Beeston Camera Club

3rd competition judged by Phil Peat LSILSP CPARB BPE2
2023-12-07 19:30 - 21:45 (Europe/London) | Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE, United Kingdom

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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

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

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

CREATIVE PORTRAITURE by Carol McNiven-Young FRPS EFIAP BPE4 DPAGB
2023-02-23 19:45 - 21:45
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
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
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

NEMPF PDI SHOW
2023-01-26 19:45 - 21:45
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
A practical evening, bring your own camera (and tripod if possible). A close-up or macro lens will also be useful.
