We welcome and encourage visitors, photographers and curious parties to join us at our meetings and presentations.

Become A Member

Membership types and their benefits

¹ In person meetings are held at the First Baptist Church, 90 North Main St., West Hartford, CT.
² Virtual meetings are convened on-line using Zoom.
³ Joint: Two or more members of a household living at the same address.
⁴ Student: Currently enrolled in a learning institution; 22 years of age or under; has a valid student id.
⁵ Associate: Ideal for a person who lives far away from West Hartford (e.g. out of state) or cannot travel to ‘in person’ meetings for health reasons.

Payments may be made to the Membership Chair at any in person meeting or by mailing the completed forms with an enclosed check.

Application for membership, along with the prescribed dues, are forwarded to the Board of Trustees, and membership starts immediately upon the acceptance of the application by the Board of Trustees.

Members enjoy:

Digital presentations, guest speaker programs, workshops, field trips and a monthly newsletter – see listings and descriptions in the EVENTS menu, above.

Club and inter-Club competitions – see the COMPETITIONS menu, above. Competition winning images can be viewed by all – see the GALLERIES menu, above. Competitions are conducted on the COPS Competition Website. Competition results are provided in the MEMBERS AREA, which is available after member login via the COMPETITIONS menu, above.

Member contributed mini-slideshows – viewing access is provided through the MEMBERS AREA, which is available after member login via the COMPETITIONS menu, above.

Member contributed personal galleries of photos – see the GALLERIES menu, above.

Many “perks” of one of the oldest and best attended clubs in Connecticut.