Membership ranges from first time camera owners to professional photographers. The club operates on a mentoring system where the more experienced members are teamed with the beginners to assist wherever necessary.

The CAPS year officially runs from September 1 to August 31, with the Annual meeting held on the second Wednesday of April. The club meets at the Kerriwood Nature Centre on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. and the executive meeting on the first Wednesday of the month is held at an executive members' home with all welcome to attend. The executive meeting is where the financial and social operation of the club is discussed and future activities are planned. The place and agenda for the executive meeting will be posted at the previous two general meetings. At the Annual meeting each of the committees presents their reports and an election of officers are held to elect the next years executive.

The first meeting of each month is held on the second Wednesday which is a workshop where all members are encouraged to bring their equipment and through hands-on experience will learn various photographic techniques and skills.

The second meeting of each month is held on the fourth Wednesday that usually features a guest speaker who offers information, innovation and tips on a variety of photographic subjects. Our "Monthly Assignment" competition is held for those who wish to take part.

The club produces a newsletter every two months which is placed in businesses that focus on selling photography equipment in hopes that new residents to the city will learn about the club. The newsletters contain information about new photographic techniques, results of competitions, and information on competitions that are coming up. Occasionally, we feature a member and display some of that persons' photography.

CAPS has been involved with the community of Red Deer in the past with such projects as, teaching Basic Photography and Photoshop courses, photographing the Annual Air Show and the Alberta Winter Games, and teaching children and seniors. As a club compiled of local photographers we hope to continue providing a valuable service to the community of Red Deer, and through our art, display the beauty of our surroundings for visitors to the city.

Our members belong to the Prairie Region of Photographic Arts, and Canadian Association of Photographic Arts. Members can enter into contests to compete with other photographers across the prairies and across Canada. We are an affiliate member of the Cultural Charter Partners of Red Deer, which is an organization made up of the Cultural Arts of Red Deer.