The West Texas Photographic
Society (WTPS) is a group of photographers ranging from hobbyist to
professional; beginners to very experienced.
The members meet monthly to
share their expertise with one another, whether it be in travel photography,
landscape composition, portraiture or darkroom technique.
Bimonthly competitions are
held in order to help sharpen the club members
photography skills. In the alternate months, the club conducts workshops,
directed by either members or guest lecturers. These workshops explore a variety
of topics and are designed to increase the members’ knowledge of photographic
techniques while encouraging them to advance their own personal skills.
The WTPS members go on
outings together to photograph specific areas and subject matter. Destinations
have included the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Caprock Canyons State Park, the
Abilene Zoo, wildflowers in central Texas, Texas Forts and numerous other
locations. These trips allow the
members to draw from the knowledge and experience of one another, while also
helping them to get better acquainted.
The members always enjoy having guests visit the monthly meetings and encourages them to become an active part of the club.
01/01/05 We have now started accepting digital images in our competitions. This has opened up a whole new arena in photography.
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Competition Themes Nov 2008 Windows
Competition Themes 2010/2011
2011 2012
Urban & Rural Decay Sunrise/Sunset
Crosses Nostalgia/Vintage
Old Barns & Houses
Mountain Landscapes
Reflections
Ranching and Farming
Buildings Patriotic
Stormy Weather Artists at Work