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Travel

The Travel Group is very active and welcomes all RPS members. We enjoy hearing members' ideas, seeing new images in the galleries, learning from one another and meeting when possible.

All RPS members are welcome to join the Travel Group.

The Group was formed in 1990 to promote the enjoyment and understanding of travel photography: of trying to capture the spirit of places we visit and, through photography, sharing that spirit with others. The Group provides a forum where members can improve their knowledge and exchange views regarding travel photography and related issues.

The Group is at its liveliest and most effective when there is discussion involving a wide range of members.

 

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CREDIT: David Short

Roads Less Travelled

11-12 October 2025

A mix of inspiring speakers and activities has been brought together to mark the 55th anniversary of the  formation of the RPS Travel Group.  At a time when journeying to ‘off the beaten track’ places was much less easy than it is now, one of the Group’s primary purposes was to enable travel to unusual destinations.  We do that much more independently now and perhaps put more emphasis on sharing the stories of our travels.

 

This weekend brings together a range of speakers and skills that will help each of us move forward on our photographic journey and have fun following our chosen paths. The speakers are Ash Bhardwaj, Peter Brisley, Nat Coalson, Sue O'Connell, Leigh Preston, Chris Roche and Dr. Lindsay Stringer. 

Details of location, cost and booking deadlines are in the link below

Download the details

 

 

Register here
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The Life (and Death) of a Long Term Project

 

Janey Devine FRPS

A firm believer in the value of projects, for the last five years Janey has been working on a long term documentary project looking at some of the important issues affecting our city centres today. She describes some of the twists and turns and explains the reason behind the key decisions that have shaped the development of the project. Janey will also aim to show how similar approaches can be used in Travel photography.

View the recording
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CREDIT: Brian Houghton ARPS

Annual Competition Results 2025

Nat Coalson ARPS describes the criteria by which he assesses Travel Photography and explains the awards he has made for 2025.

He also announces the 'Best of the Best' from the 2024 monthly winners.

Congratulations to all!!

View the adjudications here
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Northern Ireland:Belfast and beyond

Monday 16th June 2025 - 5 nights

This is a hybrid trip with some organised elements, lots of suggestions for photographic routes and ample opportunity to explore the two cities  - Belfast and Derry - by yourself.

The trip is limited to eight Travel Group Members and will be based in the centre of Belfast.

This RPS Travel Group Trip will include a pre and post trip zoom meeting.

The itinerary has been planned by Patricia Mackey ARPS, our Travel Log editor, who lives in Northern Ireland and was awarded her ARPS with photographs taken locally.

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Share and Chat

 

An informal gathering of members of the Travel Group and, often, participants from beyond the Group to share travellers' tales and images.

These sessions depend very much on Group member involvement. They are not recorded.

This is a really good way to put names to faces and become more engaged with the Group, so do log-in.

 

If you can offer an item for a future gathering, please contact David Short (travelevents@rps.org)

 

 

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CREDIT: Jo Court

Travel Image of the Month

June competition open for entries. The RULES are at the top of the page

May competition winners announced.

April competition winners announced

 

2025 Winners

2024 Winners

2023 Winners

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CREDIT: Paul Sansome

Future Events from the Travel Group

 

 

New events and details added

Click here to book events

Future Travel Group Events
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Recent Events from the Travel Group

 

Follow this link to recordings of online talks and reports of some activities

 

 

Recent Travel Group Events
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The Travel Group Team

 

 

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The benefits of joining the Travel Group

All RPS members are welcome to join the Travel Group.

The Group was formed in 1990 to promote the enjoyment and understanding of travel photography: of trying to capture the spirit of places we visit and, through photography, sharing that spirit with others. The Group provides a forum where members can improve their knowledge and exchange views regarding travel photography and related issues.

The Group is at its liveliest and most effective when there is discussion involving a wide range of members.

  1. Travel Log Each member of the Travel Group receives the group’s publication - Travel Log -twice a year.
  2. JRNY magazine digital subscription Every member of the Group is entitled to a complimentary digital subscription to JRNY - an annual value currently of £24.
  3. Lively discussion Regular Share and Chat sessions online where members from all over the world share images and experiences
  4. Spring Event There is an annual Spring Event where wellknown photographers with recognised skills in Travel Photography are invited to speak.
  5. Specially organised photographic trips We believe shared experiences are important and a number of trips of differing durations are organised each year
  6. Online presentations The Group organizes a number of online presentations where Travel Photography professionals share their skills and experiences
  7. e-news The Travel Group e-news is published about six times a year with news of members' achievements and activities.
  8. Competitions All members are invited to participate in Group competitions

You can join the Travel Group for just £15 per year as an add-on to your RPS subscription.

If you are a member of the RPS and wish to join the Travel Group, please click here and follow the below instructions: 

  • If you're not already logged in it will ask you to 
  • Select the Travel Group from the list that comes up
  • Click 'Add to Basket' on the right-hand side 
  • Check the basket, tick to agree the Terms and Conditions and click 'Pay Now'
  • Complete the payment process and then the Travel Group membership will be added to your account
  • You'll be able to see your group membership on your dashboard page when you log in