This club is a new and growing group of photo enthusiasts
When was the club founded?
August 2022. The club came into existence after lockdown, to bring people together with similar interests and to make friends.
What does your club offer new members?
We are a very welcoming club. There are always coffee and biscuits and you will soon feel comfortable and become an integral part of our extended family. Representing an even gender split, and with member ages ranging from 13 years upwards, we pride ourselves on inclusivity. As one of the few photographic clubs which actively shuns the competition circuit, we prefer to promote friendships and concentrate on advancing practical photographic skills. Members have varied photographic experience from beginners to retired professionals. Everyone helps each other during sessions and we also offer 1-2-1 mentoring before our main sessions. We are lucky to have several very experienced members who can offer advanced support.
Describe a typical club meeting
The majority of meetings are practical, studiobased or on location. Feedback sessions are also held, being invaluable for members’ photographic development. We have a lively schedule of activities, published in January. In 2023 we hosted professional character models such as the Riddler, Peaky Blinders and ballet dancers. We’ve also experimented with lightbulb abstracts, bubbles, animals, ice and had fun bursting water balloons adorned with sunglasses. Activities are created to support members to try techniques and genres they might not normally have the opportunity to try. Members are happy to share advice, equipment and set-ups.
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