What the DPS does and its aims

The Society is a Registered National Charity, founded in 1968, when a group of enthusiastic photographers in Richmond invited a group of severely disabled ex-servicemen from the Royal Star and Garter Home to join their meetings and share their interest.

Since then the society has grown steadily, we now have members from all over the UK, and the Society is run by a group of dedicated unpaid volunteers. The membership now comes from all walks of life and areas of the country and represents a large and diverse range of photographic abilities.

Most of the Committee and helpers have physical disabilities and so can readily appreciate the challenges and diversity of solutions each disabled photographer needs.

• We can offer advice or help with modifications and can advise on or supply supports so that you can use cameras and take photographs. 

• We offer Technical Support and help for Disabled Photographers........you just have to ask.

• We act as a source of information on all aspects of photography for people with disabilities.

• Our aim is to promote photography for people with disabilities, or their carers, or groups or anyone with an interest in helping the disabled.

• We collect and modify photographic equipment which we loan to members, such as camera supports, all we ask is that members remember to renew their annual subscription to the society.

• We have regular themed photo competitions and take part in monthly and annual nationwide leagues.

• There is a quarterly magazine "In Focus" for members, in which we publish the results of competitions along with copies of the images. It also contains various articles written by members with tips and tricks to help overcome the way various disabilities can impede photography. 

• There is also an audio version of the magazine available for visually impaired members.

• We also have an annual Exhibition and Competition open to all members. There are several classes to enter, depending upon your ability and any previous success.

• Members can also submit work to be judged for Photographic distinctions.

• In addition, we have an Annual photographic holiday,   we organise  studio sessions and occasionally special days at venues all over the country. We are planning to hold tutorials and seminars, plus, we also stage a very successful Annual Photographic Exhibition.