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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.


What's On - Thursday 26th September?
his week, join us for one of our highly popular and enjoyable practical sessions, focusing on shutter speed. You'll have the opportunity to capture stunning images using both fast and long shutter speeds with various prepared setups. Our experienced members will be there to provide guidance and assistance. Don't forget to bring your cameras for this hands-on experience! The evening will be split into two sessions: 7:00 - 8:00 & 8:15 - 9:15. Booking is required via the club’s
Sep 20, 2024


Thursday 19th September - What's On
It promises to be a bit of a "Pick and Mix" week. We’ll start with the awards presentation for last season, followed by an explanation about how to enter the competitions, arrangements for this year’s Print Club. and - time permitting - a demonstration of mounting prints. The evening will conclude with a discussion on possible photographic projects for members to consider.
Sep 14, 2024


Thursday 12th September - What's On?
🎤 Join us this Thursday for an exciting talk by Christine Hodgson, 'From Stupidity to Insanity.' It's sure to be an entertaining and informative evening you won't want to miss! 🎉📸
Sep 8, 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


Thursday 5th September - What's On?
📸 Hello September! That means a new season at Otley Camera Club is about to begin. Our first night kicks off this Thursday, and we can't wait to welcome photographers of all skill levels. It's the perfect opportunity to meet us and see what exciting events we have lined up this season. We're offering a free three-week trial so you can see if our club is the right fit for you. Interested? Drop us a message for more details!
Sep 1, 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 welcomes the Tour
On Saturday 5th July 2014 Otley welcomed the Tour de France. It was a magical day for the townsfolk and the wider cycling community who packed the route in their thousands. A long term friend of the camera club, Mark Currie, Catapult Films made a film about the day and the Camera Club produced a slide show of members images. These were showcased at two sellout events at the Courthouse and was followed up with a souvenir photobook and DVD produced by Otley Town Council. The fi
Aug 15, 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


Exciting New Season Starts 5th September
Our exciting new season kicks off on Thursday, September 5th, and we warmly welcome new members of all abilities to join us! If you're...
Jul 30, 2024


PAGB Interclub PDI Championship
On Sunday, our club participated in the PAGB Interclub PDI Championship. After a couple of rounds, the top-scoring clubs advanced to the...
Jul 23, 2024
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