A little about us
It all started
One evening at home while on Facebook when I, Armando Rodríguez Bárcenas Jr., a former lecturer at Inverness College in the School of Business, Engineering, and Creative Studies, took the initiative to propose the formation of a Camera Club in Fort William to my established Photographic Group.
The response was swift and enthusiastic. Six individuals from various locations in Lochaber expressed their interest, including Pauline and Paul Selby, who stepped up to assist with the legal aspects of establishing the club, such as drafting the Constitution and securing Insurance, source the location to accomodate 40 + Members for the first few month.
The Logo
Recognising the need for a strong visual identity, I took charge of designing and registration and Copyright of the Society’s logo.
The logo represents the essence of Fort William, featuring its colours of yellow and black, the regional pride of Lochaber with the Lochaber Axes, and a nod to the Digital Era through the red, green, and blue RGB Lens Iris. The use of Celtic font powerfully conveys our connection to the Scottish Highlands.
Next, we firmly decided on a name that would encapsulate everyone’s diverse abilities and interests: the Fort William Photographic Society. We chose “Photographic” to emphasise the art of photography itself rather than focusing on the equipment used. This inclusive approach ensures that anyone, whether they are using a professional DSLR or a smartphone, feels welcome to contribute their work.
After a few months of diligent preparation and with membership soaring to forty, we held our inaugural meeting at Marcos (now the Nevis Centre) on April 10, 2012.
This marked the official birth of the Fort William Photographic Society. Following our initial theme selection, I created a Facebook Group page that generated significant interest and engagement. It was inspiring to witness the various interpretations shared on the Fort William Photographic Society Facebook page.
Fort William Photographic Society first PhotoWalk guided by Iain Ferguson Acctivity Secretary. Ballachulish Slate Quarry.
Sheena Frazer – President & Donald Young Secretary of Lochaber Rotary Club on a Presentation of their kind donation of £200 presented to Committee of Fort William Photographic Society
2012
Hands on workshop at the Salvation Army Hall our Society’s New Location, Members seen here participating on an activity.
2016/17
The Lochaber ROTARY Club Fair 2014/15
Throughout the years, and our involment in the community we were ask to participate at many Community events like: Lochaber Rotary Club – Craft and Designers Fair, The Mountain Festible amogn others…
Fort William Photographic Society 2012 -2024
Copyright
Fort William Photographic Society© All Rights Reserved 2012 – 2024
Meetings
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month
from 7 pm for a 7:15 pm start.
The Salvation Army Hall
Glen Nevis Place
Fort William, Highland Scotland
PH33 6DA
Our Hash Tag
#fwps2012
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15th January 2025
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