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

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 […]

Why I Love Photography with Martin

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

Martin kindly volunteered to do his own version of Nikki's inspiring talk-first by accident and then for reals! Who knows where we will end up tonight but it is sure to be entertaining!

£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

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 […]

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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

Martin Kessel’s Costa Rican odyssey

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

Yes!! Martin has kindly deigned to join us again and this time he will be talking about his trip to Costa Rica. This is somewhere I keep look at going so this may turn out to be an expensive night for Claire and I! Martin always has some fine stories to tell, shows some amazing […]

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New Speaker Stewart Wood

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

Stewart is a professional macro photographer with a long list of renowned clients who, not surprisingly, is coming to do a presentation on Macro. Have a look here and see how up close and personal he gets. It's definitely one not to miss.

£2.50

Newcastle night out

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Yes we're heading up north for a night of street photography as well as taking pictures of some iconic buildings, graffiti or whatever takes your fancy. Meet in the Queen's Gardens next to the old post office (now a Witheringspoons) at about 18:45. Hang on....news just in......apparently it's the Newcastle just over the A500.....well that'll […]

£2.50

New Speaker-Lee Chapman of Chappers Photography

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

Lee will be visiting us for the first time although some of us will have already attended the super events he organises. Most of you will know that he creates events based on historical times and events and so tonight's talk will be on Recreating History which is something new for us. Just when you […]

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