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 .. ]
Steven Galvin LRPS will present his favourite talk this evening. Steven will impart info and advice, and display his best images on screen and as large prints. Take a look at his gallery.....https://stevengalvin.photography/gallery/
Juliet Morton - "Syria 2010 (and after): Heritage found and lost" Club member Juliet will recall her trip to Syria in 2010 and tell the story of what's been lost since. After tea........ Jeremy Fraser-Mitchell – "Landscape Critique" "I acquired my first DSLR for my 18th birthday – a Ricoh (Pentax) film camera. I have [ Read More .. ]
This is the second of 3 rounds of our projected image (PI) competition, and is an 'open' competition (i.e. there's no theme). Round 3, in March, will have the theme 'architecture'. Each member can submit up to 4 images - click on the link below for the rules. Keep up to date with the club's [ Read More .. ]
Create your own still life for Christmas. It might be for an advert, or perhaps to send to friends with your seasonal messages. Please bring in backdrops and artifacts you'd like to include. Christmas lights might help you create starbursts or bokeh in the background. We'll create about four main set-ups, each with a curator [ Read More .. ]