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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.
PHOTOSHOW
3rd to 17th August
Photoshow is our annual exhibition which this year will be held between 3rd and 17th August at the Drive Methodist Church in St Annes. The exhibition will feature 300 prints and a similar number of digital images showing in a slide show.
Best of all, the exhibition is free to enter!
Club members will also be on hand to answer any questions about membership. So why not come along and take a look.
Opening Times:
- Mon-Fri: 10am to 6pm
- Sat 3rd & 10th Aug: 10am – 5pm
- Sat 17th Aug: – 10am – 2pm.
- Closed on Sundays.
Venue: Drive Methodist Church Halls, East Bank Rd, St Annes, FY8 1ND
Joining LSAPS
The 2024/5 season will start on 5th September, however it is now possible to join for next season. The full membership fee is £50, but we offer a half price membership fee of just £25 to new members, with further possible reductions if joining part way through the season. 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
Photoshow 2024 Results
Photoshow results were announced on Thursday 11th July at an awards slideshow in the Hall. The judge for the Prints was Paul Dunmall (CPAGB, QCP) from Lancaster PS, whilst the …
2024 President’s Challenge
This year’s President’s Challenge on the subject of minimalism was held on 6th June. 29 members entered an image into the competition. After an initial run through all the images, …
2024 North Cheshire Challenge
The 2024 North Cheshire Challenge was held on Saturday 25th May on Zoom, judged by Christine Widdall. The format is a knock-out club competition, with each club entering 5 images …
Photoshow 2024 Results
2024 President’s Challenge
2024 North Cheshire Challenge
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.