Eddie Telford
Ayr Photographic Society (APS) is one of the oldest camera clubs in Scotland. It was founded in 1905 and has been an active participant in all the championship events run by their governing body, the Scottish Photographic Federation (SPF), founded in 1903. SPF is a non-profit making network of more than 80 clubs and societies from Thurso in the north to Dumfries in the south and all areas in between.
APS has a long and distinguished record of participating and performing at the highest level within all these competitions. It has come close on many occasions but, after 35 years of trying, emerged as jubilant victors at the 2024 SPF Digital Championship held on Sunday 17th November 2024 in the Victoria Hall, Dunblane.
This close fought competition was judged in front of a live audience by three national judges. It was an all day, two stage event involving a final total of 20 images and was eventually secured by 2 points over 2nd placed Dumfries Camera Club and 3rd placed Edinburgh Photographic Society.
By winning this award, Ayr Photographic Society now qualifies to participate in the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) Inter Club Digital Championship to be held during July 2025 in Warwick.
We are delighted to have the opportunity to display these winning images in the prestigious pages of Ayrshire Magazine and hope the readers enjoy seeing these examples our members’ skills.
Ayr Photographic Society has a current membership of 60, welcomes photographers of all skill levels from beginners to professionals, and provides a friendly environment for members to learn and grow their photography skills.
Last year, Girvan Camera Club was unfortunately unable to continue independently due to rising costs. APS extended an invitation to join us. This has been a success and the joint membership is now benefitting from a mutual exchange of ideas and looking forward to a successful future together.
The APS holds regular meetings, generally from September through to March, and offers additional tutorial evenings as needed.
During the summer months, the society hosts on-location shooting evenings, providing a hands-on opportunity for members to receive help and advice from more experienced photographers.
Potential members are welcome to attend two meetings as guests before deciding to join and become members. Please contact us via our website www.ayrphotographicsociety.co.uk if you’re interested in coming along to join us – you will be made very welcome.
