The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
This year’s Open Night for Spalding Photographic Society is a special one as the club celebrates its 70th anniversary.
Its inaugural meeting was held on March 23, 1953.
Its stated aims were to promote the art and science of photography in the Spalding area and this was to be achieved by:
* The sharing and enjoyment of the hobby.
* The learning and improvement of our individual photographic skills
* Social meetings.
Over the seven decades the seasonal programme has consisted presentations by guest speakers who are experts in their particular fields of photography ie wildlife/landscapes, practical evenings at which members learn new photographic skills, such as still life and portraits, and how to process their images and visits to local places of interest to exercise these skills.
During the 50s, 60s and 70s members chronicled the Spalding Flower Parade and in 1989 it held its annual Exhibition of Prints in the Geest Gallery at Ayscoughfee Hall.
A spokesman for the club said: “Photography is a rewarding hobby which enables everyone to create lasting memories.
“Technology advances in photography has seen members progress over the years from black and white prints to colour prints/slides and finally to digital photography in the mid 2000s.
“Nowadays personal mobile phones incorporate highly sophisticated camera and SPS invites those who utilise them, rather than traditional cameras, to attend our meetings to see if we can assist them in improving their photography.
“While the pandemic lockdowns prohibited physical meetings online ones had the additional bonus was the ability to have presentations from experts overseas.”
The Open Night is at the Castle Outdoor Bowls Pavilion, Albion Street, Spalding on Wednesday, September 6 at 7.30pm.
Members will exhibit samples of their wide range of photographic interests and outline the programme of activities or the new season. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.
