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Supporting the MS Society – £250 Raised
We are delighted to share that Otley Camera Club has raised and donated £250 to the MS Society. This fantastic total was made possible through a combination of contributions, including donations from the Otley Christmas Tree Festival, members’ generosity on the evening of Stan Farrow’s talk, and an additional donation from the club itself. We would like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who contributed — your support has helped us make a meaningful donation to a very wor
3 days ago
Lofoten, Faroe Isles and Getting Ready for Print Club Live
What a brilliant evening we had last night at Otley Camera Club. Our member John delivered a fantastic talk based on his trip to the Lofoten Islands and the Faroe Isles. The presentation was filled with stunning images, accompanied by engaging stories from the journey and plenty of useful tips that members could take away and apply to their own photography. One of the highlights of the evening was an introduction to drone photography, offering a fresh perspective and a techni
5 days ago
Facebook Photo of the Month Winner: Claire Wilson-Sharp
We’re delighted to announce that Claire Wilson-Sharp has won our latest Otley Camera Club Facebook Photo of the Month competition with this vibrant and visually striking image. This month’s competition was judged by Jamie Kirk, who was drawn to the photograph’s strong composition and colour contrast. Jamie commented that Claire’s image featured “eye-catching opposing colours with bold symmetry and leading lines,” elements that combine to guide the viewer’s eye through the sc
Mar 15
Out and About: A Creative Day at Tank Space
A group of Otley Camera Club members recently enjoyed an exciting and highly creative visit to Tank Space, a unique studio that features both a rain studio and an underwater tank. These two very different setups provided fantastic opportunities for experimentation and creativity. During the session we were able to photograph three excellent models, working across both environments to create a wide variety of striking images. The models were fantastic throughout the day — not
Mar 14
Member’s Talk: John Northover – Snow, Rocks, Sea and Stars
This week at Otley Camera Club we’re delighted to welcome one of our own talented members, John Northover CPAGB, LRPS, who will be presenting a talk titled “Snow, Rocks, Sea and Stars.” We’re incredibly fortunate to have so many skilled photographers within the club, and evenings where members share their work and experiences are always particularly enjoyable. John’s presentation promises to be a fascinating photographic journey through some of the stunning landscapes he has
Mar 13
Competition Results: Architecture Colour PDIs and Record Mono Prints
We enjoyed another great competition evening at Otley Camera Club, with Peter Wells joining us as our judge. The evening featured two categories: Projected Digital Images (PDI) – Architecture in Colour and Print – Record in Monochrome. Both sections attracted a wide range of creative and technically strong entries, showcasing the talent and variety of work produced by our members. Peter did an excellent job working through the images, providing thoughtful and constructive fee
Mar 13
Photographing “The Witches of Eastwick” with Bingley Amateurs
Otley Camera Club has been delighted to work with Bingley Amateurs to photograph their upcoming production of The Witches of Eastwick at the Bingley Arts Centre. Eight of our members attended three key stages of the production process: the set-up day, the technical rehearsal, and the final dress rehearsal. This gave us the opportunity to capture not only the finished performances but also some of the behind-the-scenes moments as the production came together. It was fantastic
Mar 11
Sports Photography and Maritime History at the Club
We enjoyed a varied and fascinating evening at Otley Camera Club last night with two very different but equally engaging presentations. The evening began with Alistair How, who shared a talk on sports photography. Alistair demonstrated how timing, anticipation and technical skill all come together to capture dynamic moments in sport. His talk was illustrated with some superb images and offered plenty of insight into the challenges and rewards of photographing fast-paced actio
Mar 6
Meet the Members: Sports Photography and Maritime History
Following on from Stan Farrow’s inspiring talk on abstract photography, next week we turn the spotlight inward with one of our much-loved Meet the Members evenings. These sessions are a fantastic opportunity for members to share their work and experiences. The format is deliberately open — talks might focus on a personal photographic journey, a favourite genre, or images from a particular trip or event. It’s always an enjoyable and varied evening. This time we’re looking forw
Feb 27
