Welcome

Wellington Photographic Society (WPS) encourages the study and practice of photography. It provides high quality stimulating events, opportunities for learning and promotes an appreciation of the aesthetics of photography. The society

has two meetings each month
has many guest photographers presenting their work
has members ranging in skill level from beginner to professional
has special interest groups for members to join
believes that having fun with photography is essential!

Read more about WPS or have a look who will be speaking at our next meetings. Alternatively have a look at some of our members' photos.

Please feel free to contact any of our committee members for more information.

Forthcoming Events

Selection of images for the WPS Annual Exhibition

7.30pm, Thursday, 09 September
Tararua Tramping Club, Moncrieff St, Mt Victoria

WPS Annual Exhibition selection night (be there for feedback on your images!).

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Panorama photography – Fred Wotton & Iwar Treskon

7.30pm, Thursday, 23 September
Tararua Tramping Club, Moncrieff St, Mt Victoria

Iwar Treskon & Fred Wotton will explain how to take impressive panoramas.

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New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year

Tuesday, 21 September

Entries close for New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year competition.

There are three main categories in this year's awards, each with $1000 cash up for grabs:

• Wildlife (sponsored by Lowepro)
• Landscape (sponsored by BioPaints)
• Society and culture (sponsored by Auckland Airport)

A New Zealand Geographic Young Photographer of the Year (sponsored by Getty Images) will also be awarded $1000 and invaluable mentoring as part of the NZ Geographic Trust Young Guns programme (entrants must be under 21 years on 30 September to be eligible).

The overall New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year (sponsored by Nikon) will win $2000 cash and be offered a creative contract with Getty Images.

Terms and conditions apply.