Yes, I've done it again! The trip to Gauntlet is many peoples' favourite outing of the year as we get a private visit to this wonderful sanctuary. We get our own private flying display, the chance to visit the other animals they have there plus the chance to shoot birds of prey sat in their […]
John of the Stuart variety has kindly volunteered to do a presentation on 3D photography. And he has from......NOW.....to learn all about it....GO!! Big bad Rob of the Hulme variety will show some pictures and make some stuff up but say it with confidence so we all believe it's true. Prepare to believe that he […]
.....and not just so you can help us out with setting up the lights.....honest.... Set-ups, moving lights about, using studio lights, using constant light and, ahem, setting up and taking down the lights: it will all be covered tonight by your friendly volunteer helpers Andy, Darren and Claire.
Thanks to Paula we are thrilled to be able to visit Cheddleton Station on the Churnet Valley Railway and have a free train ride thrown in for good measure. This is a lovely old station with lots to photograph and the cafe will be open to buy drinks and snacks. We will probably get some […]
We have had Vikings at the club before so now it's time to take them outside so they can pillage and rampage in their natural surroundings....if a Norman castle is natural for them anyway.... With weapons of unfathomable size and chainmail that would stop the Hulk in his tracks expect to get some amazing pictures! […]
By popular demand we have the welcome return of Simon Watkinson, this time doing a presentation on Travelling Asia-A Photographer's View. You have all of the below and maybe the chance to win another lens cleaning cloth! Guests are welcome for £3.50. This lecture will document popular areas of India and places ofinterest. There will […]
Let's have a wander round the historic town of Leek in the Staffordshire Moorlands. There's a link to the website below and there's quite a few historic buildings, Brough park, churches etc to photograph all close to each other. This car park is free: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council Market Place Staffordshire Moorlands Leek ST13 5HH […]
If we haven't had enough of them already this season the two Robs will be back to battle it out tonight for the Top Rob trophy which is a trophy shaped very much like a biscuit and, strangely, even tastes like one too. With subjects to be confirmed there will be no stopping these two […]
Prior to our AGM the committee will meet to prepare for what promises to be the most exciting AGM yet. Maybe....
I love a volunteer as you well know so when next week's night out had to be cancelled you can understand my delight when both Nikki and Andy volunteered. Much appreciated both of you and we all look forward to another fantastic night.
It is time to plan our Winter programme and everyone is welcome. It has not yet been established whether turning up or not is less likely to get you volunteered for something but it's probably best to turn up just in case.... Please let me know any ideas/suggestions beforehand. Meeting at London Road Alehouse at […]
Yes, the night you all look forward to is finally here as the whole committee step down for a few minutes, some of them yabber on for a bit and all of you have the chance to become one of the committee as all positions are up for grabs. If you would like to take […]
Tonight will mainly be about looking for a possible new venue for the club and the Boiler Works has excellent facilities. As part of the evening we will be using their photography studio, which includes an infinity curve so do bring your cameras along. The venue is behind the first set of gates on the […]
With subject matter tbc you still won't want to miss another visit from honourary member Simon Palmer. Always welcome, always entertaining and always a treat. Plan your week around this. Guests are welcome for just £3.50 including refreshments.
Double trouble is back as we will have two rooms tonight. In our main room we will be having a Back to Basics night which will start at the very beginning (a very good place to start) with aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc. Master photter Phil will be the master of ceremonies with help from […]
This week it is time for.... ......a PHOTOGRAPHY night.! Yes, in an unusual turn for a photography club we are going to take some photos. I know, revolutionary eh! In what has been classed as a macro and water droplets night because we will be doing macro and water droplets we need you to bring […]
With instruction from Phil he again will be ably assisted by other Photoshop savvy people so do bring your laptops along so you can try out various things on Photoshop or look over someone else's shoulder and pick up tips. Other programmes are available and I'm sure the techniques demonstrated tonight will be doable in […]
We are delighted to welcome another brand new speaker to the club and. considering the calibre of tonight's special guest Dave Butcher this will be one of the highlights of 2017. Giving his lecture on Peak Light and selling copies of some of his books at reduced prices Dave will share his expertise with us […]
Tonight we will be screening the movie Flash as this is as close as I will ever get to learning how to use a flash properly. Or we could have a night in the studio where Andy, Claire and maybe others will assist in you getting the best pictures you can whilst using flash photography..... […]
Yes it's another night where some brave volunteers will be critiquing your pictures with the aim to give you constructive criticism so, if there are improvements to be made, they will guide you. Things will be then thrown open to the floor as this is very much an audience participation night. I have volunteered Pete […]
