

Wrapping Up Monochrome and Moving Into Macro
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
Richard Sells
23 hours ago


Danni Wins Photo of the Month with Her Little Owl Image
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,
Richard Sells
3 days ago


From the Himalayas to Monochrome – A Week of Inspiration at Otley Camera Club
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
Richard Sells
Oct 10


Capturing the Magic of “9 to 5” with Guiseley Theatrical Productions
Some of our members had a fantastic evening last night photographing the dress rehearsal of 9 to 5 , performed by Guiseley Theatrical...
Richard Sells
Oct 8


Members’ Talks: Journeys in Wildlife and the Himalayas
Next week marks the start of our Members’ Talks evenings at Otley Camera Club — a chance for our members to share their photographic...
Richard Sells
Oct 3


Same Image, Different Vision – Exploring Creativity Through RAW Editing
Last night Otley Camera Club hosted something new: our very first “Same Image, Different Vision” evening. In the run-up to the session,...
Richard Sells
Oct 3


A Waterfall Adventure in Hebden
At Otley Camera Club, it isn’t just about Thursday nights. The club is also about the social side of photography – getting out together,...
Richard Sells
Sep 28


Next Week: Exploring Creative Vision at Otley Camera Club
Last night, Otley Camera Club welcomed Joe Houghton for a fabulous talk on processing in mono . Joe shared his expertise and gave us...
Richard Sells
Sep 26


Monochrome Focus Continues – Joe Houghton Returns!
After last night’s talk from our member Andy on colour and monochrome, we’re keeping the monochrome theme alive with a very special...
Richard Sells
Sep 19


Exploring Thruscross Reservoir
Today’s meet-up took us out to the beautiful Thruscross Reservoir. With the water levels unusually low at the moment, the long-submerged...
Richard Sells
Sep 14


Coming Up Next: An Introduction to Colour and Monochrome
Last night’s talk by Helen Williams was superb. It was fascinating to hear about her photographic journey and her experiences working on...
Richard Sells
Sep 12


A Fantastic Start to the New Season
Last night we kicked off our new season, and it was wonderful to see so many familiar faces returning as well as lots of new members...
Richard Sells
Sep 5


A New Season of Photography at Otley Camera Club
We’re almost there! This Thursday marks the beginning of our 2025/2026 season at Otley Camera Club, and we couldn’t be more excited to...
Richard Sells
Sep 2


Competitions at Otley Camera Club 2025 Season
Last week we introduced the fantastic line-up of speakers who will be joining us this season. This week, we’re turning the spotlight onto...
Richard Sells
Aug 25


New Programme - 7 Amazing Speakers
After a refreshing summer break, Otley Camera Club is back in action on Thursday 4th September — and we’ve got an exciting line-up to...
Richard Sells
Aug 18


Otley Camera Club is Back for the 2025/2026 Season!
After a well-earned summer break, Otley Camera Club is excited to be returning on Thursday 4th September for the start of our 2025/2026...
Richard Sells
Aug 14


Meet the Members: James Grimmitt
Our final “Meet the Members” feature introduces James Grimmitt, an outstanding photographer and a valued member of our club. James...
Richard Sells
Aug 12


Meet the Members – Margaret Purkis
Our Meet the Members series continues with someone who has quickly become an invaluable part of Otley Camera Club – Margaret Purkis ....
Richard Sells
Aug 10


Meet the Members: Claire Wilson-Sharp
Our latest feature in the Meet the Members series shines a spotlight on the talented Claire Wilson-Sharp. Claire is an accomplished...
Richard Sells
Aug 6


Meet the Members: Kay Roxby
We’re delighted to introduce the next photographer in our Meet the Members series: Kay Roxby. Kay first contacted us last year after...
Richard Sells
Aug 4


Meet the Member: Jerry Marriner
In this edition of our Meet the Member series, we're delighted to introduce someone who needs little introduction—Jerry Marriner. Jerry...
Richard Sells
Aug 2


Meet the Member: Danni Burgess
At Otley Camera Club, we’re lucky to be surrounded by passionate and talented photographers — and one of our newer members, Danni Burgess...
Richard Sells
Jul 22


Meet the Members: Massimiliano Malisan (Max)
Our Meet the Members series continues with a spotlight on one of our talented and dedicated members— Massimiliano Malisan , or as most...
Richard Sells
Jul 19


Meet the Members: Les Smart
In this edition of our Meet the Members series, we’re shining a spotlight on someone whose dedication, energy, and talent have been at...
Richard Sells
Jul 16