This evening is so secret that the presenters don't even know it's happening as I write this BUT they have both volunteered so they'd better get things sorted! Our debutante tonight is Carl Pepper and he is in cahoots with Rob Hulme a veritable veteran of the entertainment world. What will happen really is anybody's […]
Trentham Gardens is open until 9pm today and entry is just £5.25 after 5pm. We'll let you off your weekly fee so that means you'll be getting in for just £3.25 tonight! This was a very popular trip previously as there is so much to see and photograph....and the car park is free too! 331
Yes, tonight only, on very special offer we have two volunteers PLUS a guest speaker for just £2 and we'll even throw in a drink and a biscuit. Not available online and only available at Willfield Camera Club. t&c probably apply but we're not sure exactly what they are. Included in this offer we have […]
Yes you asked for it and so we are going back! Gauntlet will be pulling out all the stops for us this evening as we have our own private flying display, birds of prey situated specially for us in photogenic settings and indiginous species such as kingfisher for us to shoot. People have got some […]
A number of members have asked for instruction in how to pose a model and Stephen leapt at the opportunity to demonstrate. With a model in tow the plan A is to tether Stephen's camera to the projector so we can see on the big screen what he is seeing through his viewfinder. He will […]
All are welcome as we plan an exciting Winter programme. Meeting at The Old Sal in Fenton (170 Heathcote Street, ST3 5SN) at 7pm we will be taking ideas beforehand and on the night to arrange our Thursday evenings for the Winter.
Yes it's alliteration night at Mow Cop! Following on from last week's how to pose a model night we will be able to further practice our new skills as we take some models up to Mow Cop and shoot them....with cameras of course! We also plan to do some macro as well so there's a […]
Time for the committee to meet and prepare for the forthcoming excitement of the AGM.
With an introduction from Hayley followed by the opportunity to photograph some of the wonderful creatures she will be bringing along it would be silly to not be here this evening. Many thanks to Hayley for continuing to transport her menagerie in for us to shoot. 414
Another alliteration attempt as we start with the annual attraction of the AGM. I know most of you look forward to this more than Christmas and your birthday so come early to get a seat. There are speeches, votes and your chance to get on the committee if you so desire so be there or […]
Come one and all to view the brand new studio space within the industrial fires of Stoke-on-Trent! The Boiler Works are holding an open evening for all photographers, models and camera clubs in the local area to get a good up-close-and-personal look at our new facilities, including our fantastic infinity curve. Refreshments provided. 16
Making a welcome return to Willfield we welcome Tony Gervis who wowed us last year with his wonderful pictures from the USA. This year he will be doing a presentation called One Man and His Van, a solo trip of 19000 miles in his campervan across Europe, Turkey ,Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and several more stans, Russia, […]
Annual wartime weekend, as the Churnet Valley is transported back to the 1940s. Military and Home Front displays 1940s Re-enactors and Entertainers Military and Classic Vehicle displays Living History displays Demonstration Military Goods Battle Re-enactment Licensed bar Trade stands 514
As part of the national celebration of our heritage Gladstone Pottery Museum will be waiving their admission fee and it will be free to visit the award winning museum. 443
Catching water droplets and splashes of water in mid splash is our aim tonight as we have various set-ups to hopefully catch some amazing shots. 91
With Peter and Stephen-many thanks to them for volunteering. Get your pictures ready for some constructive criticism to help you improve. This can be done anonymously if you're not feeling confident. 93
Bring your manual - Phil to host the night as help is given to find out where to change your aperture, your ISO etc etc. At some point people will be be split into groups depending on the make of their camera to get specialist help from experts on where to find the various functions […]
Plus utilising what was learned last week. Not painting with light, more using slow shutter speeds to capture things that would usually need a flash or a huge ISO. Don't forget your tripods....and your cameras of course! 95
A Complete Guide to Landscape Photography This Landscape presentation will feature colour and monochrome images of Landscapes from the UK (Peak District mainly) and Asia. Simon will talk in depth about use and choice of Aperture, Hyperfocal Distance, Exposure, choosing light, planning and use of tripod. This comprehensive talk by Simon Watkinson (from World in […]
With Claire, Phil, Darren and Peter. Everything you ever wanted to know about photography as you get chance to ask those questions you've always wanted to get the answers to. Questions will be requested beforehand but input is welcome on the night. 117
