Please bring a friend along for our first meeting of the 2025-26 season. We already have some guests joining us, including those recruited at our public workshops in May. We'll convene at the Elephant and Castle near Wheathamstead for a two-part gathering: From about 5.30pm A walk from the pub through the woods to Nomansland [ Read More .. ]
In our first meeting in the hall, we'll review this season's programme - all the competitions, speakers, workshops and outings lined up so far. We always welcome ideas, especially those with a volunteer attached. Tony will share the plans for our new 'Development Portfolio' competition, running throughout the year and culminating in reviews on 28 [ Read More .. ]
Cat Humpries will present her lecture: My journey into Theatre Photography: From the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to Sunset Boulevard. "From documenting young performers at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the 1990s to shooting vintage Hollywood portraits for Sunset Boulevard in 2019, in this camera club talk I’ll take you on a trip through my adventures [ Read More .. ]
Here's an opportunity for the experienced to help others learn how to make great images when there's not a lot of light. Buddy up, think about principles, think about technique, think about settings and test your skills. Cameras, tripods and cameraphones all very welcome! We'll gather in The Boot (just beside the Clock Tower) at [ Read More .. ]
This is the first of 3 rounds of our projected image (PI) competition, a great opportunity to gain inspiration from your peers and to understand what appeals to our judge. Round 2 is also an open competition, and Round 3, in March 2026, will have the theme 'Architecture'. Each member can submit up to 4 [ Read More .. ]
Round 2 of our print competion, on 27 January 2026, has the theme 'People' - you may choose to submit some portraits. Tonight we welcome back Chris Drury LRPS, a former chair of this camera club. He'll facilitate a portraiture workshop in the hall, using his lights, backdrops and years of experience to help us [ Read More .. ]
We'll meet over Zoom from 8pm: Steve Ransom Trophy - The "Development Portfolio" This is an opportunity for each club member to try something new this year, and to present the outcome in competition for the Steve Ransom Trophy. You may choose to develop new skills, go retro, try a new genre, or emulate one [ Read More .. ]
Tony will lead an informal outing to Hemel to capture some contrasts between new town and old town. Themes may include architecture, street and reflections. Please contact us if you'd like to join in.
Tonight we have Round 1 of our print competition. There's no theme tonight - the second round, on 27 January 2026, will have the theme 'people'. Prints, carefully mounted, will be displayed (anoymously) for all to review. The judge will then consider and provide feedback for each image in turn, give each one a score [ Read More .. ]
1. Beyond the Camera Club (Steven Else) Club member Steven will explore some of the exciting uses for your photographs 'Beyond the Camera Club'. After tea.... 2. Development Portfolio: Long Exposure (Marian Wancio) Marian will share his journey into Long Exposure so far and aims for the end of season. 3. "Help, I'm drowning [ Read More .. ]