Welcome to the Alameda Photographic Society (APS)
We invite you to explore photography through friendship, workshops, competition and learning programs. Look around, get to know our photographers, our mission, places we visit and the excitement of expression; better yet come to one of our meetings and see for yourself.
Monthly Club Meetings
Alameda Photographic Society meets primarily via Zoom.
- 1st Tuesday: Show and Tell Tuesdays(7 PM). A friendly, non-competitive space to share your work, discuss your creative process, and get feedback. If you want to compare multiple edits or different angles of the same subject, submit them as a sequence. We wrap up the session by exploring images from a featured professional photographer chosen by our host..
- 2nd Tuesday: Competition Night (7 PM) (no meeting in December). Members submit their work for review by a guest judge.
- 4th Tuesday: Program Nights (7 PM) (no meetings in November and December). Non members can register at Eventbrite to get the Zoom link. Registration is usually available about 2 weeks prior to the Program night.
- 2nd Saturday: Casual Lunch Meet Up (noon) : This is a BYO event—bring a homemade lunch or support a local business by picking up take-out nearby. No food? No problem. Eating is optional, so come by just to socialize.
Where: Parklet on Alameda Avenue off of Park St in Alameda - picnic tables are set up for public use. Here is a link showing the location. https://www.google.com/maps/@37.7633937,-122.243555,19.17z
Field Trips
For information on DIY field trips, check out the APS DIY Field Trip Discussion Forum
For information on Group field trips, check out the APS Field Trip Discussion Forum
Join our Club to enjoy the full benefits of membership. Click here for info on joining.
Calendar (To attend any of our meetings please send an email to AlamedaPhotoSociety@gmail.com with the title WANT TO ATTEND and tell us which meeting you'd like to attend.). Note: Members can view info on and register for upcoming field trips by clicking here.
July 2026
Tuesday, July 7 at 7 PM: Show and Tell Tuesday - See above for more info
Saturday, July 11 at noon: Meet us for lunch See Above for more info
Tuesday, July 14 at 7 PM: Competition Night
The categories are: Pictorial, Nature, Travel and Challenge of the Month (the topic is "What I Heard").
Remember that for the Challenge of the Month category, the images you submit must be photographed since the last competition night. You may submit up to 5 images.
Tuesday, July 21 7pm: NO BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, July 28 7pm: Program Night: "TBD"
August 2026
Tuesday, August 5 at 7 PM: Show and Tell Tuesday - See above for more info
Saturday, August 9 at noon: Meet us for lunch See Above
Tuesday, August 12 at 7 PM: Competition Night
The categories are: Pictorial, Journalism, Creative, Monochrome and Challenge of the Month (the topic is "TBD").
Remember that for the Challenge of the Month category, the images you submit must be photographed since the last competition night. You may submit up to 5 images.
Tuesday, August 19 7pm: Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 26 7pm: Program Night- TBD
September 2026
Tuesday, September 1 at 7 PM: Show and Tell Tuesday - See above for more info
Tuesday, September 8 at 7 PM: Competition Night
The categories are: Pictorial, Nature, Travel, Monochrome and Challenge of the Month (the topic is "TBD").
Remember that for the Challenge of the Month category, the images you submit must be photographed since the last competition night. You may submit up to 5 images.
Saturday, September 12 at noon: Meet us for lunch See above for more info
Tuesday, September 15 7pm: Board Meeting NO BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, September 22 7pm: Program Night: Treasure Hunt: Details will be sent to members by early September.
October 2026
Tuesday, October 6 at 7 PM: Show and Tell Tuesday See above for more info
Saturday, October 10 at noon: Meet us for lunch See above for more info
Tuesday, October 13 at 7 PM: Competition Night
The categories are: Pictorial, Journalism, Creative Travel and Challenge of the Month (the topic is "TBD").
Remember that for the Challenge of the Month category, the images you submit must be photographed since the last competition night. You may submit up to 5 images.
Tuesday, October 20 7pm: Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 27 7pm: Program Night: TBD
November 2026
Tuesday, November 3 at 7 PM: Show and Tell Tuesday See above for more info
Tuesday, November 10 at 7 PM: Competition Night
The categories are: TBD and Challenge of the Month (the topic is "TBD").
Remember that for the Challenge of the Month category, the images you submit must be photographed since the last competition night. You may submit up to 5 images.
Saturday, November 14 at noon: Meet us for lunch. See above for more info
Tuesday, November 17 7pm: Board Meeting.
Tuesday, November 24 7pm: No Program Night
Alameda Photographic Society Affiliations
The Northern California Council of Camera Clubs (N4C) is the umbrella organization for 16 San Francisco Bay Area camera clubs, whose members comprise photography enthusiasts—beginners, amateurs and professionals. N4C provides an opportunity to grow photographically and compete at an inter-club level. Most individual member clubs hold their own local monthly judged competitions in two photographic mediums, Prints and Projected Images, and in various subject matter.
Join in the fun with N4C and their local camera clubs. Participate in field trips, seminars, and workshops, share learning experiences and camaraderie among fellow photographers in your area! We use the N4C competition definitions and rules for all of our competitions.
The Photographic Society of America
The Alameda Photographic Society of America is also a member of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and its local Yerba Buena chapter. The Photographic Society of America is a worldwide organization for anyone interested in photography. The society includes casual shutterbugs, serious amateurs, and professional photographers. Founded in 1934, PSA has members in over 70 countries. Individual, club, and council memberships offer a wide variety of services and activities: a monthly magazine; online photo galleries, image evaluation, study groups, and courses; competitions; an annual conference; recognition; and discounts on photography-related products and services.
Contact: alamedaphotosociety@gmail.com
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