The Louisville Photographic Society

Founded in 1941
To promote interest in photography and to encourage
active participation in all its aspects
          





LPS Events - See Below

 Competition Form

 Membership Ap.

 Competition Rules

 Rules For Novice

 Reflex-ions Newsletter

 Tips, Tricks & Tid-Bits
    (Help with Matting,
     Photo Tips, etc.)

 LPS By-Laws

 Code of Ethics

 Winning Photos Gallery, by Year
                2000-02, list
     2003   2004
     2005   2006
     2007   2008
     2009    2010, list
    

Contact Us

   Membership

Membership is open to all persons and their families who are interested in learning more about photography and participating in photographic activities. Annual Dues are $35.00 per family, ($10 for an individual student through age 18)with dues for new members pro-rated.
Click here for an application

To become a member or to obtain more information, please contact:

Louisville Photographic Society
P.O. Box 43731
Louisville, Kentucky 40253
Or
Contact us by e'mail  at:
 info@louisvillephotographic.org
Be sure to put  "LPS" in the subject line.

   Newsletter

The LPS newsletter,  "Reflex--ions" is mailed to the members monthly, except in July and August.  To receive a copy of the LPS newsletter
"REFLEX--IONS", e'mail:
Gertrude@louisvillephotographic.org
Be sure to put "LPS" in the subject line.

To see previous copies of "Reflex--ions, click on the link in the navigation buttons.

  Competitions

Monthly competitions are held for members except for July and August.  Please see below for this year's categories. Members choose the competition categories by vote every fall.

  

  Meetings

Meetings are held at 7:30 P.M. on the second Wednesday of each month at the The Episcopal Church Home, 7504 Westport Road. (Note: this is a retirement community, not a church.) Enter from the Westport Road entrance (next to the Speedway Gas Station), proceed left into the parking lot, and enter from the door with the white columns.  Sign in at the desk. and go down the hall to the meeting room on the right.

At each meeting there is:
  * A short business meeting
  * An informative program presented by a club member, professional photographer, teacher in the visual arts field, or other photographic expert.
  * A competition for points in Monochrome prints, Color prints,  Digital Photos, submitted by e'mail.  We also offer a Novice Division.  (See the Competition Rules link and the link for Rules for Novice.)   
 * Refreshments and time to socialize.

Directions to the Episcopal Church Home

      Annual Activities

An annual banquet is held in February with a video presentation of the outstanding photos for the year and awards for highest point totals and best pictures for the year.

Field trips and workshops are held during the year, based on suggestions from members.

Community service projects include taking photographs for the March Of Dimes Walk-America teams, assisting with the photographic entries at the KY State Fair,  and presenting photographic programs on request. 
We Love Visitors!  Please drop in and see what we're all about!

Categories for the 2010 Competitions
Jan.   -  Scenic. No restrictions.        May   -  Silhouettes  Sept. -  Sculptures or Statues
Feb. -  Floral Scapes, Gardens, or Wildflower Fields or even Water Lily Ponds.  No Single Blossoms or Macros.  Photo must have some flowers in it.

   June -   Mammals, excluding Humans
  Oct. -  Panning, Object in focus  and obviously moving
March -  Objects in Repetition, showing depth of field.  Items must be in focus from front to back.

   July  -   Summer Seminar -  Nov. -  National or State Parks
April -  "Yesterday" - Items no longer used or available   Aug  -   Summer Seminar -  Dec. -  Night Shots

 LIST OF CATEGORIES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS       

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE EVENTS

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The Day Lily Garden Competition  Information

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March of Dimes "Walk for Babies" is Sat., May 8 at Bowman Field

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John Nation, Bob Hill and Danny Dempster are teaming up to teach a photo workshop at Bob's gardens in Utica. It's called Hidden Hill. They've haven't worked out all details yet but are planning it for Friday evening June 11 and Saturday June 12. A box lunch will be provided.

March of Dimes "Walk for Babies" is Sat., May 8 at Bowman Field

 

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KY State Fair, Prints received Sat and Sun., Aug. 14 & 15.  Hanging is Tues., Aug. 17.

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Thank you for visiting.  We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming meetings.

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