About APG

The Algarve Photographers Group (also know as The APG), was formed in 2007 and currently has just under 50 members. We are a multi-national group of friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy photography and socialising in the sunny Algarve.

Meetings

The Algarve Photographers Group meets regularly Wednesday afternoons for critique sessions and some evenings (when the need arises), at the Museu do Traje do Algarve. Visitors are welcome! For a full schedule of meetings and other events, please visit our page of Events.

Membership

Members range from active & ex-pros through keen hobbyists to casual snappers, and there’s a difference of about 60 years between the oldest members and the youngest. Most European countries are represented including the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, Britain, Ireland and of course Portugal. The more experienced members are always willing to share their expertise with others.

Membership currently costs just 40 euros a year. For that, you get the opportunity to print and display your images in public at the Museum, enter competitions and challenges and attend workshops and field trips. Field trips usually last half a day, sometimes longer, and once a year a longer expedition is planned involving nights away from home. A Christmas get-together and a summer BBQ are also part of the agenda each year.

Each year we hold our Awards Ceremony for the winner of the Order of Merit along with annual awards presented to members who, throughout the previous year deserve to be acknowledged for their participation, dedication, skills and contributions to the group.

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