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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.
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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.
Long Exposure and Multiple Exposure Competition Results
Last week, we were delighted to welcome Nigel Plant to the club as the judge for two of our most imaginative competitions: the Long Exposure Print Competition and the Multiple Exposure DPI Competition . Both categories showcased a stunning array of creative talent. From beautifully composed long exposures to inventive multiple exposure images, the standard of work on display was truly impressive. It was a fantastic reminder of the diverse photographic skills within our club.
Apr 18, 2025
Otley Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2025 – You’re Invited!
We’re thrilled to unveil the official poster for this year’s Otley Camera Club Annual Exhibition – beautifully designed by our talented...
Apr 4, 2025
Otley Camera Club Launches Public Photography Competition!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our public photography competition to celebrate our Annual Exhibition ! This is a fantastic...
Mar 30, 2025
Capturing the Action: Our Partnership with Leeds Warriors
This year, we’re excited to continue our partnership with the Leeds Warriors Ice Hockey team, bringing the fast-paced thrill of the sport to life through our photography. As members of Otley Camera Club, we love the challenge of capturing the speed, intensity, and raw emotion of the game. Attending their home matches gives us the perfect opportunity to refine our sports photography skills while supporting a fantastic local team. Ice hockey is a sport of split-second action, d
Mar 28, 2025
Guest Speaker: John Bolloten – Exploring Life on the Margins
We're excited to welcome John Bolloten, a renowned documentary photographer from Bradford, UK, as our guest speaker. John's compelling work captures the raw realities of people and subcultures often overlooked by society, with a particular focus on heroin and crack users over the past five years. Currently, John is deeply involved in several long-term projects, including bare-knuckle fighting, illicit drug use, and the world of Sunday league football. His photography offers a
Mar 28, 2025
Explore the Tiny World of Macro Photography – Join Our Hands-On Evening!
Get up close and personal with the fascinating world of macro photography at our upcoming hands-on evening! Whether you're a seasoned macro enthusiast or just curious to try something new, this is a perfect opportunity to explore the art of capturing stunning close-up images. We’ll have multiple themed stations set up, giving you the chance to circulate, experiment, and photograph a variety of intricate subjects—from textures and patterns to tiny objects you might never have
Mar 21, 2025
Portrait Results and Next Week's Plans
Thursday night saw the much-anticipated judging of our Portrait Competition , with Peter Wells taking on the challenge of selecting winners from a truly outstanding set of images. For me, a great judging session is one where you learn something new and have a laugh along the way —and Peter certainly delivered on both fronts! His insightful critiques and engaging commentary made for an enjoyable evening while also helping us see our work from a fresh perspective. With such a
Mar 15, 2025
Portrait Competition Judging – Join Us!
We’re excited to welcome Peter Wells as our guest judge for this year’s Portrait Competition ! Peter will carefully review entries across two categories— prints and digitally projected images —selecting his personal favourites. Beyond choosing the winners, Peter will provide invaluable feedback on each submission, sharing what stands out in the images and offering constructive suggestions for improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity for our members to celebrate their
Mar 7, 2025
Meet Max and Claire: Exploring Their Photographic Journeys
Max and Claire may be relatively new to our club, but they’ve already made a strong impression. Max has showcased his fantastic skills in travel and portrait photography, while Claire has captivated us with her stunning nature and travel images. This week, we have the opportunity to dive deeper into their photographic journeys—discovering what inspires them, the lessons they’ve learned along the way, and the tips they have to share. Don’t miss the chance to view their incredi
Feb 28, 2025
Reflection Results
A huge thank you to Christine Hodgson for judging our Reflection Competition! 👏 Congratulations to everyone who entered, and an extra well done to those who placed. The standard was incredible, making Christine’s job very tough! Check out the winning images on our posters and visit our website to see them in full size.
Feb 24, 2025
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