Mick's talk will thake us through the equipment he uses, then the different areas of Aviation photography: museum, inside & outside, re-enactors, airshows, close ups, nose & tail art, weather. He will also take us through the different airshows he goes to. & as well asFinally, we'll see the good photos, and a selection of when it goes wrong!
One of the themes of March's competition is Intentional Camera Movement. We will have an informal chat about what this actually means, what the best techniques are, and look at good examples both our own and others. There will be one or more You Tube tutorials that we will watch on the subject.If anyone has photos on the theme that […]
Jane Goodall is a cardiovascular research scientist but also a photographer and a judge for the East Anglian Federation of photographers. My Beautiful Light lecture reveals her approach to landscape photography. This talk will be delivered via Zoom. More info
This is supposed to be a great exhibition for photography lovers with stands selling and demoing kits + lots of talks and seminars. This could be a day trip, or if anyone is interested, we can stay overnight and combine with a London walk on Sunday. More info
We look at member's images from the previous year and select the best to put up against the Towcester Head to Head in May. It's a quick fire critique round so quite fun for all members.
Unusual Perspective (Print) Intentional Camera Movement (DPI) Open (DPI) Judge: Paul Nickerson
One of the themes of June's competition is After Dark. We will have an informal chat about what this actually means, what the best techniques are, and look at good examples both our own and others. There will be one or more You Tube tutorials that we will watch on the subject.
One of the themes of September's competition is Long Exposure. We will have a practical evening to learn and practice the best techniques. We will kick off in the first half by watching one or more You Tube tutorials on the subject, and look at good examples both our own and others. And in the second half we will practice […]
Meet over at Emberton Village for a mobile phone based, ten image, scavenger hunt and visit to the Church Tower. Meet in The Bell & Bear after for a show and tell. 7pm start. We also have the next 30 days to exhibit our best print photos, so if anyone is available earlier, please come along to help construct the […]
We prepare to do battle once more with Towcester with 20 images from each club, judged by an independent judge. Last year we won by just one point - and we hope to retain our title! This year, Towcester host.
The Olney Market Place. Take photos of, or from Olney Market Place during the preceding June days. You must be either standing on the Market Place or the Market Place must feature in your image (Motorama is on the 14th June). Then coming along and share your best photos. Anyone available to take down our exhibition images before hand, is […]
After Dark (DPI) My Happy Place (DPI) Open (Print) Judge: Penny Reeves
Meet in Stevington. For those that enjoy flower photography, Kathy Brown's Garden is a delight. There is a £10 entrance fee. For those less inclined to flora, the windmill in Stevington is another option. Either way, we will meet up at The Royal George later to share what we have taken. Kempston club are likely to join us for this […]
Rain, snow and mist - first, this lecture shows images depicting Anne's 'perfect' photographic weathers. But what do you do when the weather isn't perfect for photography - some suggestions are made of subjects and techniques to employ when the light is dull or when the sun shines too brightly. More info
Long Exposure (Print) Artist at Work (DPI) Open (DPI) Judge: Naomi Saul
This talk will offer advice on how to take successful pictures in situations many people find intimidating. Steve will discuss the best equipment to use, technique tips and his favourite locations, plus some advice about the law with regards to this tricky but rewarding style of photography. This is a shared talk with Kempston Photographic Club. More info
John & Colin will lead a session based around their love of AV. They will share some tips regarding how to put these together and play some of their favourites.
Farming (DPI) Tryptich (Print) Open (DPI) Judge: Jonathan Vaines