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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Soul of the Creator - Talk by Paul Sanders
Tues 18th Mar 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm
All images are the collaborations between the photographer and the subject, but how often do we shy away from photographing things that are special to us as individuals because of either our own judgement or that of our peers? In this presentation I try to unlock a few ideas around finding our own voice and keeping the judgement at bay.
Club News

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

Tuesday, Mar 18, 2025
EAF Print Championship at Fulbourn - 16th March 2025
Wow, didn’t we do well on Sunday! One never expects to come out on top, and we certainly didn’t. So, it was a shock when it was officially announced. There had been murmurs over the lunch break that we may have won, but you don’t count your chickens until they have hatched.

Thursday, Mar 6, 2025
Braintree Shield Competition - 4th March 2025
Judge: Harold Mousley
The competition was held at Bradwell Village Hall and was judged by Harold Mousley.
Eight Clubs took part, six prints from each club. The event was won by Chelmsford CC, Colchester PS were second.