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Welcome to the Otley Camera Club blog, where you can keep up to date with everything happening in and around the club.
Here you will find posts covering a wide range of activities, including club nights, competitions, outings and our involvement in the local community. It’s a great way to see what the club has been doing and the photography our members are producing.
You can use the options below to filter posts by category, including Out and About, Community, Competitions and Club Nights, making it easy to explore the areas that interest you most.
Club Nights
Discover what we have been up to our Thursday nights. Practicals, tutorials, competitions, speakers and social nights.
Welcome Back – The 2026/27 Season Starts This Thursday!
After our summer break, we're delighted to be getting the cameras back out and launching the 2026/27 Otley Camera Club season this Thursday. 📅 Thursday 3 September⏰ 7:30pm – 9:30pm📍 Otley Common Our first evening is all about getting back together, looking ahead to the exciting year of photography we've got planned and sharing some of the photographs our members have taken over the summer. Three images from the summer We've asked our members to bring along three of their fa
2 days ago
A New Season of Photography Starts This Thursday!
The summer break is nearly over and we're excited to announce that Otley Camera Club returns this Thursday for a brand-new season! Following a fantastic year of photography, competitions, practical sessions, guest speakers, trips and plenty of socialising, we're looking forward to welcoming our existing members back — and hopefully meeting lots of new faces too. Something for every photographer Whether you've only just picked up a camera, have been taking photographs for year
5 days ago
Learn by Doing: Practical Photography and Out and Abouts at Otley Camera Club
Photography is something you learn by doing. Of course, there are always techniques to learn and ideas to explore, but sometimes the best way to improve your photography is simply to pick up your camera, try something different and see what happens. That's why practical sessions and ‘Out and Abouts’ are an important part of the programme at Otley Camera Club. Get hands-on with your photography Throughout our 2026/27 season, we have a range of practical sessions designed to gi
7 days ago
FANCY PUTTING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY TO THE TEST?
Competitions are an important – and enjoyable – part of life at Otley Camera Club. You don't have to be an experienced photographer to take part. They’re a chance to share your photography, try something a little different and get constructive feedback from experienced photographers. 📅 Our new season starts Thursday 3 September 📍 Otley Common 🕢 7:30–9:30pm New members of all abilities are very welcome. Come along and discover what Otley Camera Club is all about. 📷
Aug 25
A NEW SEASON. A FANTASTIC LINE-UP OF SPEAKERS.
Our new season at Otley Camera Club starts on Thursday 3 September – and we’ve got some brilliant photographers lined up to inspire us throughout the year. From powerful portrait projects and stunning wildlife to light painting, architectural photography, smartphone photography, abstract work and filmmaking, there’s a fantastic variety of subjects to explore. Each speaker brings their own style, experience and approach to photography, giving our members plenty of inspiration
Aug 20
Otley Camera Club 2025/2026 – The Year in Numbers
35 meetings, 490 competition entries, 97 exhibition images, 6 trips out, 11 new members and countless cups of tea later — here’s a fun look back at another fantastic season at Otley Camera Club.
Jun 3
Otley Camera Club Reveals Exciting 2026/2027 Programme
Last night, Otley Camera Club members got their first look at our brand new 2026/2027 programme — and we’re delighted to finally be able to share it more widely. The upcoming season promises to be another fantastic year for the club, packed with inspiring speakers, practical evenings, competitions, tutorials, trips, social events, and collaborative opportunities designed to support and inspire photographers of all abilities. The programme reflects everything that makes Otley
May 29
Final Night of the Season at Otley Camera Club
Tomorrow evening marks the final club night of another fantastic season at Otley Camera Club. Over the past year we’ve enjoyed an incredible mix of inspiring speakers, practical sessions, competitions, trips, exhibitions, and social events — all alongside the friendship and support that make the club such a special community to be part of. As we wrap up the current season, we’ll also be looking ahead to the future. The Programme Committee will be unveiling the brand new 2026/
May 27
Claire Wilson-Sharp Wins Otley Camera Club Photo of the Year
Last night we held one of the highlights of the Otley Camera Club calendar — our annual Photo of the Year competition. Throughout the evening, members revisited the images that had received awards in competitions over the course of the season. Everyone then selected their three favourite images, with the scores revealed Eurovision Song Contest style. It made for a brilliant evening, with the lead changing hands several times as the votes were announced. By the end of the voti
May 22
Photo of the Year Evening at Otley Camera Club
Join us for one of the highlights of the club calendar as we celebrate the outstanding photography produced by our members throughout the season. During the evening, we’ll showcase all the images that placed in this year’s competitions, giving everyone the chance to revisit the fantastic variety of work created across the different themes and categories. In a relaxed and social atmosphere, members will discuss their favourite images before casting their votes to decide the ov
May 17
Portrait Practical Night at Our New Home in Otley Common
With our move to Otley Common now complete, we were excited to finally run the portrait practical evening we had been looking forward to for some time. The additional space available in our new venue allowed us to create two separate portrait setups, giving members the opportunity to experience different styles and techniques throughout the evening. The room was packed with enthusiastic photographers eager to get started. Our more experienced members quickly immersed themselv
May 15
An Inspiring Evening with Tracey Lund – and Looking Ahead to Bingley Camera Club
We were treated to a fantastic evening at Otley Camera Club as Tracey Lund returned to deliver the second part of her wildlife photography talk. Tracey captivated the audience with a presentation that was both engaging and full of personality. The evening was packed with stunning wildlife images, showcasing incredible encounters from around the world and demonstrating her skill in capturing powerful moments in nature. Alongside the images, Tracey shared a wealth of stories fr
Apr 18
What’s On This Week: Tracey Lund – Wildlife Photography Part 2
This week at Otley Camera Club we’re excited to welcome Tracey Lund back to the club for Wildlife Photography – Part 2. Following her previous popular session, Tracey returns to take us on another incredible photographic journey across the globe. From grizzly bears in Alaska and tigers in India, to orcas in Canada and lions in South Africa, the evening promises a showcase of stunning wildlife imagery and unforgettable experiences. As well as sharing stories from her travels,
Apr 12
A Social and Creative Evening – and Looking Ahead to Scapes Results
Last week we enjoyed a fantastic and lively evening at Otley Camera Club, with Print Club Live running alongside a series of practical stations. It was great to see so many members actively involved — supporting each other through the printing process, sharing ideas, and experimenting across the different setups. The room was full of creativity, energy and conversation, with plenty of chatter as members caught up and helped one another. With many of our evenings focused on ta
Mar 27
Lofoten, Faroe Isles and Getting Ready for Print Club Live
What a brilliant evening we had last night at Otley Camera Club. Our member John delivered a fantastic talk based on his trip to the Lofoten Islands and the Faroe Isles. The presentation was filled with stunning images, accompanied by engaging stories from the journey and plenty of useful tips that members could take away and apply to their own photography. One of the highlights of the evening was an introduction to drone photography, offering a fresh perspective and a techni
Mar 20
Member’s Talk: John Northover – Snow, Rocks, Sea and Stars
This week at Otley Camera Club we’re delighted to welcome one of our own talented members, John Northover CPAGB, LRPS, who will be presenting a talk titled “Snow, Rocks, Sea and Stars.” We’re incredibly fortunate to have so many skilled photographers within the club, and evenings where members share their work and experiences are always particularly enjoyable. John’s presentation promises to be a fascinating photographic journey through some of the stunning landscapes he has
Mar 13
Competition Results: Architecture Colour PDIs and Record Mono Prints
We enjoyed another great competition evening at Otley Camera Club, with Peter Wells joining us as our judge. The evening featured two categories: Projected Digital Images (PDI) – Architecture in Colour and Print – Record in Monochrome. Both sections attracted a wide range of creative and technically strong entries, showcasing the talent and variety of work produced by our members. Peter did an excellent job working through the images, providing thoughtful and constructive fee
Mar 13
Sports Photography and Maritime History at the Club
We enjoyed a varied and fascinating evening at Otley Camera Club last night with two very different but equally engaging presentations. The evening began with Alistair How, who shared a talk on sports photography. Alistair demonstrated how timing, anticipation and technical skill all come together to capture dynamic moments in sport. His talk was illustrated with some superb images and offered plenty of insight into the challenges and rewards of photographing fast-paced actio
Mar 6
Meet the Members: Sports Photography and Maritime History
Following on from Stan Farrow’s inspiring talk on abstract photography, next week we turn the spotlight inward with one of our much-loved Meet the Members evenings. These sessions are a fantastic opportunity for members to share their work and experiences. The format is deliberately open — talks might focus on a personal photographic journey, a favourite genre, or images from a particular trip or event. It’s always an enjoyable and varied evening. This time we’re looking forw
Feb 27
AI Judging and Looking Ahead to Abstract Photography
Last night at Otley Camera Club we held one of our more experimental evenings — “Let AI Be the Judge.” Members first voted for their own favourite five images, before we handed the judging over to Artificial Intelligence. The AI reviewed each entry, provided feedback, and selected its own top five images. It was fascinating to compare the results, and particularly interesting that there was agreement on three of the placed images. The evening sparked plenty of discussion abou
Feb 20
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