ABOUT US
The Westchester Photographic Society (WPS) is one of the largest, oldest, and friendliest camera clubs in Westchester County, New York. We offer photo enthusiasts a venue to immerse themselves in a world of creavity and artistic expression.
Membership is open to all photo enthusiasts with different interests and level of experience, from novices to professional photographers. Our members work in black‐and‐white and color, prints, video, and post processing. We are renowned for our unique “open mind” photography, which stretches the boundaries of imagination.
WPS was established by enthusiasts with a passion for photography. From its early days, the club's focus was on a collaborative effort to develop a relationship among its members to advance creative thinking and embrace artistic admiration for photography. This concept become an important feature of the club’s identificaton and was referred to as “photography with a purpose.”
WPS weekly sessions feature diversified programs: We offer presentations by expert photographers, technical lectures, workshops, demonstrations, and member showcases. We also conduct competitions with renowned judges, photo critiques, exhibits, mentoring, and field trips in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. In addition, most of our sessions are recorded allowing members full access to view past events, a privilege not available to non‐members.
We meet every Friday evening at 7:30 P.M. (Eastern) on Zoom, all year round (except holidays and unforeseen circumstances). We invite you to join us and become a member.
OFFICERS AND BOARD
Fuat Baran
President
Social Media Chair
Arnold Breisblatt
Exhibits Chair
Sharpshooters Coordinator
Dick Budnik
Board Chair
Webmaster
Ron Carran
Treasurer, Corporate Secretary
Executive Vice President
Newsletter Editor
Serge Migdal
Programs Chair
Dennis Thornton
Competition Chair
Julie van Benthuysen
Outreach
Leon Zelazny
Membership
Community Liaison