What is Battle Photographic Society?
We are a friendly group of photography enthusiasts of all ages and levels of skill. We provide a social, supportive club where beginners and experienced photographers alike share their photography and experiences with other photographers.
What do you do?
We focus on the enjoyment of photographs and improving our photography through four main activities:
Presentations
Throughout the year we have presentations by accomplished photographers on a wide range of photographic subjects - always illustrated by the speaker’s own pictures. At the end of each presentation, time is set aside for questions.
Competitions
Competitions are great fun and a really enjoyable way for members to learn more about their photography in a supportive constructive atmosphere.
The Monthly Print and PDI competitions are split into 2 groups. New members and less experienced members start in group 2 and then progress, if they want, to group 1. The trophy competitions are just 1 group.
Competitions are not compulsory and members enter competitions as and when they have photographs they want to share publicly. Our competitions are club events in which members are invited to enter their own photographs to be judged by an external, qualified judge.
Special Interest Groups
The society runs a series of Special Interest Groups covering:- Flowers, Landscapes, Wild life, Street Photography, Projects and Affinity Software. These groups meet both on Zoom and in person on location as necessary.
Workshops
Our occasional/informal workshops bring together our more experienced photographers with members who want to know more about how their camera works, how to take particular types of photograph, along with questions about printing and image presentation. This is an easy way to learn and find answers to particular questions.
Do I have to be a good photographer to join?
No. But you may become a much better photographer if you join us. We welcome members of all levels of skill, from beginner to advanced.
Do I have to have a “professional” camera?
No. Our members use a range of cameras from small auto-compact cameras to Digital SLR cameras and phones.
How do I Join?
New members can join at our Annual Exhibition or at any of our meetings. Anyone wishing to check us out can come along to one or more meetings as a visitor. When you do come along, just ask for the Chairman,Geoff Longmire , or Secratary, John Lethbridge
What does it cost?
The annual subscription is £44.00 for individuals and £72.00 for Family Membership.
There is County Membership for people who live some distance from Battle and can only attend by Zoom at £22, and Under 40s membership at £22.
New members joining part-way through the club year are charged on a pro rata basis