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.

Last night, Otley Camera Club members got their first look at our brand new 2026/2027 programme — and we’re delighted to finally be able to share it more widely. The upcoming season promises to be another fantastic year for the club, packed with inspiring speakers, practical evenings, competitions, tutorials, trips, social events, and collaborative opportunities designed to support and inspire photographers of all abilities. The programme reflects everything that makes Otley

Tomorrow evening marks the final club night of another fantastic season at Otley Camera Club. Over the past year we’ve enjoyed an incredible mix of inspiring speakers, practical sessions, competitions, trips, exhibitions, and social events — all alongside the friendship and support that make the club such a special community to be part of. As we wrap up the current season, we’ll also be looking ahead to the future. The Programme Committee will be unveiling the brand new 2026/

Last night we held one of the highlights of the Otley Camera Club calendar — our annual Photo of the Year competition. Throughout the evening, members revisited the images that had received awards in competitions over the course of the season. Everyone then selected their three favourite images, with the scores revealed Eurovision Song Contest style. It made for a brilliant evening, with the lead changing hands several times as the votes were announced. By the end of the voti

Join us for one of the highlights of the club calendar as we celebrate the outstanding photography produced by our members throughout the season. During the evening, we’ll showcase all the images that placed in this year’s competitions, giving everyone the chance to revisit the fantastic variety of work created across the different themes and categories. In a relaxed and social atmosphere, members will discuss their favourite images before casting their votes to decide the ov

With our move to Otley Common now complete, we were excited to finally run the portrait practical evening we had been looking forward to for some time. The additional space available in our new venue allowed us to create two separate portrait setups, giving members the opportunity to experience different styles and techniques throughout the evening. The room was packed with enthusiastic photographers eager to get started. Our more experienced members quickly immersed themselv

We were treated to a fantastic evening at Otley Camera Club as Tracey Lund returned to deliver the second part of her wildlife photography talk. Tracey captivated the audience with a presentation that was both engaging and full of personality. The evening was packed with stunning wildlife images, showcasing incredible encounters from around the world and demonstrating her skill in capturing powerful moments in nature. Alongside the images, Tracey shared a wealth of stories fr

This week at Otley Camera Club we’re excited to welcome Tracey Lund back to the club for Wildlife Photography – Part 2. Following her previous popular session, Tracey returns to take us on another incredible photographic journey across the globe. From grizzly bears in Alaska and tigers in India, to orcas in Canada and lions in South Africa, the evening promises a showcase of stunning wildlife imagery and unforgettable experiences. As well as sharing stories from her travels,

Last week we enjoyed a fantastic and lively evening at Otley Camera Club, with Print Club Live running alongside a series of practical stations. It was great to see so many members actively involved — supporting each other through the printing process, sharing ideas, and experimenting across the different setups. The room was full of creativity, energy and conversation, with plenty of chatter as members caught up and helped one another. With many of our evenings focused on ta

What a brilliant evening we had last night at Otley Camera Club. Our member John delivered a fantastic talk based on his trip to the Lofoten Islands and the Faroe Isles. The presentation was filled with stunning images, accompanied by engaging stories from the journey and plenty of useful tips that members could take away and apply to their own photography. One of the highlights of the evening was an introduction to drone photography, offering a fresh perspective and a techni