack Young will be talking about his honors project at Massey and his recent photobook. This […]