Welcome to the Waikato Photographic Society, a friendly Hamilton photography club in Hamilton and the wider Waikato region. We host monthly competitions, judged results nights, workshops, field trips, and community events that help photographers of all levels grow their skills, connect with others, and get inspired.
Our photography club is open to everyone — whether you’re just starting out, shooting with a smartphone, or a seasoned DSLR user. You’ll find a supportive environment where members learn from judges, share techniques, and explore new photography styles.
Join us at our monthly club meetings in Hamilton, participate in themed competitions, and take part in our exciting field trips and workshops. Our events provide opportunities to connect with fellow photographers, improve your craft, and enjoy the creative community in the Waikato.
We also showcase members’ work through competitions and special presentations, giving you the chance to see different approaches to photography, gain constructive feedback, and be inspired.
Whether you’re looking for a photography club to develop your skills, meet like-minded people, or just have fun capturing amazing images, the Waikato Photographic Society is the perfect place to be.
Hamilton Photography Club – 2026 Calendar of Events
Meetings Location:
Methodist Church Hall
6 Bader Street, Melville, Hamilton, NZ
Time: 7:30 pm, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month
This calendar shows our planned meetings, competitions, workshops, and field trips. Dates may be adjusted as plans are confirmed.
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 1st Tuesday | Committee Meeting |
| 2nd Tuesday | Competition Results (previous month) + Collection of Current Month Entries |
| 4th Tuesday | Workshops / Guest Speakers / Special Meetings |
| Field Trips | One per month (Saturday or Sunday) |
May
| Date | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 5 May | Committee Meeting | |
| Tue 12 May | Competition Results: Landscape | Judge: John Boyd Hon FPSNZ Hon PSNZ APSNZ Entries collected: Nature |
| Sat 23 May | Field Trip to Frankton Markets | Meet in Kent street carpark 9.am |
| Tue 26 May | Competition Results: Landscape Guest Speaker: Tim Stewart – Astrophotography | Judge: Elizabeth Passuello FPSNZ FNPSNZ APSEM SAPS APSA EPSA EFIAP/s GPU CR2 |
June
| Date | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 2 Jun | Committee Meeting | |
| Tue 9 Jun | Competition Results: Nature | Judge: A grade Members Entries collected: Black and White |
| Tue 23 Jun | Judy Alley LPSNZ | Presents images from another club followed by a discussion on how we assess images |
| Tue 30 Jun | Cafe Critique Night | Coffee Culture 5 Cross Roads |
| Field Trip | TBC |
July
| Date | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 7 Jul | Committee Meeting | |
| Tue 14 Jul | Competition Results: Black and White | Judge: Lynda Mowat LPSNZ Entries collected: Portraits |
| Tue 28 Jul | Workshop: Photographing Glass | bring cameras and tripods as well as anything glass you may want to photograph |
| Field Trip | TBC |