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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 New Zealand to a Dutch Sailor and an American Nun, Paul has managed to put his four passports to excellent use before eventually settling on […]
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 2015 with his family. He has spent the last 12 years working with the UK's top architects, developers, magazines and design agencies. "Since moving […]
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. The business to be conducted will include the following items:- Confirmation of the minutes of the previous annual general meeting. Receipt of the President’s […]
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 portrait photography mainly, but also in creating conceptual images. Paul will be covering a number of topics on the night. The main part of this […]
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 taking beautiful pictures, talking photography, and meeting / learning from each other. Initially we are meeting at Mac Brewery (Waterfront Side & outside) and will […]
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 a talk with Wellington based photographer Michael Farr who has been shooting people and landscapes with his smartphone for years.
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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 with some cool gear as well as indulging in tasty local craft beer! We are meeting at Heyday Beer Co (264 Cuba St. Te Aro) […]
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 . We will view them at a future meeting.
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. These will be presented and winners announced by this year's competition judge at the club meeting on 9th of May 2019. Category: Open Entries […]
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. However, his great love has always been photography and for the past twenty-five years he has made it his business. Over that time, his photographic […]
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 New Zealand Herald, then moving to Commercial, she is now an accomplished food photographer. Carolyn creates striking imagery with leading publications, acclaimed chefs and recognised […]
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 the Year in 2016.
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 of State. He is a keen Wellingtonian who is not bothered by the slight breezes we have down here. In fact he has headed out […]
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 that you have never quite got around to mastering? Things may well be different for you after hearing our two guest speakers on 12 September. […]
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 further afield. Culminating in a solo exhibition at Thistle Hall in 2010, this series of images aims to escape the usual infrared subject of nature […]
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 at Massey University specialising in photojournalism and videography, and has a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Design majoring in Photography. She is a member of […]
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 of infrastructure development in Wellington’s history, this talk uncovers the history of the Wellington motorway, the thinking behind its origin and the controversy surrounding its […]
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 some festive frivolities such as a festive photography quiz and a short awards ceremony. Drinks will be provided and we ask that you bring a […]
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 looking forward to hearing about your holidays and what you've been up to over the break and your plans for the year ahead. Would be […]
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 shop, there was little doubt Sean would end up in the photographic industry. Starting out in the late 90s, Sean has worked in various 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 the white fountain next to Whairepo Lagoon. We will announce the competition themes at the meetup. This is an opportunity to work together with other […]
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: Noticing the details. Moving from the UK to Wellington gave me the opportunity to explore and discover a new city and a new country. A […]
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 something around until you have it the way you want it— your creativity at the beach, alongside plenty of horse racing action. If you are […]
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, meeting starts at 7:30pm.
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 Theory from the University of Canterbury and a post-grad certificate in Heritage Materials Science from Victoria University of Wellington. She has previously worked as a […]
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 thousands of images, and it becomes crucial to carefully organize your photos so you can easily find and work with them. This presentation is about […]
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 present what they’ve been up to recently with their photography. We will have full contact tracing and health requirements for this meeting. These will be […]
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 has photographed work in action and can talk about emotion and documenting a work environment on the front lines. You can find out more about […]
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. These will be presented and winners announced by this year's competition judge at the meeting. Category: Open Entries Close: 30th of June 2020 (Entries […]
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 to be a financial wire agency journalist before taking up photography 10 years ago, and she doesn’t miss it one bit. Catherine started out with […]
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 be confirmed closer to the date Welcome and attendance. Minutes of Annual General Meeting held on 8 August 2019. 2019-AGM-Minutes. President’s Report 2019-2020. Presidents Report […]
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 couple of images each from these recent events. It would great to see you there to support these escapades. :) We will have full contact […]
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 journey into the advertising & commercial photography world, what a typical shoot involves from inception to completion, plus some of the equipment used & 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 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 […]
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 construction sites and projects he is to be found looking for a new angle on often common and over-looked birds and using the latest gear […]
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 using the sun, the darkroom and now more recently in lockdown the moon to create images. Poppy started making cameraless work while teaching photography at […]
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 some festive frivolities such as a festive photography quiz and a short awards ceremony. Drinks will be provided and we ask that you bring a […]
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 to talk about how they were taken, what you like about them and then give constructive feedback on others’ images. Don’t worry about large prints […]
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 a big love of the ocean. Since taking up photography about 5 years ago she has turned towards her lifelong inspiration of the sea once […]
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 track which includes a historic pa site, WWII bunkers, a rock arch and plenty of seascape subjects. You won't be short of things to photograph! […]
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 brief photowalk. Location is here: https://goo.gl/maps/UaihnE9Ab3NHuzte8 We’ll meet at 6pm and shoot through to just before the meeting, so plenty of time to wander around, backtrack, […]
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 a sub-genre of digital art. It is the Feldenkrais principle where the photographer spends more time before capture, fine tuning or waiting for a moment […]
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 it's not absolutely necessary. If you are planning on joining us for the total lunar eclipse in May then this is a great opportunity to […]
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 here: The full list of themes is here: Earth, Sea and Sky. Just Illusion. Mono Portrait* Musical Image. Once Was Home. An Emotion. Macro Life. […]
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 members who are interested in attaining one of the three levels of distinction awarded by the Photographic Society of New Zealand: Licentiate, Associateship, and Fellowship. […]