• Barbican Suited Figure - Steve Ball
    Barbican Suited Figure - Steve Ball LRPS CPAGB BPE2*
    Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Contemplation - Derek Howes
    Contemplation - Derek Howes EPAGB
    Second - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Elusive Little Bittern - Naomi Foster
    Elusive Little Bittern - Naomi Foster CPAGB BPE2*
    Highly Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Four Spotted Chaser - Mary Battye
    Four Spotted Chaser - Mary Battye CPAGB
    Highly Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Legal and General - Matt Biggin
    Legal and General - Matt Biggin
    Highly Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • On the edge of the mist - Andrew Bailey
    On the edge of the mist - Andrew Bailey
    First - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Out Rider - Colin Brett
    Out Rider - Colin Brett CPAGB, BPE3*
    Highly Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Ripping it up - Richard Cunningham
    Ripping it up - Richard Cunningham
    Highly Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Southwest 9 - Shaun Hykel
    Southwest 9 - Shaun Hykel CPAGB
    Third - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Stuffed Herring Gull - Clare Carter
    Stuffed Herring Gull - Clare Carter
    Highly Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • The Guardians, Kolkata - Colin Westgate
    The Guardians, Kolkata - Colin Westgate MPAGB FRPS MFIAP APAGB
    Highly Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Birmingham Grand Central Station - David Egerton
    Birmingham Grand Central Station - David Egerton
    Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Desert Landscape with Oryx - Kate Jackson
    Desert Landscape with Oryx - Kate Jackson
    Highly Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Fleeting Moment Lasting Impression - Nesta James
    Fleeting Moment Lasting Impression - Nesta James
    Highly Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Pumped - Eddie Campbell
    Pumped - Eddie Campbell
    Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Seeking Enlilghtenment - Kate Jackson
    Seeking Enlilghtenment - Kate Jackson
    First - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Senegal Thick knee - Naomi Foster
    Senegal Thick knee - Naomi Foster CPAGB BPE2*
    Third - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Splashes of Pink - Pat Frewin
    Splashes of Pink - Pat Frewin LRPS DPAGB BPE5* AWPF
    Highly Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Warriors - Nesta James
    Warriors - Nesta James
    Highly Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Waves at Doolin - Roy Essery
    Waves at Doolin - Roy Essery MPAGB
    Second - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Window Light, Croft Castle - Chris Aldred
    Window Light, Croft Castle - Chris Aldred APRS DPAGB BPE1*
    Highly Commended - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*
    2024-25 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 6, 2025

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

Film Night
Film Night

Tues 9th Sept 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Tonight we once again kick off the season with a film night, where chairs will be set out around tables and members encouraged to bring snacks, nibbles and liquid refreshments, including alcohol if you so wish. Tonight’s film is “Chasing Ice” . Acclaimed photographer James Balog was once sceptical about climate change but through his clever use of time-lapse cameras he presents us with the frightening reality of how our world is rapidly changing.

Club News

CPS v Wetzlar Competition 2024

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025

CPS v Wetzlar Competition 2024

Colchester Round

The Colchester round of the competition was held over Zoom on the 10th Dec 2024, and was judged by Tim Morland.

External News

Going Round in Circles - Colin Westgate MFIAP FRPS MPAGB APAGB

Sunday, Jul 13, 2025

Going Round in Circles - Colin Westgate MFIAP FRPS MPAGB APAGB

In case it is of interest, Colin is giving a talk for My Photo Club on Thursday 17th July. It is called Going Round in Circles.

Photographic Alliance of Great Britain - Inter-Federation Print Exhibition

Sunday, Jul 13, 2025

Photographic Alliance of Great Britain - Inter-Federation Print Exhibition

Photographic Alliance of Great Britain - Inter-Federation Print Exhibition