If you’re looking for a truly unique and meaningful present this year, why not give the gift of creativity? Otley Camera Club is delighted to offer Half-Year Memberships , starting in January 2026 — the perfect way to inspire someone special. A membership opens the door to six months of photography, learning, fun and community. Whether the recipient is a complete beginner, an enthusiastic hobbyist, or a more experienced photographer, they’ll be warmly welcomed and fully suppo

Last night, Otley Camera Club was treated to a truly memorable and inspiring session from creative photographer David Gilliver , known for his imaginative and beautifully crafted miniature-world images. His talk was not only visually captivating but also wonderfully interactive, keeping the whole room engaged from start to finish. David shared insights into his process, props, lighting, and storytelling — demonstrating how small-scale setups can produce big-impact photographs

Last night’s meeting was supposed to take place outdoors, but the weather — or more accurately, the forecast — had other ideas. Fortunately, at Otley Camera Club we’re never short of talented members willing to step in, and what could have been a lost evening turned into a truly informative and engaging session. RAW-to-Print with Chris We were then treated to a live demonstration from Chris, who walked us through his entire process of preparing a RAW image for print. From ini

We are incredibly pleased to share an important development in the ongoing growth of Otley Camera Club: the appointment of our first ever Inclusion Officer, Danni. As our club continues to grow, so does our commitment to ensuring that every member can participate fully, comfortably, and confidently in all aspects of club life. Photography should be accessible to everyone, and we want our club to reflect that. What the Inclusion Officer Does In her new role, Danni will act as

Last week marked the conclusion of our popular Product Photography Trilogy, a three-part series designed to help members gain confidence and develop the skills needed for our upcoming product photography competition. In this final session, members who led the practical stations demonstrated how they would edit and process some of the images taken the week before. This behind-the-scenes look at different workflows offered a fantastic learning opportunity — from simple adjustme

We’re delighted to announce that Kay is the winner of our latest Facebook Group Photo of the Month with her gorgeous squirrel photograph. The beautifully soft golden background, perfect sharpness, and the lovely expression captured in this charming wildlife moment made it a clear favourite of our judge, Danni. Our Facebook Photo of the Month competition is a fun, informal monthly challenge exclusive to our members. It’s a great way to stay creative, share new work, and enjoy

Last night we enjoyed a fantastic practical evening at Otley Common, where the focus was firmly on product photography. Members rotated around a series of stations, each offering a different setup to explore. These ranged from simple natural-light arrangements to more advanced techniques such as focus stacking. The variety allowed everyone—from beginners to experienced photographers—to experiment, learn, and develop their skills. Some excellent images were produced, and it wa

Last week saw the start of our Product Photography Trilogy at Otley Camera Club. In the first session, our experienced members demonstrated the five practical stations that will be used in next week’s hands-on evening. Each station focuses on different techniques and lighting setups, offering a mix of creative challenges and learning opportunities. The upcoming practical session will feature: Beginner-friendly stations, where members can learn and experiment with guidance. Ad

Next week marks the start of our three-part series on product photography  at Otley Camera Club. The aim of this series is to help members develop their skills and prepare for our upcoming Product Competition . The sessions will guide members through every stage of the process — from concept and setup to shooting and editing. Session One:  A tutorial evening introducing the techniques, lighting setups, and creative approaches used in product photography. Session Two:  A pract

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...

Next week marks the start of our Members’ Talks evenings  at Otley Camera Club — a chance for our members to share their photographic...

Last night Otley Camera Club hosted something new: our very first “Same Image, Different Vision”  evening. In the run-up to the session,...

At Otley Camera Club, it isn’t just about Thursday nights. The club is also about the social side of photography – getting out together,...

Last night, Otley Camera Club welcomed Joe Houghton  for a fabulous talk on processing in mono . Joe shared his expertise and gave us...

After last night’s talk from our member Andy on colour and monochrome, we’re keeping the monochrome theme alive with a very special...

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

Last night’s talk by Helen Williams was superb. It was fascinating to hear about her photographic journey and her experiences working on...

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...