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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.
Macro Inspiration and Our Biggest Competition Yet!
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
Oct 24, 2025
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
Oct 17, 2025
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,
Oct 15, 2025
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
Oct 10, 2025
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 Productions . The rehearsal was full of energy, laughter, and vibrant performances — the perfect opportunity to practice our theatre photography skills. The combination of stage lighting, movement, and emotion made for a dynamic and creative challenge, and our members rose to it brilliantly. It’s always a pleasure to collaborate with local arts
Oct 8, 2025
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 journeys, adventures, and insights. We’re excited to begin with two very different but equally inspiring talks. Danni Burgess – My Photography Journey Through Pictures Danni may only have joined Otley Camera Club a year ago, but she has already impressed us with her passion and talent, especially in the field of wildlife photography. In her tal
Oct 3, 2025
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, members were given eight RAW image files and invited to edit them in any way they wished. The only rule? There were no rules! Each photographer could apply their own style, techniques, and creative approach. We began the evening with a short discussion on the advantages of working in RAW — from the wider dynamic range to the flexibility it g
Oct 3, 2025
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, discovering new places, and supporting each other as we grow in our creativity. This weekend, one of our members, Chris , organised a trip to Hebden near Grassington to photograph a waterfall. After the recent heavy rain, the falls were in full flow, providing a dramatic backdrop for our cameras. While this did mean a few of us ended up wit
Sep 28, 2025
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 plenty to think about when it comes to creating striking monochrome images. Next week, we’re trying something completely new with an evening titled “Same Image, Different Vision.” In preparation, our members have all been working on the same set of images — but with their own unique approaches to post-processing. It’s been fascinating to see j
Sep 26, 2025
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 guest. We’re thrilled to welcome Joe Houghton back to the club after his fantastic talk last year! Joe is a well-known photographer and trainer, and this time he’ll be focusing on how to create powerful black-and-white images. Processing in mono isn’t the same as working in colour – and Joe really knows his stuff. He’ll be showing us how to turn
Sep 19, 2025
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