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The RPS"The worldwide home for All Photographers"
"Since joining the RPS (Royal Photographic Society) I have learned a great deal, made many friends and have enjoyed photography more than I ever imagined possible." John Curgenven 
The
Royal Photographic Society
was founded in 1853 'to promote the Art and Science of Photography', a mission it continues to this day in the United Kingdom and through its considerable overseas membership.
Membership is open to everyone interested in photography: be they amateur or professional, artist or scientist, young or old. As well as becoming a member of The Society itself, many members also join one or more of the specialist groups which concentrate more closely upon their chosen interests within the medium: from digital imaging to fine printing, nature photography to contemporary practice, pictorialism to imaging science, the moving image, and many more. Over 250 events are organised across the country each year. Regions - It doesn't matter where you live - there are 18 regions in Britain each with its own regional organiser and events. There are also members in 80 countries overseas. Special Interest Groups - Adventure into different areas of photography and join the experts from 15 Special Interest Groups. Join one group for free in your first year of membership. Click here for examples of these groups. Events - Snap into action with over 300 events a year from workshops, lectures, master-classes, conferences, field trips, competitions and informal meetings of members. Distinctions - Improve your skills and demonstrate your ability by working for these prestigious internationally recognised awards: Licentiateship, Associateship , Fellowship and Imaging Scientist. The first level of Distinction awarded is Licentiateship. The Licentiateship is open to all members of The Royal Photographic Society. Non-members of The Society may also apply but if they are successful, the Distinction will not be approved until they have become Members.
Publications & Journals - Absorb the latest photographic news and views with our 2 magazines; The Society Journal (available to all members) and The Imaging Science Journal (available on joining The Society’s Imaging Science Group). Gallery - Exhibit your work through the online portfolio. Buy Society merchandise at the online store. Or simply be a part of our online community and chat to fellow members on The Society Forum website. Society Collection - Explore the work of the earliest photographers in The Society's extensive and world famous collection of rare photographs, books, equipment and periodicals. Located and at Insight, the research centre of the National Media Museum in Bradford. Click here to visit the RPS website. "Special RPS Interest Groups"
The
Nature Group
was founded in January 1976 by a group of people under the Chairmanship of Heather Angel FRPS. It had as its aim - "to bring together photographers, naturalists and biologists who will encourage each other, by a cross fertilisation of ideas and techniques, to broaden their approaches to this branch of photography".
From that beginning, the Nature Group has grown to become a group with a membership of around six hundred, largely in the UK but with members from the four quarters of the globe. Today the Group comprises the whole spectrum of abilities ranging from those who are just starting out to some of the most eminent and well-known professionals; respected natural history authors with several books to their name; contributors to magazines; lecturers etc. You will be made most welcome by our Group, irrespective of the level of your photography. Many members who had little photographic ability when they joined have subsequently obtained a Distinction, often working their way through to a Fellowship of the RPS. You do not need to have detailed natural history knowledge, all that is required is that you have a genuine interest in, and respect for, nature. The Nature Group has always been an extremely friendly group, with members always willing to share their knowledge with others. The Group's activities include:
Click here to visit the Nature Group website.
The
Travel Group
is open to all members of the Royal Photographic Society and is best described by stating it’s objectives, which are:
To improve the quality and reputation of Travel based photography; To provide a forum where members of the RPS can improve their knowledge, and exchange views relating to travel related subjects; To arrange meetings of an educational nature; To facilitate suitable activities for members. We aim to meet these objectives in a number of ways, and the principle activities of the Group are: The publication of the Travel Log Newsletter, three times a year; this contains photographs and articles written by members describing their travels, joys, problems and advice; Arranging meetings in conjunction with the Regions, at which the main topic is travel photography, normally talks by our members always illustrated usually with slides or digital projections; but sometimes with prints; Arranging photographic travel tours for small groups to interesting locations, where the main purpose of the tour is photography. An annual "Spring Weekend" meeting, with talks and events throughout a Saturday and Sunday (with a dinner on the Saturday evening ) at which members can meet one and other and discuss topics of common interest; this has been a regular event in our calendar for many years and is always very successful and enjoyable; Competitions at our meetings comprising a 5 minute talk presenting 15 slides on a travel topic; An annual exhibition/ competition of members photographs with RPS medals awarded; open to projected images - digital or slides with the Joan Wakelin Trophy for the best entry; Encouragement to members to make presentations and talk about their travel experiences; including making presentations using digital equipment; Encouragement to apply for the Society’s Distinctions, with specific advise on Travel photography; A postal portfolio - both digital and slides, through which members can see and comment on the work of others and have their own work appraised likewise. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Click here to visit the Travel Group website.
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