Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, our club is a community of passionate photographers who share a love for capturing the world through the lens. We offer a supportive and inspiring environment where you can learn, grow, and connect with like-minded individuals. Join us for workshops, photo shoots, and social events as we explore the art and craft of photography together.
Explore our website to learn more about our club and how you can become part of our vibrant community. Don’t forget to check out our upcoming events on the What’s On page to see when we’ll gather next at St. Patrick’s, or get in touch with our membership secretary.
What’s on Next
Monochrome Print & Projected Digital Image Competition No.2
Monochrome Print & Projected Digital Image Competition No.2
Competition judged by Graham Mansfield
Smartphone Photography Challenge No.2
Smartphone Photography Challenge No.2
Member's evening
Christmas Social
Christmas Social
Member's evening
Recent Activities
A WET NIGHT IN – A TALK BY PENNY & SPIKE PIDDOCK
WEDNESDAY 27th November 2024 On this Wednesday, we welcomed Penny and Spike Piddock (both DPAGB & EFIAP). They hail from Wyke Regis, between Weymouth and Portland. Both are members of Dorchester Camera Club and the British Society of Underwater Photographers. It...
Now where did my notes go .. ?!?!?
So I need to kick this week’s blog off with an apology: ironically for someone whose profession is within IT, I seem to have lost all of the (copious) notes that I took on Wednesday .. oops .. I’ll blame my iPad I think! The downside of this situation for...
AI Vs Visiting judge – an examination of critique programs online
Brian C opened this club meeting by introducing us to various ‘critique factories’ available online, each offering to pass comment on photographs or other artwork. Brian used images from club members galleries or used in past competitions as his image, and submitted...
Club Activities
Guest Speakers
Throughout the year we invite guest speakers on a range of photographic subjects. Our guest speakers are mainly accomplished photographers with fascinating back-stories.
Competitions
Get independent, impartial feedback and advice on your images from experienced judges.
Members' Evenings
We value the life experiences of all of our members and these evenings aim to tap into this knowledge. They can take the form of talks and slideshows, practical demonstrations and discussion evenings.
External Competitions
Photocraft Camera Club belongs to the Surrey Photographic Association, which is affiliated with the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB). These affiliations grant members access to more advanced photography competitions each year.
Workshops
As well as our members’ evening on Wednesdays, members can opt to take part in a series of practical and tuition-based evenings we organise alongside the main programme.
Photo Walks
Open to all, our spring and summer month walks are a great way to meet new and existing members and improve your photography. We visit local places of interest with our camera or smartphone, walking around taking photographs.
A selection of photographs by club members
The season’s best images are in our galleries section. Also, many of our members have links to their own galleries on the website.
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Corralled © Dave S
Sun up over Deal © Brian C
Skye Spring Morning © Brian C
The Shard framed in granite © David M
The Shard with staircase © Chris R
Mrs Booth Turners landlady © Alfred C
RHS Wisley at Night © Dave S
Matilda © Paul S
Purple Coneflower © Philip R
Newcastle Quayside © Anita G
Brrrrrr! © Kevin B
Timanfaya National Park © Chris R
UB40 and the crowd © Roshan R
College privacy © Alfred C
Seaburn Pier © Anita G – Winner