Here is the
KPS programme. If you would like to be involved, get in-touch!
In 1985, in Kirkby Library, a group of
keen amateur photographers met, to organise the formation
of the Kirkby Camera Club. Since renamed as the Kirkby
Photographic Society, the society, often still referred
to by it's original name, has progressed to become one
of the friendliest on Merseyside.
Although the membership numbers have fluctuated over
the years, there has always been a hardcore of dedicated
amateurs, eager to pass on their wealth of knowledge and
experience to newcomers. From the days of film cameras
to the present changeover to digital, the membership have
amassed a great amount of photographic information, and
a core of equipment that is available to qualifying members,
for a nominal fee.
Although there have been members that joined simply to
learn a specific technique, such as how best to photograph
their hobby of flower arranging, and then left; most have
stayed, and contributed their own particular talents,
thereby enriching the club for everyone. The level of
professionalism is self evident from the various exhibitions
that have showcased the clubs.
photographs, across the full range of subject matter,
from Industrial/Commercial to domestic and artistic… in
fact just about any subject you care to mention. Many
members have been successful in National competitions,
as well as having their photographs displayed in National
Magazines, and on television's Country file programme.
Members have been called upon to officiate at Weddings,
at Christenings; they have copied valuable old photographs,
and repaired damaged portions in the process; they have
provided their services free to charitable organisations,
and we are particularly pleased with our fine relationship
with The Acorn Venture Urban Farm, at Kirkby.
The Club has an internal Competition each month, for
it's members; there are visiting Lecturers, as well as
"Teach-ins" run by the club's own experts; there are days
out, (which we like to call Photo Safaris) where we pick
a photographically rich location, so that the photographers
don't run out of ideas; there are equipment evenings to
help members get the most out of their cameras, and the
Club equipment; there are computer evenings so that members
are aware of the full extent of digital manipulation that
is available, post camera.
