The Australian Portfolio Photographic Society (generally called A.P.P.S.) has been in operation for over 60 years and continues today to give pleasure to a large number of photographers all over Australia. Originally founded as a postal camera club for country residents: it also caters today, for city and suburban members who may not have the opportunity to attend a formal camera club because of locality or work or study commitments. Also active in A.P.P.S. are many members of camera clubs who enjoy the extension of their hobby through participation in the A.P.P.S. movement.
How It Works.
Each month. Members receive a folio of prints or slides through the mail. Members are divided into “circles” comprising up to 10 members, who upon receipt will judge the entries, award points, make comments on the members entry sheet, forward the folio to the next member on the mailing list and send the secretary the point scoresheet. It is a very simple procedure and it also includes a notebook in which members correspond with each other. Many firm friendships have resulted from membership of A.P.P.S.
What Folios Do We Conduct.
A.P.P.S. runs the following Circle Groups:-
PICTORIAL PRINT DIVISION.
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Black-and-White prints 8″x10″ un-mounted,
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UK/Aust/N.Z B&W, Colour or Digital up to 16″ x 12″ ,
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Colour prints , commercial/home processing (up to 5″‘ x 7″ un-mounted)“
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“Any type of print” up to 7″ x 5″ un-mounted.
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A digital image – Print Circle up to A4 unmounted.
COLOUR SLIDE DIVISION (35mm)
- General
- Nature (slides or small prints)
- Australia/USA
So there is something for everybody!
How are we run?
A.P.P.S. is run by volunteers which helps to keep the cost down a very reasonable $15 per annum for one circle. Membership of each additional circle is one dollar: family membership is $20 and there is a joining fee of $5. Membership also includes the societies newsletter . “THE LENS” every 2 months.
AUSTRALIAN PORTFOLIO PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 