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
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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
17 hours ago
Competition Night: 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
17 hours ago
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
3 days ago
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
Capturing “Come From Away” with Guiseley Theatrical Productions
Last night, several of our members attended the dress rehearsal of Guiseley Theatrical Productions’ latest show, Come From Away , to capture the energy and atmosphere of the performance. The production proved to be a fantastic show, full of emotion, music and powerful storytelling. Our member Danni produced some truly stunning images from the evening, beautifully conveying the spirit and drama of the performance. The show runs for five performances, starting tonight and finis
Feb 25
AI Judging and Looking Ahead to Abstract Photography
Last night at Otley Camera Club we held one of our more experimental evenings — “Let AI Be the Judge.” Members first voted for their own favourite five images, before we handed the judging over to Artificial Intelligence. The AI reviewed each entry, provided feedback, and selected its own top five images. It was fascinating to compare the results, and particularly interesting that there was agreement on three of the placed images. The evening sparked plenty of discussion abou
Feb 20
Collaborating with Bingley Amateurs: The Witches of Eastwick
Otley Camera Club is delighted to be working with Bingley Amateurs as they prepare for and perform their production of The Witches of Eastwick. This collaboration gives our members the opportunity to document both the build-up and the live performances, capturing everything from rehearsal moments to the drama and atmosphere on stage. Theatre photography presents its own unique challenges — changing lighting, movement, and the need to tell a story in a single frame — making it
Feb 16
Chris Burgess Selected for Yorkshire River Trust “Rivers4Life” Exhibition
We are delighted to congratulate Chris Burgess, whose photograph “Bathing in the Mist” has been selected for inclusion in the Yorkshire River Trust “Rivers4Life” Exhibition. The exhibition will be held at the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes from 6th June to 6th September 2026, celebrating rivers and their importance to our landscapes and communities. Chris’s beautifully crafted long-exposure image captures the soft movement and atmosphere of cascading water, with delicate
Feb 15
