Welcome to Cairns Photographic Society

Join one of the longest running photography communities in Australia. As a member you have access to monthly club meetups, competitions and critiques, outings and club photowalks, special photography events and shared learning opportunities to improve your skills.

Step 1. Fill in the membership form and email your details and payment to us.
Step 2. Register your email for a login account by creating a New Account for this site here.
Step 3. After confirming payment, we will register your login against our club membership register, drop you an email with information, and you are good to go!!

We look forward to meeting you and helping you enjoy your photographic journey with other like-minded members of our community.

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The Benefits of Membership

Find us Here on Facebook it you want a quick general view of our activity and events.

We meet up every month (3rd Thursday 7pm).
– Social Meetup
– Professional Guest Speakers
– Critique of Images by Accredited judges

Learn from other members at regular group outings with themes, topics, and techniques such as black and white, street photography, bird photography and others.

Non-members are welcome to come along to meet other members and experience our meetups, or to join selected meetups for a small fee to cover insurance.

Email us at cairnsphotosociety@gmail.com with any questions you may have about membership, events etc.

Upcoming Events
May
16
Thu
7:00 pm Club Meeting and Monthly Competi... @ Stratford Library
Club Meeting and Monthly Competi... @ Stratford Library
May 16 @ 7:00 pm
Monthly Competition entries are due by 11:59pm on the day of the club meeting
Jun
20
Thu
7:00 pm Club Meeting and Monthly Competi... @ Stratford Library
Club Meeting and Monthly Competi... @ Stratford Library
Jun 20 @ 7:00 pm
Monthly Competition entries are due by 11:59pm on the day of the club meeting
Jul
18
Thu
7:00 pm Club Meeting and Monthly Competi... @ Stratford Library
Club Meeting and Monthly Competi... @ Stratford Library
Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm
Monthly Competition entries are due by 11:59pm on the day of the club meeting
Aug
15
Thu
7:00 pm Club Meeting and Monthly Competi... @ Stratford Library
Club Meeting and Monthly Competi... @ Stratford Library
Aug 15 @ 7:00 pm
Monthly Competition entries are due by 11:59pm on the day of the club meeting
Sep
19
Thu
7:00 pm Club Meeting and Monthly Competi... @ Stratford Library
Club Meeting and Monthly Competi... @ Stratford Library
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm
Monthly Competition entries are due by 11:59pm on the day of the club meeting
Oct
17
Thu
7:00 pm Club Meeting and Monthly Competi... @ Stratford Library
Club Meeting and Monthly Competi... @ Stratford Library
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm
Monthly Competition entries are due by 11:59pm on the day of the club meeting
Nov
21
Thu
7:00 pm Club Meeting and Monthly Competi... @ Stratford Library
Club Meeting and Monthly Competi... @ Stratford Library
Nov 21 @ 7:00 pm
Monthly Competition entries are due by 11:59pm on the day of the club meeting

Management Committee 2023-2024

At our recent AGM the following members have been elected to the management committee for the 2023-24 year:

  • President – Richard Foord
  • Vice President – Tim Warnock
  • Secretary – Beverley Lynn
  • Treasurer – Corinne Bramwell
  • Competitions Secretary – Corinne Bramwell
  • Webmaster – Marian Moore
  • Committee Member – Bronwyn Baker
  • Committee Member – Robin Murnane
  • Events Co-ordinator(s) – Ingrid Douglas – Photography/Coffee Group; Beverley Lynn – Street Group; Bronwyn Baker – Bird Group; Graeme Masterman – Black & White Group.
  • If you are interested in being an Events Co-Ordinator please contact any member of the committee.

by Marian Moore, July 21, 2023

2023 Queensland Interclub Competition

We look forward to receiving your entries for the 2023 Queensland Interclub Competition. An email was sent to all members on 23 April explaining the topics and requirements. Each member may enter up to 3 images. Images must not have been entered in the Interclub Competition previously. Maximum size 1920 x 1080 px and 2 MB. No watermarks or identification of the maker. Images must have been taken in the last 5 years. Maximum title length 35 characters.

Images to be emailed or sent via Dropbox or WeTransfer to riamrry@me.com no later than 1 June.

Topics can be found on the poster here.

Proudly hosted by the (myphotoclub.com.au

by Marian Moore, May 4, 2023

Print Competition Night – 15 June

At the June meeting we will hold an Open Print Competition. Please bring along a maximum of two A4 or smaller sized prints. Members attending on the night will secretly vote for a winner in Division 1 and Division 2. The winning entries in each Division will receive a gift voucher.

by Marian Moore, May 4, 2023