The Society, one of the oldest in the UK, held its very first meeting at Soho House, Handsworth, Birmingham, on 7th February 1894. The occasion was a lantern slide lecture given by Mr F.W.W. Howell F.R.G.S., an enterprising Icelandic explorer.

Today, the Society, which is affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (P.A.G.B) through the Midland Counties Photographic Federation (M.C.P.F.), welcomes photographers of all abilities and caters for all tastes and levels in photography both film and digital.

The Society meets most Wednesday evenings at 7:45 pm for 8pm from September to June. The varied programme includes visiting speakers, members’ evenings and regular club and inter-club competitions.