Ordnance Survey Photographic Society
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The Ordnance Survey Photographic Society founded in 1952 is one of the longest established clubs in the Southern Photographic Federation. The Ordnance Survey organisation has produced many successful and skilled photographers.
Our site is a showcase for the excellent photographic work of our friendly club.So please take a look to see the diverse and enjoyable photography from our group. |
Images from the 2020 OS Exhibition
These images were selected for an exhibition at the Ordnance Survey headquarters in Southampton in January 2020.
Spring 2021 Meetings update
We are sorry but due to the Corona Virus; all meetings are cancelled until further notice.
We are sorry but due to the Corona Virus; all meetings are cancelled until further notice.
A Brief History of the Ordnance Survey Photo Club
Founded in 1953, the Ordnance Survey Photographic Society (OSPS) formed in the environment of Britain's national mapping agency. At that time, maps were more an art form than the geographic information systems they have become, so there were many artistically creative and like-minded individuals in one place.
A founding member of the Southern Photographic Federation, OSPS grew and evolved to a peak membership of 125 in the mid 1980s, with notable competition success at regional and national level from the late 80s through to the turn of the century.
OSPS held its first meetings at the London Road office, before moving to the Maybush site in 1969 and to the current location at Adanac Park in 2010.
Though never a large club, OSPS members have included amateurs and professionals, many holding various photographic distinctions from such bodies as the RPS, BIPP and FIAP. Many have also been successful exhibitors at local, national and international level. But regardless of skills, achievements or changes in technology, the common factors have always been a curiosity about, and appreciation of, the many facets of photography.
Mike Stacey Oct 2018
Founded in 1953, the Ordnance Survey Photographic Society (OSPS) formed in the environment of Britain's national mapping agency. At that time, maps were more an art form than the geographic information systems they have become, so there were many artistically creative and like-minded individuals in one place.
A founding member of the Southern Photographic Federation, OSPS grew and evolved to a peak membership of 125 in the mid 1980s, with notable competition success at regional and national level from the late 80s through to the turn of the century.
OSPS held its first meetings at the London Road office, before moving to the Maybush site in 1969 and to the current location at Adanac Park in 2010.
Though never a large club, OSPS members have included amateurs and professionals, many holding various photographic distinctions from such bodies as the RPS, BIPP and FIAP. Many have also been successful exhibitors at local, national and international level. But regardless of skills, achievements or changes in technology, the common factors have always been a curiosity about, and appreciation of, the many facets of photography.
Mike Stacey Oct 2018
