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

Mentor / Mentee Sign Up April 2

The Mentor and Mentee Night is coming up April 2. On that night, the mentors will each be presenting a sample of their work and their schedules so prospective mentees can make a choice. Further information will be following on the website calendar page and the Mentor page in the Program section of the website.

April 4 SIG Meeting – Infrared Photography

This SIG Meeting will deal with infrared photography. What settings to use, various infrared filters, post processing apps and how to modify a camera to shoot infrared. 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.

Photojournalism Night Images from March 15 Available

The images from the March 15 Photojournalism Night are now available on the Gallery Page of the website.

‘B’ Competition Results from March 8 Available

The results and winning images from the March 8, 2024 ‘B’ competition are now available on the Gallery Page of the website. The updated Accumulated Points totals are available in the Competitions section under the Programs tab.

CPS’ First Phone Competition May 3, 2024

Start taking images with your phone because CPS is having its first Phone Competition on May 3. It will be a Pictorial category and images will be submitted through Shutter Score. There will be more details to follow but start to capture your images now so you will be ready!

CPS Volunteer Positions Needed

Here is your chance to become more active in CPS and assist in running the club. Positions that need to be filled are Co-Chair of the Competition Committee, Website Management and Phone Photography instructors. There are also other volunteer opportunities available as instructors, speakers and committee volunteers. Most of the work for these roles can be done from home and we will teach you any skills you need. 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 positions 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

Fundamentals Class - Student Image Review
March 20, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Camera Bodies with Eric Wethington
March 22, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Nature & Pictorial Competition (Print)
March 22, 2024 | 7:30 pm

Lightroom Classic - Class 2 - Library Module
March 25, 2024 | 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm

THE ART OF SEEING
March 29, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 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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