Last week, we were treated to a fantastic evening with our talented members, John and Paul, who gave excellent talks on photography. They shared their stunning images and offered insights into their photography philosophy. It was a superb and truly inspirational evening that left us all motivated and ready to capture the world through our lenses. Next Week: Get Ready for the Christmas Cheer! Get into the festive spirit with us a little early as we prepare decorations for the

Chris Caesar’s Composition Masterclass Last night, we were delighted to welcome Chris Caesar, who delivered an inspiring talk on composition. Chris treated us to a visual feast with his stunning photographs from iconic locations like Venice, Rome, the Lake District, and London. Through his captivating imagery and insights, he showed us how to elevate our own photography by applying key composition techniques. His presentation left us with plenty to think about and a wealth of

Last Thursday, our first practical session focused on creative techniques! Members had the chance to experiment with light positioning to create stunning reflections and dramatic shadows, bringing out new textures and details in their shots. Another station allowed members to craft unique cityscapes using everyday items like staples and ironmongery, resulting in miniature urban scenes that sparked everyone's imagination. Unfortunately, the second session was halted by the fir

Join us this week for an engaging and imaginative still life practical session! You'll have the chance to craft cityscapes using staples, nuts, and bolts at various creative stations. Additionally, you can experiment with images using cutlery, exploring the intriguing play of light and shadows. Our experienced members will be available to provide guidance and support throughout the session. Don't forget to bring your cameras! Booking required via our website.

Join us as we welcome Colin Williams, to judge our Nature images. Colin will select his personal favourites from two categories: prints and digitally projected images. He will also provide invaluable feedback for each submission: highlighting the elements he likes in our images and offering suggestions for improvement. Judging presents our members with the opportunity to both celebrate and enhance their skills.  Look out for our announcement of the results on our social media

Join us at 1A Mercury Road for an unforgettable evening as Tracey shares her passion for wildlife photography. Tracey’s presentation will take us from Japan's macaques and eagles to Finland's bears and wolverines, Greece's Dalmatian pelicans, France's Camargue horses, Iceland's blue morph arctic foxes, and the UK's diverse wildlife. She also photographs captive animals at reputable conservation centers, showcasing images of orangutans, gorillas, lynx, grizzly bears, lions, le

The Power Of YouTube: Join us for an engaging and entertaining evening as we watch a selection of short photography-based YouTube clips recommended by our members. The carefully chosen videos may have been selected to inspire, spark discussion, inform, or just to entertain. It’s guaranteed to be an interesting evening.

After last week's tutorial session, we’re ready to put our learning to the test! We’re excited to have RJ MaleModel joining us, who will be modelling as characters from American Psycho and Phantom of the Opera. This is a fantastic opportunity to capture some great shots and deepen your understanding of studio lighting. Don’t forget to bring your cameras! The evening will be split into two sessions to allow for more space and shooting time. Please book your spot through the we

his week, join us for one of our highly popular and enjoyable practical sessions, focusing on shutter speed. You'll have the opportunity to capture stunning images using both fast and long shutter speeds with various prepared setups. Our experienced members will be there to provide guidance and assistance. Don't forget to bring your cameras for this hands-on experience! The evening will be split into two sessions: 7:00 - 8:00 & 8:15 - 9:15. Booking is required via the club’s

It promises to be a bit of a "Pick and Mix" week. We’ll start with the awards presentation for last season, followed by an explanation about how to enter the competitions, arrangements for this year’s Print Club. and - time permitting - a demonstration of mounting prints. The evening will conclude with a discussion on possible photographic projects for members to consider.

🎤 Join us this Thursday for an exciting talk by Christine Hodgson, 'From Stupidity to Insanity.'   It's sure to be an entertaining and informative evening you won't want to miss! 🎉📸

📸 Hello September! That means a new season at Otley Camera Club is about to begin. Our first night kicks off this Thursday, and we can't wait to welcome photographers of all skill levels. It's the perfect opportunity to meet us and see what exciting events we have lined up this season. We're offering a free three-week trial so you can see if our club is the right fit for you. Interested? Drop us a message for more details!

We are thrilled that our 2024-2025 Programme is now compete! A big thank you goes to Chris for organising the speakers and to Les for planning the competitions. We completed a survey of our members to see what they wanted in the new season, and we believe we've created a season with a balance of competitions, speakers, practicals, and member's nights. We've included some of the favourite events from previous years as well as some exciting new additions. James is currently bus

Our penultimate night of the season sees our members deciding which image takes the title ‘Photo of the Year’. We will be looking back at all the images that placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the competitions over the season and then, after some discussion in small groups, voting on our favourites. Who will take the crown this year?

On Thursday we are very excited to be joined by Tom Marsh (the flat capped photographer) for our final speaker of the season. He will be delivering his talk titled 'The Power of Photography'. He will be discussing how when we first pick up a camera our main aim is usually to master the settings and how to effectively compose a photograph. Once these techniques have been mastered, many of us will settle into a comfort zone, following the same processes over and over again, soo

On Thursday, our members, Jerry Marriner and Mary Thorpe, are all set to chose and share their favourite images from the motion competition entries. They will not only unveil the results but  offer their expert insights on each photograph, sharing what captivates them and providing valuable suggestions for further development.

Join us as we welcome  photographer Colin Williams, to judge our Nature images. Colin will select his personal favourites from two categories: prints and digitally projected images. He will also provide invaluable feedback for each submission: highlighting the elements he likes in our images and offering suggestions for improvement. Judging presents members with an exceptional opportunity to both celebrate and enhance their skills. Watch out on the website and social media fo