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Welcome to LSAPS
Lytham St. Annes Photographic Society is one of the largest and most active camera clubs in the North West, with a current membership of about 80 covering a broad spectrum of age and photographic experience.
The aim of the Society is to advance the theory and practice of Photography as an art, which we do for the general public via our annual Photoshow, and for our individual members by providing help with all aspects of photography, catering for novices through to the very experienced and qualified. This is reflected in our programme which each season includes lectures by experienced and professional photographers on a wide range of topics from nature and landscapes to architecture, street photography and creative work using advanced techniques. We also review portfolios from national competitions and of course hold judging nights for our internal competitions, which include both Print and PDI (Projected Digital Image) formats. Full details are on our Syllabus Page.
Help is given both to absolute beginners (via mentoring and a programme of tutorials) and to those aiming to obtain photographic distinctions. We have equipment, such as studio lights, available for free home use by members.
If you would like more information on joining the club, please see our Joining Page, or if you have any queries please use our Contact Form.
Joining LSAPS
The 2023/4 season started in September, however it is still possible to join the club. The full membership fee is £50, but we offer a half price membership fee of just £25 to new members. So if you are in the Fylde area and are interested in Photography there is really nothing to lose. You can find more information on our Joining Page, or if you are ready to join or renew your membership, please use the link below.
How To Find Us
The club normally meets every Thursday evening at 7-30pm between September and June at The Well Church Hall (next to the YMCA) in St. Albans Road, St. Annes. The meetings are generally a mixture of lectures, reviews of competition images or judging of club competitions, so there is no requirement to bring (or even own!) a camera. Some meetings may also be held on-line using Zoom. Full syllabus details are on the syllabus page.
Postcode: FY8 1UZ
Latest News
2023 L&CPU Knock-Out Competition
The annual L&CPU Knock-Out competition was held on 18th November at the Elmbank Conference Centre in Eccles, judged by Simon Allen MPAGB, APAGB, EFIAP from the Scottish Federation. Each club …
1st Set Subject Competition (2023/24) – Knock Out
The first Set Subject competition of the season was judged on 16th Nov by Martin Pickles of North Cheshire Photographic Society. The competition was in the form of a Knock-Out …
2023 4-Way Battle
The 2023 4-Way Battle was held on Wednesday 15th November, hosted by North Fylde PS, but held in Poulton. The competition involves LSAPS, Poulton, Garstang and North Fylde, with 20 …
2023 L&CPU Knock-Out Competition
1st Set Subject Competition (2023/24) – Knock Out
2023 4-Way Battle
A Bit Of History
The inaugural meeting of the society was held at the County Hotel, Lytham on the 1st April 1948. About twenty people attended and agreed to form “THE LYTHAM ST ANNES & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY” with the objective being ‘to promote the science and fine art of photography’. The words ‘& DISTRICT’ were dropped from the title in 1951. The society also joined the Lancashire & Cheshire Photographic Union in that year.
Fortnightly meetings were held at the Girl Guides hut, Station Road Lytham, at a basic annual subscription of 21 shillings (£1.05), discounts being available for juniors and married couples.
The first annual exhibition (now called ‘Photoshow’ ) was held in 1950 and generated a considerable influx of new members. Today, Photoshow remains the main public exhibition of members work each year and attracts visitors from far and wide.