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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a talk with Paul Hoelen who is both the 2017 AIPP Tasmanian Professional Landscape Photographer of the Year and Commercial Photographer of the Year. Originally born in […]
Join us for an evening all about Architecture photography with Wellington Architecture photographer Andy Spain. Andy is architectural photographer and short filmmaker who moved from London to Wellington in […]
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 […]
Paul Whitham LPSNZ is joining us to talk about building a portfolio of your images for displaying your work. Paul is a Upper Hutt amateur photographer with a passion for […]
This will be a mobile photography affair, it's open to anybody of any skill level who wants to spend a couple of hours on Wellington's waterfront with fellow photo lovers […]
The joys of mobile photography are immense - who doesn't love taking photos on the go anytime, anywhere without having to worry about carrying a camera everywhere? Join us for […]
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What better way to finish up our month of film photography with a few beers with your fellow photographers. We'll be giving away some prizes, we'll have a few hands-on […]
No meeting today because of ANZAC Day. We do encourage members to take shots of Anzac Day ceremonies and events on the day and share your best three on sharemypics@wps.org.nz […]
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 […]
Grant Sheehan is an award-winning commercial photographer specialising in travel, architecture and landscape photography. About Grant: Award-winning photographer Grant Sheehan began his working life as a survey draughtsman, making maps. […]
Carolyn is a food photographer shooting for all forms of advertising, packaging, magazines and books. Having spent the majority of her career in Auckland firstly as Viva photographer for the […]
Thomas Busby is a landscape photographer, born and raised in the shadow of Mt Taranaki, New Zealand. The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) named Thomas Busby Landscape Photographer of […]
Sean is a Wellington based freelance writer, photojournalist and videographer. His LinkedIn profile suggests an extremely wide range of roles, including working in the New Zealand parliament and US Department […]
Did you know that today it is not uncommon for feature length films to be shot on DSLR/Mirrorless cameras? Is your video feature on your camera one of those features […]
Julian will be discussing the techniques behind the capture and production of his digital infrared images, which he has been shooting since 2007, focusing on the Wellington region and locations […]
Destina Munro LPSNZ will share ideas in gaining inspiration and practical tips in creating both multiple exposures in camera as well as layering images in Photoshop. Destina is a tutor […]
Gábor's talk will be called "The Foothills Route: the history of the Wellington Urban Motorway and its photographic documentation, 1966 – 1976". One of the largest and most complex works […]
You’re invited to join us on Thursday, 12 December, at 7:30pm for our final meeting of the year at the Tararua Tramping Club. This will be a fun meeting with […]
Welcome to 2020! Join us for our first meeting of the year - this is a chance to catch up with other members & friends of the society. We are […]
Sean Aickin from Splendid, a small analogue photo shop in Newtown, will give us his take on black and white photography. With a photographic father, who had his own photo […]
Held in conjunction with our 12hr Black & White photo competition, this will be an opportunity to get out and work with other photographers. We will meet at 9.45am at […]
We will hear from some of our members on their approach to sport photography. Doors open at 7:00pm, meeting starts at 7:30pm
Join us to hear from two very talented Wellington street photographers – Robert Fletcher and Holly Neill – talk about their methods and why they love street photography. Robert’s profile: […]
Horse racing, kiwi style. The iconic Castlepoint Beach races are set to kick off again in 2020! This day trip is a superb opportunity to leave the city and rejig—move […]
Postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak, More Information available in the link below: https://mailchi.mp/5fece804881c/37vuivjwn3-5022305 Wellington photographer Carissa Corlett will be talking to us about her lifestyle photography. Doors open at 7:00pm, […]
Postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak, More Information available in the link below: https://mailchi.mp/5fece804881c/37vuivjwn3-5022305 Speaker yet to be determined. Doors open at 7:00pm, meeting starts at 7:30pm.
Sophie Thorn, Collections Officer at the Adam Art Gallery, has graciously agreed to give a talk via ZOOM on May 7th. Sophie holds a master's degree in Art History and […]
In addition to being the place where you perform edits on your photos, Lightroom is an excellent program for cataloging and organizing images. Over time, you will likely build up […]
This will be our first in-person following our enforced break due to the COVID19 pandemic. Speaker will be confirmed shortly. Ten members. Ten images each. Some of our own members […]
Adrian Heke is a freelance professional photographer from Wellington. He has worked with staff from Wellington Free Ambulance over different shifts to put together an exhibition, prints and publication. He […]
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 […]
Catherine will be talking to us about making the most of unpromising photographic situations. Catherine is a portrait and fine art photographer with a home studio in Wellington. She used […]
Members of the Wellington Photographic Society are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting: 7.00 pm 03 September 2020 to be held online via the Zoom meeting application. Agenda: Will […]
This Thursday some of our members will be presenting their favourtite pics from the recent Glenburn Station field trip and the Fashion Lighting workshop. Each member will run through a […]
Joseph Kelly is an advertising & commercial photographer based in Wellington NZ. He divides his time between shooting commercial campaigns & his own personal projects. Joseph’s talk will cover his […]
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 […]
With over 40 years behind the camera shooting news around the World, Simon has now turned the lenses on to the local wildlife. When not shooting pics on major […]
Poppy Lekner is an experimental photographic artist with interest in alternative photographic processes. Primarily working with cameraless photography. Current work and work of the last few years has been cameraless […]
You’re invited to join us on Thursday, 10 December, at 7:00pm for our final meeting of the year at the Tararua Tramping Club. This will be a fun meeting with […]
On Wednesday 10 February there is a small print critique evening at the Tararua Tramping Club committee room from 6pm. Bring along three of your favourite prints and be prepared […]
Pre-Meeting informal meetup. More details will be confirmed closer to the date.
Mary Livingston lives in Karori with her Japanese husband Yoshi and their wee Tibetan terrier called BB. Working as a marine biologist for 40 years or more has given her […]
This meetup offers the perfect opportunity for both seascape and landscape photographers. Oruaiti Reserve is a hidden gem of Wellington's South Coast. There are amazing views and a 35-minute loop […]
Heya folks! We are running a pre-meeting photowalk before our Thursday meeting. Join me and a bunch of others at the corner of Kent Terrace and Elizabeth Street for a […]
Analogue (film) photography around Wellington and the other main centers is an untapped wellspring of talent and potentially, a critical material and process to always guarantee photography does not become […]
Come and practise shooting the full moon with us in preparation for the total lunar eclipse occurring later on in May. Bring a long lens if you have one but […]
Wellington Regional Interclub Battle (Delayed from 2020) Remember it is not too late to submit your entries into our contribution to the previously postponed Interclub Print battle. The topics are […]
For those who attended our last meeting, I mentioned that we will be starting a Honours Club. The purpose of this club is to provide support and encouragement to WPS […]
In town early before the Wellington Pride Festival kicks-off on March 13th? Join The Wellington Photographic Society on March 11th as we host emerging photographer Joshua Harvey. Joshua Harvey is […]
My name is Karolina. I’m an independent fine art and portrait photographer, shooting personal, fashion and commercial portraits. I’m an enthusiastic and life-loving Polish woman, living in Kāpiti, New Zealand. […]
Mandi Lynn is a photographer philosopher who is currently traveling the country with her dog in her vintage caravan teaching an award-winning wellbeing program to youth using photography as the […]
Categories are: OPEN | DIFFUSE Judge: TBC Closing Date for Entries: On or before 25 March (midnight) Presentation Night: 22th April 2021 at the TTC Club Rooms Please note that […]
On Wednesday the 12th of May we are having a small print critique evening at the Tararua Tramping Club committee room from 6pm. Bring along three or more of your […]
This event has now been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Rachael Smith - Using Photography as a method of healing & recovery Through this work, I have explored challenges that […]
“I am a people and places photographer from Paekakariki. I was the school photographer at high school taking photos for the school newspaper and magazines. I was diverted into being […]
Whether you are putting together a digital or print honours submission, having a play around with smaller versions of your prints can be a great way to experiment with the […]
About Mark: I have been earning my living as a photographer for 30 years. I started out working on newspapers and then like all journalists eventually do, I went to […]
Wellington's annual Mid-Winter solstice festival, Loemis (https://www.loemis.nz/) is back with a month full of programming in the lead up to the longest night of the year. The culmination is a […]
We are hosting a 10x10 member presentation where some of our members will be talking to 10 of their images for around 10 minutes each. Doors open at 7pm at […]
This 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 […]
All day workshop: Morning tutorial & Evening Practical More details and registration available shortly.
Wellington 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 […]
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. "I hope to leave […]
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 […]
Notice 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 […]
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 […]
This 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 […]
Each 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 […]
AGM 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 […]
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 […]
How 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 […]
Projected 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 […]
This 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 […]
In 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 […]
Botanical 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
21st 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 […]
This 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It 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 […]
Looking 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 […]
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 […]
The 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 […]
I'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 […]
James 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 […]
AGM 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 […]
Tonight 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
