Joining the Society for the 2024-25 season

The season starts in September and concludes at the end of May, usually 7.30-10pm at St Thomas Centre. During the summer months we host photo walks, trips and workshops.

Meetings are a mixture of talks, portfolios, club evenings (a variety of active and participatory events) and externally judged competitions. We break for a brew and biscuits and cake halfway through the evening (small charge). Some meetings will be available by zoom for international members (details published here), and will also be recorded so that members can view the proceedings at a later date. A small selection of meetings will be hosted using Zoom with a speaker.

The first two  meetings you come to as a new member are free of charge (except speaker meetings). Beyond that, membership is usually £55 a year (pro rata), or you can come along occasionally for £5 a meeting. A charge is made to all non-members for evenings when we have a visiting speaker. 

The preferred payment method is by bank transfer, existing members renewing at any time, see (1) below, and new members after their application has been approved and processed see (2) below. Payment can be made by debit or credit card if a member has a clear preference for this (LPS loses money to the bank by doing this) and in exceptional cases by cash.

(1) Pay £55.00 via bank transfer for existing members

Members can obtain the Society's bank details here. Last season's members who have not renewed their membership by 1st October will become lapsed members. 

Please add your full name (and, if possible, membership number) as a reference when paying subscriptions.

(2) Pay £55.00 via bank transfer for new members

For new members joining this season, a subscription of £55 is payable at he beginning of the season in September. Please contact the secretary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. initially for your application to be processed.

Alternatively, come to a meeting at the start of the season and the membership secretary and treasurer will assist you with the process. When you are issued with a membership number (often immediately at a meeting) please make your payment via bank transfer within 2 weeks.

(30 Pay £27.50 via bank transfer for new members who are unemployed

For new members who are unemployed joining this season, a subscription of £27.50 is payable at he beginning of the season in September. Please contact the secretary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for your application to be processed. When you are issued with a membership number, please make your payment via bank transfer within 2 weeks.

(4) Pay £45.00 if you are a student in full time education

Concession annual membership for full-time students £45 (pro rata) ie £45 for this season. Please contact the Society here if you wish to join as a student. When you are issued with a membership number, please make your payment via bank transfer within 2 weeks.

(5) Pay £45 as an international member

Photographers who don't live close enough to attend meetings in Lancaster and from abroad, can join the Society for a fee of £45 for this season. "International" members are eligible to enter into competitions, as well as join in the Zoom meetings and view catch-up videos. Please contact the secretary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. initially for your application to be processed. When you are issued with a membership number, please make your payment via bank transfer within 2 weeks.

In addition to the above, the Society is always willing to assist any member, new or existing, who due to personal circumstances might have difficulty in making their subscription payment in the normal way. Please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss matters in confidence.