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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.


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...
Aug 18, 2025


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...
Aug 14, 2025


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 consistently performs well in our competitions and has recently achieved his British Photographic Exhibitions Crown 2 award – a fantastic accomplishment that reflects both skill and dedication. James has a remarkable eye for detail, and his images are thoughtfully composed. He pays particular attention to leading lines, using them to guide the vie
Aug 12, 2025


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 . Margaret recently completed her second year with us, and in that short time she’s made a big impression. At our last AGM, she generously stepped forward to take on the role of Secretary , a position that helps keep the club running smoothly. We’re delighted – and very grateful – to have her in that role. Like many of our newer members, Margare
Aug 10, 2025


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 is believed to be the longest-standing member of our club, and his contribution over the years has been invaluable. His dedication, support, and quiet leadership have helped shape the club into what it is today. He’s served as treasurer not once, but twice, and is always one of the first to offer help behind the scenes. Whether it’s sharing
Aug 2, 2025


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 of us know him, Max . We were very fortunate when Max joined Otley Camera Club from Hebden Bridge Camera Club after relocating to the area. With his warm personality and outstanding photographic skill, Max quickly became an active and valued part of the club. He regularly joins our photography outings and is always willing to lend a hand at
Jul 19, 2025


Meet the Members: Andy Hoyle
In this edition of our Meet the Members series, we’re delighted to shine the spotlight on our Vice Chair, Andy Hoyle. Andy first joined the club back in the 1960s, making him one of our longest-standing members. Over the decades, he’s built up an incredible wealth of knowledge and photographic experience — and what makes Andy so special is his generosity in sharing it. Whether it’s a tip on technique or advice on gear, Andy is always ready to help. He plays a particularly ac
Jul 12, 2025


Otley Camera Club Visits the Farne Isles
Last weekend, Otley Camera Club members took a much-anticipated trip to the Farne Isles – one of the UK’s top wildlife photography destinations. While some members made the journey up just for the day, others turned it into a weekend getaway, taking the opportunity to enjoy some good food, unwind, and, of course, capture the stunning Northumberland coastline with their cameras. Saturday was the big day, and we all met at the harbour, ready for the boat trip to the islands. Th
Jun 18, 2025


Celebrating Creativity: Our Public Photography Competitions 2025
As part of this year’s Annual Exhibition, we were thrilled to also host two public photography competitions — one for adults and one for juniors. The response was fantastic, with nearly 50 entries showcasing a wide range of talent and creativity. Our panel of three judges certainly had their work cut out, but after much deliberation, they selected their top three images in each category. You can view the winning entries below — and we’re sure you’ll agree, they’re stunning! W
Jun 2, 2025


Otley Camera Club Celebrates Successful Annual Exhibition
We held our Annual Photographic Exhibition over the last weekend of May at All Saints’ Parish Church, Otley. The free event attracted a...
Jun 2, 2025
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