Membership
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At the RPS, we want to bring photography to everyone. Join us to help continue our educational programmes, support young and emerging photographers, and achieve exciting new initiatives to bring inspiration and creativity to many more people. Membership is open to everyone.
Membership Fees (annual): All subscriptions are available to purchase as a gift membership.
- £122 Individual Membership
- £184 Family Membership
- £110 Overseas Membership
- £92 Aged 65 and Over
- £56 Concessions include Students, 25 and Under, Armed Forces, Disabled and more.
We also offer Life Membership, price dependent on age. Please email membership@rps.org
Discover Our Member Benefits
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RPS Summer Exhibition 2023
Call for Entries: 1 Nov 2022 – 8 Jan 2023
Celebrating photography by RPS members
The RPS Summer Exhibition 2023 is a new exhibition open-call, inviting you to enter your images for an opportunity to exhibit at RPS Gallery, in July 2023, as part of a summer series of events next year. Entry is open exclusively to our creative community of members, across all experience levels and interests.
RPS Magazine
You will receive our award-winning Journal directly to your door, and monthly member-only newsletters, to keep up to date with leading image-makers, events and the latest news.
Exposure Competition
Share your images for the chance to be published in our award-winning Journal and be showcased internationally on our social media platforms and website.
The Exposure competition will re-open late summer 2022.
Qualifications and Learning
Take the next step in your photographic journey with our certified courses and Distinctions programme.
Gift Membership
Membership of the Royal Photographic Society makes an inspiring gift for anyone with a passion for photography.
To order your Gift Membership please call: +44 (0)117 316 4462 (Mon-Thurs) or email membership@rps.org.
Groups and Regions
Focus your photography and meet like minded photographers at one of our 15 special interest groups and get involved with local activities that are happening IN YOUR AREA.
Member Offers
Receive 25% off workshops and priority booking for Distinction applications. Member-only discounts on exhibitions, photographic insurance, events and competitions, available throughout the year.
Workshops & Events
Explore online events and workshops, courses and symposia. Distinction advisory days, portfolio reviews and assessments also available to book now.
Get in touch
Our membership team (Nathan, Debbie and Simon) are here to help and can be contacted on:+44 (0)117 3164461 Mon-Fri or +44 (0)117 3164462 Mon-Thurs (9-5pm) or email: membership@rps.org