Welcome to Seattle Photographic Society
Founded in 1933, Seattle Photographic Society is a friendly group of supportive amateur and professional photographers. We strive to build both our skillsets and our community through image critiques, discussions, lectures, demonstrations, field trips, friendly competitions, and intra-club activities.
The club’s interests are primarily in the classical definition of photography, which has to do with the capturing of the original image(s) and post processing. Images generated by artificial intelligence are not eligible for entry.
Every month we hold several different types of meetings. Check out our Meeting Schedule to see what events are coming up.
Announcements
For details on any event see the calendar (must be logged in).
Details for most events mentioned below are in our newsletters here. You must be logged in order to view the files.
2024 - 2025 EOY Award Results
The Results are in!
- See all of the images presented in a video format to music. Many thanks to Holly Hauser in pulling together all the images by the club members for us to enjoy.
Congratulations to Bill Ray for 'Waterlilly' the winning SPS image of the year.
Important announcements:
- Please vote for your favorite images in the NW Council of Camera Clubs/The traveling Salon for July - Here are the links for SPS to vote on another club’s images, we vote for Olympia Photography Society for the month of July. Use the links July 1-26.
These votes are for prints to be shown at the NWCCC Annual meeting in November. Choose your top five in the first link, then vote for them in the second link.
Images: https://nwcameraclubs.org/tis100/
Voting Form: https://forms.gle/can9kJBxdijssQjX7
- July Dates:
- Projected Image Night - July 1, 7pm. Theme = Backlighting
- Print night - July 8 @ 7 p.m. Print Night is held in person at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 13047 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA
- Board Meeting - July 15, 7pm via Zoom
- SPS Sponsored Field Trip July 26: A Morning with The Falconer. Saturday, July 26, 9-11:30 am (See SPS calendar for details. Just a few spots left.)
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July Small Group Night: Fun in the Sun!
Get ready to share your summer adventures! The Seattle Photographic Society is excited to host a Small Group Night on Tuesday, July 29th, over Zoom. Our theme for the evening is "Fun in the Sun," and we want to see all your dynamic action shots capturing the essence of warm-weather enjoyment – from thrilling fishing expeditions and graceful sailing to captivating birding moments, lively boating escapades, and relaxing beach scenes. This is a unique opportunity for deeper engagement: members will be divided into small groups of 5-6 to discuss images in greater detail than our usual Projected Image Nights. It's a truly fun and insightful way to connect and learn from your fellow photographers. Please join us via the Small Group/Education link – we can't wait to see your "Fun in the Sun" photos!
- Projected Image Night - August 5, 7pm. Theme =Custom Cars
- Print night - August 12 @ 7 p.m. Print Night is held in person at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 13047 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA
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SPS Volunteer Opportunities - Please volunteer as we are a volunteer supported organization! We always benefit from our membership's participation.
1. Putting together a monthly newsletter (Contact David Bibus or Jana Erikson) - this is a new and important initiative! If you have skills or interests in this area please help out.
2. Liaison to Northwest Council of Camera Clubs (Contact Mercedes Perez or Jana Erikson)
3. Judges for monthly Projected Images meetings (Contact Julee Anne Jackson)
4. Commentators for Projected Images meetings: (Contact Greg Bartell)
Email addresses can be found on the SPS website.
Themes in the upcoming months for Projected Images:
July - Backlighting
August - Custom Cars (includes stylish or old) - (Greenwood car show June 28)
September - Metal
October - Seascapes
November - Clouds or Cloudscapes
December – Story telling
SPS Member and Educational News:
Lots going on with the details in the newsletter. Also check calendar. Here is a summary:
- SPS Sponsored Field Trip July 26: A Morning with The Falconer - Join us for a 2.5-hour private photography session with The Falconer, where you'll practice your skills with their raptor ambassadors. See below.
- NW Council of Camera Clubs - Traveling Salon for April. Images here and Voting Forms here.
- Washington State Fair Photo Competitions
The largest photo competition in Washington is at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Every year, several SPS members enter into the Washington State Fair Photo Competitions. The deadline for entering the two competitions is July 19.
The entry fee is minimal. Note that print entries must be on a backing board, thus it is time to start working on these.
https://www.thefair.com/washington-state-fair/wsf-participate/enter-a-competition-at-the-washington-state-fair/
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SPS Sponsored Field Trip July 26: A Morning with The Falconer
Join us for a 2.5-hour private photography session with The Falconer, where you'll practice your skills with their raptor ambassadors. You'll meet 5 to 8 birds, photograph them on natural perches (they won’t be flying during this part), and then get to enjoy free-flying sessions with three of them for dynamic in-air shots.
At the end, each participant has the option to wear a glove and hold an ambassador bird for a close-up photo. Educational handouts on falconry and conservation will be provided, along with drinks and snacks for the group. Throughout the session, sharing of fascinating facts about falconry and answering of any questions to ensure you have a great time learning and photographing!
Space is limited to 20 individuals. So sign up early so as not to miss out. Sign-up is open to SPS member guests.
Cost is $40 per person, sign up below:
Date: Saturday, July 26, 9-11:30 am
Galleries - We are an active club and travel all over Seattle and surrounding areas. See out field trips to the Velodrome Race Track, Pike Market at night, Volunteer Conservatory and more in our galleries. On our web site look under Our Club, Galleries, Field Trips.
Macro Photography Group - SPS member Bill Wheeler has a Macro Photography Group. If interested, contact him from our web site, then "Send Email to Members" under "our Club" and search for his name under "Select from Member List."
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Bill Ray classes:
Now available! Black and White on Purpose - "I committed to rediscovering black and white as its own distinct art form—which is precisely why this class is titled "B&W on Purpose." Consider this your masterclass in 21st-century B&W, from initial capture to final edit. In a world saturated with color images, black and white photography offers a unique opportunity to strip away distractions and focus on the essence of your subject. It emphasizes light, shadow, texture, and composition—the fundamental elements that elevate a good photograph to a great one."
http://www.BillRayImages.com
Your inputs welcome!
Contact:billray@apian.com
Latest Photos:www.facebook.com/BillRayImages
https://www.instagram.com/billray_images/
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Education Night (January) Presentation with Darrell Gulin - Landscape photography
A very successful presentation in January to about 50 attendees by Darrell Gulin, one of Canon's Legend Photographers.
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