Latest News! ! !
SHOW AND SALE
November 21, 2015
More details available by
 clicking here 
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CAPS is offering the following courses for 2015/16:
Intro to DSLR
Lightroom
Photoshop Elements 
For dates and more information click here.
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Night Photography Outing
Submit your photos of the outing
​here
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Club Outings
Tyrell Museum - Nov. 14
Going West - Jan. 16
Do check out our calendar for details and carpooling.
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Come and see photographs taken during our Outings so far this year.
They can be found under the 
New(s) button.
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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 Photography courses when offered. (class fee is charged)
  • Vote on club changes/decisions
  • Attend our annual banquets and awards events ($8.00 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 & Photo-editing Classes

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Member Spotlight

2014/2015 Member Spotlights
 read more . . 
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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 2015/2016

Winter - "In A Blue Funk" (a funk is a bad mood)  due November 20, 2015
Spring - "Tickled Pink"   

Monthly Assignments 2015/2016

Graffiti
Old Buildings
Silhouettes
Colour Blue
Framing (use of natural frames)
Icicles
Rust (Junkie)
Due Sept. 20, 2015
Due Oct. 25, 2015
Due Nov. 15, 2015
Due Jan. 24, 2016
Due Feb. 21, 2016

Due Mar. 20, 2016
Due April 24, 2016
Click here for a pocket sized pdf file with all the Monthly Assignments and due dates.

MONTHLY ASSIGMENTS GO DIGITAL
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR Digital IMAGE
Please Note:  Monthly Assignment photos HAVE to be taken after the Annual General Meeting of April 22, 2015.

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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.