You can download a PDF copy of the full 2024/25 programme here.
Our programme for 2025/26 is divided into eight modules, each focused on a particular area of photography and aimed at appealing to everyone from camera phone users to those with bags of kit. The first session of every module is a talk by a key speaker, and then in the subsequent weeks we explore the theme in further depth by way of practical sessions, peer reviews and discussions, in a fun, relaxed and enjoyable environment. In the Judge’s Review evenings Members of all abilities are invited to submit images for critique and advice to further refine their skills. There is always an Open category for those who prefer to submit images not related to the theme of the current module.
For some, the Holy Grail of Photography - capturing that elusive image that sums up a person’s personality in just one shot. We may not achieve that tonight, but bring your camera and I’ll bring along some simple lighting, a few props, and (hopefully) a willing subject, and we’ll explore and share techniques and ideas […]
Lead: Robin Cleverly – Location: Bristol. Time to reflect on reflections. The category for Competition 9 is Reflections. We will meet in Millennium Square by the big shiny ball at 11.00am. Nearer the time we will try to coordinate car sharing.
Categories: 'Scapes, and Open. 'Scapes – This includes Landscapes, Cityscapes, Seascapes. Open – Anything goes. The closing date for entries into this competition is Monday 27 January 2025.
A presentation of photographs documenting a Trek along the Lord Curzon Trail in the Garwhal Himalaya, via the Kuari Pass. Today is the last date for entries into Competition 7: 'Scapes, and […]
Lead: Quentin Vidal-Taylor – Nearer the time we’ll know the venue, but bring your cameras, and a full complement of lenses if you have them, and we’ll learn from each other, share our results, and go for a drink afterwards.
Our turn to host, so come along and ‘wave the flag’ in this well-humoured battle with our compatriots from Bridgwater.
Lead: Karen Morgan and Pauline Watling – These Pix on Stix evenings give every Member a chance to show their images, whether wonderful or not. The images this evening must have been taken on a Mobile Phone.
Categories: Night Photography, and Open . Night Photography – Images shot at night only. Open – Anything goes. The closing date for entries into this competition is Monday 3 March 2025. […]
Simon gave us a talk in last year’s season, so it is no surprise we raced to book him again this year. In this talk he introduces us to the art of the still life - and still life photography in particular. As well as presenting a large number of his own stunning light-painted still […]
Lead: Gillian Birbeck – Prints to drool over.
Getting started in printing and how to choose which papers best suit your images.
Categories: Reflections, and Open. Reflections – Reflection must be the main subject. Open – Anything goes. The closing date for entries into this competition is Monday 24 March 2025. Today is […]
Today is the last date for entries into the Competition 10: Image of the Year (Prints and Digital). As there is no meeting today you should have already handed in your prints to Pauline, but contact her ASAP if you still need to arrange that.
Zoom presentation. Peter is an award-winning Oxfordshire based photographer with qualifications from the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) and Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB). His interests include floral, city, sea & landscapes, travel, food, historical, quirky images and of course, night photography.
We learnt how to do it back in November, so now is the time to take a deep breath, confront those fears, and go out en masse with everyone else and click away.
In this competition, you can actually win a silver cup and a trophy which are yours to keep until this time next year. The closing date for entries into this […]
Details to follow.
An assessment of the year, election of the Committee, and a look ahead to what we might like to be doing next year.
Lead: David Ross – Always a good learning experience and a chance to socialise.
Welcome back, hello to new Members, intro to our new season.
e.g. landscapes, seascapes, flora, fauna, wildlife, animals, birds, astronomy...
Tony studied Fine Art at The University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, and headed a large design faculty in Dorset. His photography has won awards both in the UK and internationally […]
Examples from Members of their shots of ‘Nature’, with insights into how they were taken, the pitfalls they avoided, and how they might improve them.
Location and date tbc. Photoshoots are a good opportunity to learn from other members on a relaxed and friendly day out.
Have your images critiqued by your peers for their recommendations ahead of the Judge’s review.
Digital images.
Members prints passed around the club for peers' comments.
e.g. ICM, multiple exposures, long exposures, post production effects...
Bill is self-taught and has been taking photographs since he was six. He has been a Brand Ambassador for Pentax Cameras and Ricoh Imaging since 2014. He gives talks at photography shows, camera clubs and photographic societies all over the world, and is proud to be a tour/workshop leader for Light and Land, and a […]
Our own David Daggar and Paul Wells, both from Art backgrounds, will discuss their way of seeing things…!
Taunton Carnival awaits...
Images from the Photoshoot, module related or otherwise.
Digital images, themed and Open category.
e.g. everything from storing your camera, cleaning it, using it, to post production techniques
Glyn is a photographer, an author, YouTube presenter, Adobe Max Master, husband and animal lover. Glyn’s presentation today will be shortly after returning from this year’s Adobe Max conference in Los Angeles, so he will have all the latest updates and information. Closing date for 'Fine Art' entries.
Members reveal their secret tips and tricks...!
Date and time tbc. Taunton Car Museum have offered to open their doors to us.
I’ve assessed over 1000 images submitted to camera club competitions in the last two years, and found a number of recurring themes. This evening addresses these themes and aims to help the average camera club member get more out of their photography by developing the quality of their Post-Production. This is not a dry evening […]
Digital images, themed and Open category.
e.g. buildings, bridges, churches, construction, urban shots, rural, piers, jetties...
Nick is a commercial photographer, based in Bristol. As such he covers a wide range of subjects including weddings, family-shoots, headshots, architecture, brand photography and landscapes. Nick started his working life outside of photography, but utilised skills developed in these areas, allied to his passion for photography to help make a career change. Nick presented […]
Bring prints, of any size, mounted or not, for review by your peers ahead of the Judge’s review on the 1 Feb which is a print-only event, when the quality of the print is also judged.
Night shots around town before gorging ourselves.
Digital images, Open category.
Margaret is known as “The Welsh Dragon” because of the signature on her prints. Her love of photography began in capturing the Slate Landscapes of her native North Wales. Committed to printing, she believes a photograph is taken with a camera, but an image is made in the Darkroom, or Lightroom in the digital era. […]
No such thing as a stupid question. Hopefully we’ll have someone who will know the answer…?!
Images from the Photoshoot, module related or otherwise.
Member's prints passed around the club for peers' comments.
Stephen is a hobbyist photographer these days, although he did photograph weddings and events prior to the Covid pandemic. With a background in healthcare and education, he is deeply interested in people: their activities, behaviours and interactions and enjoys creating a story from observing people being people. “The first, and most important criterion is producing […]
Karen will reveal all about our ubiquitous camera phones.
Date and time tbc. We'll go and photograph an event... yet to be identified.
Practical and demonstration.
Digital images, themed and Open category.
“Photography is a love, passion, joy... obsession - long may it continue.” Mike describes himself as “a hobbyist photographer and keen club member; competitive and sometimes creative, but always hungry […]
Our annual 'battle' with our friendly neighbours.
Using simple, single lighting/flashgun and reflectors. Bring your camera and flashgun if you have one.
Date and time tbc. Snowdrops and then a cream tea.
The hows, why's and wherefores. Lead: Gillian, Alan, Nick.
Digital images, themed and Open category.
Photographer, journalist and photographic equipment expert, speaker, judge and educator. He is also an advisor for camera manufacturers, providing consultancy services for market development, effective sales, brand positioning and particularly […]
