Otley Camera Club

Established 1944

Welcome to the Website of Otley Camera Club

We meet on Thursdays from 7:15pm to 9:30pm in the heart of Otley — at the Otley Town Partnership Room, upstairs at 1A Mercury Row, Otley, LS21 3HE. Our season runs from September through to May.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive club, and we warmly welcome new members of all experience levels.

👉 Click on ‘Programme’ in the menu bar to explore our exciting 2025/2026 season. It’s full of great speakers, competitions, practicals, tutorials, and social evenings.

📷 You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram by clicking the icons above — and check out our blog to see what we’ve been up to recently.

📄 Click this link to download our 'Interest in the Club' document, which provides lots of information about us.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at:
📩 otleycameraclubinfo@gmail.com

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Getting Ready for the Product Photography Competition

Next week marks the start of our three-part series on product photography at Otley Camera Club. The aim of this series is to help members develop their skills and prepare for our upcoming Product Competition . The sessions will guide members through every stage of the process — from concept and setup to shooting and editing. Session One: A tutorial evening introducing the techniques, lighting setups, and creative approaches used in product photography. Session Two: A pract

15 hours ago

Our First Competition of the Season – The Open!

Last night marked the start of our competition season at Otley Camera Club, with the Open Competition. Over the past few years, our membership has grown dramatically — and that was reflected in the number of entries this time around - it must have been a record! Our judge, Giles Rocholl, had the challenging task of reviewing 105 images across both Print and Projected Digital Image (PDI) categories. The overall standard was superb, making his decisions even more difficult! Gil

2 days ago

Spontaneous Adventures – Members Capture the Deer Rut at Studley Royal

One of the many things that makes Otley Camera Club special is its strong social spirit. While we organise a variety of club trips throughout the year, it’s just as inspiring to see members chatting in the clubhouse and planning their own spontaneous photography outings. This Thursday was a great example. A group of members quickly organised a last-minute trip to Studley Royal to photograph the rutting deer, taking advantage of the season and the fine autumn light. It turned

7 days ago

Macro Inspiration and Our Biggest Competition Yet!

Last night Otley Camera Club enjoyed a fantastic evening with Andrew Wakefield, who delivered an entertaining and informative talk on macro photography. The session was illustrated with some excellent photographs, offering practical insights and inspiration for members looking to explore the world of close-up photography. Looking ahead, next week we have our first competition night of the season, where the open competition will be judged by Giles Rocholl. Giles is known for h

Oct 24

Wrapping Up Monochrome and Moving Into Macro

Last night marked the end of our recent series of monochrome-focused meetings at Otley Camera Club, with a lively Q&A evening to round things off. Members were invited to submit their questions in advance, and several of our more experienced photographers prepared short presentations to answer them. The evening covered a wide range of topics — from histograms to presets to printing — and provided plenty of inspiration for anyone exploring the art of black and white photograph

Oct 17

Danni Wins Photo of the Month with Her Little Owl Image

A huge congratulations to Danni, whose wonderful photograph of a little owl perched in the hollow of a tree has won this month’s Photo of the Month competition on our members’ Facebook group. The winning image was chosen by Claire, last month’s winner, who had the tough job of selecting from a range of excellent entries. The monthly competition is a fun and friendly way for members to share their work, get inspired, and celebrate each other’s creativity. Following tradition,

Oct 15

From the Himalayas to Monochrome – A Week of Inspiration at Otley Camera Club

What a fantastic evening we had last night at Otley Camera Club! Our member Danni Burgess shared her short but spectacular photographic journey — an inspiring look at how passion and dedication can lead to rapid growth and creativity in just a short time. Then David Baron took us on an unforgettable visual adventure, recounting his experiences photographing a research expedition in the Himalayas. Both talks offered insight, inspiration, and plenty of stunning images. Next wee

Oct 10