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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. 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? 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 Please […]
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. […]
Who 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
{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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
Join 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 […]
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 […]
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. 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, […]
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 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 […]
The 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, […]
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 […]
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 Exhibition prints, there will be an opportunity to do so from 7pm.
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 Key Black and White Photography – Rick Spencer The presentations will include: Why black and white photography is relevant What makes a strong black and […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Debbie 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Every 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 platform for sharing ‘science’ and social commentary alongside bird photography. Tararua Tramping Club, 4 Moncrieff St. Doors open 7pm, Free entry
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 […]
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 choice, but her return to the industry over the last 5 years has seen a return to strength as a professional - a progression away […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 June Each member can submit up to three images. Entries should be sent to comms@wps.org.nz by midnight,13th of […]
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 been […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Do 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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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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 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 […]
We are hosting a private screening at Penthouse Cinema of the movie Lee, which is all about WW2 Photographer Elizabeth ‘Lee’ Miller. Thursday 14th November 7.30pm - Penthouse Cinema Brooklyn Limited to 30 people. Tickets are $10 Ticket Link:https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/.../lee-private-screening... About the movie: Starring Kate Winslet, Marion Cotilliard, Alexander Skarsgard. New Yorker Elizabeth ‘Lee’ Miller was […]
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 Print Battle is an annual competition between the photographic clubs in the greater Wellington area that are affiliated to the Photographic Society of New Zealand. […]
Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Wellington Photographic Society Inc The date of the AGM is set for 28th November 2024. 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 […]
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 festive photography quiz, a swap meet and a fun little competition. There will be prizes! Buy, Sell & Trade: If you have a closet full of […]
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 looking for a few people to show off and talk about images they've taken over the summer. This is a chance to inspire other members […]
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 on Thursday evening for John and Caelyn's Challenging Camera Contest comprising captivating cityscapes, candid close-ups, and creative compositions - an electrifying interactive scavenger hunt that […]
Photography Brainstorming Session Join us for an engaging and interactive brainstorming session where club members will explore thought-provoking questions across a variety of photography-related topics! From photographic history and culture to cutting-edge technology, composition, and business, we’ll dive into discussions that spark creativity and inspire fresh ideas. Participants will be presented with questions from categories […]
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 that includes architects, builders, interior designers, product suppliers and property developers. His work (including a few personal projects) has been featured in magazines including HOME, […]
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: 10th of April 2025 at the TTC Club Rooms When submitting your prints please ensure: The prints are adequately protected i.e. with card/portfolio/bubble wrap All […]
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 have access to models, gear, and guidance, but it’s up to them to bring the vision to life. From lighting mastery to posing finesse, teams […]
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 technician. He moved on to work as a technical manager for some of New Zealands' largest cinema chains before moving into the Film production industry […]
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 your images and prepare them for entry. To demonstrate what judges are looking for, Bruce would like some members to submit digital images for him […]
Evening exhibition tour: A Different Light and Things are, they do not happen We have a extra special meeting for everyone this week, an outing to Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Sophie Thorn, Curator Collections at the gallery, will open the gallery for us for an evening tour of two photo exhibitions currently on at the […]
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 transcends between his personal and commercial practices. Joseph’s talk will cover his recent experience documenting Ans Westra’s life at home late in life, his work […]
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. Each level requires the photographer to demonstrate an increasing level of photographic competence and artistry. In this session, Bruce will give us an introduction to […]
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 going to be a little bit of everything to see at this meeting. This is a great chance to see the work of other members […]
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: 30th of June Each member can submit up to three images. Entries should be sent to comms@wps.org.nz by midnight, 30th of June. […]
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 is a big part of his work. Dave will talk to us about sports photography, showing us some of his photographs and telling us what's […]
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, and industrial. Shooting personal projects has been important and Lindsay loves to travel and he is well known for his travel photography. For tonight’s meeting, […]
A tour of the photographs from Ngā Puhipuhi o Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Art Collection Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington holds a nationally significant collection of works of art which is under the care of Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery. Known as Ngā Puhipuhi o Te Herenga Waka, or 'the feathers which […]
Jonathan Kay is a photographic artist, researcher, and lecturer based at Massey University in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington. His work explores the intersection of art and science, using photography to reveal the unseen and challenge conventional notions of landscape. Over the past seven years, his research has focused on developing a site-specific and responsive approach to photographic […]
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 not just a chance to hang photographs on the wall – it’s an opportunity to celebrate the art of photography, showcase the talent within our […]
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 Digby and was taken over by Ron and Inge Woolf in 1960, who ran it under the same name until the mid-1970s. It was a […]
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 name, Last Name, Title (if any) Colour Mode: RGB colour mode (not Grayscale) Bit Depth: 8 bits/Channel Colour Space: SRGB JPEG Format: Baseline ("Standard") Hosted by the Whanganui […]
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. Some of our own members present what they’ve been up to recently with their photography.From our winning interclub set, members will present what they’ve been […]
Lizzie Bisley – What we can learn from painters What can we, as photographers, learn from painters? That is the question we have posed to Te Papa art curator Lizzie Bisley for a talk at this week’s meeting. For example, how do painters think about composition, how do painters use light, and how have these […]
Tour of Massey University’s darkroom facilities at the School of Art/Te White o Rhea Massey University’s Jane Wilcox will show club members around the new darkroom facilities at the School of Art and Design. Jane is Massey’s Technical Demonstrator and Head Technician School of Art. She is from Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Pōneke and although she has lived elsewhere […]
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 the agenda as part of the AGM business, as well as nominations for officeholders and WPS Committee members. Any motion for a change to the […]
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 December 2025 at the TTC Club Rooms Environmental Portrait Definition: An environmental portrait is a portrait executed in the subject’s usual environment, such as in […]
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 meeting, we would love some members to present some of the images they've taken over the break, followed by a quiz. If you've been busy […]
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 harbour views, colourful houses, heritage buildings, and plenty of Wellington character. Along the way, you’ll tackle creative, slightly cryptic photo challenges designed to spark imagination […]
