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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.
Competition Results: Nature
Last Thursday, was the judging of our first competition of the new season: Nature. The evening was filled with stunning entries, showcasing the natural world through the lens of our talented members. This was not only our highest number of submissions in many years but also a milestone as many of our new members entered for the first time. It was fantastic to see such enthusiastic participation from both seasoned and new photographers, each bringing their unique perspective
Nov 3, 2024
What's On - 7th November?
Join us this week for an engaging and imaginative still life practical session! You'll have the chance to craft cityscapes using staples, nuts, and bolts at various creative stations. Additionally, you can experiment with images using cutlery, exploring the intriguing play of light and shadows. Our experienced members will be available to provide guidance and support throughout the session. Don't forget to bring your cameras! Booking required via our website.
Nov 1, 2024
Celebrating Nature Through Photography: Our Collaboration with Wildlife Friendly Otley
We are thrilled to share our recent collaboration with Wildlife Friendly Otley, where we supported their vibrant arts festival. The highlight of our involvement was a captivating talk by international award-winning wildlife photographer, Tracey Lund, held on Thursday. Her stunning photographs left us in awe, and her inspiring words ignited a passion for wildlife photography. As part of the festival at the Courthouse, we proudly displayed over 120 breath-taking wildlife images
Oct 26, 2024
What's On - 31st October?
Join us as we welcome Colin Williams, to judge our Nature images. Colin will select his personal favourites from two categories: prints and digitally projected images. He will also provide invaluable feedback for each submission: highlighting the elements he likes in our images and offering suggestions for improvement. Judging presents our members with the opportunity to both celebrate and enhance their skills. Look out for our announcement of the results on our social media
Oct 25, 2024
What's On - 24th October
Join us at 1A Mercury Road for an unforgettable evening as Tracey shares her passion for wildlife photography. Tracey’s presentation will take us from Japan's macaques and eagles to Finland's bears and wolverines, Greece's Dalmatian pelicans, France's Camargue horses, Iceland's blue morph arctic foxes, and the UK's diverse wildlife. She also photographs captive animals at reputable conservation centers, showcasing images of orangutans, gorillas, lynx, grizzly bears, lions, le
Oct 18, 2024
What's On - Thursday 17th October?
The Power Of YouTube: Join us for an engaging and entertaining evening as we watch a selection of short photography-based YouTube clips recommended by our members. The carefully chosen videos may have been selected to inspire, spark discussion, inform, or just to entertain. It’s guaranteed to be an interesting evening.
Oct 11, 2024
White Rose MXC Event in Doncaster: Capturing Fast Action with Precision
This past Sunday, several of our members attended the White Rose MXC event in Doncaster. The high-speed motocross action gave our photographers the perfect opportunity to put their skills to the test. With engines roaring and dirt flying, the event provided plenty of fast-paced thrills, allowing our members to experiment with fast shutter speeds to capture the intensity of the race. We’re excited to showcase some stunning images taken by Chris Charlesworth, who was on the gro
Oct 8, 2024
What's On - Thursday 10th October?
After last week's tutorial session, we’re ready to put our learning to the test! We’re excited to have RJ MaleModel joining us, who will be modelling as characters from American Psycho and Phantom of the Opera. This is a fantastic opportunity to capture some great shots and deepen your understanding of studio lighting. Don’t forget to bring your cameras! The evening will be split into two sessions to allow for more space and shooting time. Please book your spot through the we
Oct 4, 2024
The Wedding Singer - Photoshoot
🎬 Lights, camera, action! 🎬 Otley Camera Club had an amazing time collaborating with Guiseley Theatrical Productions for their upcoming show, The Wedding Singer. Six of our members set up a studio to capture stunning shots of the cast in full costume and makeup. These photos will be featured in both social media promos and the show’s program! We had so much fun and can’t wait to attend their dress rehearsal to capture even more magic! Don't miss out on this fantastic perfor
Sep 28, 2024
What's On - Thursday 3rd October?
Join us this week for a hands on tutorial on studio lighting. Discover how the position, strength, and colour of light can dramatically...
Sep 27, 2024
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