First and foremost, you get access to an incredible group of people who love photography and want to share and learn with you.
- Talk with like-minded photographers – Our members have the full range of skills from newbie to pro, and all varying shooting styles. Everyone is welcome.
- Program Nights – Programs cover topics in broad areas of interest and information to increase a members’ photography skills. They include educational presentations featuring speakers, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations. [4th Thursday of each month]. See the calendar of events for links to the Zoom meeting.
- Field Trips – Regularly we lead field trips and field workshops. You’ll get a chance to join members and explore new places to shoot. The excursion generally includes a social gathering for a meal at a nearby restaurant. Monthly Zoom meetings are held to review Field Trip images for sharing and discussion.
- Monthly Competitions (2nd Thursday of each month) – These are judged by an outside photographer whose comments help members to improve their photography. These reviews will often get you shooting things in a different way. You will also be inspired by the work of others. Through judging we find you’ll hone your skills and improve your images. If you are thinking of joining and have years of experience, the club will provide you with the opportunity to petition for advancement in competition.
- Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to enter competitions sponsored by the Photographic Society of America. https://psa-photo.org/Photographic Society of America.
- Exhibitions – Several times a year SRPS curates’ exhibitions of member’s work at local public venues.
Getting Started
- Programs — 4th Thursday of each month.
- Programs are arranged to address topics of interest and to increase members’ photography skills. They include educational presentations featuring speakers, workshops, salons, demonstrations, and hands-on participation.
- Email groups and website Forums for timely dissemination of club information.
- The pleasure of discussing photography with people of like interests, as well as the stimulation of friendly competition.
How to Join
Send an email to:
membership@santarosaphotographicsociety.org
…where you will be invited to join us as a guest at one of our competition meetings.
There are two levels of membership: Associate and Full. Associate members may not enter club competitions or place images on the club web site, but may participate in all other club activities. Full membership is $75 and Associate membership is $65.