On Thursday 5th September Smethwick PS members and guests will be treated to the works of master Architectural Photographer Thomas Peck.

Tom’s first love is landscape, from the colourful intricacies of Epping Forest, where he lives, to the wide vistas and dramatic landscapes of the American West – an area he knows particularly well. Architectural photography comes a close second however – the city creates a contrasting dynamic to the landscape. Form, structure, line, geometric shape, all become more evident than the looser compositional style that is more prevalent in the land.

He is a regular contributor to photographic journals such as Black & White Photography, onlandscape.co.uk, Frames magazine. He has completed his LRPS and CPAGB. He judges photographic competitions in the EAF. He also lectures at photographic societies and teaches photography both in the field and in post-production. He runs workshops for Quest Photography where he brings his enthusiasm, good humour and patient style to the fore with his clients. 

Quest provides a wide variety of photo workshops, take a look on: www.questphoto.co.uk

Starts at 8pm in the CLUBROOM and on the new stream system

For information go to our Streaming page HERE

On Thursday 22nd August Smethwick PS and guests will have the opportunity to see a wide range of everyday subjects given the unique perspective by an experienced photographer. The club will be hosting a lecture by friend of the club, Ralph Duckett. We will get an opportunity to see that Ralph is a lot more than an experienced circuit judge!

Ralph has been a member of his local camera club, Burton on Trent Photographic Society for over 40 years.  He is a prolific photographer with many high awards and accolades to his name. His first love is landscape photography, though Ralph does take photographs of a great variety of subject matter. Tonight’s talk will include subjects such as; landscapes, country pursuits, and much more.

Starts at 8pm in the CLUBROOM and on the new stream system

For information go to our Streaming page HERE

Thursday 13th June: We have 5 of the best Photographers from the island of Ireland!

This week, due to a change in the planned programme, SPS will be welcoming and playing host to a number of top photographers from across Ireland.

This will be a rare opportunity to see and hear from a number of photographers in one packed evening. Each photographer will be presenting live in the clubroom for about 20 mins and showcasing many of their award winning images and sharing their secrets too.

Taking part will be Gabriel O’Shaughnessy, FIPF, MFIAP, Des Clinton, FIPF, John Butler FIPF, John Sheridan, FIPF and Yvonne Crawley, LIPF.

This is a unique evening not to be missed.

Come and join fellow Smethwick members and guests alike and get an ‘up close and personal’ look at a body of work from across the Irish Sea.

Thursday 6th June: We have an evening showcasing images (prints, PDIs and AVs) from Photofolio 2024

Judge will be MCPF President

Smethwick members and guests will see a wide range of subjects and styles depicted via great still images.

Thursday 23rd May: We have SPS Members.

As SPS membership changes and develops, so does the photography explored and produced. This week, as part of an occassional opportunity to look at members’ work (prints and PDIs), you will get to experience individual journeys, covering established as well as new and up and coming members.

By definition, these select few members will bring their own perspectives on their respective subjects and photography techniques, something to please us all for sure.

Come and join fellow Smethwick members and guests and get an up close and personal look at a small group of members’ work.