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 […]
This is the fourth in our series of seasonal workshops celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Wellington Botanic Gardens and the Fresh Shoots Photo Competition. Mark Berger, APSNZ and long-standing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wellington Car Club’s annual Alexandra Road Hillclimb is shaping up to be extra exciting this year with special guest Hayden Paddon headlining the event! If you are interested in high-speed […]
A great chance to run your work past others for ideas on how to lift your game, or just meet other photographers for a chat. Bring along your potential competition […]
Postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak, More Information available in the link below: https://mailchi.mp/5fece804881c/37vuivjwn3-5022305
A great chance to run your work past others for ideas on how to lift your game, or just meet other photographers for a chat. Bring along your potential Competition […]
While social distancing remains we will run two Zoom workshops on post-processing. Keith will kick off with an intro to processing in Lightroom and will touch on what you can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
If you’re interested in street photography but haven’t done it before, it’s been a while or you just want another opportunity – this meet-up is for you! Anyone is welcome, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We have secured 20 spots for WPS members at this talk by Nicola Legat. Nicola is the Publisher of Massey University and Te Papa presses. Her talk will be 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 […]
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 […]
Track cycling is ideal, as you have 'captive' subjects who keep going past you with some regularity, and you can try all manner of techniques. You can also leave bags […]
Tucked up over the city of Wellington is Zealandia, an ecosanctuary reminiscent of the days before humans arrived in New Zealand. Zealandia is a great place to photograph more than […]
Welcome to our Summer Photography Competition! This competition invites photographers of all levels to showcase their best summer-themed shots. From beach landscapes to city streets filled with sun-kissed crowds, we're […]
Join the Wellington Photographic Society for a 2-hour tour of one of Wellington's famous and beautiful cemeteries. Friends of Bolton Cemetery have graciously agreed to host us on this tour […]
A great event for all ages and a chance to get some spectacular images. This free, family friendly event, held on the beautiful Ōtaki Beach. It's well worth to see […]
We had an excellent kick-off to the year at our last meeting, with a good number of members, visitors and presenters. Thank you to everyone who came along and an […]
We are running another trip to Matiu Somes Island, including an overnight stay on 29 April (limited to 7 people due to accommodation restrictions).The cost will be $35 per person […]
{Suite} Gallery Director David Alsop has had a long association with photographer Ans Westra, which began in 2007 after she was invited to exhibit prints at the newly-opened gallery. In […]
Madison Emond is an intermedia artist whose practice focuses on interactions between people and land. She uses the photographic process as a method of gaining a greater understanding of the […]
Were you inspired by our recent Light Painting presentation? Here's an opportunity to give it a go yourself! We are meeting at the Petone Foreshore Playground on the corner of […]
Get ready for an awesome presentation featuring two incredibly talented photographers from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). These two photographers have some serious skills behind the camera, and they're […]
Join us for an early morning photo meetup at Otari Wilton's Bush at 7.30am on Saturday 18 June. Meet at the entrance next to the school (Banks Entrance near the […]
A look under the waves of Wellington – exploring the success and challenges of marine conservation Dr Nicole Miller is Chair of the Friends of Taputeranga Marine Reserve Charitable Trust […]
These evening photo walks are a great way to meet some other people that are keen on photography and explore Wellington. Join us for a nice stroll to capture some […]
Details will be finalised shortly. But we are meeting at the Tararua Tramping Club from 7.00pm and heading from there. For those of you that want to pick up there […]
We will be meeting this Saturday (9th Sept) for an architectural photography meetup. This will be a visit to St Mary of the Angels Catholic Church where we will be […]
This presentation will have three sections Why Black and White, and some How's – Mark Berger Black and White – from Camera, to process, to print – Glen Wheatley Low […]
A great event for all ages and a chance to get some spectacular images. This free, family-friendly event, is held on the beautiful Ōtaki Beach. It's well worth to see […]
Debbie Rawson is best known as a musician but has been pursuing the visual arts with equal dedication since the age of 12 when her father gave her a Box […]
Come and join us and celebrate pride! The annual pride parade is a bunch of fun and colour with photo opportunities galore. Running along Courtney Place and Dixon St from […]
Capture the skies, the excitement, and the essence of aviation at the Kapiti Aeromodellers Club's 2024 Annual Rally! We extend a warm invitation to the talented members of the Wellington […]
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 […]
CubaDupa is coming up on the weekend of 23-24 March, and we’re planning a meet up. What’s the plan? We’ll meet for coffee at Raglan Roast, 40 Abel Smith Street […]
Tucked up over the city of Wellington is Zealandia, an ecosanctuary reminiscent of the days before humans arrived in New Zealand. Zealandia is a great place to photograph more than […]
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 a […]
Join us for an opportunity to shoot in black and white in a relaxed environment. Starting at the Te Papa Museum ground floor cafe, we will have a chat, set […]
Black & White - Member Presentation:Sometimes creativity comes from restriction. Black and white photography is a common restriction, offering a vastly different image depending on the treatment of black and […]
We are planning a meetup to view the 2024 World Press Photo Exhibition. Join us on Saturday morning, 10am at the Asteron Centre, Wellington Central, near the Railway Station. Entry […]
The Annual Interclub Print Battle hosted by the Wellington Photographic Society. November 17th, Doors open 12pm, at the Tararua Tramping Club, 4 Moncrieff St, Mount Cook, Wellington. The Wellington Interclub […]