Welcome to CPS!

The Cleveland Photographic Society isn’t your typical camera club. We are an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Broadview Heights, Ohio which offers a variety of activities for members and visitors alike — from guest speakers to special interest groups, competitions to classes.

Check out our calendar or sign up for a newsletter to see what CPS has planned next!

Announcements

CPS Exhibit Opening and Reception – Westlake Porter Library

A CPS Exhibit Opening and Reception will be held at the Westlake Porter Library.
Please join us on June 2nd from 2:30 – 4 pm for the opening reception of Capturing the Elements – Atmospheric Conditions in Focus. Come see how our members captured the ethereal beauty of atmospheric conditions, the ever-changing moods of the sky, the dance of light and shadow, and the interplay of weather elements. The reception is open to all CPS members and non-members.  It is a wonderful opportunity to meet and engage with club members!  Light refreshments will be provided. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Rd in Westlake.

New CPS Officers and Board Members Chosen

After approval by the Board and the membership, here is the new slate of Officers and Board Members whose term will begin June 1, 2024.

Officers

  • President – Dave Tripp
  • First Vice president – Kris Bosworth
  • Secretary – Belinda Prinz
  • Treasurer – Beverly Kenworthy

Board Members

  • Jill Zabka (through 2025)
  • Steve Millner (through 2025)
  • Mick Russo (through 2027)
  • Kelly Jameson (through 2027)
  • Erich Botzki (through 2027)

Congratulations to our newly elected leaders of the Cleveland Photographic Society.

Critique Night May 17 – Send In Your Images

Our Critique Night is coming up May 17. A panel of CPS members will comment on images with suggestions and helpful suggestions and suggested edits will be done in real time on the screen. Send in images you are either proud of or want some help on. Email up to three (3) images to info@clevelandphoto.org before May 17. The images do not have to be downsized but make sure they are at least 1MB in size. If the images are too large to all fit in one email, send them in separate emails.

Phone Competition Winning Images Now Available

Winning images from the May 3 Phone Competition are now available on the Gallery page of the website.

June 6 SIG Meeting – Light Painting

This SIG Meeting will deal with light painting, both outdoor and indoor. Dave will go over how to set up shoots as well as camera settings and equipment. It should be a very interesting evening and as always, after the meeting we will break into camera specific groups to discuss individual camera problems and tips.

Competition Chair Needed

Here is your chance to become more active in CPS and assist in running the club. The position that needs to be filled is the Chair of the Competition Committee. What is needed are good organizational skills and we will teach you everything you need to know. This is an excellent opportunity to not only become more active in the club but to also have a say in the direction of the club. Complete descriptions of the position and information on signing up can be found by clicking here.

Volunteer Opportunities

The volunteers of CPS keep its programs and schools running smoothly. Check out our volunteer postings to see where your skills might be a good fit!

Upcoming Events

Photoshop Editing Class - Tips and Tricks I
May 15, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Critique Night
May 17, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Field Trip - SOLD OUT! Back To The Wild
May 19, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Photoshop Editing Class - Tips and Tricks II
May 22, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

End of Year Competition Awards
May 24, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Get Involved at CPS

Field Trips

Participate in members-only field trips to hidden gems around Northeast Ohio.

Take a Class

Take a class at our long-running School of Photography.

Learn and Grow

Participate in competitions, join a special interest group, or sign up for our mentoring program.

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