Welcome
Colchester Photographic Society was formed prior to the Second World War to promote and encourage interest in the study and application of photography.
This is achieved by a varied programme of weekly meetings during the club’s season, which is September through to May. It includes visits from a variety of skilled and interesting speakers, practical evenings, competitions, plus discussions and encouragement between members. In addition we usually have some planned outings, especially during the summer, which help to provide continuity and additional opportunities for our members.
From time to time workshops are also provided to help members, particularly those who are new to photography or those wishing to learn a particular skill.
The club takes part in several local and regional competitions with other clubs, with great success over the last few years.
The Society meets on Tuesdays at 7.30 pm between September and May at Christ Church, Ireton Road (off Maldon Road), Colchester CO3 3AU.
Membership is open to all photographers over the age of 18. All new members and guests are assured of a warm welcome.
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Next Club Event
Creative Photography: My Artistic Journey - Talk by Chrissie Alexander BPE1*
Tues 21st Jan 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Chrissie shares her creative and artistic journey in photography as she developed her love of combining photography with textiles, stitch and art materials.
Club News
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
CPS v Wetzlar Competition 2024
CPS hosted the competition by Zoom on Tuesday 10th Dec 2024, judged by Tim Morland.
The competition was in two parts Colour, and Mono. 15 images from each club in each section.
External News
Thursday, Jan 2, 2025
The East Anglian Federation of Photographic Societies Annual Exhibition 2025
This year the Exhibition has moved to a new venue at The Apex Gallery, Charter Square, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3FD, running from Saturday 3rd May 2025. The official opening will be at 2.00pm by the Federation President, Nick Akers, ARPS BPE4*, followed by the presentation of awards and a full-screen-projected display of the accepted PDI images. The Exhibition closes at 1.00pm on Sunday 18th May. With this new location we are hoping that more people will attend and visit the exhibition, with more on offer around the area.