About Us. The Ross on Wye Photographic society was formed in 1950 and is probably the largest photography club in the area. Our membership ranges from those who are relatively new to photography, to those who have been doing photography for many years. Whatever level you are at there is always something to learn.
We meet on a weekly basis every Wednesday evening between the months of September and April.
Throughout the season's programme, we have guest speakers covering as many different aspects of photography as possible. Also we hold a number of members' evenings where we all enjoy seeing what various members have got up to throughout the year.
We also hold 6 internal competitions, where members who wish to, submit a set number of photographs. On these evenings an outside judge goes through the pictures, and gives constructive comments and awards the winners. Competition evenings are very popular when whether you have entered or not all can learn from the judges informative comments.
There are a number of members who actively submit to local, national and international exhibitions and who are often successful with their submission. Where possible, and if enough members wish to, the society also submits as a group. If you have any prints accepted and you go along to the exhibition, you can get quite a buzz to see your picture(s) exhibited.
When possible, outside events are also organised, such as day trips, workshops and seminars. As you can see it is a very active society and all members have that one thing in common - the love of taking pictures! New members are always welcome regardless of whether you are a total beginner or more experienced. Those who have come to us from other clubs have often said how welcome they were made to feel and how quickly they felt to be part of the society.
Meeting Venue
We meet at the Ross Conservative Club (con club membership not required!), Hillsborough, The Avenue, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5AW starting promptly at 7:30pm. Tea/Coffee and biscuits are supplied during the interval.
How to Join
Simply come along to one of our Wednesday evenings and spend up to 2 evenings with us free of charge. If you like what you see, and we feel sure you will, you can join.
Membership Fees
Annual Membership for the 2011/12 season is £25.00 (reduced if you join mid season) plus £1 per evening that you attend (which includes tea/coffee and biscuits at the break).
