1st PDI Competition of 2026 on 26th February
Thursday 26th February. We have our 1st PDI competition of 2026. Live in the clubroom & via live stream. Starts 8pm
Welcome to one of the UK's Premiere photo clubs based near Birmingham, West Midlands.
Smethwick Photographic Society is a friendly and welcoming camera club with a varied programme for everyone.
We welcome new members so why not come along to one of our meetings to see what we have on offer.
SOME GREAT NEWS: On Saturday 20th October we competed in the PAGB Inter Club Print Championship and we are pleased to say we won FIRST PLACE along with joint winners Arden and Chorley.
For the record Smethwick has taken first place 9 times since the competition began and we are the only club to have qualified via their Regional Federations to take part. Both records no other club has come near. The prints we used will be on display in the bar on Thursday evening 23rd October.
See the full table of results in the ‘News’ panel below.
See the awarded images in our club competitions in 2025
click the button below.
What's On
Regular Events - SPS throughout the week
MONDAY PHOTO SCHOOL
Weekly hands-on skills and guidance run by The Photography School.
7pm – 9.15pm
Drop-in Photo Clinic
Every Monday Night we host this hands-on session provided by the Photography School.
Open to all, no pre-booking required. Pay on the night – £4 for SPS/Photo School members, £6 for non-members.
Thursday Night Lecture
Our main weekly club night hosting a broad range of inspirational talks.
8pm – 9.30pm, doors 7pm
Nude Iceland with Tim Pile
Thursday 19th Feb. ‘Nude Iceland’ SPS will welcome our very own Tim Pile, live in the clubroom and via the web stream – Tim has come back from Iceland full of great stories and behind the scenes info. Starts 8pm.
Thursday Night Hybrid Lectures
Every year, some of the finest speakers in the UK present at The Old School House. Although Smethwick is best enjoyed in person, we offer a high definition live stream if you prefer to attend lectures from home. IMPORTANT NOTE: Our previous login account is no longer in operation, Just pay for your attendance and follow the link to the ‘stream’
The new system is still in ‘trial’ mode
Inside SPS - get involved
Tuesday Studio Group
Monthly studio session covering a range of subjects. Pre-booking essential.
Variable timings
Next Studio Group Meeting: Tuesday 31st March 2026
Next group meeting Tuesday 31st March 2026. Contact Peter Jackson to book a session.
Latest SPS Club News
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We are a friendly club open to anyone. Join us or renew your membership using the button below.
Discounts for joining during the year are available.
SPS in a Nutshell
Main Events Programme
We run a varied Thursday Night Club Programme as well as a Digital Skills Series. There is something for everybody.
Member Galleries
Have a look at the galleries of some of our members. We have a great history of extremely diverse and high quality photography across all genres.
Smethwick International
The Smethwick International Exhibition of Photography is a popular yearly event for photographers across the UK and the world.
Member Updates
Opportunities and Results
Create or update your own gallery
Want to send new or updated Member Galleries? Have a look HERE for instructions.
IMAGES AWARDED IN LAST MEMBER COMPETITION
Awarded images in the previous Club Competitions in 2025 in random order.
SPS CLUB NEWS
