The Burton upon Trent Photographic Society was founded in 1933 by keen amateur photographers who wanted to share their knowledge and ideas. This principle is still providing the solid base for the society's success.

The BPS has a wide variety of members from beginners to professional photographers, aged between 15 and 85 with interests in black and white, colour, slides, prints, audio visual work, darkroom, digital photography, studio, portrait, still life, landscapes, architecture... to name just a few. Lectures, workshops, demonstrations, competitions, and discussions provide the opportunity to share information and knowledge or get help on almost any aspect of photography. And remember that an "expert" portrait photographer could be a beginner on e.g. landscape photography.

Weekly meetings provide excellent entertainment for members and guests alike through a mixture of lectures, demonstrations, hands on events and internal and inter-club competitions. Social events throughout the season make sure we keep the fun in our hobby and provide the opportunities to get to know the people behind the camera better.

New members are welcome throughout the season. If you are interested in joining the BPS or you just want to attend some of the events please contact us or come to one of our meetings.

EXTERNAL CLUB COMPETITIONS & EXHIBITIONS
Members are invited to submit their work to the External Competition Secretary for entry into Inter club, MCPF/PAGB competitions and exhibitions. Details will be announced at meetings.

EXTERNAL EXHIBITIONS
Members are encouraged to enter local, national and international exhibitions, many of which are individual entries and not through the club. The Society receives information about some exhibitions and these are announced or entry forms are made available, but they do not receive information on all exhibitions held. Lists of some exhibitions are available on the internet (see page 19 for FlAP and BPE web addresses or BPS website). Members are encouraged to share information about exhibitions as often there is discount for joint entries and cost savings on despatch.

ANNUAL EXHIBITION (see also the news section)
Open to all members, with sections for beginners, intermediate and advanced workers in colour and monochrome prints and slides. There is also a panel of four related prints and a panel of five prints showing versatility and creativity. Awards for the best landscape, portrait. wildlife, technical and record and best pictorial photograph can be from any of sections in the exhibition. (see Exhibition Rules for full details)
Although the officers of the Society will take the greatest care of all work submitted for the competitions and exhibitions, the Society accepts no responsibility for loss or damage.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Adults £28.00    (Couples £44.00) - Pensioners £23.00  (Couples £36.00) - Students/unemployed £17.00
Family Membership £46.00 - Visitors £2.00

DATA PROTECTION
The Society gives notice that information concerning members, lecturers and judges is held on computer for the sole use of the Society. Any objections should be addressed to the Secretary

PUBLICITY
The Society reserves the right to copy and reproduce any images submitted into any of the Society’s competitions for publicity purposes (including the website). Any objections should be addressed to the Secretary. Copyright remains with the author

COPYRIGHT
It is essential that authorship of any image submitted for competitions is entirely that of the entrant. In the event of any doubt the Society reserves the right to ask for proof of authorship in the form of the original negatives or transparencies for scrutiny. (As advised by the MCPF)

STUDIO EQUIPMENT
Equipment is available for members to borrow. See Ivan Brough.