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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.
Dive into the World of Long Exposure Photography
Join us for one of Otley Camera Club's most popular nights as we dive into the captivating world of long exposure photography! This exciting session will take us outdoors, equipped with an array of vibrant light sources. We'll set up our cameras on tripods, adjust to long shutter speeds, press the shutter, and watch the magic unfold. Our experienced members will be on hand to provide support and share tips throughout the evening, ensuring everyone can capture stunning light t
Jan 18, 2025
Night Results Are In
On Thursday night, members gathered for the judging of the highly anticipated Night competition. Presiding over the event was judge...
Jan 18, 2025
A warm night of feedback on Zoom and Night Competition judging around the corner
As the temperatures dropped dramatically last night, we decided to move our Otley Camera Club meeting onto Zoom. Despite the chilly weather outside, the evening turned out to be a wonderfully engaging and interactive session that left us all feeling inspired and connected. The focus of the evening was on providing constructive feedback on members' images. To make this process as inclusive and effective as possible, we split into four smaller groups. This allowed for detailed
Jan 10, 2025
Competition Results Are In!
This week, Otley Camera Club was thrilled to welcome the talented Erica Oram as our guest judge for the highly anticipated Street &...
Dec 14, 2024
Guest Judge Erica Oram Visits Otley Camera Club
We’re excited that Erica Oram , will be joining Otley Camera Club next week as our guest judge! Her visit promises to bring inspiration, constructive critique, and a wealth of knowledge. Erica will be reviewing submissions across two categories: Unmounted Creative DPI Street Her role will not only be to select her personal favourites from these submissions but also to provide invaluable feedback on each image. With her keen eye and vast experience, Erica will highlight the el
Dec 6, 2024
🎄✨ Otley Camera Club's Christmas Tree ✨🎄
We're feeling festive! Today, we decorated our tree at the Christmas Tree Festival at All Saints Church, Otley. 🎅📸 It's adorned with beautiful photos taken by our talented members! Come and visit our tree from tomorrow till Saturday, soak in the festive spirit, and if you can, please donate to our chosen charity, Otley Lido. 🌊💙 📍 Where: All Saints Church, Otley 🗓️ When: Tomorrow - Saturday Let’s make this season special together! 🌟
Dec 3, 2024
Last Week and This Week - 5th December
Last week at Otley Camera Club, we embraced the festive spirit with a relaxed and enjoyable social evening. Together, we prepared our Christmas decorations for this year’s Christmas Tree Festival at Otley All Saints Church. The festival, running from Wednesday to Saturday, promises to be a magical celebration of creativity and community. Don’t forget to stop by and admire our beautifully decorated tree! Looking Ahead: A Night of Long Exposure Photography This week, we’re shi
Nov 29, 2024
Last Week and This Week - 28th November
Last week, we were treated to a fantastic evening with our talented members, John and Paul, who gave excellent talks on photography. They shared their stunning images and offered insights into their photography philosophy. It was a superb and truly inspirational evening that left us all motivated and ready to capture the world through our lenses. Next Week: Get Ready for the Christmas Cheer! Get into the festive spirit with us a little early as we prepare decorations for the
Nov 22, 2024
Last Week and This Week - 21st November
Chris Caesar’s Composition Masterclass Last night, we were delighted to welcome Chris Caesar, who delivered an inspiring talk on composition. Chris treated us to a visual feast with his stunning photographs from iconic locations like Venice, Rome, the Lake District, and London. Through his captivating imagery and insights, he showed us how to elevate our own photography by applying key composition techniques. His presentation left us with plenty to think about and a wealth of
Nov 15, 2024
Last Week and This Week - 14th November
Last Thursday, our first practical session focused on creative techniques! Members had the chance to experiment with light positioning to create stunning reflections and dramatic shadows, bringing out new textures and details in their shots. Another station allowed members to craft unique cityscapes using everyday items like staples and ironmongery, resulting in miniature urban scenes that sparked everyone's imagination. Unfortunately, the second session was halted by the fir
Nov 9, 2024
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