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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 of England, with around 80 members spanning a wide range of ages and experience.
Our aim is to promote photography as an art form, both within the club and in the wider community. We showcase members work through our annual Photoshow and offer a varied programme designed to inspire and support everyone from complete beginners to experienced photographers.
Each season includes:
- Guest lectures from professional and accomplished photographers.
- Internal competitions in Print and PDI (Projected Digital Image).
- Portfolio reviews featuring the best club photography in the North-West.
Beginners benefit from mentoring and structured tutorials, while members working toward qualifications receive guidance and support. Studio lighting kits are also available for members to use at home.
The 2025/6 season is now under way, however new members are always welcome and it is possible to join on-line or at one of our meetings. The full membership fee is £50, but we offer a half price membership fee of just £25 to new members, and a reduced rate of £40 for members over 80 years of age. Reduced rates may apply for those 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 you can get in touch using our Contact Form. 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
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.