Tonight the selections for the WPS interclub images for Topics 6 - 10 Topics: 6. Patterns / Textures 7. Multiple Exposure 8. Body Parts 9. Hands 10. Rainy Days Go to Competitions page for entry details.
Bruce Girdwood is an accredited PSNZ Judge and the chairperson for the PSNZ Accredited Judges Assessment Panel, so who better to talk about what's involved in critiquing your own images and what judges look for.
During this meeting WPS members at the AGM are to elect the officers of the Society, that is the President, Secretary and Treasurer, and up to five committee members. Committee members take responsibility for different areas of the club’s work. The current committee is: Gail Teale – President Thomas Zink – Treasurer/ Membership Secretary/Property Hilary […]
While the evening is principally a photographic competition, it’s also a time that we really look forward to. Giving us a chance to meet up, socialise and swap stories with old friends (and to make new ones too) from all the other Wellington clubs. The judging is always intense and a 2017lot of fun. It […]
The entries for this year's Annual Print Competition are in and judging underway. Come along on Thursday 24 August to view the presentation of prints and listen to Jordyn O'Keefe's judge's critique. This is always a wonderful learning opportunity as well as an aspiring experience to see the high quality and range of work of […]
A great event where up to eight WPS members present for 10mins and talk about a recent photography project they have embarked on. This will include a presentation by John Boyd, looking back over 125 years of the Wellington Photographic Society.
Helen loves to shoot all genres of photography, and with her outgoing personality is a natural with putting people at ease for wedding and family portraits. She loves to photograph babies and animals especially and has lately found a love of all things wedding. Helen has won awards in her local camera club, local competitions, and has […]
Pre-selection deadline is Thursday 7 Sept: Members can submit up to 3 digital images (Max size 3mb) in jpeg format. File name should have your name in it e.g. exhibition-ian-smith-1 Email images to competitions@wps.org.nz prior to the deadline date. Feedback will come back to youby Thursday 21 Sept and you must then resubmit your image/s […]
This will be a somewhat experimental evening with smoke & oil. Bring your camera for a night playing and trying out your creative and abstract skills. We will have several containers of water and oil with coloured lights. If we can manage to do so within H&S regulations (and away from smoke detectors) we will […]
There is no Thursday meeting on 9 Nov due to the 125th Anniversary Exhibition Opening Night on Friday 17 November.
This years exhibition will once again showcase the photographic creativity of WPS members as well as celebrate the history of the society in recognition of our 125th anniversary. We are back at the Lightspace Gallery at the Academy of Fine Arts, a prime location on Wellington waterfront, with Opening Night set for Friday 17 November. […]
Mark Gee is an award winning photographer, time-lapse filmmaker and digital visual effects supervisor based in Wellington. He has worked on many high-profile and Oscar award winning feature films. His love of the New Zealand landscape is a big part of the inspiration for his photography. Mark will share his style of photography and how […]
This is our last meeting of the year so having fun is top of the agenda. The evening will include a presentation of images from the fstop Special Interest Group, followed by a quick fire quiz hosted by renowned Quizmaster Peter Rodgers. Please bring a small plate of finger food for a shared supper. Beverages […]
Exhibition continues until 23 April. Details tbc.
Starting in 2018 we are asking our members to submit images around 2 monthly topics. This is a opportunity to share images on a more informal basis and get everyone more involved in sharing images.. Send your favourite 3 pics to sharemypics@wps.org.nz by the last day of the month. All submissions will be included in […]
Grab your camera (or Smartphone) and get along to the first club meeting of the year. President, Glen Innes, will outline the great programme that is planned for the year and then set some fun photographic challenges for the evening. This is a chance to catch up with fellow club members and have some fun […]
If you're an avid watcher of CSI or enjoy reading a good crime mystery from time to time, tonight's meeting will be of particular interest. Constable Jane Dunn (Gowans) will talk about her work in Forensic Imaging for the New Zealand Police. About 40 photographers work in police stations around the country. They use still […]
Starting in 2018 we are asking our members to submit images around 2 monthly topics. This is a opportunity to share images on a more informal basis and get everyone more involved in sharing images. This month is Flowing Water and Curves. Send your favourite 3 pics to sharemypics@wps.org.nz by the last day of the […]
Join us for an evening all about landscape photography. We will be discussing both composition and important techniques to get you out taking brilliant landscapes of your own. Our two speakers for the evening will be Fred Wotton and Glen Wheatley, both are longtime WPS members and avid landscape photographers. Both have a wealth of […]
Field trip to Makara Beach provides an opportunity to put into practice all the skills learnt at the Landscape Composition and Techniques presentation at the preceding WPS meeting. Makara Beach provides a perfect location for low light, water movement, sunset, or seascape photography. The hills above Makara beach also provide a great view over the […]
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled by the organisers.
A new plan for tonight, since the weather is not co-operating with us, So we are going to stay inside instead. For tonight we are going to have a series of tables setup with various props and lights with a plan to experiment with different still life setups and lighting. Items to bring along Your […]
Starting in 2018 we are asking our members to submit images around 2 monthly topics. This is a opportunity to share images on a more informal basis and get everyone more involved in sharing images. This month is A Closer Look at Things & Minimal Send your favourite 3 pics to sharemypics@wps.org.nz by the last […]
Learn about the exciting possibilities that exist in the world of macro and close up photography. Gail Teale will cover the tips and tricks of macro flower photography and Glen Innes will present macro flora and fauna from the Mount Dobson region. These presentations will be followed by a demonstration of macro gear with an […]
A chance to put into practice macro and close up photography techniques at the Botanic Gardens. Meet up at the entrance to the Begonia House in the Lady Norwood Rose Gardens at 3pm. Bring your camera and a tripod if you have one, although at this time of day handheld shots will be possible.
Our annual Projected Image Competition is an opportunity to submit images to be projected at a club meeting. The competition is an Open category. All images are critiqued by the assigned judge. The projected image is one of two WPS club competitions held each year. Close off date for receipt of images is 26 March […]
Starting in 2018 we are asking our members to submit images around 2 monthly topics. This is a opportunity to share images on a more informal basis and get everyone more involved in sharing images. This month is Standing Out & Frame Within a Frame Send your favourite 3 pics to sharemypics@wps.org.nz by the last […]
Through a few practical demonstrations, we will experiment with some of the key concepts of portrait photography including lighting, equipment and the dynamics of a photoshoot. This evening is following by a practical workshop on the 20th May in which we will run through how to set-up your own home studio setup. The workshop will […]
This practical workshop on portrait photography follows on from the club evening presentation on 10 May. The workshop will run through how to set up your own home studio and will be split into 2 parts - technical setups and a practical component with professional models.
Award winning photographer Jo Moore's commercial business goes beyond wedding and event photography to capturing the energy and character of your beloved pet. Jo also uses her photography to promote ideas about conservation and animal welfare. Jo's portfolio can be found at www.jomoorephotographer.co.nz
Starting in 2018 we are asking our members to submit images around 2 monthly topics. This is a opportunity to share images on a more informal basis and get everyone more involved in sharing images. This month is On The Move & Waiting Send your favourite 3 pics to sharemypics@wps.org.nz by the last day of […]
Hagen is a Wellington based photographer whose passion for photography began when he first ventured overseas. On his return to New Zealand, Hagen worked in camera departments in the film and television industry for two years before eventually leaning back towards stills photography. Since completing his photography studies, Hagen has worked in staff positions at […]