The Society was founded in around 1958 as the St Margaret's Camera Club and is open to all those who are interested in photography whether they are novices, amateurs or professionals. 

Through practical demonstrations, competitions, lectures or just by talking to others about photography, the Society's aim is to help its members learn more about the art: to encourage the development of photographic skills and the appreciation of photography. Advice is always on hand, no matter how experienced or inexperienced you are.

With its membership of the East Anglian Federation, it is affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain and as a result it has access to some of the best judges and lecturers on photography throughout the country. But above all, the Society is composed of, run by, and run for the benefit of its members.

Annual membership is £30.00 per person. For anyone wishing to come to an occasional meeting there is a charge of £2.50 per person but entry to club competitions is only allowed to those who have paid the full season's fee.