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Wellington Zoo – Evening Meetup

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 a friend or your family and let’s have a good time.
We will meet just inside the entrance, next to the otters. We will wait till approx 5.15 and will probably seperate into groups as we head into the zoo. If you are late, leave a comment here and we will let you know where we are.
See you there!
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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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Lara Gilks – Transformation

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 at the Julia Margaret Cameron Awards 2021 and 2020 and winner of Australasia’s Top Emerging Portrait Photographer for 2018.
Gilks’ work was recently published in Art New Zealand the winter issue in 2022 and SHOTS magazine in 2021. She has been exhibited widely since 2015,in 2021/22 she has exhibited in group shows in Spain, Hungary, Italy, USA. Thailand and NZ.
To check more of Lara’s work, visit her website: https://laragilks.com/
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2021 Exhibition: Member information

2021 Exhibition: Member information

The exhibition is being held this year at the Te Auaha Gallery in Dixon St and will run from 13-27 July 2021.

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 invited to submit up to three images to be considered for selection for the exhibition.

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Impact Magazine: April 2021
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Impact Magazine: April 2021

We are back after a small hiatus with a new issue!

Inside this issue, you’ll find articles on Personal photography projects, an interview with WPS member Fred Wotton, who has been an active photographer for 72 years, Some images from our recent Mobile Competition, a review of one of Canon’s last 35mm SLR’s the EOS-3 among other great articles.

We hope you enjoy this month’s magazine.

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Joining a camera club

A question we get asked a lot is why should you join a camera club, society or organisation. With social media being such a fundamental part of any growing photographers education these days, camera clubs can seem like a remnant of older generations.

Modern camera clubs have thankfully evolved somewhat with the times and accessibility of photography. These days you should be able to find something to suits your personal needs, whether you are a seasoned photographer or just starting out with your smartphone. Either way, if you have an interest in photography there are many good reasons to think about joining a camera club.

Read our guide all about camera clubs and organisations:

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Wellington Photographic Society - Mobile Competition 2021
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Mobile Photography Competition 2021

For 2021 we are once again looking to celebrate new and emerging forms of photography with a Mobile Photography Competition. This competition aims to give more opportunities to photographers on the go. We are looking for new and different approaches to photography and images showing the vision possible with a modern smartphone. With this competition running during February, it’s our chance to help celebrate the New Zealand Summer and our Beautiful city with the camera you always have with you, your smartphone!

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Impact Magazine: Jan 2021
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Impact Magazine: January 2021

Happy New Year! It’s a new year and that means its time for a new issue!

Inside this issue, you’ll find articles on Artificial intelligence & Photography, an exploration on why you should avoid the hype on new gear, a look at DxO’s Silver Efex Pro, a guide on why you should join a camera club or society and a review of the vintage Braun Super Paxette among other great articles.

We hope you enjoy this month’s magazine and are making the most of NZ’s summer!

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Brian Scadden: Wet Plate Photography

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 click here:
https://silvergrainclassics.com/en/2020/10/friday-focus-brian-scadden/?fbclid=IwAR3LQvb_pg5O8-xQtgy1N-Uz_W5eusEsRT2nmWMGuv91jo5m6bAZwLx2A98

Thursday 22th October 7pm @ Tararua Tramping Club

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