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Atlanta Photographic Society - Learning, Fun and Artistic Expression
This is the official Meetup for the Atlanta Photographic Society (APS), member of the Photographic Society of America. APS is a photography club established for the enjoyment of people sharing an interest in photography. APS is a non-profit organization established for photographers from the "Beginner to the Professional."
Our Master Photographers help mentor your learning and success.
Members participate in monthly and annual photo competitions and photo critiques, educational programs, field trips, exhibitions (Salon and Photographer's Theme Exhibitions) and the annual awards banquet.
Established almost 53 years ago, we are likely Atlanta's first photography club. Learn all about us on APS's award winning web site.
Visitors are always welcome. Look us over as many times as you wish. Joining is easy.
Membership
We have a $30 membership fee per year for individuals, $45 for a family, $10 for students and $25 for e-mail members.
Meeting location
All paid APS members will receive an email w/link to all meetings. Guests are always welcome. Please click the "Attend" button before 12 Midnight, Tuesday before a meeting to ensure that you get a timely email/invite/link.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DECATUR
308 Clairemont Avenue Decatur, Georgia, 30030
First Baptist Decatur is conveniently located at the North West corner of Clairemont & Commerce in Downtown Decatur, GA. Map and full details. Parking is on the North side of the church off Clairemont. Enter through main entrance on the North side of church – under the covered drive. We will have a greeter at the door. Our meeting Room is on the 3rd Floor - the “Pilgrims” Conference Room. Take the elevator (or stairs) to the 3rd floor. We have signs to make it easy to find.
Visit the APS Website for more information.
Upcoming events
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Georgia Aquarium
Ga Aquarium, 225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA, USThis coming Saturday, February 28, we will be meeting at the Atlanta Aquarium. We will be photographing the many aquatic creatures which make up this first class aquarium.
The visit should take about 2 hours, but you can leave anytime.
We will meet at 10 AM in front of the main aquarium entrance. See entrance photo below. After our visit, we will have lunch at the Der Biergarten Restaurant (300 Marietta St). The restaurant is within walking distance of the aquarium (6 minutes).
For aquarium details, ticket pricing, and parking options go to https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/resource-center/stories/georgia-aquarium-tips-tricks-for-visiting/
Carpooling should be considered. Not only is this a practical approach, it is also a way to share the cost of parking at the aquarium.Important to know
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Open Competition - Prints (In-Person), 10am
First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA, USOpen Competition - Prints (In-Person)
New for 2026, our print competitions are on Saturday at 10am!
All competitions have two categories - Color and B&W (Mono). The number of entries per member for open competitions is limited as follows:
Open Competitions - 6 images maximum per member (3 images maximum per category - Monochrome and Color.)
Open competition means that members can enter images of any subject matter such as Portrait, Nature, People, Animals, Buildings, Landscape, Abstracts etc.
Ribbons are awarded to the winning entries. The images can be plain or manipulated but must be in good taste and must conform to all club rules and regulations.
This will be an In-Person meeting.
What to bring
Bring your mounted prints, and please upload your digital versions through the members' page on our website.Important to know
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Theme Competition: Landscape - Digital (On Zoom), 7:30pm
·OnlineOnlineTheme Competition: Landscape - Digital (on Zoom)
All competitions have two categories - Color and B&W (Mono). The number of entries per member for theme competitions is limited as follows:
Theme Competitions - 6 images maximum per member (3 images maximum per category - Monochrome and Color.)
Landscape - Landscapes are a classic theme in photography with subject matter encompassing our entire world and even beyond. Show us your creativity!
This will be a virtual meeting using ZOOM. All paid APS members will receive an email w/link to the meeting. Guests are always welcome. Please click the "Attend" button before 12 Midnight, Tuesday April 7 to insure that you get a timely email/invite/link.
What to bring
Upload your digital entries through the members' page on our website.Important to know
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