Welcome to our club!
Want to get a quick feel for who we are and what we do? Grab a copy of our General Information booklet.
Inside, you will find handy tips on photography, printing, and displaying your work. It also features everything you need to know about joining our member-only competitions!


The quick details
  • When: Every Thursday evening.
  • Main Season (Sept–April): 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
  • Summer Season (May–Aug): Informal meetups from 7pm to 9pm.
  • Where: Holytown Community Centre.
  • Cost: £30 per year, plus £2 for each weekly meeting you attend.
  • Who: Everyone! Beginners and pros are equally welcome (under 18s just need an adult with them).


  • Top-notch gear ready for you
    You do not need fancy equipment to join. Our space is fully loaded with:
  • Professional studio lighting
  • High-res digital projector
  • Regular workshops, talks, and image-sharing nights


  • A little bit of history
    Our story started way back on 14th August 1896. A few passionate photographers met at Robb’s Hall to form the Motherwell Photographic Association.
    Curious to see how it looked? Check out this short video of our first year.
    Photography has changed a massive amount since then. We moved from darkrooms to drones and mirrorless cameras. However, our obsession with capturing the perfect shot is exactly the same.


    Our community network
    We are proudly affiliated with the Glasgow and District Photographic Union and Scottish Photographic Federation. Huge thanks also go to Foundation Scotland for supporting us with funding.

    Come say hi!
    Have any questions? Drop us a message through our 'Contact Form'. Better yet, just show up on a Thursday night. We cannot wait to meet you!