ABOUT THE SAPF
The South Australian Photographic Federation (SAPF) was founded on 1 February 1962 to encourage and promote amateur photography in South Australia. It is the umbrella organisation of affiliated clubs and groups throughout South Australia. It supports and coordinates activities within the groups, the objective being to encourage proficiency in the art and science of photography.
Affiliated clubs provide fellowship, educational activities and friendly competition for photographic enthusiasts from beginner to expert level. All activities are designed to provide a photographer with stimulation and challenge and the impetus to improve their skills. The SAPF is associated with the Australian Photographic Society.
Key benefits
Access information about all photography/camera clubs in South Australia.
Information about competitions and exhibitions.
The opportunity to compete in the SAPF Annual and other competitions.
Access to expert photographic advice.
Access to ideas/information from other clubs.
Opportunity to interact with other clubs for social and photographic pursuits.
Access to lectures, seminars and courses run by SAPF.
Opportunities to attend photographic workshops, seminars and product information events conducted by selected photographic retailers.
Support for those interested in Audio-Visual (AV) presentations.
The means (as listed above) of improving your photography, of socialising and interacting with a group of like-minded people while enjoying and having fun in this extremely exciting and evolving art form.
Benefits for clubs
The SAPF provides Public Liability insurance covering clubs and their members at meetings and official club outings.
Clubs can apply for financial assistance, which may be granted through the Mullins Fund.
Access to trained, qualified judges who can be invited to judge club competitions in the metropolitan area or country.
Access to a list of experienced people who can speak at clubs on a wide range of subjects.
This website promotes clubs by providing contact details and basic information about them. It details our services and offers clubs a means of showcasing images in a gallery.
The right to send a representative to the general meetings of the Federation and thereby gain a position on the management committee.
Access inter-club, state, interstate, national and international competitions, exhibitions, seminars, workshops and conventions of various kinds.
Clubs and their members are encouraged to be involved in caring for the environment through an interest in nature photography.
Through the Photographic Preservation Society of SA (an affiliated group), club members can access historical equipment and the annual Photographers Market, where historic equipment is displayed and people can learn how to preserve, repair, and maintain these treasures.
We highly regard the historical significance of South Australian photographers by maintaining a Permanent Collection of their work. We are constantly looking for additional works, particularly that of earlier South Australian photographers.
SAPFManagement Committee
President:
David Shetliffe Email
0414 631 442
Secretary:
David Shetliffe Email
Assistant Secretary:
Corina Gull Email
Treasurer:
David Rees Email
Committee Members:
Mary Carmody
Heather Flint
Margaret Phillips (Course Coordinator)
Geoff Smith
Mullins Fund Committee
Patron:
Keith Seidel
Clubs’ Nominee
Paul Atkins
Management Committee Nominee
Terry Mosel
Judges Sub-committee
Email: sapfjudges@sapf.org.au
Alan Bevan
Jule Kermode
Geoff Smith
Non-committee positions
Webmaster:
Robert Dettman webmaster@sapf.org.au
Social Media Officer:
Cathy Cates Email
Facebook
Public Officer:
Paula Furlani
Constitution
Click here to download a copy of the SAPF Constitution.