Who we are ... or who are we?
Founded in 1970 by a group of amateur photographic enthusiasts to broaden their knowledge and encourage photography as an Art form, the Society continues this philosophy today. We are a non-profit society.
The goals of the club have not changed over the years but we have continued to adapt to new ideas and innovations. The majority of our members have all become avid digital converts and a few have managed to combine both digital and film photography as part of their repertoire.
Our membership has been very consistent over the years with about 70+ individuals holding annual memberships each year. Our weekly meetings usually attract about 25 - 35 members each Monday night to view, discuss, teach and/or learn about the various aspects of photography. There is also much interest among our members in utilizing Photoshop (or similar) software for adjusting and enhancing their photographs. Some of our sessions with speakers have covered such topics as architectural photography, travel photography and the use of black light for photographing.
Our Society is a member of the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA) and the Burnaby Arts Council.