A trip to Ford Green Hall

Ford Green Hall 375B Ford Green Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, United Kingdom

With a bonus nature reserve attached. Come along and support this superbly preserved old house, take photos, drink coffee and utilise someone dressed up in period costume. Thanks to Alan R for sorting this. Please bring fees along on the night as they will be going to the upkeep of the hall.

£2.50

Back to critiquing with Kitto and Picko

St Mary's Church Marychurch Road, Stoke-on-Trent

The night you will have been waiting six months is finally here as we have part two of the critiquing night begun in March. But will they start from scratch or use the pictures not used last time.....you'll have to wait and see! No you won't.....new pictures required! PLEASE NOTE! This will be held at […]

£2.50

Painting With Light

St Mary's Church Marychurch Road, Stoke-on-Trent

PLEASE NOTE! This will be held at St Mary's Church, Maryhill Road, ST2 9BJ which is just up the road from our usual meeting place. Turn up by the war memorial and it's on the left, with the car park on the right. Inside and outside the church. Enjoy!

£2.50

Tesni Ward’s Wildlife Masterclass

St Mary's Church Marychurch Road, Stoke-on-Trent

Back by VERY popular demand and with a new talk to boot (but remember where the hare is anyway....just in case....), Tesni is coming back with a very special masterclass. Put it in your diaries now and cancel everything else, because you don't want to miss this. PLEASE NOTE! This will be held at St […]

£2.50

The return of Richard Weston

Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Richard's talk last year was so good it would be daft of me not to invite him back....so I did! I know you all enjoyed the evening too so you will want to get there early to get a seat tonight as he joins us once more. There will be a photo challenge in advance […]

£2.50

Show and Tell, the Halloween edition

Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Though you can send in whatever pictures you like it would be nice to see plenty of themed ones, what with it being Halloween and all.

£2.50

It’s Nicko Vs Picko

Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

The battle you have all been waiting for in the ultimate battle royale as Nicko takes on Picko in a night that could only be more exciting if Kitto joined in as well. Nicko will be talking about using AI in photography and the night he didn't win POTM while Picko is yet to be […]

£2.50

Dog Photography NIght

Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Despite the many suggestions and offers to 'do something' we are sticking with the original idea as new member Andy has offered to bring in his dog Maisie for you all to photograph. Definitely something new for us! Bring cameras and Andy will bring the cheese....for Maisie....if you want some own cheese, bring your own.

£2.50

New Speaker-Ashley Franklin

Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

A highly recommended new guest speaker, Ashley will be doing his talk on: THE WIDER WORLD OF PHOTOGRAPHY PART 1: THE STORY OF PORTRAIT, FASHION, INDUSTRIAL, WAR & SOCIAL DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY. Discover a fascinating world of photography beyond the camera club as we explore the history, style and impact of portrait, fashion, industrial, war, press […]

£2.50

A Trip to Staffordshire Moorlands Model Club

Endon Methodist Church Leek Road

We are off to Endon Methodist Church (Leek Road, Endon, ST9 9DY) for a collaboration with the Staffordshire Moorlands Model Club. We will be taking pictures of the models being made, with the option to add some fancy stuff, eh Nicko! The modellers may let you take their pictures while they are working but just […]

Nature’s Secrets: Unveiling the World Through Close-up Photography with Alex Hyde

Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

We follow Alex's journey to uncover wonders of the natural world, from tiny skeletons of plankton dredged from the ocean depths 150 years ago to bioluminescent mushrooms glowing in the rainforest night. Alex will explain the techniques he uses throughout whilst introducing you to host of different species and habitats. Crammed with new material and […]

£2.50

The Festive Shoot

Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Let's get Festive! Get dressed up, bring in all things festive and shoot anything that moves as we have a fun night taking pictures of all things Christmassy, no doubt with some musical accompaniment. Will it be Santa or Krampus? Will you be shooting for next year's exhibition or to make your own Christmas cards? […]

£2.50

It’s Christmas Quiz Time Again Plus a BYOB-buffet that is

Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

And this year it will be hosted by Paula! Only joking. It's good for morale. Yes it's me again with questions about and not about photography with the possibility of some bonus points and maybe even some prizes....maybe... As usual on our last night before Christmas please bring in food to share to add to […]

£2.50

Show and Tell-the festive edition

Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Easing us into 2025 will be another of our world-famous show and tell nights. You know what to do before you get told what to do!

£2.50

A Spooky Practical Night

Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

We missed our Halloween shoot so January is a good time to go back in time and create something that's spooky...or scary....or just weird! Bring cameras, ideas and imagination and let's see what we can create.

£2.50

Show and Tell again

Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Due to a necessary change to the programme we are able to squeeze in the show and tell that was postponed from January 2nd. Claire already has some pictures.....but not enough! Where to send more pictures is in your email.

£2.50

Bob’s Wild Lens with Bob Brind-Surch

Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Yes! I am thrilled to say that Bob is coming back! This time he will be doing his ever-changing presentation 'Wild Lens' which you can read about below. Wildlife photography is an area of growing interest and popularity but remains one unnecessarily shrouded in mystery. As a professional photographer, teacher and naturalist I have been […]

£2.50

Painting with Light at Park Hall

Park Hall Country Park Hulme Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs

Maybe with some snow... Wrap up warm, wear sturdy footwear and don't forget your tripods as we wave things around again! Enter by Bolton Gate and head down to the lake.

£2.50

New Speaker Ian Daisley from High Stone Gallery

Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Another new guest speaker, Ian's presentation tonight will be: Being Freelance life as a professional photographer As a freelance photographer, Ian discusses the wide variety of work that he undertakes. The approach to his work can just as easily be used by the ametuer photographer, which in many cases involves concentrating on the creation of the […]

£2.50

Portraits Night. But what is a portrait….?

Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

We have the big room and the chance to do some portraits as we shoot each other again. Get some inspiration and ideas and then come along with whatever you need to get the results you desire. As always people will work together to help because that's what we do. Remember Picko's presentation on portraits […]

£2.50