Our History

Shutterpups began as a humble Facebook group, set up as a mechanism to allow friends with a similar interest in street photography to come together, socialise and take photos each month.  Since then, the group has expanded to the wider LGBTIQA+ community.

The membership of the Facebook group has grown to well over 200 and in 2021 Shutterpups incorporated to be a fully-fledged, social club for LGBTIQA+ people.  The committee is determined to create an inclusive club that offers a photographic experience to its members and to be supportive and social at the same time. 

Self-improvement is a key cornerstone of being a Shutterpup, so we welcome all gear types and all levels of photographic skill and experience.  Shutterpups believes it is important to get out & about, take photos and, within the bounds of your gear, challenge yourself to get the most interesting photos. Shutterpups shares their most interesting photos for each other to see and enjoy.  Outings and shoots are usually scheduled for once each month, after which we get together to chat over coffee or a beer.

About and Join Us

The scope of Shutterpups photography has changed from its beginnings to include more than street photography.  Shutterpups has worked with community clubs, for example a shoot for product photography and merchandising as well as published community portraiture shoots in collaboration with PrideWA and GRAI.

Shutterpups doesn’t run competitions within the Club but access to competitive events is available through our association with the Western Australian Photographic Federation (WAPF).  If you choose to compete you will find great support from fellow Shutterpups members.  Shutterpups also intend to hold forums/workshops with photographic judges, food photographers, and scientific photographers to impart their knowledge. 

Make new friends, learn something new, and be with like minded people sharing a common hobby.

Benefits of joining the Shutterpups

  • Access to all of our organised events and workshops.
  • Photography focussed social interaction with other community members in an LGBTIQA+ friendly space.
  • Collaborate & learn from other members.
  • To use whatever photographic equipment you have from mobile phone to a digital SLR camera.
  • To feel welcome and integrated at any skill level.
  • Social Sundowners.
  • Opportunity to have your images on the website.

Have access to West Australian Photographic Federation (WAPF) benefits

  • WAPF Photographic events, trips and excursions with like-minded people.
  • WAPF run Photographic workshops.
  • WAPF competitions such as ClickWest, PrintWest, In My View and more.
  • WAPF insurance coverage for financial Shutterpups members who register and attend an event.

Code of Conduct and Rules

We want to keep the people of the club safe so a Code of Conduct was developed. We ask that you read this before signing up.

As an incorporated body, Shutterpups Inc. has adopted the Model Rules under the Associations Incorporations Act 2015 in order to conduct business and meet the requirements of the Act.

Respect the Natural Environment

All Shutterpups photographers are expected to respect and value our natural environment. This PDF will share those values with you. Nature and the Environment

Copyright Info

Whose image is it anyway? Read about copyright and plagiarism in this PDF. Copyright and Plagiarism

Street Photography Info

What is ethical and what is legal? Find out by reading this PDF. Street Photography

Membership and Contact Form