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Atlanta Photographic Society - Learning, Fun and Artistic Expression
This is the official Meetup for the Atlanta Photographic Society (APS), member of the Photographic Society of America. APS is a photography club established for the enjoyment of people sharing an interest in photography. APS is a non-profit organization established for photographers from the "Beginner to the Professional."
Our Master Photographers help mentor your learning and success.
Members participate in monthly and annual photo competitions and photo critiques, educational programs, field trips, exhibitions (Salon and Photographer's Theme Exhibitions) and the annual awards banquet.
Established almost 53 years ago, we are likely Atlanta's first photography club. Learn all about us on APS's award winning web site.
Visitors are always welcome. Look us over as many times as you wish. Joining is easy.
Membership
We have a $30 membership fee per year for individuals, $45 for a family, $10 for students and $25 for e-mail members.
Meeting location
All paid APS members will receive an email w/link to all meetings. Guests are always welcome. Please click the "Attend" button before 12 Midnight, Tuesday before a meeting to ensure that you get a timely email/invite/link.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DECATUR
308 Clairemont Avenue Decatur, Georgia, 30030
First Baptist Decatur is conveniently located at the North West corner of Clairemont & Commerce in Downtown Decatur, GA. Map and full details. Parking is on the North side of the church off Clairemont. Enter through main entrance on the North side of church – under the covered drive. We will have a greeter at the door. Our meeting Room is on the 3rd Floor - the “Pilgrims” Conference Room. Take the elevator (or stairs) to the 3rd floor. We have signs to make it easy to find.
Visit the APS Website for more information.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Open Competition - Prints (In-Person)First Baptist Church of Decatur, Decatur, GA
Open Competition - Prints (In-Person)
SPECIAL NOTE:
For 2024, Digital competition meetings will be VIRTUAL/on Zoom and Print competition meetings will be IN-PERSON.All competitions will have two categories - Color and B&W (Mono). The number of entries per member for open competitions is limited as follows:
Open Competitions - 6 images maximum per member (3 images maximum per category - Monochrome and Color.)
Open competition means that members can enter images of any subject matter such as Portrait, Nature, People, Animals, Buildings, Landscape, Abstracts etc.
Ribbons are awarded to the winning entries. The images can be plain or manipulated but must be in good taste and must conform to all club rules and regulations.
This will be an In-Person meeting.
What to bring
Bring your mounted prints, and please upload your digital versions through the members' page on our website.Important to know
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All about the Atlanta Photographic Society - Masters Competition & Plans for Next YearFirst Baptist Church of Decatur, Decatur, GA
Masters Competition & Plans for Next Year
Join us for the most special competition of the year - our Masters Competition. We will view all the winning images from the first 10 months of 2024.
Voting will be done on-line with no "rush to judgement!" Members will have 1 week to vote for their favorites. We also get member input and ideas for our 2025 plans.
This will be an in-person meeting at First Baptist Church of Decatur. Guests are always welcome. Please click the "Attend" button to let us know you plan to be there.
What to bring
Please bring your best ideas for Competition Themes, Programs, Workshops and new innovations to keep APS the most creative photography club in the Atlanta area.Important to know
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All about the Atlanta Photographic Society - Awards Banquet -2024Athens Pizza, Decatur, GA
Awards Banquet - 2024
(Tentative Date/Time/Plans: Assuming we do what we did last year, but we may change things up!)
Thursday - December 12, 2024
6pm (See agenda below)
Athens PIzza - Decatur, GAJoin us for this year’s final APS event. Celebrate the holiday with friends as we recognize the photographic achievements of our members. I hope you will attend the Annual Banquet of the Atlanta Photographic Society on January 20 at Athens Pizza near Decatur! This will include our 2024 Annual Awards.
You'll order what you want from the menu and pay for it yourself, as if you were going out for dinner. No restrictions on menu choice and no restrictions on how much or little you spend. For planning ahead, here's their menu: www.athenspizzaatlanta.com
In business for over 50 years, Athens Pizza serves much more than pizza, including a tasty variety of Greek/Mediterranean dishes. They also serve various beers and wines.
Agenda/Schedule
6:00 PM - Social Hour: Wine, beer (you pay) and appetizers (club pays)
6:30 PM - Place your orders for dinner
7:00 PM - Dinner served
7:45 PM - Member Awards and Recognitions, Auction, more socializing.