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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.
Out & About
It's not just about the Thursday nights. We also visit lots of places and events where we can support and learn from each other and capture some great images.
White Rose MXC Event in Doncaster: Capturing Fast Action with Precision
This past Sunday, several of our members attended the White Rose MXC event in Doncaster. The high-speed motocross action gave our photographers the perfect opportunity to put their skills to the test. With engines roaring and dirt flying, the event provided plenty of fast-paced thrills, allowing our members to experiment with fast shutter speeds to capture the intensity of the race. We’re excited to showcase some stunning images taken by Chris Charlesworth, who was on the gro
Oct 8, 2024
The Wedding Singer - Photoshoot
🎬 Lights, camera, action! 🎬 Otley Camera Club had an amazing time collaborating with Guiseley Theatrical Productions for their upcoming show, The Wedding Singer. Six of our members set up a studio to capture stunning shots of the cast in full costume and makeup. These photos will be featured in both social media promos and the show’s program! We had so much fun and can’t wait to attend their dress rehearsal to capture even more magic! Don't miss out on this fantastic perfor
Sep 28, 2024
Bingley Rocks
A few of our club members recently had the chance to photograph Bingley Rocks, a three-day festival that showcases some of the UK's top tribute acts, alongside the best local original bands and acoustic artists. It was an excellent opportunity to practice gig photography, which can be challenging due to the dynamic lighting and constant movement. Below is a selection of photos captured by Chris Charlesworth.
Sep 6, 2024
Otley Common Open Day
We were thrilled to continue our partnership with Otley Common yesterday, this time by helping to photograph their open day. The event kicked off with the town crier, setting the tone for a lively day filled with music, performances, craft stalls, tours, and delicious food. The atmosphere was incredibly positive, and we are hopeful that this event brings them one step closer to achieving their goal of creating a vibrant community hub.
Aug 18, 2024
Otley Common - Documenting the Building
It was great to work with Otley Common on Thursday to help document the building in its current state. It truly is an amazing building with so much potential to become a hub of our community. We look forward to continuing this project, recording the renovation work, and sharing the final outcomes. For more information and / or to invest in the project view their website here: https://www.otleycommon.org/
Aug 4, 2024
Otley Common
Yesterday, we went along to the 'Otley Common Open Day' to support them with some photography. Their goal is to preserve the Grade II-listed building and create a community hub with space for community activities, events, and workspaces. It’s an exciting project that would provide a great community space and also prevent Otley from having another derelict public building. However, being community-run, it requires significant funding. This will hopefully be achieved through a
Jul 14, 2024
Capturing the Thrill: Otley Camera Club's at Otley Cycle Races
Every year, the Otley Cycle Races bring a burst of excitement and energy to our town. This year was no exception, and the members of Otley Camera Club were thrilled to have the opportunity to capture the action. From the blur of wheels to the determination etched on cyclists' faces, our photographers sought to freeze these fleeting moments in time. Thank you to Otley Cycle Club who provided us with the opportunity,
Jun 29, 2024
Capturing the Spirit of Otley: Otley Camera Club at Otley Carnival
Despite the rain, the Otley Carnival was filled with joy, laughter, and vibrant displays of community spirit. We, at Otley Camera Club, were thrilled to be the official photographers for this year's event, capturing the essence of what makes Otley such a special place. As the carnival procession wound its way through the streets, the weather may have been damp, but the enthusiasm of the participants and spectators was anything but. Brightly colored floats, enthusiastic dancer
Jun 19, 2024
A Day at Croft Foot Farm with Award-Winning Photographer Amy Bateman
Last week, ten of our members had an unforgettable day at Croft Foot Farm, home to the renowned photographer Amy Bateman. The day was filled with fantastic photo opportunities, allowing us to capture stunning images of the picturesque farm and its surroundings. In addition to honing our photography skills, we received invaluable advice from Amy, gaining insights into both photography and farming life. The added bonus was the opportunity for some great "lamb therapy,"! Here a
May 19, 2024
A mouse photoshoot on 28th January
The first away day of 2023 took seven members to 1853 Studios, Osborne Mill, Oldham to photograph field mice to learn about the conservation project for these small mammals and also take some amazing pictures in various poses. Our hosts were very helpful and keen to show off the 'models' in various poses. It was both enjoyable and challenging as the mice are about an inch long and display an ability to stay still then instantly move a few inches catching out the unsuspecting
Feb 3, 2023
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