Programme for 2026 - 2027 Season

Renew or start your membership and meet your fellow members. There will be a slide show of last year’s winners, presentations on what the society does, how to enter internal and external competitions and competition rules, as well as time for Q&A and gathering ideas for weekend trips and open nights.

Julie is a Shrewsbury-based Boudoir Photographer. Her passion has always been to empower women through her life-enhancing thoughtful portraits. Boudoir is not about perfection. It’s about reconnection. It’s about giving women space let go of insecurities and see themselves as they are - beautiful, powerful and strong.

Members are invited to give a 10 minute presentation of photos that they have taken on holiday or out and about, to give us an insight about their particular style of photography.

Jeanette Lendon is Creative Director of Jet Black Squares and this presentation will give you the skills to utilise your smartphone camera better, and show you how to release its full potential. The presentation is suitable for both iPhones and Android phones. The next morning members are invited to a Smartphone Safari around Shrewsbury for £25.00 per person where they can find out how to use their smartphone to the best advantage.

An open-themed projected digital image (PDI) competition. Members are permitted to enter up to three images. A guest PAGB judge will give a critical appraisal of each image.

This talk will take us on a journey exploring the city and landscapes around Manchester, through photographs taken at dawn and dusk. Simon is fascinated by areas of transition, and uses the twilight to tell the story of the places he visits.  The photographs will feature the streets of Manchester and Salford, as he explains the project he has been pursuing for over 10 years, and the commissions that have resulted.

An open-themed print competition. Members are permitted to enter up to three images. A guest PAGB judge will give a critical appraisal of each image.

Margaret Mitchell's work bridges psychological landscapes and social realities, exploring the intricacies and complexities of the human condition. Her practice sits within a documentary tradition, with a particular interest in place and belonging.

An open-themed projected digital image (PDI) competition. Members are permitted to enter up to three images. A guest PAGB judge will give a critical appraisal of each image.

Experienced PAGB judge, Tom Swallow, will hold this interactive talk explaining how images are judged and what judges are looking for in an image. The evening will give members a chance to experience and critique images presented to them.

An open-themed print competition. Members are permitted to enter up to three images. A guest PAGB judge will give a critical appraisal of each image.

Presentation of the awards for the National BPE and PAGB approved Exhibition, organised by Shropshire PS. The showing of the accepted images from the Open Colour, Monochrome, Scapes and Nature categories, set to music.

An evening visit to the Defence School of Photography at RAF Cosford who train photographers for the army, Royal Navy and Royal Air ForceApresentation telling the story of the School followed by a tour around the facilities and the photography museum and many images taken by the students. Numbers limited. Timings and booking details to be announced closer to the date.

An open-themed projected digital image (PDI) competition. Members are permitted to enter up to three images. A guest PAGB judge will give a critical appraisal of each image.

A chance to have a meal and socialise with other members.

We're on our Christmas Break, so no meeting this week.

We're on our Christmas Break, so no meeting this week.

Members are invited to show and discuss images which they have taken using long exposures to record movement, such as waterfalls, waves, sporting activity, light trails or moving foliage. These can be taken from members' archives or taken specifically for the event.

This talk explores Tony’s experience and expertise in field macro photography, with a particular focus on photographing insects. It also examines his philosophy and artistic approach to photography. While he will showcase many of his finest macro images, the presentation is about far more than simply displaying beautiful pictures.

An open-themed print competition. Members are permitted to enter up to three images. A guest PAGB judge will give a critical appraisal of each image.

Liam Nicholl is a representative for Sony Imaging and will explain how Sony has become one of the most successful photography companies in the world through a strong focus on innovation. He will demonstrate Sony’s wide range of photography equipment, designed to meet the needs of all photographers, from the 1-inch sensor RX100 series to the Alpha range of mirrorless cameras and supported by an extensive selection of E-mount lenses.

Members may enter a Set of four related prints showing a record of a subject, place, item or event. Judged by an independent PAGB Judge.

Members may enter a Set of four related projected images showing a record of a subject, place, item or event. Judged by an independent PAGB Judge.

A photographic battle between local photographic societies, adjudicated by an independent PAGB judge. An excellent display of images guaranteed.

Richard will tell us about his approach to planning a trip, his equipment and his photographic techniques, with examples of photographs from the Faroe islands.

Members may enter up to four projected images of people. Judged by an independent PAGB Judge

Members may enter up to four prints of people. Judged by an independent PAGB Judge

Landscape Photography. A presentation of some of the images she has taken which particularly inspire her, with information about the locations and some of the techniques used.

Members may enter one panel of four prints that work together as a complete set. Judged by an independent PAGB Judge.

Lisa Rendall - a true rebel behind the lens - brings a bold and imaginative vision to photography that challenges convention and redefines street imagery. In this collection, she invites viewers to explore a more creative path through street photography, capturing striking images that break away from the ordinary and the expected.

Members may enter up to four projected images  of living organisms. The accuracy and story-telling value will be weighed more than the pictorial aspect.  Judged by an independent PAGB Judge"

Members may enter up to four prints of living organisms. The accuracy and story-telling value will be weighed more than the pictorial aspect.  Judged by an independent PAGB Judge.

Happy Easter. No meeting this week.

Members are asked to go out with the tripod and take photos in the Blue Hour when the sky is not completely black, either just before dawn or after sunset. Reflections in water, cross-over lighting, artificial lights. Photos to be brought in for discussion either taken specifically for the event, or taken from archives.

This talk highlights the many species of animals and birds that inhabit the forests of Central India, particularly in Bandhavgarh National Park. The reserve is home to one of the highest population densities of Bengal tigers in India. Although they are still challenging to find and photograph, the experience is both exciting and immensely rewarding.

Members may enter up to four Pictorial Prints. Judged by an independent PAGB Judge

And election of officers. A chance to have your say about the club and what you want from it.

Happy Mayday! No meeting this week.

This popular presentation is Andy’s take on the ‘Still Life’ genre — 90 minutes of something completely different and highly entertaining. There will be a display of fabulous images created using only carefully manipulated natural light. The objective of this presentation is to show photographers exactly how it’s done. Demonstrations will take place throughout, illustrating the creative thought processes behind the work.

Members may enter up to four Pictorial Projected Images. Judged by an independent PAGB Judge

Over the season, members submit up to six projected images based on subjects selected over the year.   The Eldred Trophy is awarded to the person with the most points overall, and the Misses Jones Salver is presented to the winner of the best image overall. Judged by an independent PAGB Judge.

It's a Bank Holiday this week, so no meeting.

A chance to have a meal, socialise with fellow members and see the presentation of this season’s awards. Find out who won the Danny Beath Memorial Photographer of the Year trophy.