Central Alberta Photographic Society (CAPS) is based in Red Deer, AB. CAPS is a club where photographers of all levels get together in a social atmosphere for the sharing of techniques, knowledge and experiences.

We have a history of involvement with the City of Red Deer and continue to provide a valuable service to our community. We promote photography in our community through education, events, exhibitions and community service. 

Want to know more?
Check out our about page, contact us, or attend one CAPS meeting as our guest, to determine if you'd enjoy the club and if the membership would benefit you.

Thinking of Joining CAPS?

Click here, drop us a line and attend a meeting for FREE!
Or join now here!

​Congratulations to Mel Bolin, our CAPS Photographer of the Year for 2025!

Congratulations to Mel on winning the Photographer of the Year for the third year in a row!
Mel has been a CAPS member for 6 years, click here to see her bio & some of the shots she captured this year.

CAPS News

  • (01/21) View previous monthly assignments here.
  • (01/26) The next monthly assignment "Film Titles" is due on March 1. Submit your image here.
  • (12/28) View the 2025 Winter Competition images here and the winners slideshow here. 
  • (10/22) New competition handbook is available here.

Upcoming Events:

Scavenger Hunt Images for February 25:
1. A "For Sale" sign
2. Red Vehicle
3. Something Smooth
4. A night shot of a gas station
5. A Scene From Movie Using Toy Figures
6. Construction Site or Workers
7. An animal outdoors
8. Someone else taking a picture
9. Inside a shopping centre
10. A Sunset
11. Sports Gear
12. Something that you can't live without 

Annual General Meeting: Wednesday April 22, 2026
Held in Class Room 2602 at RDP Main Campus

Spring 2026 Competition Awards & Banquet
  • Wednesday, May 6, most likely at Poplar Ridge
  • Image submission deadline (in-town members) Friday, April 24th
  • Image submission deadline (out-of-town members) Saturday, April 25th
  • Image judging Wednesday, April 29th
  • President’s Choice: Emulating the Masters

2025-26 Monthly Assignments

  • October - Action Figure in a Public Space
  • November - Yellow
  • January - Tree
  • February - Fall Colours
  • March - Film Titles
  • April - Intentional Camera Movement
  • May - Repeating Patterns

2025-26 President's Choice

CAPA Competitions for the 2025/26 Season

Professional Affiliations of CAPS

Special thanks to McBain Camera in Red Deer for their support.
Website created by our executive team for CAPS, Red Deer
Photo from G_a_D_o