Welcome to PSNZ

Established in 1953, the Photographic Society of New Zealand (PSNZ) is a registered charity whose purpose is to increase the knowledge and understanding of the art of photography for all photographers.

Whether you have just purchased your first camera or a seasoned professional the main purpose of the Society is to Help Photographers Grow.

Read about the North Island Regional Convention in the latest edition of CameraTalk, and browse through the gorgeous images captured by photographers who chose to go on the field trip to Eastwoodhill Arboretum via the ebook, below.

The next convention will be The National Convention, and it will be held in Nelson in May 2025. Watch this space.

Jack Sprosen Memorial Trophy

Click the image to enter the Jack Sprosen Memorial Trophy Competition

Entry Fees for 2024

PSNZ Member -  1st entry - $25 | 2nd Entry - $10
Non PSNZ Member - 1st Entry - $32 | 2nd Entry - $12

Our Calendar of Events showcases PSNZ workshops and salons (competitions), as well as activities organised by our affiliated club members. While some events are open to non-PSNZ Members, the PSNZ Workshop Series is only available to PSNZ Members.

If you would like to attend a workshop and are not yet a PSNZ member, you can join here or click the button below.

Venice Romance - Ron Willems Hon PSNZ, FPSNZ, AFIAP, ARPS, FAPS

Instantly recognisable as Venice, the ICM factor on the buildings in this image hint at the very real threat that this beautiful city is sinking and that nothing is permanent. In contrast, the gondola, with people on board, depicts more stability to me, and I wonder if the romance is with Venice itself, or on a more personal level, within the boat. Perhaps we’d like to think romance is permanent, against the more transient nature of anything man made.

 Read the October 2024 issue of NZ CameraTalk.

2023 New Zealand Camera is now available.
Click here to purchase.

Cover image by Dianne B Kelsey LPSNZ

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