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 9th April 2026
The Art of Wildlife Photography

Renouned local photographer Danny Green presents some of his brilliant images of wildlife near and far from home. Not to be missed.
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Millfield Hall, 7:30pm-10:00pm

Thursday 16th April 2026
(Open) Colour Competition Round 3 - Prints

Judged by David Gibbins ARPS APAGB EFIAP/b BPE5 CPAGB/av from Nottingham.
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The competition is judged in two Groups A and B.
Millfield Hall, 7:30pm-10:00pm

SATURDAY 18th APRIL 2026
MCPF Print and PDI Championship 2026

Member clubs of the Midland Counties Photographic Federation (MCPF) compete with their best images in the federation's Print and PDI Competitions. It is an excellent day that showcases some spectacular images from clubs across the region. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available before the event starts at around 10am, and again during the morning, lunchtime and afternoon breaks.
If you attend the event, either as a spectator or helper, PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PACKED LUNCH.
We shall need the help of some LFPS members on the day to serve the teas and coffees etc. Would any members who would be willing to help please speak to, or contact, Andrzej or Toni, or any other committee member. Thank you.
Millfield Hall, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Next Studio, Member Support, Committee Meetings

Monday 20th April 2026
Studio Group

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

Monday 11th May 2026
Committee Meeting

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

Next Competition Hand in Deadlines

Thursday 16th April 2026
Hand in prints for our (Open) Monochrome Competition Round 3 - Prints (to be held on 30th April).
The competition will be judged in two Groups A and B. You can submit up to three entries.
Please also submit matching PDIs. 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

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
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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
2026-03-12 - Creative PDIs
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PDF

2026-03-12 - Nature PDIs
Gallery
PDF

2026-03-19 - PDI Panels
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