Photographic Society of New Zealand

Mushroom Macro Masterclass
2025-05-17 09:00 - 2025-05-18 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Lee says she “fell down the rabbit hole of the fungi world” in 2009 and that she is “happiest when hanging out in New Zealand’s beautiful native forests.” She has an outstanding command of the field and has published two books on the subject featuring her outstanding photography.

This workshop is designed for occasional macro photographers who really want to lift their game to the next level. It will be a practical workshop.

Saturday 17th May 9.00am

On Saturday morning we will workshop the following topics:

Gear

Focus brackets and stacking using Helicon (essential for superb mushroom images) including tabletop practise

Lighting

Prepping mushrooms for photography

On Saturday afternoon we will travel to one of Rotorua’s many exceptional locations to put theory into practice.

Sunday 18th May 9.00 am

On Sunday we will review how participants got on during the field trip and answer any questions arising. We will then adjourn to a second location and more opportunities to make some great images.

The workshop will begin at 9.00 am on Saturday 17th May in Rotorua and end after the second field trip mid afternoon on Sunday. The meeting point and class room will be in the Rotorua City area and advised prior to the commencement date in our follow up email to registrants.

Please note:

Meals and accommodation are not included in the price. You will need to bring your camera, a macro lens and your laptop with Helicon installed (you can download a free version that works for 30 days).

Autumn Landscapes
2025-05-09 13:00 - 2025-05-11 13:00
Capture the Magic of Autumn

Join us for an exclusive, hands-on autumn landscape photography workshop with renowned photographer, Meghan Maloney. Known for her breathtaking captures of nature’s finest moments, Meghan will guide you through the stunning landscapes of Hawkes Bay, where vibrant autumn colours come alive. Perfect for photographers of all levels, this workshop provides a rare opportunity to learn Meghan’s award-winning techniques, from composition and lighting to editing tips that make colours pop.

Book Your Spot Now! Meghan’s workshops always fill up fast.

The workshop will start at 1pm on Friday 9th May and conclude around 1pm on Sunday 11th May. Locations will be weather dependant and may include Te Mata Peak, Mt Erin, Waimarama beach, Tukituki valley, Maraetotara Falls, and TutiraSunset.

A medium level of fitness will be required as some walking on tracks will occur.

The workshop fee of $275 includes lunch on Sunday. Other meals will be a mix of cafes, takeaways and restaurants.

Once you have registered and paid, you will receive more in depth information on the schedule and locations as well as a recommended gear sheet.

Workshop is limited to 12 people

We are looking for two people to use their car to help transport attendees to the various locations. If you are willing to do this please let Nicole know once you have registered. A $100 petrol voucher will be provided.

Log into the Member’s Area to register for this workshop.

Four Nations
2025-05-05 08:00 - 2025-05-25 17:00
How do you feel about representing your country, photographically? The 4 Nations competition is your chance to achieve this honour. It is a cool photo event, quite different to the usual salons and competitions.

This annual challenge pits the best photographic endeavours of the four national photographic societies of Australia, Canada, South Africa and New Zealand. Each society selects 80 images to represent them. All the resultant 320 images are judged by a panel of three international judges, who are all independent of the four countries. Images are scored anonymously, and the 3 judges scores are aggregated. The society with the highest total score gains the “Bragging Rights”.

Wherever PSNZ finishes in the challenge you can feel proud that your selected image was part of our team chasing the honours.

Annual General Meeting
2025-05-02 16:00 - 17:30
Join us at our Annual General Meeting.

Trenna Packer Nature Salon (Clubs)
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-06-20 17:00
The competition was started by Hagley Camera Club of Christchurch in 1972 as a memorial to Trenna Packer, a keen nature photographer who was killed in a car accident on her way back from a photographic expedition. The Nature Photography Society took over the running of it in 2007.

The Nature Photography Society of New Zealand would like to invite your club to take part in the Trenna Packer

Salver Competition. The competition opens on the 1st of May 2025 and closes on Friday the 20th of June 2025.

Māwhera National Salon of Photography
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-31 23:30
Māwhera National Salon of Photography is run by the Greymouth Photography Club which is affiliated to PSNZ.

Entry is open to residents of New Zealand and financial members of PSNZ residing overseas. The 2025 Salon opens for entries on 1st May 2025, and closes on 31st May 2025 at 11:59 pm.

There will be six (6) sections in 2025.

70th PSNZ National Convention
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-04 17:00

North Shore Salon
2025-04-18 08:00 - 2025-05-15 23:30
This promises to be a game-changer, setting a new standard for creativity and innovation in the photographic world. With categories traditional and new, as well as one cutting-edge category and a platform to showcase emerging talent alongside seasoned professionals, this competition will push boundaries and redefine visual storytelling.

Open online April 18 2025 Digital entries only accepted

Closes May 15 2025 Midnight (No extensions)

Judging June 7 2025 (Saturday)

Judge Convenor Russell Hamlet

Judges

Lynn Clayton

Rachael Smith

Gerard Emery

Kevin Clarke

Chris Traill

Mike Langford

Jackie Rankin

Whether you’re a hobbyist, an aspiring professional, or a seasoned artist, this is the event you cannot afford to miss.

Under the banner of the North Shore Photographic Society

Setting up Photoshop with Helen McLeod
2025-04-13 15:00 - 16:00
Setting up the workspace, organizing the toolbar and frequently used tools, colourizing layers, colourizing menu options, navigating around the layers panel, editing the Photoshop preferences and looking at how to set up ACR so that the AI Denoise function doesn’t produce a second (.dng) file

Vignetting in a freehand manner to build this effect up gently, yet not obviously.

End time is indicative only. Workshop may extend past 4:00 pm.

Whanganui Salon 2025 - Humanity and Earth
2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-04-26 23:30
The Whanganui Salon, a pre-eminent national salon of photography from 1953 to 1992, was re-established on the national photography calendar in 2019 after a gap of 27 years. With a thematic approach (Humanity and Earth) that distinguishes the Whanganui Salon from other national salons and attracting over 400 digital entries in 2019, it was a great rebirth. Despite the challenges of Covid, the 2021 and 2023 runnings of the Salon built upon the 2019 success and saw the awarding of the Vonnie Cave Gold Medal to the overall winners. We are now confident the salon, running as a biennial, will become a permanent event on the national photography scene, enjoyed by those who are seeking a more boutique salon that showcases meaningful images about our world and our place within it. ​

The Whanganui Salon will be open for entries on 1 April 2025, closing midnight on 26 April. All the information you need is available in the link below.

Congratulations to the 2023 Salon Winner, Margaret Irving APSNZ, for her image, Irishman Creek Roadman’s Hut.

Learn Street Photography at Cuba Dupa
2025-03-29 08:00 - 2025-03-30 17:00
FUJIFILM Workshop | Street Photography at CubaDupa

Join our immersive Street Photography Workshop at Wellington’s most iconic arts festival. This hands-on experience is designed to fast-track your observational skills and boost your confidence in approaching and photographing strangers.

Key Outcomes:

Master the fundamentals: learn and practice essential techniques in composition, framing, and the use of angles to create compelling street photographs.

Build confidence in public spaces: gain practical experience in engaging with people and capturing moments in dynamic environments.

Develop your unique style: Receive constructive feedback from a pro to help you improve your photography. Bring your own camera or trial Fujifilm’s extensive range of cameras and lenses.

Network with fellow enthusiasts: Fujifilm events are welcoming and inclusive. Connect with a group of like-minded photographers and have fun as you learn.

CubaDupa is held over Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March. Tickets can be purchased for a single day or both.

Online ICM Tutorial
2025-03-16 15:00 - 16:00
This hour long online tutorial will explore the following:

· Getting your head into the right space for ICM photography & how to keep that creative head space

· So how do you actually DO ICM? – exploring the fundamental ICM Camera techniques

· How to use ICM images as a component of multiple exposure images

· How to use ICM to create abstract imagery & why abstract imagery is important for creativity

· How to use ICM in a landscape setting to create painterly photographs

· An introduction to post processing of ICM images using Photoshop

Judy will be giving an online presentation, sharing the skills she has learnt along her own photographic journey as well as interacting with you and giving you live exercises to explore this wonderful freeing world of moving your camera as you take an image.

FUJIFILM Masterclass | Tramping photography with Dennis Radermacher
2024-12-07 08:00 - 2024-12-08 17:00
We’re excited to invite you to a unique Fujifilm NZ event led by Dennis Radermacher, the creative mind behind @lightforge and a seasoned tramping photographer with over 20 years of experience. Known for his work with Wilderness Magazine, Dennis captures the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s wilderness with a thoughtful, creative approach. This workshop is a hands-on opportunity to refine your tramping photography skills.

The event spans two days, combining an outdoor photography session and a post-production workshop.

Day One: Saturday, 7th December (6:15 PM – 9:15 PM)Join us in the scenic Christchurch Port Hills for a hands-on evening session at sunset. Dennis will guide you through key techniques such as safety, gear selection, and creative decision-making. You’ll put these skills into practice during a live shoot with a model—don’t forget to bring your camera!

Day Two: Sunday, 8th December (9:30 AM – 12:00 PM)The event continues in Christchurch’s CBD with a morning post-production workshop. Dennis will demonstrate his editing process, offering insights to enhance your images and refine your workflow. Breakfast is on us!

Fujifilm will organise X or GFX camera and lens loans tailored for each attendee upon request.

More details on meet-up locations will be shared with ticket holders.

In case of adverse weather, the event will be postponed to the 1st and 2nd of February.

Okarito Bird Photography
2024-12-06 16:00 - 2024-12-08 14:00
Join Leanne Buchan at Ōkārito during nesting season to photograph the rare and beautiful Kōtuku and their chicks. The timing has been selected so that the chicks should be big enough to see in the nest.

Leanne is a passionate bird photographer and owner of “Feather in Your Capture”. She loves to share her learnings and assist others to capture some of Aotearoa’s amazing birdlife.

The workshop includes a tour of the Ōkārito Lagoon and a tour of the White Heron Sanctuary. Both tours are dedicated to our group and will only have 8 people per tour to provide us with ample space for big lenses. (The public group sizes are larger and valued at $265 pp)

Ōkārito Eco Tour – experience the unique diversity of New Zealand’s largest wetland aboard the Explorer Douglas which was custom built for the lagoon. Journey through breath-taking landscapes with views of the Southern Alps tallest peaks, glaciers, ancient Kahikatea forest, wetland, ocean and everything in between. Discover and learn about the unique eco system and keep your eyes peeled for the abundance of wildlife that call this place home!

The White Heron Sanctuary tour includes an informative minibus ride from Whataroa through lush South Westland farmland into the remote Waitangiroto Nature Reserve. Entry into the Nature Reserve is permitted through DOC and is only possible on a guided tour.

In the reserve there is a short walk through ancient Kahikatea rainforest to a purpose built viewing hide to observe the magnificent Kotuku, White Heron, in their natural nesting environment. Kotuku Ngutu Papa, the Royal Spoonbill and Kawapaka, the Little Shag also nest in this special area and all can be seen easily from the hide. The preserved rainforest and its surrounds is also home to a great array of other birdlife including, Tui, Bellbird, Wood Pigeon, Fantail, Tomtit, Silver Eye and Grey Warbler.

The workshop will start at 4pm on Friday 6th December and conclude around 2pm on Sunday 8th December.

We will be based in the historic Donovan’s Store in Ōkārito where we will come together for evening meals (included in the workshop fee), presentations and editing sessions. (Donovan’s Store is a much photographed icon as it is the oldest known building on the West Coast). We will split into 2 groups for the tours and the group that isn’t touring will be able to explore the beach and bush areas taking landscape and bird photographs.

There will be an optional sunrise shoot each morning at the lagoon and on Saturday night after dinner (weather permitting) we will all head to the beach for a sunset shoot.

The workshop will finish up on Sunday at 2pm after an editing session.

Attendees need to book their own accommodation close to Ōkārito; (recommendations will be emailed to those that register); and provide their own breakfasts and lunches. There is one café in Whataroa, The Lonely Stag.

A zoom lens between 400 and 600mm is recommended for this workshop. You will also need a medium level of fitness as some walking on tracks and beaches will occur.

Once you have registered and paid, you will receive more in depth information on the schedule and locations as well as a recommended gear sheet.

Workshop is limited to 13 people.

Log into the Member’s Area to register for this workshop.

Garden Photography by Jane Dove Juneau
2024-11-22 17:00 - 2024-11-24 12:00
Jane Dove Juneau spends a lot of time in other people’s gardens. The Taranaki-based photographer shoots gardens and houses throughout the region for NZ House and Garden, Your Home and Garden, and other magazines, and also produces beautiful images of the New Zealand landscape that have been published in several books. Join us in New Plymouth to learn about Garden Photography and be inspired by Janeand her composition skills. We will have access to a private garden that stars in the annual Powerco Garden Festival and also photograph a hidden public gem – Tūpare. Tūpare has recently earned the NZ Gardens Trust highest six-star rating – a distinction shared only by 13 other locations nationally.

The weekend will commence at 5pm on Friday for a 2 hour intro and tuition session on “getting it right in camera” before heading out to both gardens on Saturday. The weekend will conclude with a morning editing and feedback session. (Lightroom or Photoshop are recommended for this session).

Thames Steampunk Festival
2024-11-08 00:00 - 2024-11-10 23:59
We have an opportunity (vs a true workshop) for 4 of our members to be the official volunteer photographers for the Steampunk Festival in Thames from 8-10th November 2024. This year’s theme is “Down The Rabbit Hole”.

The schedule over the weekend is action packed with lots of great photographic opportunities. The leader of our group of 4 photographers would provide the Steampunk society an edited set of photographs (the best from all 4 volunteers) after the event for their use but the photos taken remain the property of the photographer that took them.

Our photographers would be provided with a photographic pass allowing them to get upfront and stage-front to all of the action.

The schedule is as follows:

Friday 8th November

3-5pm. High Tea and Tea Duelling competition.

Saturday 9th November

11am-2pm Street parade, vehicles, floats, people in costume, Thames market.

2-3pm. The Strut. A staged catwalk type event.

Sat evening functions (2 photographers per function, 120-150 people per function)

A Victorian Masked Ball, Victorian costume, Victorian dancing etc

A mad hatters party at The Pump House.

(A Photo Booth will likely be set up for both evening events and possibly the High Tea. The booths and lighting gear are being supplied by a local professional photographer).

Sunday 10 th November

Community fair, “Unplugged Sunday”> Punk My Pet> Tea Pot Racing> MonsterPot Racing> Airships Racing> Live Music> Hobby Horse Racing> Parasol Duelling

Our photographers would have free access to all of the events over the weekend but would need to provide their own accommodation and transport. (Some accommodation by billet may be available, if required).

Ideally your camera should be able to trigger an off-camera flash. Triggers for Canon and Sony are being provided for the photo booths, but contact Jayne if you want to check the compatibility of your camera).

f you are interested in this opportunity please log into the Member’s Area to register. If you have any questions, please contact Jayne Parker at jayneparkernz@gmail.com.

Jayne Parker will be the remote team leader. She will liaise with the Steampunk committee representative to finalise arrangements, including the photo booth requirements, and coordinate the team across all of the events as well as pull together an edited set of photos from the team to be provided to the Steampunk committee. (Editing would be done by team members but the leader would need to ensure photo quality was appropriate and duplication of subject matter minimised).

There are currently 3 spots available for roving for photographers.

For more information visit their web site https://steampunkthethames.co.nz

On behalf of The PSNZ Workshop team

Judge Training Weekend
2024-11-02 09:00 - 2024-11-03 16:30
The PSNZ is hosting an online judge training workshop in November. This 2-day workshop, which is open to members and non-members, is designed to help those who:

– want to improve their photography,

– want to know how judges assess salon (competition) images, and

– are interested in becoming a photography judge

For more details, please click on the link, below

https://photography.org.nz/…/judge-accreditation-panel…/

Painterly Landscapes
2024-10-25 13:00 - 2024-10-27 13:00
For nearly 40 years Peter Rees has been engaged in fine art as a painter and photographer, with more than 20 exhibitions and vast experience teaching and leading workshops. He brings a painter’s eye to photography and will offer fresh perspectives on how to render the world around us.

This workshop will be based at Ohakune and showcase the Tongariro National Park classic landscapes, intimate landscapes, and the abstractions you can create from semi macro imaging. Processing is a key component and you will spend time under his guidance on your own images as well as observing how Peter approaches his.

On Friday we will meet at Ohakune at 1.00 pm and proceed to our first location returning for dinner followed by an inspirational talk by Peter.

On Saturday we will use locations that span the intimate to the epic returning to our accommodation late afternoon for a further processing session.

On Sunday we will check out and do one last photoshoot concluding with a late lunch at around 1.00pm.

Twin share accommodation (single sex) is included in the price. We will be staying at the Rocky Mountain Chalets in three bedroom chalets that have shared bathroom and kitchen as well as using their conference room. All meal costs are excluded. Dinners will be organised but you need to cover their costs. Please bring breakfasts, water, and snacks. You will be able to buy lunches in Ohakune each day. You need a vehicle but car pooling is strongly encouraged.

Locations will depend on conditions but may include the Waitonga Falls, Silica Terraces and Taranaki Falls loop track. A modest level of fitness is needed as these are around 5 km each.

Maximum attendees: 13

Jack Sprosen Memorial Trophy
2024-10-01 08:00 - 2024-11-04 17:00
Jack’s interest in camera clubs started in the 1950’s and continued through every year of his life. He was a photographer who successfully embraced black and white, colour, slides, audio visuals, digital and digital audio visuals. He was always willing to help others.

Jack was a key member of the Photographic Society of New Zealand – he served on Council; was President in 1996-97 and was a member of the Honours board. So important was his contribution to PSNZ that Jack was awarded an Honorary Fellowship in 2001 (PSNZ’s highest honour).

The Sprosen family have donated a trophy in memory of Jack which is the purpose of this competition.

Online Masterclass: Travel Photography with Lindsay Keats
2024-09-22 09:30 - 11:00
Embark on a journey that goes beyond the typical postcard shots with Fujifilm brand ambassador Lindsay Keats in this exclusive online masterclass. With years of experience capturing the essence of diverse cultures, Lindsay has traveled extensively to places like India, Morocco, Turkey, and Cambodia, and he’ll be sharing insights from his latest trip to Kolkata. This masterclass is designed for photographers who are eager to create images that tell compelling stories and resonate on a deeper level.

Lindsay’s photography is a captivating blend of street, documentary, and travel photography, with a strong emphasis on capturing people in their natural environments. Throughout the session, you’ll learn the art of engaging with locals, understanding the rhythm of a place, and using available light to your advantage—no matter the time of day.

Lindsay will guide you through techniques that will help you move beyond the surface and create images that are not only visually striking but also rich in narrative. You’ll explore how to approach subjects with respect and curiosity, ensuring that your photographs convey genuine moments and emotions.

Whether you’re an aspiring travel photographer or a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills, this masterclass offers invaluable lessons on how to return from your travels with images that are unique, memorable, and distinctly yours. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field and elevate your travel photography to new heights.

About Lindsay:

Lindsay Keats is a very experienced Commercial and Editorial Photographer living in New Zealand who has produced work for a wide range of clients.

Through working on assignments as varied as food, product, aerial, editorial, corporate, and industrial, Lindsay has developed a diverse skill set. He works efficiently, courteously, and timely.

Shooting personal projects has been important and Lindsay loves to travel and find a personal project to shoot.

Lindsay is Fujifilm X-Photographer.

View his website: https://www.lindsaykeats.com/index

North Island Regional Convention
2024-09-20 12:00 - 2024-09-22 05:00 | Lawson Field Theatre, 7 Fitzherbert Street, Gisborne, New Zealand

Grace and Movement by Aaron Key
2024-08-24 09:30 - 16:30
Aaron is the Digital Imaging Product Specialist for Sony New Zealand. He has worked as a commercial photographer for nearly two decades, specialising in fashion, beauty and portraiture. His imagery has been published in numerous local and international publications.

In this workshop you will learn how to create stunning images of dancers in a studio setting, with an emphasis on managing light. He will demonstrate how to use highlights and shadows to create form and emphasise areas of interest.

You will be given the opportunity to photograph the dancers at various times throughout the workshop.

Techniques covered:

Basic lighting principlesCamera settingsLens selectionHow to use strobesHow to use a various modifiers to shape lightHow and when to shoot tetheredHow to direct dancers effectivelySet safety and etiquette

We will start at 9:30am with an introduction to the day. Aaron will then take over and give a variety of demonstrations, each utilising a different lighting set up.

Lunch will be provided. We aim to finish by 4:30pm.

PSNZ would like to thank Sony for their sponsorship of this event.

What to bring:

Interchangeable lens camera (mirrorless or DSLR) with a sync port or hot shoe

Zoom or prime lenses (anything from 50mm to 200mm)

Memory cards

Fully charged batteries

Water and snacks

Creative Focus 2024
2024-06-17 08:00 - 2024-07-21 17:00
Creative Focus is an online photography competition held by the Pukekohe Franklin Camera Club. The competition is held every year and invites photographers nationally and internationally to enter into our competition. The aim of the competition is to promote creative photography and challenge the photographer to create images that are innovative and create a totally different perspective.

Entries open on 17th June and close on 21st July. Prize giving will be on 23rd August 2024.

Shown above is the winning image from 2023 – Moving House by Helen McLeod.

Fujifilm Online Masterclass - Fashion Commercial
2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:30
In the Studio with Cody Kinsfather

Renowned for his clean, modern, and minimalist aesthetic, Cody Kinsfather is an award-winning photographer and world-class retoucher specializing in beauty, fashion, editorial, commercial, and portraiture. Based in Austin, Texas, he embarks on global projects for iconic brands and high-end publications. A true creative collaborator and visual problem-solver, Cody leverages his best-in-class team and production resources to elevate both commissioned and personal works, consistently pushing creative boundaries. In 2019, he established Kinsfather Studios, a space that now plays host to countless models and productions.

View Cody’s website: https://www.kinsfather.com

SONY National Digital Salon
2024-06-01 09:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00
Thanks to the continued generous support of SONY, the Photographic Society of New Zealand (PSNZ) is pleased to announce the 2024 SONY National Digital Salon. This digital-only salon aims to fill the gap caused by the change in the national convention date and the subsequent postponement of the traditional SONY Exhibition.

Submissions are open to any person residing in New Zealand and to members of the Photographic Society of New Zealand residing overseas.

Landscape Photography
2024-05-17 12:00 - 2024-05-19 17:00
Join award winning landscape photographer Meghan Maloney to explore the landscapes around Dunedin 17-19th May 2024.

“The more I explore New Zealand, the more I fall in love with our country. I’m SUPER passionate about sharing moments and experiences that I know others will also enjoy through my landscape photography.”

~ Meghan Maloney

Meghan is a regular on our workshop series and her workshops sell out within days. Be quick to register for a fun weekend of inspiration and learning.

The workshop will start at 2.30pm on Friday 17th May and conclude around 1pm on Sunday 19th May.

Locations will be dependent on DOC permissions and weather conditions, and may include Tomahawk Beach, St Clair Beach, Tunnel Beach, Brighton Beach, Aramoana Beach, Moeraki Boulders (Sat sunrise), Ross Creek Falls and Mt Cargill Lookout.

A medium level of fitness will be required as some walking on tracks will occur.

The workshop fee includes 2 nights’ accommodation at Woodlands Village.

Accommodation is in 2 bedroom units (One with a Queen bed the other with 2 singles) with a maximum of 3 people per unit.

No meals are included in the registration fee. Meals will be a mix of cafes, takeaways and restaurants.

Queen Room – $425 per personSingle occupancy – single bed $420 per personShared twin room – (single beds) $370 per person

If you are happy to share a twin room with a friend or someone you don’t know, please email Nicole on nictai@hotmail.com as soon as you register to indicate you wish to share a twin room with (name) or with another attendee.

Once you have registered and paid, you will receive more in depth information on the schedule and locations as well as a recommended gear sheet.

Workshop is limited to 12 people.

We are looking for one person to use their car to help transport attendees to the various locations. If you are willing to do this please let Nicole know once you have registered. A $100 petrol voucher will be provided.

Judge Training Weekend
2024-05-11 09:30 - 2024-05-12 16:00 | Parkview Community Lodge, 75 Queenspark Drive,, Parklands, Christchurch, 8083
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO PSNZ MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS

PSNZ offers a unique Photographic Judge Training and Accreditation Programme. The programme was first introduced in 2012 when the Judge Accreditation Panel (JAP) was first introduced.

The goals for the programme are to:

Raise the general standard of image assessment within the PSNZ.

Provide support to those wanting to become accredited judges.

Provide the framework to improve the level of confidence of newly accredited judges.

Increase the likelihood of gaining accreditation.

Support accredited judges.

This year JAP’s first judge training weekend will be held at Parkview Community Lodge, 75 Queenspark Drive, Parklands, Christchurch, from 11 – 12 May 2024. Over the two day course, you will gain an insight into what is involved in the judging process, that is, how to view images, critique and communicate the results to the photographer. You will also learn more about how to become an accredited judge.

For PSNZ members there is a nominal fee of $50 for attending the full weekend workshop. This must be paid in advance and will secure your registration but is non-refundable in the event that you decide not to attend.

For non PSNZ members the fee for the course is $75.

Astrophotography
2024-05-10 12:00 - 2024-05-12 17:00
Unfortunately, due to low registration numbers, this event has been cancelled.

Invest in yourself by trying your hand at this exciting facet of photography or polish your current photography skillset by adding Astrophotography to your repertoire.

Learn secrets of photographing the night sky with the personal guidance of Mackenzie Local, professional Astrophotographer & Astronomy guide, Joseph Pooley.

There is no better place in the world to learn Astrophotography than Lake Tekapo in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.

Together we will spend two (2) nights of concentrated tuition in the field, optimising your cameras manual settings for night time imaging, as well as identifying and framing up some of the most captivating regions of the night sky.

This workshop is ideal for anyone interested in Astrophotography, whether you are a beginner wanting to get started, or you are already experienced in Astrophotography and wanting to expand or refine your skill set.

The workshop content can be steered by the requirements of attendees, so it will be directly beneficial for everyone involved.

The workshop will include the following:

A comprehensive PowerPoint presentation on Astrophotography fundamentals.

Discussion on camera equipment, settings, composition and night sky targets.

Discussion about location planning, weather, safety & etiquette.

Fundamental Astrophotography tuition in the field.

Tuition of more advanced techniques such as stacking or panorama.

Insights to equatorial tracking and deep sky Astrophotography

Post processing using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and free stacking software.

Attendees will be given an informative document for future referral after the workshop.

During the course of the weekend, we will visit two or three locations for shooting Astro images including the world famous Church of the Good Shepherd.

During May, the Milky Way core can be seen rising in the East, so we will try to position ourselves to shoot in this direction.

There will be an optional group dinner on the second night at the Blue Lake Bar & Eatery (at your own cost).

In the event of bad weather we will spend time learning in more depth about finer points of planning, capture and processing Astro images such as star trails, stacking and stitching panoramas.

We can provide image files to practice on.

In addition there are some great options for shooting landscapes during the day such as the flanks of Lake Tekapo, Lake Alexandrina, Lake Pukaki, or Aoraki Mt. Cook (if you fancy a day trip).

Please note shared accommodation (2 people per room) at the Tekapo Ski Lodge is included in the registration fee. The registration fee does not include any food. Food for the lodge is BYO.

New Zealand Landscape Salon
2024-05-01 08:00 - 2024-06-02 17:00
The Christchurch Photographic Society is inviting photographers to enter their New Zealand landscapes into the New Zealand Landscape Salon. This salon was previously called The Laurie Thomas Landscape Salon which has a rich legacy, spanning 27 years of success.

Entry fees are $28 entitling photographers to enter up to 4 photographs into the Salon. There is a change to payments this year, once registered and logged into the entry platform (at nzlandscapesalon.photo) entrants will be prompted to pay their fee via PayPal before being able to upload their images. If any entrants have difficulties using this PayPal system or uploading photos, please do not hesitate to select Contact NZLS Support from the entry platform.

As per previous years, there is a premium award and the distinctive sculptural trophy, which the winner can keep. This remains the Laurie Thomas Trophy.

The directive to the judging panel underscores a desire to honour photography of New Zealand landscapes that encapsulates an authentic sense of place. While we are open to a creative approach we do encourage pure photography skills.

Entries open on Wednesday, 01 May 2024, and will close on Sunday, 02 June 2024.

Presentation of results will be at 7:30pm Wednesday, 07 August 2024 at CPS. The Convening Judge this year is Annette Johnston FPSNZ

71st Annual General Meeting
2024-04-28 14:00 - 17:00
This notice is to advise members that the 71st Annual General Meeting of the Photographic Society of New Zealand Inc. will be held online, via ZOOM on Sunday 28th April 2024, commencing at 2.00pm.

The AGM Agenda and other related documents (proxy forms, previous minutes agenda, etc) will be sent out to members in due course.
