Photography is Better Together
Why Join South Shields Photographic Society?
Our aim is to ensure members get the most out of their hobby and are inspired and supported in their endeavours. Wherever you are on your photographic journey, if you want to improve your photography, we can help you.
Our Tuesday night activities include talks by external speakers, members' presentations, with frequent digital and print competitions. Our meetings are lively, interactive, and friendly, creating an atmosphere where we can learn from one another and from the highly accomplished judges and speakers who attend.
See This Season's Programme for all our upcoming activities.
We are eager to expand our membership, particularly encouraging younger individuals, and we believe that diversity will make our club stronger and more engaging for all members.
Why not come along one evening? There’s no obligation to join, and you’ll find us very welcoming. We meet at 7.30 pm on Tuesday evenings at St. Bede's RC Church, 10 West Road, South Shields. The season starts in September and runs till the following May.
We cater for all levels of photographic experience and interests in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with competitions, talks and chat.
Read our members' Testimonials below.
Don Edmondson
Member
"Why did I join?:
I gave up smoking in 1989, and needed a way to ensure I didn't relapse, so spending the savings on cameras ensured I couldn’t afford to start again!
Why the SSPS?:
Well, mainly the Social aspect! I returned to South Shields after a 47-year absence, and my wife suggested I needed to get out more! By then, I had a 28-year-old photographic hobby, and so the SSPS, and its Digital Group, seemed like a good fit. A family member had been a member in the past, and I think that formed the basis of my wife’s suggestion."