Fort William Photographic Society
Programme of Events
2025/26
Potential new members are invited to join us as guests for up to 2 nights at £3.50 for a club night and £5 for a speaker. This will be reimbursed if you join.
Doors open at 7:00 for a 7:15 start unless otherwise stated.
2026/2027 Programme
1st September. Guest speaker Mark Jane. Photographing the night sky. (organiser=Claire)
15th September. Zoom speaker Martin Knight on ICM (organiser = Claire) See website:
Explore ICM Photography and Impressionism – Martin Knight Photography.
6th October. Selecting images for the SPF competition. (organiser = Andy).
20th October. Julien Paren. My Professional Life in the Polar Regions. (organiser Andy). Last event at the Salvation Hall.
3rd November: TBC First evening at new venue Robyn’s Nest – Unit 2&3 Airds crossing, High Street, Fort William PH336EU. TBC but will be EITHER SPF portfolio evening (online recording if it has arrived in time) OR all members will be asked to provide images that represent their photography so new and old members can introduce themselves, share their interests and request ideas for future events. Plus Natural Landscapes Photography Awards video of judging of the final 9 images in various categories.(Organiser Andy).
17th November. Presentation by club member Roger Homan. 50 Years of Photography.
December social evening TBC
January no formal meetings
2nd February: Club member Maksim will give a presentation. Title TBC.
16th February: Guest speaker Karl Griffin who runs Glencoe Photography (www.glencoephotography.co.uk) will give a presentation called Light is your Paintbrush. (Organiser = Claire).
2nd March. Keith Thorburn, local wildlife photographer will give a talk on Camera Trapping. (Organiser = Nigel).
16th March TBC
6th April TBC
20th April TBC
4th May AGM
18th May TBC
Summer informal programme to be 1 date in each month of June, July and August.
2026/2027 Programme
1st September. Guest speaker Mark Jane. Photographing the night sky. (organiser=Claire)
15th September. Zoom speaker Martin Knight on ICM (organiser = Claire) See website:
Explore ICM Photography and Impressionism – Martin Knight Photography.
6th October. Selecting images for the SPF competition. (organiser = Andy).
20th October. Julien Paren. My Professional Life in the Polar Regions. (organiser Andy). Last event at the Salvation Hall.
3rd November: TBC (First evening at new venue Robyn’s Nest – Unit 2&3 Airds crossing, High Street, Fort William PH336EU) EITHER: SPF Portfolio evening OR Natural Landscapes Photography Awards video of the finals being judged and members and new members sharing photographs to introduce themselves and their photography. (organiser Andy).
17th November. Presentation by club member Roger Homan. 50 Years of Photography.
December social evening TBC
January no formal meetings
2nd February TBC
16th February: Guest speaker Karl Griffin who runs Glencoe Photography (www.glencoephotography.co.uk) will give a presentation called Light is your Paintbrush. (Organiser = Claire).
2nd March. Keith Thorburn, local wildlife photographer will give a talk on Camera Trapping. (Organiser = Nigel).
16th March TBC
6th April TBC
20th April TBC
4th May AGM
18th May TBC
Summer informal programme to be 1 date in each month of June, July and August.
FWPS – Past Speakers & Programmes of Events
Copyright
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Our new location
Robyn’s Nest Tearoom & Social Hub
Unit 2/3
1 Airds Crossing,
Fort William, Highlands.
Scotland. UK
PH33 6EU
Meetings
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month
From 7 pm, starting at 7:15 pm.
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8th of October of 2026
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