Ribble Valley Photographic Society was formed in September 2022 as part of Knowle Green Village Hall's community events.
It was intended to be a friendly and social photography club, where members of all experience and skill levels could meet to enjoy photography and all that it brings.
The club very quickly became popular due to its ethos, the mutual passion for photography, and the willingness of members to help each other. This refreshing outlook on what a club should be has attracted many members already, including members of existing clubs, that they thought were lacking the warm welcome and friendly atmosphere that RVPS members enjoy.
Snowy Bowland by Margaret Merrin LRPS
Our members range from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals, all with the same goal of enjoying the club and encouraging others to take up and enjoy photography.
In addition to all skill levels being welcome, the same goes for the photography equipment used by members. Lots of people become interested in photography through using their smartphones and tablets to take photographs, and these, along with all other levels of equipment are supported and encouraged.
Our members look forward to organised events in our Club Diary such as; talks by renowned photographers, photoshop and editing tuition, practical sessions, camera craft tuition and group outings to places of photographic interest.
iPhone photo of Blackpool South Pier by Jason Merrin LRPS
Club meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month, at Knowle Green Village Hall, which will usually be a mix of, informal chat, discussing members images from thee previous month and a talk by a guest speaker, or an organised practical evening.
The third Thursday of the month is an informal zoom meet, where members will be given free guidance on Lightroom, Photoshop and other editing software, as well as being invited to ask any questions they may have, in addition to the general social element of the meet. Check out our Club Diary for regular updates on this.
The fourth Thursday of the month is an in person meeting at the club for a practical evening, photographing still life, props and models etc. Our more experienced members are on hand to offer help and guidance with camera settings and camera craft etc.
Various dates are in our Club Diary thought the year for organised trips and photo walks. Are details of these can be found in the diary, and on Facebook. Again, our experienced members are on hand to help where required.
We have a Facebook page where everyone is welcome to follow and join us, and we have a private Members Only Facebook group, where our paid members can arrange outings,engage in general discussion and share their images, which can only be seen by fellow club members. In addition to the Facebook group, we have a WhatsApp group, where members can quickly receive answers to questions, and make travel arrangements etc for the club trips.
The club recently been accepted as a member of the L&CPU, the Lancashire & Cheshire Photographic Union, and the PAGB, Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. This has many benefits for the club in general, as well as allowing our advanced members to enter national photographic competitions and submit panels of images to gain photography awards and distinctions such as CPAGB.
If you would like to find out more about our club, please contact us using the contact form, email jason@rvps.co.uk, or simply turn up at the club on the second Thursday of every month. Knowle Green Village Hall, PR3 2YQ.
Membership fees are paid annually and are £35 per person, £25 for students & under 18s or £60 per joint membership for couples.
Join us now by using our Become A Member form and start your photographic journey with us today. Rest assured that you are joining a club that you can rely on to give you all the help and support you may need to take your photography to whatever level you would like it to be at.