• Newhaven - Mark Kench
    Newhaven - Mark Kench
    Advanced 10 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Brick Lane Visitor - David Egerton
    Brick Lane Visitor - David Egerton
    Advanced 9 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Blade Runner's Prey - Jeff Scott
    Blade Runner's Prey - Jeff Scott
    Advanced 9 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Vestrahorn - Colin Westgate
    Vestrahorn - Colin Westgate MPAGB FRPS MFIAP APAGB
    Advanced 10 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Looking Through The Arches - Hilary Knight
    Looking Through The Arches - Hilary Knight CPAGB
    Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Passing Clouds - Roy Essery
    Passing Clouds - Roy Essery MPAGB
    Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Arctic Fox devouring a mouse - Derek Howes
    Arctic Fox devouring a mouse - Derek Howes EPAGB
    Advanced 10 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Only time stands still - Naomi Foster
    Only time stands still - Naomi Foster CPAGB BPE2*
    Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Ynys Pandy Slate Mill - Colin Westgate
    Ynys Pandy Slate Mill - Colin Westgate MPAGB FRPS MFIAP APAGB
    Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Lake Taho - Richard Cunningham
    Lake Taho - Richard Cunningham
    Intermediate 8.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Forest Path - Kate Jackson
    Forest Path - Kate Jackson
    Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Early Morning Mist - Pat Frewin
    Early Morning Mist - Pat Frewin LRPS DPAGB BPE5* AWPF
    Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Up the Creek - Chris Aldred
    Up the Creek - Chris Aldred APRS DPAGB BPE1*
    Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Reflecting - Eddie Campbell
    Reflecting - Eddie Campbell
    Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Stairway to the Penthouse - Melvyn Frewin
    Stairway to the Penthouse - Melvyn Frewin LBPPA LRPS DPAGB BPE1* AWPF
    Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Lady with Parasol - Peter Freeman
    Lady with Parasol - Peter Freeman
    Intermediate 10 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • First Snow of Winter - Jan Cross
    First Snow of Winter - Jan Cross
    Intermediate 9.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Maldon Seafarer - Paul Douglas
    Maldon Seafarer - Paul Douglas
    Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • You looking at me - Peter Freeman
    You looking at me - Peter Freeman
    Intermediate 9.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Kultor Island, Faroes - Chrissie Hart
    Kultor Island, Faroes - Chrissie Hart ARPS DPAGB
    Advanced 10 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Caracal watching intently - Derek Howes
    Caracal watching intently - Derek Howes EPAGB
    Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Lone Tree at Kirby Creek - Alison Pangbourne
    Lone Tree at Kirby Creek - Alison Pangbourne
    Intermediate 10 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Guano on the rocks - Alison Pangbourne
    Guano on the rocks - Alison Pangbourne
    Intermediate 9.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
  • Fleeting Light - Colin Brett
    Fleeting Light - Colin Brett CPAGB, BPE3*
    Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB
    2024-25 Mono League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Apr 8, 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

Projected Digital Image League Competition (6th and Final Round) - Appraisal by Tim Morland DPAGB ARPS
Projected Digital Image League Competition (6th and Final Round) - Appraisal by Tim Morland DPAGB ARPS

Tues 22nd Apr 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm

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

EAF Print Championship at Fulbourn - 16th March 2025

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.

Braintree Shield Competition - 4th March 2025

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.