Annual Exhibition: Deadlines & Specs

 An urgent reminder that entries are due in by midnight on Thursday this week (25 October 2018).

Initially electronic entries should be sent to competitions@wps.org.nz by that time (midnight, 25 October 2018).  

They should be clearly labelled with the word exhibition, the photographer’s name and the title of the work.should be clearly labelled as indicated below

  • I.e ‘Exhibition.Firstname.Lastname.Title’.
  • Max file size: 5mb
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October Photo Topics – Impressionist & Walkabout

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 Impressionist & Walkabout

Send your favourite 3 pics to sharemypics@wps.org.nz by the last day of the month. All submissions will be included in a short presentation of images at the first club meeting of the following month.

Wellington Botanic Garden 150th ‘Fresh Shoots’ Photo Competition

Wellington Botanic Garden 150th ‘Fresh Shoots’ Photo Competition

Wellington Photographic Society is partnering with Excio, NZ Photographer magazine, New Zealand Photography Workshops, Wellington Photographic Supplies, and Nikon to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Wellington Botanic Garden with a 12-month photo competition.
The photo competition is open to amateur and professional photographers, including youth aged 14 – 18 years.

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WPS Impact: September 2018

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WPS Impact: Official newsletter of the Wellington Photographic Society

Welcome to our September issue, this is our largest to date. This issue is all about Event photography (Weddings, Concerts, and Events), and how to get started on taking great event photos of your own.

We also have articles on our recent AGM and the 2018 Interclub competition.

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September Photo Topics – Wedding / Event & Pattern / Shape

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 Wedding/Event & Pattern/Shape

Send your favourite 3 pics to sharemypics@wps.org.nz by the last day of the month. All submissions will be included in a short presentation of images at the first club meeting of the following month.

Annual Print Competition 2018

 ENTRIES TO BE SUBMITTED BEFORE OR AT THE CLUB MEETING 13 SEPTEMBER 2018

Entry Forms

Categories are:

OPEN | WHITE

  • Judge: Brian Harmer
  • Closing Date for Entries: On or before 13 September (midnight)
  • Results Night: 27 September 2018 at the TTC Club Rooms

Please note that prints will need to be with the Competitions Desk by midnight 13 September 2018.

If you have any comments or need special consideration please let Julie know on 021-1405-961. You may drop your prints to Julie in the city (Customhouse Quay) if this is more convenient on or before 13 September 2018. The Club Meeting on 13 September will be the last date for submission of your prints.

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WPS Impact: August 2018

WPS Impact: August 2018

WPS Impact, official newsletter of the Wellington Photographic Society.

WPS Impact: August 2018

Our August issue of Impact is now available! Click the link above to have a read. We have articles on our AGM, Interviews with John Boyd and Lee McLauchlan, and many other great images and news stories.

We have a great month of meetings ahead of us, starting with the AGM on Thursday the 9th at the TTC. This will be followed up by the Wellington Interclub Battle on the 23rd of August at the TTC.

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August Photo Topics – Architecture & People

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 Architecture & People

Send your favourite 3 pics to sharemypics@wps.org.nz by the last day of the month. All submissions will be included in a short presentation of images at the first club meeting of the following month.

Andy Spain - Photography Workshops

Andy Spain – Photography Workshops

Andy has moved into Egmont Street, one of Wellingtons most popular Laneways, just below the iconic skybox. He shares the space with TSE Architects and Melling Architects and uses his own studio as a place to run his commercial photography business, a small gallery and an area to run masterclass photography workshops.

Andy has taught photography at all levels over his career from Masterclasses in London, Undergraduate courses at the University of Hertfordshire and at the Wellington CEC. He holds a Masters Degree in photography from the University of the Arts in London and has been a professional photographer for the last 15 years.

Course:  Basic Photography & Photographing architecture and City Spaces
Date:  Saturday the 18th August 2018 from 10AM until 3pm

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AGM 2018

Preliminary Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of The Wellington Photographic Society will be held on Thursday 9 August 2018 at the Tararua Tramping Club rooms, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, commencing at 7.30pm.

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WPS Impact: July 2018

 

WPS Impact - July 2018

Our July issue of Impact is now available! Click the link below to have a read. We have articles on Sports photography gear, Interclub 2018, an a article about shooting fireworks and many other great images and news stories.

If you want to submit any articles, images or news to this newsletter, they can be sent to our Editor, Shannon Doyle, at impact@wps.org.nz by the 28th of the month.

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July Photo Topics – Food & Pets

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 Food & Pets

Send your favourite 3 pics to sharemypics@wps.org.nz by the last day of the month. All submissions will be included in a short presentation of images at the first club meeting of the following month.