Ashford Photographic Society is a well established and friendly club whose aim is to foster the enjoyment of photography. We cater for photographers of all abilities and interests, embracing all forms of photography, including smartphones.

Club nights

One of the major appeals of photography is that we never stop learning; be it from listening to other photographers talk about their work and how they approach it, or by having others comment on our photography. Our programme is arranged with this in mind and we invite both speakers and external judges to keep things fresh and fair.

You also get the opportunity to network with like-minded people and there is always another member only to willing to help you out with any questions that you have.

Come along free of charge to sample a couple of meetings before joining. Read more...

Next five events of our Thursday night programme

Next five events
Date	Type	Topic	Presenter/Judge
Thursday 03-04-2025		Fellowship to masters, working towards distinctions Face-to-face meeting	Stephen Carroll FRPS
Thursday 10-04-2025		4th Print Face-to-face meeting Hand-in: 30-03-2025	Andy Smith LRPS CPAGB
Thursday 17-04-2025		Chairman's salver - Subject - Playing Hybrid meeting Hand-in: 06-04-2025	Philip Hinton ARPS
Thursday 24-04-2025		AGM followed by Members Talks from Mark Caldwell and Mike Walker Face-to-face meeting	Committee
Thursday 01-05-2025		Print panel Face-to-face meeting Hand-in: 20-04-2025	Clive Tanner FRPS MPAGB APAGB

Upcoming members' outings and workshops

In addition to our weekly programme, we run series of group outings, giving you the opportunity meet other members and take some photographs, either on a trip or at a practical workshop run by experienced members or third parties. These are free to members unless otherwise stated.

Tue, 01-Apr-2025: Minnis Bay review: many places available

Tue, 08-Apr-2025: Monochrome image workshop: Why and How?: many places available

Wed, 23-Apr-2025: Bluebells at Kings Wood (1): 1 places available

Sat, 26-Apr-2025: Bluebells at Kings Wood (2): 3 places available

Sun, 01-Jun-2025: Studio Flash - Portrait: No places available (£15)

Sun, 08-Jun-2025: London architecture: 6 places available

Sun, 02-Nov-2025: Autumn colour workshop at Bedgebury with David Jenner: No places available (£58)