Beeston Camera Club

Apr 29th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2021-04-29 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Beeston British Legion
Your chance to have your say on club affairs.

Apr 22rd HILDA THURMAN A4 COLOUR PRINT COMPETITION
2021-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion
Judged by the audience, entries are A4 unmounted colour prints with minimum manipulation judged by the members. Full rules in the paper programme.

Apr 15th EIGHT FROM TEN
2021-04-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion
We are asking 10 members to submit 8 images and
say a few words about them.
We are not looking for competition pictures although they can be if you want. Perhaps a particular image has a story behind it which members might find interesting. Basically each participant will have around 10 minutes each.

Apr 8th THE WAY WE WERE by Peter Bartlett ARPS, EFIAP/b, CPAGB, BPE3* -
2021-04-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion
Hailing from Manchester Peter is top class street photographer for which he was awarded his ARPS in 2018. This talk covers the evolution of Peter’s street photography from single images to various projects including his recent photobook A Day At The Races. Street photography is always popular with members and Peter is an exponent of the art See some of his stunning images and learn more about him from his website www.peterbartlettimages.co.uk

Apr 1ST SEVENTH COMPETITION judged by STEVE ROPER
2021-04-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion
Theme: IN THE GARDEN

Mar 25th CRITIQUE EVENING
2021-03-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion
Members are being asked to submit up to 10 images for comments from Beestons 3 experienced judges – Dave Gibbins, Gary Langley and Vin Scothern.
Experienced members and beginners are invited to take part so there should be a range of images on show.

Mar 18th BEST OF BEESTON COMPETITION Judged by Malcolm Sales QEP, ABIPP, ARPS
2021-03-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion
This season the themes are
1 PATTERNS
2 RED AND YELLOW
3 ROOFTOPS
4 WET
5 SYMMETRY
6 THE STREET
You choose 4 from the 6

Mar 11th BRITISH WILDLIFE THROUGH THE SEASONS by Andy Parkinson –
2021-03-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion
A highly recommended presentation by one of the leading nature photographers in the country containing lots of hints and tips as well as stunning images containing a wide range of species, locations and photographic styles. You can see them for yourself at https://www.andrewparkinson.com/about

Mar 4th SIXTH COMPETITION judged by Erica Oram
2021-03-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion

Feb 25th ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER PLACE by Wayne Brittle
2021-02-25 20:00 - 22:00
Wayne is back by popular demand and this presentation is all about how he goes about capturing his landscapes from the planning stage through to the moment of capture. It includes lots of tips and advice on locations, equipment and techniques. There is a totally open and honest approach to the night, he welcomes questions from the members as well as have a bit of fun in the process. His slideshow which goes along with the talk is being constantly updated so some new images appear in every talk he gives which keeps the show ‘fresh’. He suggests having a notebook and pen handy as there is a lot of information to take in on the evening.
Wayne is an ambassador for NiSi Filters and gives examples of how these filters work for you when out in the field. Also, as an ambassador for Fotopro, Professional Tripod Manufacturers he shows the importance of using a sturdy tripod while out on location.
Visit his website at: www.waynebrittlephotography.com or look on facebook and on Instagram at wayne brittle photography

Feb 18th THE BIGGER PICTURE by Ben Hall -
2021-02-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion
Ben’s spectacular images have earned him numerous prestigious international awards including over 20 awards in the British Wildlife Photography Awards (including a double category win in 2009), many awarded images in the Windland Smith Rice Awards USA, Geographical Photographer of the Year, a category win in Bird Photographer of the Year and many more. This talk is all about capturing the subject in the environment and using your images to tell a story. Ben will show some of his favourite photographs of wildlife in the landscape and discuss the benefits of showing the animal in context. Subject matter ranges from birds in his back garden to tigers in India. Do look at his website https://www.benhallphotography.com/about

Feb 11th MY PHOTOGRAPHY by David Gibbins – APAGB EFIAP/b CPAGB/AV
2021-02-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion
Dave is very unassuming about his own work but as well as being an accomplished judge he is also an extremely accomplished photographer and presenter which I am sure he will prove tonight. In the first half he will examine the type of pictures he likes to take and will include some recent A/V’s whilst after the break he will show a selection of images that helped him gain his EFIAP/bronze and again some more recent images.

Feb 4th FIFTH COMPETITION judged by Ralph Duckett MPAGB APAGB EFIAP
2021-02-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion

Jan 28th NEMPF PDI SHOW part 2
2021-01-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion
NEMPF PDI SHOW – Our annual showing of the accepted PDIs in the North & East Midlands Photographic Exhibition. Stunning images from all the N&EMPF clubs, 57 of them from Beeston including 5 Awards.

Jan 21 NEMPF PDI SHOW part1
2021-01-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion

Jan 14th FOURTH COMPETITION judged by Richard Speirs DPAGB APAGB BPE2
2021-01-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion

Dec 17th CELIA'S CHRISTMAS QUIZ
2020-12-17 19:30 - 22:00
In memory of our much loved member and past President, Celia Clayton, who sadly passed away in 2019, we are hoping to continue with our Christmas Quiz, now organised by Linda Cooper-Clayton and her assistant Graham Stamper. Hopefully we can sort something on Zoom as it is not likely we will be having a buffet.

Dec 10th TOTAL IMMERSION by Carol McNiven-Young FRPS EFIAP BPE2* CPAGB
2020-12-10 19:30 - 22:00
Carol judged for us earlier this year so this is her second visit to the club. She will take us through her journey from beginner to Royal Photographic Society Fellowship in 5 years. Whilst her main interest is portraiture she covers monochrome and composite techniques in her presentation so it will be an entertaining and varied evening. She donates her fee to Sightsavers charity
. https://thephotoartexperience.co.uk/who-we-are

Dec 3rd COMPETITION judged by David Kissman
2020-12-03 19:30 - 22:00

Nov 26th OPEN EVENING
2020-11-26 19:30 - 22:00
Members Colin Place and Graham Stamper have kindly offered to share the evening,, Colin will give us a talk on Astrophotography whilst Graham has some images taken around Nottingham in places you might not normally notice. This should be an interesting evening as it is always good to see members show their work.

Nov 19th DOUBLE EXPOSURE by Guy and Paula Davies
2020-11-19 19:30 - 22:00
Two top rated photographers who take a wide variety of images and whose latest Zoom presentation has kept them fully booked. But they managed to squeeze us in.
Guy Davies ARPS EFIAP EPSA ‘Double Vision Part 1’
A look at Guy’s favourite images from the past 25 years, which will include his Associateship Panel.
Paula Davies FRPS EFIAP/s EPSA ‘Double Vision Part 2’
A look at Paula’s favourite images from the past 25 years, which will include her Fellowship Panel

Nov 12th AN INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTROOM – by David Keep
2020-11-12 19:30 - 22:00
Why I believe it is fundamental to an efficient workflow. David needs no introduction to members as he is always well received because he can explain photographic techniques explains techniques in a clear and concise manner with stunning illustrations of his woirk. This is a basic introduction to the features of Lightroom and features real world examples of how David uses it in his workflow. Lightroom comes as part of the Adobe creative cloud photographers package but so many people overlook it. He uses it on all of his images and for 95% of his editing and he will explain why he believes all photographers could benefit from using it.
https://www.davidkeepphotography.co.uk

Nov 5th 2ND COMPETITION judged by Kylie-Ann Martin EFIAP, BPE2, LDPS
2020-11-05 19:30 - 22:00

Oct 29th THE ART OF METAMORPHOSIS (Part 1) by Andrea Hargreaves MPAGB EFIAP/b
2020-10-29 19:30 - 22:00
Andrea had to cancel towards the end of last season owing to the crisis but she has given disappointed clubs first refusal on her newly completed Zoom lecture as she has decided to give Zoom lectures only until at least Christmas. She is one of the country’s leading exponents of composites and explains her techniques and methods in a highly recommended presentation which will certainly provoke comment and hopefully inspire.
https://www.andreahargreaves.art/about.html

Oct 26th MONDAY – PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEYS by Ruth Grindrod
2020-10-26 19:30 - 22:00
Before the advent of Covad 19 Ruth was scheduled for a tour of 4 clubs in our area including ourselves but she has decided to present Zoom only lectures at the moment so Nottingham & Notts are hosting this talk to which we have contributed so members will be able to access on the evening free of charge. Ruth is an award winning landscape photographer who lives in Norfolk. Using Lightroom and Photoshop she uses her camera as a tool to detail and reflect the everchanging landscape and finds the solitude of being in some remote region both calming and inspiring.
See her excellent website
https://ruthgrindrodlandscapephotography.co.uk

Oct 22nd IMAGES THAT PLEASE ME by Dave Stewart LBPPA
2020-10-22 19:30 - 22:00
Well known on the circuit but new to us Dave was going bring along a selection of his favourite prints. But now he is going to give us a digital version by Zoom. An eclectic mix of subjects from wildlife and landscape to vintage aircraft and also including some of his professional sports work.
See some great examples of his varied images on his website
https://davestewartphotography.zenfolio.com

Oct 15th Inter club night with Jamaica
2020-10-15 19:30 - 22:00

Oct 8th - CAPTURING THE MOMENT by Mike Bennett LRPS, DPAGB, EFIAP,
2020-10-08 19:30 - 22:00
Mike is from Cleethorpes in North East Lincolnshire and is a member of Grimsby Photographic Society and Cleethorpes Camera Club as well as some other small photographic groups. His photographic interests are varied including Street Photography, Documentary, Sport and Portraiture. And he is not above playing with some of his images in Photoshop and creating composites. So something for everybody here. See his excellent
website http://www.mikebennettphoto.com

Oct 1st - FIRST COMPETITION judged by Sue Hartley CPAGB
2020-10-01 19:30 - 22:00

Sept 24th A Critique Evening
2020-09-24 19:30 - 22:00
Send in some images you want an opinion on and we will get two or three of our members who are also judges to comment on them for you .
