Latest News! ! !
Bring your surplus photography items to the free Swap Meet on March 25!   Also bring any photography question to our Q&A session that evening!
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The new Viewfinder has been published and you can read it here.
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Come and hear our next Visiting Photographer.
Adrian Thyse 
March 11, 2015
Click here for more information.
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Club Membership Information

Membership fee is $50.00 per year for a single membership or $90.00 per year for a couple or a parent and child within the same household.
NOTE: Payment method is cash or cheque in person or online with VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS or PAYPAL
Membership entitles you to
  • Attend all regular CAPS meetings
  • Enter prints in all of our competitions
  • Participate in our workshops
  • Attend an Introductory Photography Course. ($20.00 total for (4) monthly evening classes. Starting in September)
  • Vote on club changes/decisions
  • Attend our annual banquets and awards events ($6.00 per event)
  • Be part of the club executive
  • Receive regular e-mails about club events. Click on the button "Join the Club" above to learn about our membership fees.
  • Discounts from McBain Camera
In need of a photographer? 
CAPS members often volunteer their services to help photograph charitable events.  If your NON-PROFIT organization has a need for a photographer please contact us by clicking here.

Central Alberta Photographic Society

CAPS is a club where photographers of all levels can get together in a social atmosphere for the sharing of techniques, knowledge and experiences. We have a history of  involvement with the City of Red Deer and hope to continue to provide a valuable  service to our community. We endeavor to promote photography in our community through education, events, exhibitions and community service. 
What we do;
   Workshops
   Guest Speakers
   Monthly Photo Assignments
   Winter & Spring Competitions
   Photo Outings
   Peer Mentor-ship
   Quarterly Newsletter
   Basic Camera Classes

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Member Spotlight

Jim McKinley
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WHO:
CAPS is a Non-Profit Organization that encourages photographers of all ages, skill levels, backgrounds and interests to join and take part in photographic activities!

WHAT:
We offer classes,  presentations, workshops, photo assignments, mentoring, guest speakers, competitions, and other activities that will encourage you to grow as a photographer.

WHEN:
We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday Sept to Nov. and Jan to April. Classes are as scheduled, usually the third Wednesday of the previously mentioned months. Doors open at 6:30 for socialization, meetings start at 6:45pm. See our club calendar for exact dates and meeting details.

WHERE: 
Our meetings are held in the newly renovated GOLDEN  CIRCLE, 4620 47A Ave Red Deer, AB, T4N 3R4

WHY:
Because we love to share our photographic experience and knowledge with others. 

President's Choice Competition Themes for 2014/2015

Winter - "Parallel Lines Never Meet"
Spring - "Between a Rock and a Hard Place"   Submission Date:  Friday May 1st, 2015 

Monthly Assignments 2014/2015

Stairs/Escalator
Light Painting
Fall Hues
Silence
Bottles
Frozen
Panning
Due Sept. 21, 2014
Due Oct. 19, 2014
Due Nov. 23, 2014
Due Jan. 25, 2015
Due Feb. 22, 2015
Due Mar. 22, 2015
Due April 19, 2015
MONTHLY ASSIGMENTS GO DIGITAL
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR Digital IMAGE
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CAPS would like sincerely to thank Culture Services of the of City or Red Deer for making Fee for Service funding available to us to help finance photography education by prominent Alberta photographers for our members and other citizens of Central Alberta.
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THANK YOU
Caps would like to thank the fine folks at McBain Camera for all of their wonderful support throughout the year.  Their competent staff are knowledgeable in all aspects of photography and there selection is sure to satisfy all of your photographic needs.  If you need equipment, new or used be sure to check them out at http://www.mcbaincamera.com/index.php.  CAPS club members will be entitled to a 10% discount on Pro Master equipment and a 15% discount on all in house photo development. Thank you McBain.