Christmas break
Today is the last date for entries into Competition 5: Panels (Open Digital and Print).
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.
Today is the last date for entries into Competition 5: Panels (Open Digital and Print).
Today is the last date for entries into the Competition 5: Triptych Panels and the last date for entries into Competition 6: Yellow, and Open (Digital).
Prints of their time spent in New York. More details to follow.
Category: Open. Entry specifications for the Triptych Digital Panel competition can be found on the Competitions page. The closing date for entries into this competition is Monday 30 December 2024.
Categories: Yellow, and Open. Yellow – Yellow must be in the image although it doesn't need to be the main subject. Open – Anything goes. The closing date for entries […]
A guide to flower, plant and insect photography suitable for beginners and up, Molly reveals her tips and tricks to create photos that have impact without being too artificial. Molly […]
Getting started in printing and how to choose which papers best suit your images.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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).
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 […]
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 […]
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 tba. 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 […]
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 […]
Members reveal their secret tips and tricks...!
Taunton Car Museum have offered to open their doors to us.
Have your images critiqued by your peers for their recommendations ahead of the Judge’s review.
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 […]
