Welcome to Leicester Forest Photographic Society (LFPS)
Whether you are new to photography, or want to extend your skills, you will find plenty to interest and stimulate you at Leicestershire's premier photographic club. We pride ourselves in having members of all abilities who benefit greatly from the wide range of activities we organise. We have a comprehensive programme of lectures and competitions together with a well-equipped studio group. We also organise members support evenings to help members improve their photographic techniques. Modern smartphones, tablets and compact cameras can now take high quality photos, so you do not need to have a camera with interchangeable lenses to join in and participate. Our programme of main club activities runs from September to May.

2025 to 2026 Programme
From 11th September 2025, come to meet us and see what we do at any Club Evening on a Thursday, starting at 7:30pm. New, prospective members may attend two events free of charge, to come and meet us and see what we do. We welcome everyone who may wish to join us. Go to Membership for details of membership, how to register and subscription fee.

LFPS - 2025 to 2026 - Programme

Select the Programme menu to see details of events, month by month.
Go to Members Support Evenings Details for details of our Members Support Evenings.
Go to Studio Group Details for details of our Studio Group Evenings.

LFPS Newsletter January 2026

Next Club Evenings

Thursday 23rd April 2026
Macro and Close Up Photography

Steve Williams
Website
Millfield Hall, 7:30pm-10:00pm

Thursday 30th April 2026
(Open) Monochrome Competition Round 3 - Prints

Judged by Steffan Nicholson from Newark.
Website
The competition is judged in two Groups A and B.
Millfield Hall, 7:30pm-10:00pm

Thursday 7th May 2026
Competitions - Why Bother?

Rarely enter competitions? Jorj Malinovski from Lincoln explains why they are needed and useful, with tips and hints about how to achieve success. His interactive talk helps dispel some of the myths about judges and judging.
Millfield Hall, 7:30pm-10:00pm

Next Studio, Member Support, Committee Meetings

Monday 11th May 2026
Committee Meeting

Event held online via Zoom, opens at 7:00pm and starts at 7:30pm.

Monday 18th May 2026
Studio Group

Millfield Hall, 6:30pm-10:00pm

Next Competition Hand in Deadlines

Thursday 21st May 2026
AGM, Awards and President’s Trophy

Bring along up to three prints for the President's Trophy competition on the theme "Food".
Please also submit matching PDIs beforehand. Images must be JPG format, sRGB colour space with a maximum width of 3840 pixels and maximum height of 2400 pixels. Use the online PhotoEntry system.
https://compent.photoentry.uk/compent
The following events have changed. The details are different from those given in our programme booklet.

Thursday 23rd April 2026
Macro and Close Up Photography

Steve Williams
Website
Millfield Hall, 7:30pm-10:00pm

Notices and News

PAGB News - Issue 402 - April 2026

PAGB news is on the following website.
https://www.pagbnews.co.uk

The following two links are to the webpage and PDF for Issue 402 - April 2026. Both include details and images of panels submitted by PAGB photograpghers, including our own John Whitby, that have been successfully awarded the new FIAP Portfolio Distinction (PFIAP).
PAGB News - Issue 402 - April 2026 - Webpage
PAGB News - Issue 402 - April 2026 - PDF
2026-04-02 - Portrait PDIs
Gallery
PDF

2026-04-02 - Scapes PDIs
Gallery
PDF

2026-04-16 - Colour Prints 2
Gallery
PDF