Events
Upcoming events
08/02/2022 : Refreshers Fair - Come Find Us!!
12/02/2022 : Freestyle Photography Battle
17/02/2022 : Catchup Coffee & Freestyle battle winners announced
23/02/2022 : EGM - Darkroom officer and Equipment officer positions available
26/02/2022 : Give it a go Pin hole Camera Workshop @ the iForge
Past events
Halloween Portrait Session
28th October 2021
During this event we developed our portrait photography skills using studio lights and props, whilst some of our members dressed up in their halloween costumes and posed.
Painting With Light!
14 October 2021
We'll be learning how to take long exposure shots at night time to paint with lights using a variety of tools namely glow sticks and steel-wool
This event was held at St Georges Church Yard
Movie night!
25 February 2021
We'll be watching The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography for some inspiration around our end-of-year exhibition theme!
This event will be held on our discord server!
Online photo editing session
18 February 2021
A relaxed evening to edit some photos with us.
We all edit our photos differently; this is an opportunity to share your techniques or see how others process their images.
This event will be held on our discord server.
Photo sharing
11 February 2021
Get your photos ready for our photo sharing event!
Last year we got to see stunning images from members and first-timers. We hope you share yours too.
You can upload your images to the image submissions channel on our discord server, starting now.
Rayan Nohra x PhotoSoc
3 December 2020
For this week, PhotoSoc is welcoming the talented photographer Rayan Nohra!
Join us this Thursday for an online meeting to discover his amazing work, discuss more about the world of photography and even get inspired!
Hope to see lots of you there as this is a very special event!
You can check his work on
Portrait photography Q&A
19 November 2020
Join us this Thursday for an online Q&A all about portrait photography! Bring your questions, knowledge, favourite drink and take part in this casual evening on our Discord channel.
Hope to see lots of you there!
Film photography Q&A
12 November 2020
Are you interested about film photography but don't know where to start? Are you having certain difficulties and would like others opinion? Are you a pro and want to share all your knowledge?
Well, this is the event for you! Join us this Thursday for an online Q&A all about analog! Bring your questions, knowledge, favourite drink and take part in this casual evening.
We also have a little surprise planned! Hint: it involves a disposable camera and lots of memories.
Hope to see lots of you there!
Photography quiz night
5 November 2020
After Tier 3 announcements and university stress, what's better than chilling with us from the comfort of your room!
Join us this Thursday for a chill evening all about photography on our Discord server. Bring your favourite drink or snack and put your knowledge to the test.
We hope to see lots of you there!
Intro to photography 2020
29 October 2020
Do you want to learn and/or brush up on your basic photography theory? This event is for you then!
Joining in this online session to discuss the basics that every aspiring photographer needs to know progress.
A competition will also be announced and the chance to apply what you've learnt and to win an awesome prize.
More information concerning the event will be announced closer to the date.
Netflix watch party
22 October 2020
Join us on the Netflix Party platform for a movie-watching session!
This will be a great opportunity to sit back, enjoy a photography-related film, have the opportunity to discuss with other members and learn a thing or two new about photography.
More information concerning the event will be announced closer to the date.
Film Soc collab
15 October 2020
It's competition time!
In collaboration with FilmSoc, we will be running a 'movie scene recreation' competition with a chance to win an awesome prize.
Get ready to give your favourite movie YOUR personal photographic touch.
More information concerning the event will be announced closer to the date.
Photography scavenger hunt 2020
10 October 2020
Solo or with a friend, get ready to let your creativity flow while navigating the city of Sheffield, and be the winner of an awesome prize!
More information concerning the event will be announced closer to the date.
Discord photo-sharing evening
1 October 2020
Interested in joining PhotoSoc? If you want to make a choice join us in this Discord sharing event to discuss with like-minded people and share with us your work no matter the quality or level.
Everyone is welcomed whether you have never touched a camera or are a skilled photographer. This will be an opportunity not only to learn from other members but also teach others something new!
Bake Soc collab
10 July 2020
Bake Soc reached out to us to run a collaborative competition during the summer, with three categories:
Picnic treats (small bakes, sweet and savoury).
Large cakes (showstoppers).
Best food photography.
Mihika Athalye took first place for the photography category in the Bake Soc collab competition, with a beautifully composed shot of delicious scones and tea.
A comfortable feeling
10 July 2020
Towards the end of the 2019–20 academic year, as the new committee's first event, we ran a little photo competition. The creative prompt was 'a comfortable feeling'.
The winner was Ana Navarro, with a nicely composed image of an ideal lockdown pastime; a good book and a pot of tea. Follow her on Instagram!