Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia

Why join the Photo Guild?

The Guild is excellent place to hone your photographic skills and meet other photographers.

Benefits of Photo Guild Membership

• Seminars to learn new skills in conventional and digital photography.
• Field trips to socialize with other photographers and learn more about shooting on location.
• Workshops to develop hands-on skills.
• Compete in local, national and international competitions to compare and improve your skills.
• Discounts at Carsand-Mosher for accessories, film and processing. (Some restrictions apply.)
• Discounts at Alantic Photo Supply for film processing(15%), accessories and film(10%). (Some restrictions apply.)
• Discounts at National Art for framing supplies.
• Bluenose Focus newsletter.

How To Become a Member

Membership is open to anyone interested in the art of photography. You can join at any meeting of the Guild, or by writing to:

Ken Renton, Treasurer
Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia
115 Shoreview Drive
Bedford, NS
B4A 3E6

You can print out and send the application form to the above address.

Application Form

Download Member Application

New membership starts from September 1. Members receive the Bluenose Focus (newsletter of the Guild), notices of all meetings, field trips and special programs, as well as a 10 percent discount (sale items and some photo items exempt) at the Carsand-Mosher Photographic, Barrington St., Halifax. Only members in good standing can take part in our regular photography competitions. The annual fees are as follows:

Individual membership    Cdn $45.00
Individual and Spouse    Cdn $50.00
Senior membership        Cdn $40.00 (age 65 and older)
Full Time Student           Cdn $22.50

CAPA & PSA membership information

The PGNS is a club member of the Canadian Association of Photographic Arts (CAPA), and the Photographic Society of America (PSA). PGNS members can compete in all inter-club CAPA and PSA competitions organized by the Guild. Photographers should also consider individual membership with CAPA or PSA.

Established in 1997 by a merger of the National Association for Photographic Art (founded in 1968) and the Colour Photographic Association of Canada, CAPA is a non-profit organization aimed at promoting the advancement of photography as an art form in Canada. CAPA publishes the quarterly magazine Canadian Camera, organizes national competitions, seminars and exhibitions, and sponsors Camera Canada College, held annually in various centres across Canada.

CAPA membership benefits include instructional slide sets, evaluation devices, individual competitions, Canadian Camera magazine, and Camera Canada College.

Membership benefits, information and individual application forms can be obtained from CAPA and PSA Web sites, or from Guild representatives:

Joyce Chew - CAPA
Mike McCarthy – PSA

If you would like to find out the names and phone numbers of members who can provide you with additional information, click here.