A LOCAL photographic society is holding its first exhibition since 2019 shortly, at Salts Mill in Saltaire.

The exhibition of Leeds Photographic Society members' work in the roof space of the former textile mill will be held over the weekend of September 17 to 19, coinciding with the Saltaire Festival.

Entry is free and the show will include print displays and images projected on large screens. Members of the society will also be on hand to chat with visitors.

Leeds Photographic Society came into being in 1852 just a few months after the birth of photography as a medium, pre-dating the inauguration of the Royal Photographic Society by several months.

The society, which currently has over 60 members, has had to adapt to deal with the challenges posed by the pandemic. But it has continued to thrive during the past 18 months, conducting a full programme of meetings virtually instead.

It aims to start its in-person meetings later this month in Saint Edmund's Church Hall, Roundhay, Leeds. The aim is to stream meetings simultaneously via Zoom for members unable to attend.

President Monty Trent said while there are many excellent photographers in the society, its membership spans a range of skills.

He adds: "We really are a friendly group and welcome new members of all abilities, whether you are an experienced photographer, or an absolute beginner looking for the inspiration to move on to the next level.

"It’s great news that we shall resume face-to-face meetings in September as soon as we can screen them simultaneously via Zoom. This will enable all our visiting speakers, guests and members to join into the 44 exciting meetings we’ve planned for 2021/22."

More information is available online at lps1852.org.

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