Harpenden Photographic Society's exhibition set to return

The Harpenden Photographic Society (HPS) has announced the return of its annual photography exhibition, which will take place on Saturday, April 26 at the High Street Methodist Church.

The exhibition, which is one of the highlights of Harpenden's arts and culture calendar, will showcase inspirational work from local photographers.

The images on display will include landscapes, macro, street, abstracts, and the natural world.

There will be numerous award-winning images on display, including many taken in and around Harpenden.

Vestrahorn by Gerry Kelly. (Image: Gerry Kelly) HPS chairman, Steve Collins, said: "We’re very excited to be bringing HPS’s annual photography exhibition back to the High Street Methodist Church, and I am delighted that we will be showcasing almost 200 of the finest images from our talented members in this amazing collection of prints.

"The exhibition is completely free to attend and suitable for the whole family.

"As is tradition, we’ll be encouraging each visitor to vote for their three favourite images, and the member who took the most popular image will receive a trophy at our annual awards."

A Wasp Tending Its Nest by Steve Collins (Image: Steve Collins) This year, the exhibition will also have a section showcasing the club’s special interest groups, including the Outdoor, Street, and Macro groups.

Mr Collins added: "If you are interested in learning more about the photographic society, meeting some of our members or would like to enquire about joining, then please come along and have a chat with our friendly team who will be around throughout the day, and can answer any questions you may have about membership."

The HPS Photography Exhibition 2025 will take place on Saturday, April 26 at the High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden, AL5 2RU, from 10am until 4.30pm.

Walking Home by Paul Johnson. (Image: Paul Johnson) Entry is free and refreshments will be available.

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Now in its 89th year, Harpenden Photographic Society caters for all abilities – from beginner to the more advanced photographer.

The club has around 70 active members and holds meetings from September to June on the first and third Tuesday of each month, either in person at Harpenden Trust Southdown or over Zoom.

For more information, visit the Harpenden Photographic Society's website.