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Visit Our Tree at the All Saints Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival
We’re delighted once again to be part of the wonderful All Saints Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival , a much-loved event that fills the church with colour, creativity and festive cheer. This year, there are 40 beautifully decorated trees on display — including ours — each created by local groups, organisations and community members. The festival is a fantastic way to get into the Christmas spirit, offering a warm, joyful atmosphere for visitors of all ages. Raising Money
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Give the Gift of Creativity: Half-Year Memberships Now Available
If you’re looking for a truly unique and meaningful present this year, why not give the gift of creativity? Otley Camera Club is delighted to offer Half-Year Memberships , starting in January 2026 — the perfect way to inspire someone special. A membership opens the door to six months of photography, learning, fun and community. Whether the recipient is a complete beginner, an enthusiastic hobbyist, or a more experienced photographer, they’ll be warmly welcomed and fully suppo
3 days ago
A Journey into Miniature Worlds with David Gilliver
Last night, Otley Camera Club was treated to a truly memorable and inspiring session from creative photographer David Gilliver , known for his imaginative and beautifully crafted miniature-world images. His talk was not only visually captivating but also wonderfully interactive, keeping the whole room engaged from start to finish. David shared insights into his process, props, lighting, and storytelling — demonstrating how small-scale setups can produce big-impact photographs
4 days ago
Making the Most of a Change of Plan: A Night of Workflow & Printing Demonstrations
Last night’s meeting was supposed to take place outdoors, but the weather — or more accurately, the forecast — had other ideas. Fortunately, at Otley Camera Club we’re never short of talented members willing to step in, and what could have been a lost evening turned into a truly informative and engaging session. RAW-to-Print with Chris We were then treated to a live demonstration from Chris, who walked us through his entire process of preparing a RAW image for print. From ini
Nov 28
Announcing Our First Ever Inclusion Officer
We are incredibly pleased to share an important development in the ongoing growth of Otley Camera Club: the appointment of our first ever Inclusion Officer, Danni. As our club continues to grow, so does our commitment to ensuring that every member can participate fully, comfortably, and confidently in all aspects of club life. Photography should be accessible to everyone, and we want our club to reflect that. What the Inclusion Officer Does In her new role, Danni will act as
Nov 22
From Product Photography to Light Trails
Last week marked the conclusion of our popular Product Photography Trilogy, a three-part series designed to help members gain confidence and develop the skills needed for our upcoming product photography competition. In this final session, members who led the practical stations demonstrated how they would edit and process some of the images taken the week before. This behind-the-scenes look at different workflows offered a fantastic learning opportunity — from simple adjustme
Nov 22
Facebook Group Photo of the Month – Congratulations Kay!
We’re delighted to announce that Kay is the winner of our latest Facebook Group Photo of the Month with her gorgeous squirrel photograph. The beautifully soft golden background, perfect sharpness, and the lovely expression captured in this charming wildlife moment made it a clear favourite of our judge, Danni. Our Facebook Photo of the Month competition is a fun, informal monthly challenge exclusive to our members. It’s a great way to stay creative, share new work, and enjoy
Nov 21
Product Photography in Full Flow at Otley Camera Club
Last night we enjoyed a fantastic practical evening at Otley Common, where the focus was firmly on product photography. Members rotated around a series of stations, each offering a different setup to explore. These ranged from simple natural-light arrangements to more advanced techniques such as focus stacking. The variety allowed everyone—from beginners to experienced photographers—to experiment, learn, and develop their skills. Some excellent images were produced, and it wa
Nov 14
