Next up in our Meet the Members series is the talented Keira Thorogood. Keira is about to embark on her 10th season with the club, making her one of our most experienced and dedicated members. A passionate and versatile photographer, Keira has explored a wide range of photographic styles — always with spectacular results. From landscapes to portraits, street to abstract, she embraces every challenge with creativity and skill. But it’s in nature photography that her heart tru

Over the summer, we’d like to introduce you to some of our members and share their favourite images. To get the ball rolling, we’re starting with myself, Richard Sells. I’m the Chair of the club and about to begin my 10th year as a member. I started out very much as a beginner, having just purchased a DSLR and looking for support and opportunities to use it. Over the years, my skills have developed, and I’ve achieved the CPAGB, BPE2, and EFIAP accreditations. I’ve also been h

Last weekend, Otley Camera Club members took a much-anticipated trip to the Farne Isles – one of the UK’s top wildlife photography destinations. While some members made the journey up just for the day, others turned it into a weekend getaway, taking the opportunity to enjoy some good food, unwind, and, of course, capture the stunning Northumberland coastline with their cameras. Saturday was the big day, and we all met at the harbour, ready for the boat trip to the islands. Th

As part of this year’s Annual Exhibition, we were thrilled to also host two public photography competitions — one for adults and one for juniors. The response was fantastic, with nearly 50 entries showcasing a wide range of talent and creativity. Our panel of three judges certainly had their work cut out, but after much deliberation, they selected their top three images in each category. You can view the winning entries below — and we’re sure you’ll agree, they’re stunning! W

We held our Annual Photographic Exhibition over the last weekend of May at All Saints’ Parish Church, Otley. The free event attracted a...