Welcome
Colchester Photographic Society was formed prior to the Second World War to promote and encourage interest in the study and application of photography.
This is achieved by a varied programme of weekly meetings during the club’s season, which is September through to May. It includes visits from a variety of skilled and interesting speakers, practical evenings, competitions, plus discussions and encouragement between members. In addition we usually have some planned outings, especially during the summer, which help to provide continuity and additional opportunities for our members.
From time to time workshops are also provided to help members, particularly those who are new to photography or those wishing to learn a particular skill.
The club takes part in several local and regional competitions with other clubs, with great success over the last few years.
The Society meets on Tuesdays at 7.30 pm between September and May at Christ Church, Ireton Road (off Maldon Road), Colchester CO3 3AU.
Membership is open to all photographers over the age of 18. All new members and guests are assured of a warm welcome.
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Latest from the club
A quiet day on the Central line - David Egerton
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Commended Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Camouflage - Eddie Campbell
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Highly Commended Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Cheetah family in early morning sun - Derek Howes EPAGB
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026First Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Geese at Herringfleet Mill - Andrew Bailey
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Commended Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie - Kate Jackson
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Second Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Through The Windows Of Time - Hilary Knight CPAGB
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Highly Commended Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
White Back Vulture Dominance - Chrissie Hart ARPS DPAGB
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Commended Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Winter morning, Dedham Vale - Andrew Bailey
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Third Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Yellow Dung Fly - Ben Heather CPAGB
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (pdi) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Highly Commended Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Butterfly Haven - Kate Jackson
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Highly Commended Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
CHANCE ENCOUNTER - Chrissie Hart ARPS DPAGB
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Third Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Exit - Steve Ball LRPS CPAGB BPE2*
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Second Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Kavus - Jeff Scott
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Commended Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Lone Tree in the City - Chrissie Alexander BPE1*
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Commended Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Moonlit Companions - Nesta James
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026First Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Synchronicity - Roy Essery MPAGB
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Highly Commended Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Towards The Light - Roy Essery MPAGB
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Commended Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Trwyn Du Lighthouse - Mark Kench
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Highly Commended Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
Two riders one machine - Shaun Hykel CPAGB
2025-26 Image of the Year Comp (print) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026Highly Commended Appraisal by Jane Barrett ARPS AWPF DPAGB BPE5*
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Our Members Present
Short presentations by members of the Society. This is an opportunity to share your images with your fellow members. Volunteers required please! If you would like to take part, please inform Steve Ball, Programme Secretary. (programmesecretary@colchesterphotosoc.co.uk).
Latest news
PAGB Inter Club PDi Championship 2026
On Sunday 19th July, the PAGB Inter Club PDi Championship 2026 was held at Warwick. This was the first time Colchester had qualified for this event in quite a while and our available image bank was strong. Unfortunately our strong set of people pictures were rendered unusable by the unexpectedly low scores (typically 10) that even very good people shots were getting. With very good landscape also only getting 12 marks, this left us just short of the top ten clubs after round 1 and a real selection dilemma for round 2 where we needed to get some high scores to secure a place in the final round by finishing in the top 8. Unfortunately these selections didn’t really lead to the improvement we needed and we remained 11th overall at the end of the first two rounds.
Read More…GB Cup and GB Nature Cup 2026
GB Cup
We came equal 9th out of 46 clubs, a solid performance with some notable clubs below us (as well as above us!)
Read More…CPS v Ipswich and District PS Annual Battle 2026
On Monday 13th April, we travelled to Ipswich for our Annual Battle. The competition consists of 15 prints and 15 pdi images with a maximum of one per author across the entire competition.
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