You asked for it and Claire is going to provide it as she takes a night either introducing or reaffirming the basics. She has been working hard on a modern look at the basics that will help us all. No camera required now by the way.
I've only ever done this by accident before, take a picture of a tabletop, but now Nicko reckons we can have a whole night on it....! Or it could be something to do with taking pictures FROM a tabletop....that sounds a bit more likely.....so bring your cameras, maybe a subject to shoot and we'll supply […]
Tonight we will be visiting the much lauded grounds of Keele University where apparently there is free parking too. Lots to see and photograph I am told so I'm looking forward to this one. Further details on parking will follow in your emails later.
We haven't done this for a few years so we're bringing it back. So what happens, you send your unedited pictures to Claire and she sends them out to anyone that wants a go at editing them. On the night we show them and see how everyone would edit them. More details to follow in […]
Another place I've never been to so I'm looking forward to this. And so should you. A reliable source tells me it's worth visiting. So we shall. More details to follow such as parking info in your emails.
Yes, it's back by universally popular demand (with only one objector....can't think who that would be...) as we soak Nicko and pretend we care that the water will be freezing.....mwa ha ha ha. It's actually water wigs night where we place a water-filled balloon on his head, then pop said balloon and take a picture […]
Thanks to Graham we are back at Foxfield railway and your esteemed MLC will be sourcing us a suitably dressed model to shoot while we are there. Always a highlight of the Summer our Foxfield night out is always a great evening so don't be a daftie and miss out or the carriages will talk […]
In one room John Jones will be demonstrating FastStone which is a free, basic editing software while Claire will be covering masks and FCM layering in Photoshop. And if neither of those interest you then either next door (not Debby's house) or outside you will be doing off camera flash. All bases covered methinks.
Trentham Gardens opens late and it's cut price to get in so what better place to spend a balmy Summer's evening when you live nowhere near a beach? Lots to see and photograph as well as well as watch the Twandies on the playground....although it was Claire on the slide last time.... How many laps […]
Grab your macro lenses and let's get up close and intimate with whatever subjects you bring in. There are always people on hand to help you if you're not sure what you're doing or why things just won't come into focus. Tip: Bring cameras too......
The cyclists will be fast but will your shutter speed be too? Depends on what affect you're going for of course and, if you have no idea what I'm talking about, ask someone while we're there. This is the first time we've done this so many thanks to John Jones for arranging it....he will be […]
Yes, I know, it's been a while but finally the wait is over as I present the next (surely not final) episode in this long-running saga. But where were we and where will we get to? Come along and find out and hopefully I'll know before then....
Last year we had a super night where Rob and his mates brought motorbikes into the club and this is the sequel! Nikki is attempting to get permission to use the area around the JCB lake which is very exciting and will be ideal for reflections etc. Details and confirmation to follow but wherever we […]
By this point we will have such a fine body of work that we have taken on club nights that we will probably have too much to show and talk about, but what the hell? Let's do it! Submission details to follow.
If it doesn't move, shoot it. But what will you shoot? Flowers were mentioned as the primary subjects but it is up to you what you decide to photograph. Get inspired online and create a still life for the ages.
With bonus bughunting! So maybe bring a macro lens with you....and maybe a wide angle to get a shot of Ford Green Hall and maybe a zoom lens in case there are some birds around the pond....and maybe that will do for lenses....maybe.... Bring a camera too. Warm weather booked.
Picko very bravely steps up to the front to critique your submissions which always makes for an interesting and interactive evening. Submission details will be in your email closer to the time.
We haven't been here for a while and, with my memory, it'll be like I've never been here before... A night out on the Downs on a pleasantly warm and dry September evening....you'd be daft to stay at home!
The title pretty much sums it up so what will you dress as? Or how will you dress? We have backdrops, lights etc so how do you want your models? That's up to you....but not how they will be dressed....
Our last night out of the Summer season may include a free sunset as we make our annual trek around those wonderful rock formations. Always a special night out, don't miss our final evening out this year in daylight. Meeting details will be in your email closer to the time.
