Banjo by Doug Hall
We Are
Tacoma Photographic Society, established in 1956, is a group of avid photographers of all skill levels and diverse interests. We enjoy getting together to share our knowledge, enhance our skills, socialize with other photographers, and meet new friends. We are an award-winning club with members who like nothing more than to get out and shoot.
Although our membership is generally from the Tacoma area, everyone is welcome…. whether you are a budding photographer or a seasoned professional! We enjoy learning from each other and sharing our images!
TPS sponsors a variety of activities to help members develop their photographic skills and interests. Our activities include monthly meetings, competitions, events, field trips and educational opportunities.
Learn more About Tacoma Photographic Society here.
Lounging Lizards by Debbie Klosowski ◉ 1st Place ◉ Assigned Topic: Green ◉ June 2022
Egg by Maria DeKoker ◉ 1st Place ◉ Assigned Topic: Negative Space ◉ April 2022
Agave Shades And Shapes by Dick Knudson ◉ Assigned Topic: Green ◉ June 2022
Foggy Redwoods by Judi Kubes [1st Place]
Wave Length by Dawn Umstot ◉ 2nd Place ◉ Assigned Topic: Repetition ◉ May 2022
We Do
Photography
Education
We provide educational opportunities through workshops and clinics. You will find more educational resources on the Resources Page
Photography
Competition
Twice a month, at our Division Meetings, we hold juried competitions of our member’s work. Click over to the Competitions Page to view the results galleries from these competitions.
Photography
Field trips
Members are encouraged to lead and support field trips to local photogenic locations or trips further afield.
All activities of the Tacoma Photographic Society are open to everyone unless otherwise specified. The details for each event will be found on our Calendar Page.
Meetings
In 1956 the Society incorporated, defining two Divisions in our bylaws. The Divisions were formed around the two presentation media types available in the day: Projection; and Print.
Today, the Society still maintains those Divisions. Projection has evolved from slide and transparency films to digital files presented as projected images. Print still displays printed media prepared by members on their personal printers, or from local commercial shops.
Regardless of the media presentation, the meetings follow a similar agenda: Society Business; Division Business; Society Competition; Division Competition; and Image Critique. We find the Image Critique an extremely valuable educational opportunity. The images present examples of composition and technique opportunities to all.
Projection Division
Projection meetings are currently being held as virtual sessions on the first Wednesday of the month.
Print Division
Print meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month.
Tacoma Photographic Society is a proud member of these organizations.
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