Beeston Camera Club

BEST OF BEESTON COMPETITION Judged by Steve Walters BPE2
2023-03-16 19:45 - 21:45 (Europe/London) | 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

Open evening
2022-09-22 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion
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.

WILDLIFE IN SHERWOOD FOREST by Barbara Meyer
2022-09-15 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion
Barbara gave us a very well received talk last year concerning her first love, Big Cats, but she has conducted surveys in the wider Sherwood Forest area and raised awareness generally for wildlife in Britain. Her talk covers the species she has been able to record in England’s most famous forest, their distribution and some seasonal events. As an added extra for us she will also talk about why and how she uses trail cameras as well as explaining how she approaches taking wildlife when she is out with her SLR. http://www.bigcatphotography.co.uk/

MORE CAMERA LESS PHOTOSHOP by Carl Wright LRPS
2022-09-08 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion
Do you want to spend less time on your computer? Here is a chance to find out how. Carl will show us how to be more creative with our camera rather than spending time processing with software. Based in Solihull, he is an active member of South Birmingham Photographic Society and believes that photography is “art for everyone”. An intriguing and interesting evening is in store. Have a look at his website. https://www.teach-me-photography.co.uk

The President's evening
2022-09-01 19:45 - 21:45 | Beeston British Legion
President Gary Langley has persuaded an excellent speaker to come to the Club for our opening meeting of the season. Malcolm Cook EFIAP will tell us how to get the best out of our files before sending them off to exhibitions. You can see some of his work on his website http://endlessskies.co.uk/ He will also bring along some prints for you to study during the break. All the images have been accepted in FIAP international competitions from 2014 to 2022. Do come along for our opening evening and renew old friendships.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2022-04-28 19:45 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion
Your chance to have a say on club affairs.

HILDA THURMAN COMPETITION
2022-04-21 19:45 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion
Judged by the members on the night. Whether we go back to prints for this year has yet to be decided but the main criteria will still be an image with minimum manipulation. Details to be confirmed.

PAINTING WITH LIGHT by Stephen Elliott
2022-04-14 19:45 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion
Our last light painting talk was so very well received that I have been pestered to find another. Following recommendation by a member I have asked Stephen to return to the club and give his own version of light painting to us. So we will have landscapes with a difference as he shows us intriguing images taken at night in the Derbyshire area. A different slant on the subject as you can see for yourself by looking at examples of his work on his excellent website. https://www.stephenelliottphotography.co.uk

7th COMPETITION JUDGED BY PHIL PEAT BPE2 LSISLP LSINWP; THEME - LEADING LINES
2022-04-07 19:45 - 22:00 | Beeston British Legion
