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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.
FANCY PUTTING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY TO THE TEST?
Competitions are an important – and enjoyable – part of life at Otley Camera Club. You don't have to be an experienced photographer to take part. They’re a chance to share your photography, try something a little different and get constructive feedback from experienced photographers. 📅 Our new season starts Thursday 3 September 📍 Otley Common 🕢 7:30–9:30pm New members of all abilities are very welcome. Come along and discover what Otley Camera Club is all about. 📷
Aug 25
A NEW SEASON. A FANTASTIC LINE-UP OF SPEAKERS.
Our new season at Otley Camera Club starts on Thursday 3 September – and we’ve got some brilliant photographers lined up to inspire us throughout the year. From powerful portrait projects and stunning wildlife to light painting, architectural photography, smartphone photography, abstract work and filmmaking, there’s a fantastic variety of subjects to explore. Each speaker brings their own style, experience and approach to photography, giving our members plenty of inspiration
Aug 20
Meet the Members – John Northover LRPS, CPAGB
This week we meet John Northover LRPS, CPAGB who joined Otley Camera Club two & a half years ago after moving up north. John is a fabulous photographer and his talent has certainly been recognised within the club, having been crowned Photographer of the Year for the last two years running! John is always happy to share his knowledge with fellow members, particularly during our practical sessions, where he is often on hand to help and offer advice. He has also shared his photo
Aug 19
Meet the Member – Kay Roxby
Kay Roxby joined Otley Camera Club three years ago after moving south from Scotland and has become a valued member of the club. Her photography spans wildlife, landscapes and high-speed sporting action, demonstrating both technical skill and an eye for capturing special moments. Kay is also passionate about using photography to support the local community and has recently produced a fantastic collection of images for Otley Cricket Club. When asked about her most memorable pho
Aug 7
Meet the Members – Jeff Green
A member of Otley Camera Club for around 10 years, Jeff Green has built an impressive and varied portfolio, but he is perhaps best known amongst members for his incredible ultra close-up macro photography. His stunning images reveal details that are normally invisible to the naked eye and never fail to impress. Jeff's photography spans wildlife, nature, travel, monochrome and creative imagery, demonstrating both technical skill and a willingness to experiment across different
Aug 3
Success Beyond the Club for Otley Camera Club Members
At Otley Camera Club, we love celebrating our members' achievements, especially when their photography is recognised in competitions and exhibitions beyond the club. Over the last couple of months, several of our members have enjoyed some fantastic success. Our Competition Secretary, Danni Burgess, has enjoyed an outstanding run of results. All three of her entries to the RSPB Saltholme Wildlife Photography Competition were selected as winners and will now be displayed in the
Jul 31
Otley Camera Club Member Featured by the Royal Photographic Society
We're delighted to share that Otley Camera Club member Alistair How LRPS has been featured in a new article published by the Royal Photographic Society. Titled "From the Sidelines to World Championships", the article explores Alistair's journey as a sports photographer, from photographing local sporting events to covering competitions on the world stage. Along the way, he reflects on the experiences, challenges and opportunities that have shaped his photography. Many of our m
Jul 30
Meet the Members – David Baron
Travel, wildlife and adventure are at the heart of David Baron's photography. From the wildlife-rich plains of Africa to the towering peaks of the Himalayas and the Alps, his images capture the beauty and diversity of the natural world, alongside dramatic landscapes from closer to home. Since joining Otley Camera Club two years ago, David has embraced the opportunity to develop his photography even further. The club has encouraged him to step beyond his comfort zone, explorin
Jul 23
OCC Visits OCC Again – Another Great Day of Cricket Photography
The partnership between Otley Camera Club and Otley Cricket Club continued this weekend as our members returned to Cross Green to photograph another exciting league fixture. The match certainly didn't disappoint. Otley produced a superb all-round team performance to record an emphatic 115-run victory over Bilton CC. Batting first, Otley amassed an impressive 283/7, built around excellent innings from Alex Atkinson (74) and George Huntley (54) before Charlie Parker provided th
Jul 19
Facebook Group Photo of the Month – June 2026
Congratulations to Richard Sells, whose imaginative image "Who Spilt the Growth Hormone?" has been selected as Otley Camera Club's Facebook Group Photo of the Month. Each month, the previous winner chooses their favourite image from the latest entries, and this month's judge, David Baron, had an incredibly strong selection to choose from. David said: "Thank you all for your entries, there were some fantastic photographs. But in the end I chose Richard's giant caterpillars – m
Jul 18
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