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Welcome to LSAPS

Lytham St. Annes Photographic Society is one of the largest and most active camera clubs in the North West, and has a thriving membership of around 80 individuals, representing a broad range of ages and photographic experience.

The aim of the Society is to advance the theory and practice of Photography as an art form—both for the general public and our members. For the wider community, we present our work through our annual Photoshow. For our members, we offer a full programme of support and inspiration, catering to complete beginners through to experienced and qualified photographers.

Each season’s syllabus features an exciting mix of events, including:

  • Lectures by professional and experienced photographers covering topics such as nature, landscapes, architecture, street photography, and advanced creative techniques.
  • Judging evenings for internal competitions in both Print and PDI (Projected Digital Image) formats.
  • Portfolio reviews featuring work from national competitions.

Beginner members can benefit from one-to-one mentoring and a structured tutorial programme, while those pursuing photographic qualifications can also receive support. Members also have free access to equipment such as studio lighting kits for home use.

Photoshow 2025

Every year Lytham St Annes Photographic Society is proud to present our annual Photoshow. This is an exhibition of 300 prints and 300 digital slideshow images produced by our members – probably the largest club exhibition in the North West.

This year Photoshow will be held between 2nd and 16th August at The Drive Methodist Church Hall, East Bank Road, St Annes, FY8 1ND. There is a small area for parking and best of all, entry to Photoshow is free. So if you are in St Annes, please do come along to take a look.

Opening times:-

  • Mon – Fri:  10am – 6pm
  • Sat 2nd and 9th: 10am – 5pm
  • Sat 16th: 10am – 2pm
  • Closed Sundays

Joining LSAPS

The full membership fee is £50, but we offer a half price membership fee of just £25 to new members, and a reduced rate of £40 for members over 80 years of age. Enrolment night is on 4th September, however it is possible to join or renew membership on-line in advance of that date.

So if you are in the Fylde area and are interested in Photography there is really nothing to lose. You can find more information on our Joining Page, or you can get in touch using our Contact Form. If you are ready to join or renew your membership, please use the link below.

Join LSAPS or Renew Membership

 

How To Find Us

The club normally meets every Thursday evening at 7-30pm between September and June at The Well Church Hall (next to the YMCA) in St. Albans Road, St. Annes.  The meetings are generally a mixture of lectures, reviews of competition images or judging of club competitions, so there is no requirement to bring (or even own!) a camera.  Some meetings may also be held on-line using Zoom. Full syllabus details are on the syllabus page.

Postcode: FY8 1UZ

Latest News

2024/25 Photographer Of The Year

Following the announcement of the Photoshow results we are able to work out our Print and Digital Photographers of the Year for the 2024/5 season. Points are awarded for In-Season …
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Photoshow 2025 Results

The 2025 Photoshow results were announced on Thursday 10th July with a slideshow of the awarded images. The judge for the Prints was Gordon Jenkins (HonPAGB, Hon Life Vice-President of …
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2025 North Cheshire Challenge

The 2025 North Cheshire Challenge was held on Saturday 5th June, judged by Erica Oram. The format is a knock-out club competition, with each club entering 5 images. In a …
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A Bit Of History

The inaugural meeting of the society was held at the County Hotel, Lytham on the 1st April 1948. About twenty people attended and agreed to form “THE LYTHAM ST ANNES & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY” with the objective being ‘to promote the science and fine art of photography’. The words ‘& DISTRICT’ were dropped from the title in 1951. The society also joined the Lancashire & Cheshire Photographic Union in that year.

Fortnightly meetings were held at the Girl Guides hut, Station Road Lytham, at a basic annual subscription of 21 shillings (£1.05), discounts being available for juniors and married couples.

The first annual exhibition (now called ‘Photoshow’ ) was held in 1950 and generated a considerable influx of new members. Today, Photoshow remains the main public exhibition of members work each year and attracts visitors from far and wide.