Through our connection with Otley Common, we were recently asked to help a local band who were preparing for an upcoming gig. They wanted a selection of photographs of their instruments to display on the walls of the Common, along with performance images they could use for promotion.
 

We happily agreed — only later discovering that the band were a punk rock outfit! Any uncertainty quickly disappeared, however, as it became clear just how talented and entertaining they were. The energy, character and enthusiasm they brought made the shoot great fun and a fantastic photographic challenge.

Capturing both the detail of the instruments and the atmosphere of a live performance gave our members a chance to explore different styles of photography, from close-up detail shots to fast-paced gig photography.
 

Projects like this perfectly reflect what Otley Camera Club is about: creativity, collaboration, learning — and having fun along the way. We’re delighted to have been able to support a local band and look forward to more opportunities like this in the future.