This Thursday we're swapping the clubhouse for the streets of Otley as we head out and about for a fun and creative photography scavenger hunt! We'll split into small groups before heading off around Otley with a list of photographic challenges to complete. The aim is to find and photograph different themes and ideas – perhaps glass, reflections, silhouettes, movement and plenty more. The challenges are designed to make us look at familiar places in a different way and encour

Last night we were delighted to welcome award-winning portrait photographer Carolyn Mendelsohn to Otley Camera Club for her talk, Portraits, Projects and Personal Stories – and, quite simply, wow! From the moment Carolyn began, the whole club was captivated. Of course, Carolyn's portraits are technically and creatively exceptional, and it was fascinating to hear about how she approaches her work. But one of the strongest messages from the evening was that, for Carolyn, the te

Our 2026/27 season continues this Thursday with an evening we're particularly looking forward to, as we welcome award-winning portrait photographer Carolyn Mendelsohn to Otley Camera Club. 📅 Thursday 10 September⏰ 7:30pm – 9:30pm📍 Otley Common Portraits, Projects and Personal Stories Carolyn will take us through her journey into photography and share the stories behind some of her most powerful and thought-provoking projects. Her work demonstrates how portrait photography c

47 people. A packed clubhouse. Lots of new faces. And an incredible atmosphere. What a fantastic way to launch the 2026/27 season at Otley Camera Club! After the summer break, it was wonderful to see our members returning to Otley Common last night, excited to get back together and get the new season underway. And it was a good job we moved to our larger clubhouse at Otley Common! We had an incredible 47 people through the door, filling the clubhouse with conversation, laught

After our summer break, we're delighted to be getting the cameras back out and launching the 2026/27 Otley Camera Club season this Thursday. 📅 Thursday 3 September⏰ 7:30pm – 9:30pm📍 Otley Common Our first evening is all about getting back together, looking ahead to the exciting year of photography we've got planned and sharing some of the photographs our members have taken over the summer. Three images from the summer We've asked our members to bring along three of their fa

The summer break is nearly over and we're excited to announce that Otley Camera Club returns this Thursday for a brand-new season! Following a fantastic year of photography, competitions, practical sessions, guest speakers, trips and plenty of socialising, we're looking forward to welcoming our existing members back — and hopefully meeting lots of new faces too. Something for every photographer Whether you've only just picked up a camera, have been taking photographs for year

Photography is something you learn by doing. Of course, there are always techniques to learn and ideas to explore, but sometimes the best way to improve your photography is simply to pick up your camera, try something different and see what happens. That's why practical sessions and ‘Out and Abouts’ are an important part of the programme at Otley Camera Club. Get hands-on with your photography Throughout our 2026/27 season, we have a range of practical sessions designed to gi

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. 📷

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

35 meetings, 490 competition entries, 97 exhibition images, 6 trips out, 11 new members and countless cups of tea later — here’s a fun look back at another fantastic season at Otley Camera Club.