General Information
The Delaware
Photographic Society was organized as the Delaware Camera Club January 31, 1931,
making it one of the oldest camera clubs in the country. The Society was formed
to encourage and develop interest in photography. The objectives at that time
were to get the best authorities to give lectures on photography; to have
discussion groups within the membership to share knowledge, and to arrange an
exhibition of photography in Wilmington.
The first Wilmington Salon of
Photography was held on January 8, 1934, with 33 monochrome prints from 17
states, the District of Columbia and Hawaii. The DPS became a charter member of
the Photographic Society of America (PSA) when it was founded later that year.
It is one of the oldest exhibits continuously operated with PSA recognition. The
salon was later renamed the Wilmington International Exhibition of Photography
(WIEP) and now attracts thousands of entries in six categories from hundreds of
photographers throughout the world. The annual planning, preparation and
presentation require innumerable hours by DPS members.
In addition to the meetings listed, the Society
sponsors seminars, field trips, hands on workshops.
The Society maintains some photographic equipment
available for loan to members.
To improve your skills and enjoy your photography
even more this year, resolve to be an exhibitor, competitor, spectator, student,
instructor, and exhibition worker. Invite a friend; guests are welcome. Active
participation of members is the key to the Society's continuing
success.
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