Beeston Camera Club

SPORTING IMAGES AND MORE by Harish Chavda
2023-03-30 19:45 - 21:45 (Europe/London) | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom
One of the country’s top sports photographers is bringing along a selection of his fabulous prints for you to enjoy. He has photographed the Commonwealth Games as well as international football and rugby but he also produces landscapes and travel shots so this is one not to miss. This one is definitely worth telling your friends about. See his website https://harishchavda.zenfolio.com

7th COMPETITION – THEME: REFLECTIONS judged by Dave Hollingsworth CPAGB
2023-04-06 19:45 - 21:45

ANOTHER TIME ANOTHER PLACE by Wayne Brittle
2023-04-13 19:45 - 21:45
Wayne was last with us a few years ago and anyone even only vaguely interested in landscape photography will find something of interest in his presentation. Whether professional or beginner or just a lover of the great outdoors you will find the evening fun and informative. See some of Wayne’s images here https://www.waynebrittlephotography.com/index.html

HILDA THURMAN COMPETITION
2023-04-20 19:45 - 21:45
Judged by the members on the night. The main criteria is an A4 print with minimum manipulation. Details to be confirmed.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2023-04-27 19:45 - 21:45
Your chance to have a say on club affairs.

The President's Evening
2023-09-07 19:45 - 21:45
Our new President, Derek Martin, will give a presentation of various images including those of other Club members. Let us hope we have some new potential members come along. Why not bring along a friend?

Sports Photography - More than action
2023-09-14 19:45 - 21:45
A look into the rather special sports photography of Ben Lumley. Ben is a UK-based sports and portrait photographer. He works regularly in major national and international sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games and European Championships. He also works with clients including Nike, Adidas, World Netball, 220 Triathlon, British Triathlon, England Rugby, England Netball, and World Triathlon. As suggested by the title, this is sports photography with a difference. You can see some of his superb images/portraits if you take a look at his website https://benlumleyphoto.co.uk/about-ben.

A captured moment in print by Derek Doar DPAGB
2023-09-21 19:45 - 21:45
Always a popular visitor, Derek’s latest print lecture consists mainly of his most recent images in Colour, B&W and Infra-Red taken on his photographic outings and some of the images are panoramic. He always shares the decisive moments with the audience that have inspired him to press the shutter button. And he also has an endless supply of stories as well as sharing technical details of how he took some of the images. Do take a look at his extremely instructive website http://www.ddimages.co.uk.

Open evening
2023-09-28 19:45 - 21:45
We are hoping to have a few practical evenings this season, but we will start by giving members a chance to show their own work in the first of our Open Evenings, the exact format of which will be decided nearer the time. If you are willing to show some of your work or have any suggestions as to what you would like to happen, please let me or a member of the Committee know.

1st competition judged by Sue Hartley DPAGB
2023-10-05 19:45 - 21:45

What did you do in the lockdown Grandma? by Sally Sallett ARPS CPAGB AFIAP BPE3
2023-10-12 19:45 - 21:45
Sally gave us an extremely entertaining Zoom talk during the pandemic and we were asked to invite her to do a live presentation when we resumed normal meetings so here she is. Basically, she will show us what you can do close to home. She is always humorous and definitely diverse. She is a member of Wakefield Camera Club.

Open evening
2023-10-19 19:45 - 21:45
This season we plan to hold some practical evenings with our own members providing lights etc for such things as portraits and table top photography. We have several members in our Club who can provide expertise in this field, so bring along your camera and take a few shots. Or just watch if you prefer. The exact format of the evening will be announced nearer the time.

An insight into my photography by Paul Hassell FRPS MPAGB FBPE FIPE
2023-10-26 19:45 - 21:45
Paul is well known as both a judge and a lecturer and in this print–based talk he shows us his journey from when he first joined the camera club circuit 10 years ago with no formal knowledge in handling a camera, how it led to competition photography and then on to becoming an Exhibition medal winner. He will show examples of before and after images and how he edited them. He is a member of the Arden and Smethwick camera clubs. http://www.paulhassell.co.uk/about-me

2nd competition judged by Ian Pinn
2023-11-02 19:45 - 21:45

An evening with the Mono Group
2023-11-09 19:45 - 21:45
Beeston has a very enthusiastic and successful mono group and tonight its members are going to show us some of the images they have produced. The exact format will be clarified nearer the time, but it is sure to be an interesting evening.

Open evening
2023-11-16 19:45 - 21:45
A further chance for a practical evening or for members to show their own work.

A model evening with Jurgen Payne
2023-11-16 19:45 - 21:45
Beeston Camera Club member Jurgen Payne, who has his own studio in Ruddington, will bring along a model and will set up from scratch, demonstrating how to use lighting. He will also show the resulting images on our screen, inviting comments. This is something different and a unique opportunity, so don’t miss it. You can see examples of Jurgen’s work at www.rubiconphotography.co.uk.

One year of wildlife by Gianpiero Ferrari FRPS DPAGB FBPE EFIAP
2023-11-23 19:45 - 21:45
In the past, Gianpiero has taken us on fantastic trips to the Falkland Islands and Australia, but tonight he is going to show us what you can see in Britain and Europe by way of a photographic journey through the year. Wild flowers, Orchids, Mammals, Birds, Fungi, Amphibians, Reptiles and Insects including Moths and Butterflies. A feast for the eyes from one of our most popular visitors.

An evening of AV by David Gibbins ARPS APAGB EFIAP/b BPE5
2023-11-30 19:45 - 21:45
Dave has entertained and delighted us on many previous occasions with his audio visuals and I am sure this evening will be no exception when he will show us a range of audio-visual presentations. Enjoy another evening with one of our many talented members.

3rd competition judged by Phil Peat LSILSP CPARB BPE2
2023-12-07 19:30 - 21:45

Celia's Christmas Quiz
2023-12-14 19:45 - 21:45
In memory of our much-loved member and past President, Celia Clayton, who sadly passed away in 2019. We will definitely be continuing with this in one form or another. Details to be confirmed.

4th competition judged by David Kissman CPAGB
2024-01-11 19:30 - 21:45

An evening with Vin Scothern DPAGB EFIAP BPE5 PPSA
2024-01-18 19:45 - 21:45
One of our best photographers, who is also a renowned judge, will treat us to a mixture of different genres with a few anecdotes along the way. Vin not only takes great sports photographs, he also takes superb nature and landscapes as well as stunning monochrome. A real treat is in store.

NEMPF PDI show START TIME 7.30
2024-01-25 19:30 - 21:45
Our annual showing of the accepted PDIs in the North & East Midlands Photographic Exhibition. Stunning images from all the N&EMPF clubs. Please not that we will start at 7.30

5th competition judged by Steffan Nicholson
2024-02-01 19:30 - 21:45

360 degree photography by Chris Newham
2024-02-08 19:45 - 21:45
Chris gave us a very interesting talk last season and is well known for his landscape work documenting the more remote and mountainous parts of the British Isles and beyond. Take a look at his Flickr Pro site at http://www.loveoflandscape.com/. In this talk however he is going to show us a different aspect with his forays into 360 degree photography. Something a little different.

Open evening
2024-02-15 19:45 - 21:45
A chance for Beeston members to show their own work. So far we have two volunteers tonight – Gary Thomas will show us some of his street photography and Kevin Blood will show a selection of his varied range of subject matter. We all love seeing the work of our own members, we have some very talented people amongst us.

My photographic journey by Dave Wharmby LRPS CPAGB AFIAP BPE1*
2024-02-22 19:45 - 21:45
From Bolsover Camera Club, Dave takes a varied selection of subjects as you can see from his website and he is hoping to include lots of new material from his trips over the past year. Www.davewharmbyphotography.comis.

An evening with Len White
2024-02-29 19:45 - 21:45
Len was a club member many moons ago and whilst he no longer takes part in Club photography, he still enters national competitions with great success. In this presentation he will reveal how he goes about his nature photography sharing tips and techniques along the way.

6th competition judged by Ralph Duckett MPAGB EFIAP APAGB
2024-03-07 19:30 - 21:45
