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 .. ]
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 .. ]
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 .. ]
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 .. ]
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 .. ]
Members of the club are hosting many photography outings over the summer holiday. Please contact us if you'd like to know more.
Join us to rejoice at the formal end of our 2024-25 season at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, another of the many oldest pubs in the country. It's just down the hill from the Abbey. We have a space reserved for 'St Albans Camera Club' in the restaurant from 7pm, and we've assumed that not everyone [ Read More .. ]
We'll review some numbers, consider successes and make plans for the future. After tea we'll review top scoring competition entries, including at least one image from every club member, and select our 'image of the year'.
There's no meeting this week, although teamwork is always encouraged. The Challenge: Use a single focal length for a day - let’s say 50mm. Choose your subject(s) and try it. You can either use a prime lens or tape down a zoom lens. As a reminder, please shoot the 50mm full-frame equivalent for your camera, [ Read More .. ]
Welcoming our external judge, Steven Galvin. This is an open competition so images in any theme, genre, in colour or black & white will be accepted.