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Welcome to Harpenden Photographic Society


Harpenden Photographic Society caters for all abilities – from beginner to the more advanced photographers. We are a lively and growing club of around 90 active members. Our meetings are held from September to June on roughly the first and third Tuesday of each month. 

Our varied programme gives members the chance to enjoy and improve their own photography, and to mix and chat with other like-minded enthusiasts. Visiting speakers are drawn from well-known amateur and professional photographers and give members the opportunity to learn and be inspired by the work of many different types and genres. Programme 2025 - 26
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You are more than welcome to attend up to two meetings before deciding to join, but note that non-members are not allowed to enter the competitions or exhibition.
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For further information about the Society please use the contact form on this site.
Interested in joining?

You are welcome to visit us at any time, and give us a try.

We meet at:
The Harpenden Trust Centre
90 Southdown Road
Harpenden, AL5 1PS

(opposite the Plough & Harrow pub) 7.45pm for 8.00pm start
We look forward to seeing you at one of our events.

Our membership fees are available here.

Annual Awards

2024 -2025 Annual Awards

Forthcoming Events

Tuesday 18th November 2025
Internal Competition - Round 2
Judge: Chris Palmer - LIVE at the Harpenden Trust Hall

Tuesday 2nd December 2025
​"Floral Creativity"
by Tony North
​On Zoom

Guidance on Live Meetings

IMPORTANT NOTE Re COVID-19
It is incumbent on us ALL to maintain a safe environment in which ALL members are comfortable to attend live meetings.
PLEASE READ AND ADHERE TO THE CURRENT HPS COVID GUIDANCE found here - Revised 1 Sept 2023

Guidance on Virtual Meetings

See Virtual Meeting Guide

Macro SIG

Topic for November 2025
​'SHARP EDGES'
Macro 1:1 or Close-up 1:4 (0.25x magnification) or smaller
​Deadline: Midnight Sunday 30th Nov 2025
David Butler is
Leader of the Macro SIG .
Macro Photography

Competition Guides

A new paragraph has been added to both Internal & External Competition Guides to define Images Eligible for Entry.
See REVISED Guidance Aug 2024:
Internal Competition Guide
External Competition Guide

Training Videos

​Lightroom - Beginners
Photoshop - Beginners 
​Photoshop - Intermediate
Photography Technique
​Can be found here

Follow us on Facebook

Did you know Harpenden Photographic Society has a Facebook group? It’s a great way for you to share any interesting news or images with other members of HPS. It’s open only to HPS members. Just search on Facebook for Harpenden Photographic Society and request to join or click here.

Inspirational Photographers

​​Can be found here

Annual Exhibition

The Results of the Public Vote can be found HERE
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