Welcome to the Cobb County Photographic Society (CPS)
Club History. The Cobb Photographic Society was founded in May of 1974 by members of the Lockheed Camera Club who wanted a club where they could also include their family and friends as members. CPS holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously-operating camera club in the region.
Our Club’s Focus. CPS provides a supportive environment to become better photographers. We support efforts to expand your photographic talent through competition, education, exhibition, and small group learning opportunities. Not only do new members join a club focused on photographic pursuits, new members also join a family of kindred spirits.
Monthly Meetings. Our monthly meetings are structured to encourage display of photographic work in a competitive environment and to expand knowledge of photographic tools and techniques. The monthly meetings are free and open to the public.
- Competition Evening. Our first meeting of every month is our competition night. During July and September, the competition meeting is moved to the second Monday due to the two federal holiday weekends. There is no competition in December.
- Our topics range from common competition themes such as minimalism, leading lines, still life, portraits, symmetry, and many more. Members still learning the art and technology of photography have the option of competing in a novice level. Our monthly competition themes are here.
- The list, by month, of our competition themes are here. The competition media for the monthly competition rotates between Digital-Only and Prints-Only:
- Eight monthly competitions are Digital-Only.
- Three monthly competitions are Prints-Only.
- Presentation/Speaker Evening. Our second meeting of every month is an evening dedicated to advancing your skill and knowledge. This event is always on the third Tuesday (except no meeting in December… we take a holiday break). Our speakers range from underwater photography, drone, travel, landscape, fine art, portraits, and creating a business/web presence.
Activities. During the year, we schedule trips to places that offer a chance to better your photographic skills. Examples are: Atlanta Zoo, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Old Car City, downtown Atlanta, Gibbs Gardens, Sloss Furnace, Florida trips for wildlife, rural churches in southern GA, as well as Milky Way Photography and Nebula astrophotography.
Exhibitions/Community Recognition.
- We all need a chance to “strut our stuff”. Every year, members are encouraged to exhibit their works at two CPS-sponsored civic/art boutique venues in the Atlanta area.
- Members who place in our monthly competition (color, monochrome, and novice) have their photos recognized locally in a glossy, color publication and occasionally in local newspapers.
“Hands on Learning”. Four times a year, CPS will conduct hands-on learning with fellow members. The topics range from portraiture to computer applications, such as Lightroom. The training is free to CPS members.
Online Photo Challenges. Monthly, given a theme, participating members upload themed photos to a site for self-review and constructive comparisons with fellow members. The competition is friendly and meant to encourage your photographic growth.
North Georgia Shootout. Annually, CPS joins with up to eight other local clubs to enjoy of jam-packed day of competitive photography. It’s a great opportunity to meet new, like-minded photographers outside the club and make/strengthen club friendships. Any fees are covered in your membership.
Officers.
– President: Pat Fahey
– Vice President: Hylos Barrett
– Secretary: Dee Dee Bonesteel
– Treasurer: Robert Herman
Committee Chairs.
- Competitions: Laura Prescott
- Speaker Presentations: Hylos Barrett
- Mentoring/Learning Workshops: Umit Yuksel
- Field Trips: Rick Olson
- Social Media (CPS website, Facebook, Meetup): Mark Chandler
- Socials: Dee Dee Bonesteel
Coordinators.
- Exhibits: Mark Chandler
- Monthly Photo Challenge: Mark Chandler
- Monthly CPS digital magazine: Pat Fahey and Margaret Waage
- Welcome Committee: Dee Dee Bonesteel
Executive Board.
- President: Pat Fahey
- Vice President: Hylos Barrett
- Treasurer: Robert Herman
- Secretary: Dee Dee Bonesteel
- Competition Chair: Laura Prescott
- Programs Chair: Hylos Barrett
- Social Media Chair: Mark Chandler
- Mentorship/Learning Chair: Umit Yuksel
- Exhibition Chair: Mark Chandler
- Social Chair: Dee Dee Bonesteel
- Welcome Committee: Dee Dee Bonesteel
How do I pay?
*Pay $40 by Check:
Cobb Photographic Society,
c/o Rob Herman, CPS Treasurer
1020 Millridge Lane SE
Marietta, GA 30067-5472
*Pay $40 by Check/Cash:
Monthly CPS meetings (face-2-face)
*Pay $40 by PayPal: