Welcome to Alameda Photographic Society
Latest news
Cash for Images
Our winner in August for the theme "Reflections" was Ed Mestre for his image "Two Cool Dudes".
As the winner, Ed picks the theme for our September competition, which is "Portrait".
What we do
We meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30pm at 2441 San Jose Avenue, Alameda, CA, in the meeting hall of the First Christian Church at the corner of San Jose Avenue and Park Avenue. (Click here for a map).
Second Tuesdays are competition meeting, where digital images are critiqued by an outside judge. Winning images in competitions are then entered into a regional competition where they are judged against the work of other clubs who are part of the Northern California Council of Camera Clubs. Competitions are in five categories: Pictorial, Creative, Journalism, Nature, and Travel.
Examples of L-R: Pictorial, Creative, Journalism, Nature, Travel © by the image makers
Fourth Tuesdays are program meetings, with an invited guest speaker to talk about a particular area of photography, or an exhibition night. We also hold regular field trips and seminars related to the art of photography. Details of upcoming programs and field trips can be found in the calendar.
Field Trips: Golden Gate Bridge; Elkhorn Slough; Lake Merritt. Club booth at the Park Street Spring Festival
Visitors are always welcome at all meetings.
Mission
The purpose of the Alameda Photographic Society is: to promote the art and science of photography in its various forms through the association of its members for study and entertainment; to encourage photographic contests and exhibitions; and to stimulate greater interest and advancement in the knowledge and practice of photography.
History
Alameda Photographic Society was founded in 1940. We are celebrating our 70th anniversary this year. You can read more about the history of our club here.
Membership
You can find out more information on joining our club here.
Peachpit User Group Partner Program
We are participating in the Peachpit User Group Partner Program, which provides club members discounts on Peachpit books. Please contact info@alamedaphoto.org for the discount code. If you would like a copy of a Peachpit title to review for 90 days, provided you agree to write a review of the book, please contact info@alamedaphoto.org with the Title and ISBN of the book. Peachpit are also providing books for our club library. You can borrow a book at one meeting and return it at the next.
