Last night marked the start of our competition season at Otley Camera Club, with the Open Competition. Over the past few years, our membership has grown dramatically — and that was reflected in the number of entries this time around - it must have been a record! Our judge, Giles Rocholl, had the challenging task of reviewing 105 images across both Print and Projected Digital Image (PDI) categories. The overall standard was superb, making his decisions even more difficult! Gil

One of the many things that makes Otley Camera Club special is its strong social spirit. While we organise a variety of club trips throughout the year, it’s just as inspiring to see members chatting in the clubhouse and planning their own spontaneous photography outings. This Thursday was a great example. A group of members quickly organised a last-minute trip to Studley Royal to photograph the rutting deer, taking advantage of the season and the fine autumn light. It turned

Last night Otley Camera Club enjoyed a fantastic evening with Andrew Wakefield, who delivered an entertaining and informative talk on macro photography. The session was illustrated with some excellent photographs, offering practical insights and inspiration for members looking to explore the world of close-up photography. Looking ahead, next week we have our first competition night of the season, where the open competition will be judged by Giles Rocholl. Giles is known for h

Last night marked the end of our recent series of monochrome-focused meetings at Otley Camera Club, with a lively Q&A evening to round things off. Members were invited to submit their questions in advance, and several of our more experienced photographers prepared short presentations to answer them. The evening covered a wide range of topics — from histograms to presets to printing — and provided plenty of inspiration for anyone exploring the art of black and white photograph

A huge congratulations to Danni, whose wonderful photograph of a little owl perched in the hollow of a tree has won this month’s Photo of the Month competition on our members’ Facebook group. The winning image was chosen by Claire, last month’s winner, who had the tough job of selecting from a range of excellent entries. The monthly competition is a fun and friendly way for members to share their work, get inspired, and celebrate each other’s creativity. Following tradition,

What a fantastic evening we had last night at Otley Camera Club! Our member Danni Burgess shared her short but spectacular photographic journey — an inspiring look at how passion and dedication can lead to rapid growth and creativity in just a short time. Then David Baron took us on an unforgettable visual adventure, recounting his experiences photographing a research expedition in the Himalayas. Both talks offered insight, inspiration, and plenty of stunning images. Next wee

Some of our members had a fantastic evening last night photographing the dress rehearsal of 9 to 5 , performed by Guiseley Theatrical Productions . The rehearsal was full of energy, laughter, and vibrant performances — the perfect opportunity to practice our theatre photography skills. The combination of stage lighting, movement, and emotion made for a dynamic and creative challenge, and our members rose to it brilliantly. It’s always a pleasure to collaborate with local arts

Next week marks the start of our Members’ Talks evenings  at Otley Camera Club — a chance for our members to share their photographic journeys, adventures, and insights. We’re excited to begin with two very different but equally inspiring talks. Danni Burgess – My Photography Journey Through Pictures Danni may only have joined Otley Camera Club a year ago, but she has already impressed us with her passion and talent, especially in the field of wildlife photography. In her tal

Last night Otley Camera Club hosted something new: our very first “Same Image, Different Vision”  evening. In the run-up to the session, members were given eight RAW image files and invited to edit them in any way they wished. The only rule? There were no rules! Each photographer could apply their own style, techniques, and creative approach. We began the evening with a short discussion on the advantages of working in RAW — from the wider dynamic range to the flexibility it g