Beeston Camera Club

Sports Photography - More than action
2023-09-14 19:45 - 21:45 (Europe/London) | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom
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.

The President's Evening
2023-09-07 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom
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?

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2023-04-27 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom
Your chance to have a say on club affairs.

HILDA THURMAN COMPETITION
2023-04-20 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom
Judged by the members on the night. The main criteria is an A4 print with minimum manipulation. Details to be confirmed.

ANOTHER TIME ANOTHER PLACE by Wayne Brittle
2023-04-13 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom
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

7th COMPETITION – THEME: REFLECTIONS judged by Dave Hollingsworth CPAGB
2023-04-06 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom

SPORTING IMAGES AND MORE by Harish Chavda
2023-03-30 19:45 - 21:45 | 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

ADVENTURES IN AV by Alan Tyrer ARPS DPAGB/AV
2023-03-23 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom
Alan is one of the top audio visual specialists in the country and whilst he belongs to Cleethorpes Camera Club he has connections with Nottingham. His work is astonishing and tonight he will treat us to a wide variety of it whilst also touching on production methods and ideas.

BEST OF BEESTON COMPETITION Judged by Steve Walters BPE2
2023-03-16 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom
This season the themes are 1 SHADOWS 2 TREES 3 BACK ALLEYS 4 CIRCLES 5 DOORS 6 BODY PARTS. You choose 4 from the 6. PHOTOGRAPHS MUST HAVE BEEN TAKEN DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS

KATHMANDU AND EVEREST BASE CAMP by Paul Screen CPAGB BPE4*
2023-03-09 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom
An Open Evening devoted to one of Beeston Camera Club’s best photographers, Paul Screen, who recently realised a lifetime’s ambition with a trip to Everest Base Camp and tonight he will share the experience with us through the medium of photography.
*** date to be confirmed ***

6TH COMPETITION judged by Brian Garner
2023-03-02 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom

CREATIVE PORTRAITURE by Carol McNiven-Young FRPS EFIAP BPE4 DPAGB
2023-02-23 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom
Carol has judged for us on a number of occasions including just a few weeks ago. Now you can see some of her own work for which she has won a number of awards especially in the field of creative portraiture. In this lecture she dispels much of the mystery surrounding such work and talks about the main techniques and methods of creative studio portraiture, giving lots of advice and tips on composites and backgrounds. See her website at https://www.cmyimages.co.uk

DERBYSHIRE IN DIGITAL PART 2 by Robert Falconer
2023-02-16 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom
Robert is well known for his superb Derbyshire landscapes as you can see on his website. A few years ago he gave us Part 1 which was very well received and I am sure Part 2 will be the same. And of course knowing Robert there will be a few train pictures along the way. Look out for some great locations for your photography. https://www.robfalconerphotography.com

SHETLAND TO SCILLY, BIRDS OF THE BRITISH ISLES by Ashley Grove
2023-02-09 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom
As the title suggests tonight we are being taken on a journey all the way from Shetland down to the beautiful Isles of Scilly thus creating a good excuse to show you some of Britain’s wonderful birds. The evening will be rounded off by a sequence of images set to music. Ashley’s talks are highly rated by other camera clubs he has visited so this should be just the thing for a cold winter’s night. http://www.ashleygrovewildimages.co.uk

5th COMPETITION judged by Alan Young FRPS EFIAPD/2 ABPE DPAGB PPSA ES.CPE
2023-02-02 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom

NEMPF PDI SHOW
2023-01-26 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom
Our annual showing of the accepted PDIs in the North & East Midlands Photographic Exhibition. Stunning images from all the N&EMPF clubs.

Insect Photography with Marlies Chell
2023-01-19 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom
A practical evening, bring your own camera (and tripod if possible). A close-up or macro lens will also be useful.

4th COMPETITION judged by Carol McNiven-Young FRPS EFIAP BPE4 DPAGB
2023-01-12 19:45 - 21:45 | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom

CELIA’S CHRISTMAS QUIZ
2022-12-15 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion
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 organised by Linda Cooper-Clayton. Details to be confirmed.

100 STRANGERS by Steve Myall EFIAP BPE4
2022-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Beeston British Legion
This is an intriguing project of Steve’s in which he has set himself the task of going up to complete strangers in the street and asking them if he can take their photograph there and then. There are lots of tips on how to approach people and get them to say yes as well as some technical camera tips. And of course lots of stories and humorous tales along the way. A December treat.

3rd COMPETITION judged by Sue Hartley DPAGB
2022-12-01 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion

MAKING THE FRONT PAGE by Simon Wright
2022-11-24 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion
Something a little different. Simon tells the story of how his image ended up on the front page of The Daily Telegraph recounting his journey from amateur sports snapper to professional dance, gymnastics and underwater photographer describing some of the techniques he uses for light painting, water dance shoots in his pool studio, ice skating – without ice! And fabric shots with wind machines along the way. https://www.gbdancestars.com/about

AN EVENING WITH THE MONO GROUP
2022-11-17 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion
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.

SUCCESSFUL WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY by David Hewson CPAGB
2022-11-10 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion
David is a member of Lincoln Camera Club and whilst this presentation is aimed at those wishing to improve their wildlife photography it is of significant interest to all levels of Club photography and contains something for everyone. He brings 40 high quality prints to go with his Powerpoint presentation and includes technical advice.

2nd COMPETITION – judged by Steffan Nicholson
2022-11-03 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion

SHARED MOMENTS by Derek Doar DPAGB
2022-10-27 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion
Another Nottingham & Notts member, Derek is always a popular speaker. He is a Fotospeed Ambassador and will show a mixture of colour and monochrome sharing with us the many decisive moments that have inspired him to press the shutter button. Expect images from Derbyshire and the Outer Hebrides plus Nature and Coastal shots. Derek has a story for every picture and he is always willing to share his expertise showing some of the techniques he uses to take his pictures. Lots of tutorials on his website http://www.ddimages.co.uk

Open Evening in the company of two of our own talented photographers: Paul Screen and David Gibbins
2022-10-20 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion
Owing to pressure of work Paul, hasn’t been able to complete his proposed talk on his trip to Everest Base Camp, but don’t worry as he will be presenting it in March 2023, so lookout for that. In the meantime, he has put together a short presentation on wedding photography which should be extremely interesting.
Also, Dave Gibbins will be presenting on “My world through a phone”.

ADVENTURES IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE by Chris Newham
2022-10-13 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion
A spectacular selection of photos, videos and stories of great adventures in the Faroe Islands from Nottingham & Notts member Chris who always goes that extra yard in search of a good photograph. The evening is mainly projected images and video but he will bring a small number of prints for you to look at before and after his presentation and of course during the break. He donates his fee to the National Parrot Sanctuary.

STREET PHOTOGRAPHY/URBAN LANDSCAPES by Dave Fieldhouse
2022-10-06 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion
Having spent the first few years of his photographic journey shooting traditional landscapes, Dave’s eyes were opened to a world of new possibilities when he took his camera into the city. Images, thoughts, ethics, and interpretations of the law will all be discussed. See examples of his work on his website: https://davefieldhousephotography.com

1ST COMPETITION – judged by Dave Stewart LBPPA
2022-09-29 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion
