Interested in joining the club? Below you will find answers to most of your questions. If you need more info, please email membership.spc@gmail.com.
Meetings:
- We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 7:00pm, at the Newton Cultural Centre (72nd and King George Blvd), 2nd floor. Please arrive between 6:45-6:50pm as the door is locked after 7:00pm.
- Meetings are held in-person at the centre. Occasionally we may hold the meeting on Zoom when we host guest speakers.
- Visit the club’s website calendar at https://surreyphotographyclub.com/calendar for upcoming meeting information.
- You are welcome to attend a meeting as a guest. No notice is required; if possible, a heads up to membership.spc@gmail.com would be appreciated.
Membership Eligibility and Fees:
- 19 years of age or older
- Teens may attend with a parent or guardian. Our club is open to amateur and professional photographers, beginners to advanced hobbyists.
- $65.00 to join from June to June, prorated January through May. Our AGM is held in June.
Two Ways to Join the Surrey Photography Club:
- At a Meeting: registration and liability waiver forms are available for you to complete; payment of membership fees can be made directly to the Treasurer, Gail Stephan, by cash or cheque.
- Via E-mail: Complete the fillable membership form and return to membership.spc@gmail.com. An e-transfer address will be provided for payment.
What the Surrey Photography Club Has to Offer:
- Guest Speaker Presentations: Occasionally the club hosts guest speakers on Zoom. There are no in-person meetings on those evenings. As a member, you will receive a Zoom link via email either the day before or the day of an event. As a guest, please request a zoom link from info@surreyphotographyclub.com.
- Additional guest speaker presentations, hosted by other photography clubs, are often made available to our members. Some at no charge and others with a minimal fee.
- Meetings & Events Communication: As a member, you will receive monthly e-mail newsletters listing events, meetings, competition information, and necessary updates.
- Club Activities: Throughout the year, members take part in image discussion and critique nights, field trips, indoor photo shoots, competitions, and guest speaker presentations.
- Competitions: The Surrey Photography Club is a member of CAPA, the Canadian Association of Photographic Arts, and participates in CAPA sponsored photographic competitions.
- Education: Our members are happy to share their photography knowledge, tips, and tricks. Joining a club is a great way to expand your photography skills.
*Please note that we do not generally teach you how to use your camera, however we hope to inspire and educate you on camera techniques and composition, etc. We also discuss image post processing, as our members use a variety of software.
Need more information: contact the Membership Coordinator at membership.spc@gmail.com.
The Surrey Photography Club is always looking forward to welcoming new members!