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, lecture, demonstrations, field trips, friendly competition 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.
Ongoing Events
October
Projected night is the first Tuesday of every month. Print night is the second Tuesday. The next dates are:
- Projected Image Night, Tuesday, October 7, 7pm. Theme=Seascapes*. Commentators scheduled are Greg Bartell and Sam Ruljancich. Please submit your images by 2 pm Monday the day before the meeting. To keep to our two hour timeframe, we kindly ask that all participants keep their commentary and responses short.
- Print Night, Tuesday October 14, 7pm. Print Night is held in person at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 13047 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 9813.
*A seascape is an image where the sea is the main subject. This can include views of the ocean, shoreline, beaches, waves, or coastal features, but the focus should be on the sea itself.
For details on image Category rules, check the
SPS website under Competitions - Competition Categories. Reminder that Theme images follow the guidelines of Open Category.
Themes in the upcoming months at Projected Images Night:
November - Clouds or Cloudscapes
December – Story Telling
2026:
January – Still Life
February – All About the Light
March - Humor
April - Long Exposure
May - Mood
Member and Educational Activities
Art of the Terrace
The 45th Annual Arts of the Terrace features more than 370 works from 165 artists in five categories: Paintings, Prints & Drawings, Photography, Miniatures, 3-Dimensional, and Artisan Works. Come and see works from members of SPS, PSCC, and others. At the Mountlake Terrace Library until September 27th
Wednesday-Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
https://mltarts.org/artsoftheterrace/
Dahlias and Hummingbirds at the Mountlake Terrace Public Library
Leia Smith will have photos on display at the Mountlake Terrace Public Library from Oct 1 to Oct 28. She invites SPS members to stop by. While currently focused on the Art of the Terrace show, this link should be updated after that show concludes.
Presentation: David Johnston, September 30th at 7:00 pm
Join us on Tuesday, September 30th for a 90-minute Zoom presentation (use the Education Link) by landscape photographer David Johnston. He will share insights on composition techniques to elevate your landscape photography. David will offer practical insights into how you can capture professional-quality images using the gear you already have—no matter where you are in the world. David has enjoyed speaking engagements and providing training to photography groups since he began his photography career in 2010. His style is energetic, engaging and aimed at inspiring audiences at all levels for personal, professional and artistic development. He is focused on creative expression, inspirational techniques and the development of style in photography. You will see landscapes completely differently than ever before. Explore his work at davidjohnstonart.com.
Photo Walk: Discovering the Pacific Northwest, Saturday Oct 11th at 12:00 pm
Location: Meet at the Seattle Coleman Ferry Dock at noon, to catch the ferry to Bainbridge Island. Cost: Round trip walk-on ticket: $10.25
Join in for an afternoon trip to scenic Winslow. We'll plan on taking the 12:25 PM* ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island, enjoying stunning views of the skyline during the 35-minute crossing. Winslow is a short 10 to 15-minute walk from the ferry dock, where we can explore and photograph the town's charms. We'll return on the 5:35 PM ferry, catching the skyline during the golden hour and the PNW sunset at 6:28 PM. *Slight time adjustments may occur as the fall ferry schedule is released.
Please VOTE for the Traveling Salon
This month we will be voting for the Puget Sound Camera Club. View the images and then vote for your top five. SPS and the NW Council of Camera Clubs thanks you.
Images: https://nwcameraclubs.org/tis300/
Voting Form: https://forms.gle/yWmYDVrE8LN4b3S19
Local Events and More
Northwest Council of Camera Clubs: 2025 Competitions. Submit by October 14th (new deadline!)
The Open Digital Salon, Open Print Salon, and Digital Slideshow competitions are now open for entry. Details, guidelines, and more can be found here. Last day for entry is October 1st!
Interested, but want to see the results from last year.
The Darkroom City Tour Activities, October 17th and 18th
Calling all film nerds, The Darkroom is doing photo walks and meetups in Seattle this October. More information can be found here.
Photo Walk: Washington Park Arboretum with Kate Hailey, Sunday Oct 19th, 10:00 - 12:00
Kate Hailey, a local photographer and teacher at PCNW, will lead a photo walk to explore the bounty of nature and beauty at the Washington Park Arboretum. For more information and to register.
SAM Exhibition: Farm to Table Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism
Opening October 23rd, this exhibition features more than 50 works by artists ranging from Paul Gauguin, Claude Monet, and Camille Pissarro, to Eugène Boudin, William-Adolphe Bouguereau, and Victor Gabriel Gilbert, This exhibition looks back at the Age of Impressionism through the lens of French culinary tradition.
2025 NWCCC Conference and Print Salon, Saturday November 15th, 1:00-5:00pm
Join local photographers and fellow camera club members at the Jackson Center, Everett Community College. The Print Salon will be open for viewing and voting, and the winners of the four annual NWCCC image competitions will be announced. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy photography, reconnect with old friends, and meet new ones. For more information and to register, click here.
Macro Photography Group
SPS member, Bill Wheeler has a Macro Photography Group. If interested, contact him from our website. Navigate to "Send Email to Members" under "Our Club" and search for his name under "select from Member List."
Galleries
We are an active club and travel all over Seattle and surrounding areas looking for photographic opportunities. See our trips to the Velodrome Race Track, Pike Market at night, Volunteer Conservatory and more in our galleries.
Bill Ray's Classes
Bill Ray offers education in the Art and Craft of photography available as streaming video:
Speaking of birds.
The migrations southward are underway.
Soon it will be bazillion bird season in the PNW.
We all have a few of these shots in our portfolio -- they tell a fun story! But they are a "one-trick pony", not engaging award-winning bird action shots. My 3-part masterclass on the art and craft of bird photography shows you how to go beyond crowd snapshots. And enjoy the zen of being out with captivating birds living their complex lives. Check it out
here
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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