Yardley Photographic Society

Yardley Photographic Society Yardley Photographic Society is based in East Birmingham. We are a very friendly photographic club with an ever-growing, diverse and active membership

Yardley Photographic Society is based in East Birmingham and has been in existence in various forms since 1903 when it was originally known as Small Heath and District Photographic Society. We are a very friendly, flourishing club with an ever-growing, diverse and active membership who are enthusiastic about their photography. New members, regardless of their level of knowledge, are always made we

lcome, and whether your interests lie in black and white, colour, digital or film you can be sure that you will be inspired and encouraged by our visiting speakers and existing members during the varied programe of events throughout the season. Meetings are held every Thursday evening between 7:45-10:00PM at St. Edburgha's Church Hall, Yardley, Birmingham from September to May. The Society is affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain through its membership of the Midland Counties Photographic Federation.

Here are the results for the John Bate Digital Competition:1st - Brain Scan - Arthur Masters2nd - Female Great Grey Owl ...
29/03/2026

Here are the results for the John Bate Digital Competition:

1st - Brain Scan - Arthur Masters
2nd - Female Great Grey Owl - David Boyce
3rd - Smoke on the water - Stephen Cooper
H/COM - Silverback 6 - Margaret Connolly
H/COM - The Smoke Break - Stephen Cooper
COM - Keeping Quiet - Ian Mills
COM - Three’s a crowd - Marc Grayland

Thanks for Tom Mace for judging the evening.

Here are the results for the John Bate Print Competition.1st - The Charming Snake Charmer - Arthur Masters2nd - Male Gol...
29/03/2026

Here are the results for the John Bate Print Competition.

1st - The Charming Snake Charmer - Arthur Masters
2nd - Male Golden Eagle - Margaret Connolly
3rd - Saucy Santa - Cherie Cream
H/COM - Father & Daughter - Arthur Masters
H/COM - Pretty Flamingo - David Boyce
COM - Green Shutters - David Boyce
COM - Outside No6 - Angela Jackson

Thanks to Tom Mace for judging the evening.

Here are the results for the 3rd Quarterly (Themed) Digital competition:  1st - Female Grey Great Owl - David Boyce2nd -...
05/03/2026

Here are the results for the 3rd Quarterly (Themed) Digital competition:

1st - Female Grey Great Owl - David Boyce
2nd - Female Bald Eagle - David Boyce
3rd - Common Eider - Marc Grayland

H/Com - Dragon! - Ann McNulty
H/Com - Prince Charming - Cherie Cream

Com - Feeding Time on the Ferry - Stephen Cooper
Com - Ring Tailed Lemurs - Marc Grayland

Also big thanks for John Haines for standing in as Judge for the evening.

Here are the results for the 3rd Quarterly (Themed) print competition:  1st - Puffin - Marc Grayland2nd - I'm Watching Y...
05/03/2026

Here are the results for the 3rd Quarterly (Themed) print competition:

1st - Puffin - Marc Grayland
2nd - I'm Watching You - Marc Grayland
3rd - Moment of Magic - Cherie Cream

H/Com - Fancy A Cuppa - Arthur Masters
H/Com - The Stallion - Cherie Cream

Com - British Robin - John May
Com - Focus - Arthur Masters

Also big thanks for John Haines for standing in as Judge for the evening.

Results of the 2025 Rosebowl Competition - Judged by Marc Grayland1st - Female Bald Eagle - David Boyce2nd - Violin Sona...
12/02/2026

Results of the 2025 Rosebowl Competition - Judged by Marc Grayland

1st - Female Bald Eagle - David Boyce
2nd - Violin Sonata - Ann McNulty
3rd - Library Steel - Ian Mills

H/Com - Glass Trio - Margaret Connolly
Com - Wednesday - Cherie Cream

Results of the 2025 - 3 of a Kind Competition - Judged by Marc Grayland1st - Staying Alive - Ian Mills2nd - The adventur...
12/02/2026

Results of the 2025 - 3 of a Kind Competition - Judged by Marc Grayland

1st - Staying Alive - Ian Mills
2nd - The adventures of Ricky Wilson - Stephen Cooper
3rd - Reading Buddies - Margaret Connolly

H/Com - Vintage FX - Cherie Cream
Com - Glass Collection - Margaret Connolly

Holly Alexander-Priest  at our xmas shoot.💞
12/12/2025

Holly Alexander-Priest at our xmas shoot.💞

12/12/2025

Our recent Interclub battle with our friends from Grange PS Coventry resulted in a win for Yardley PS.

It was a close fought competition and only the second time in the last 6 years that Yardley has won.

Results are:

Prints: YPS 208 / Grange 210
DPI: YPS 214 / Grange 203
Total: YPS 422 / Grange 413

Thank you Holly Alexander-Priest for being our 'Holly Christmas' for our seasonal photoshoot.  I took a few images with ...
12/12/2025

Thank you Holly Alexander-Priest for being our 'Holly Christmas' for our seasonal photoshoot. I took a few images with my phone (so hopefully some proper photographers will turn up later with images!!).

Here are the results for the 2nd Quarterly Digital Competition:1st -Bald Eagle - Marc Grayland2nd - The Need for Speed -...
22/11/2025

Here are the results for the 2nd Quarterly Digital Competition:

1st -Bald Eagle - Marc Grayland
2nd - The Need for Speed - Marc Grayland
3rd - Bateleur Eagle Portrait - David Boyce
H/COM - Infinity Pool - Stephen Cooper
H/COM - Some TLC Needed - Tom Mace
COM - The Woodsman - Cherie Cream
COM - Natasha - David Boyce

Here are the results for the 2nd Quarterly Print Competition:1st - Home Safe - Cherie Cream2nd - Golden Eagle 3 - Margar...
22/11/2025

Here are the results for the 2nd Quarterly Print Competition:

1st - Home Safe - Cherie Cream
2nd - Golden Eagle 3 - Margaret Connolly
3rd - Eye Wide Open - Ian Mills
H/COM - A Shadow - Marc Grayland
H/COM - Feeling No Pain - Cherie Cream
COM - Low Tide At Weston - Tom Mace
COM - Tranquillity - Arthur Masters

Address

St. Edburgha's Church Hall, School Lane, Yardley
Birmingham
B338NY

Opening Hours

7:45pm - 10pm

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