Regular Groups

The Club offers a range of regular monthly practical photography workshops in which small groups of members can learn more about lighting, shooting with models and more. These hands-on practical events offer a great opportunity to tap into the extensive skills and experience of our Group Leaders.

All groups & workshops are available to members and are booked on a first-come, first served basis. Please see the Club Calendar for information of upcoming dates.

All groups & workshops MUST be booked in advance using the Events Booking Sheets held in the Stewards Office. Members can book by ringing the Club. Please note that Events Booking Sheets are generally available for signup from 4 weeks in advance of the event date (the exact date of publication for each event sheet can be confirmed by ringing the Club).

Intro to Darkroom

Leader: Dave Champion

These evenings are aimed at members new to the darkroom and those who want to improve their technique. If you want to develop b&w film all you need to bring is an exposed film. If you want to make prints from b&w negatives all you need to bring are your negatives. Cost £15 (includes printing paper or negative storage pages; chemicals are available from the club at good prices). Maximum number: 4 as we only have 4 darkrooms.

Intro to Studio

Leader: Steve Ullathorne

Steve will focus on control of the lights and good studio practice. It is important for photographers to know how it feels on both sides of the lights, so everyone attending will photograph each other. You will get used to lighting more than one person and we can concentrate on learning the correct way to treat the lights and to communicate with the subject.  Studio accreditation included, cost £15. Minimum number 5 max of 7.

Creative Studio Group

Leader: Luca Monti

Taking inspiration from regular Camera Club ‘studio demonstrations’ of the ‘60’s and ‘70’s, the group will combine design concept, lighting and studio set construction, to offer the opportunity to experience imaginative shooting, with aspects of both serious achievement and learning, and lighthearted enjoyment. Limited to 6 participants. Cost: £25.

Dance Group

Leader: Fred Whisker

Educated and sociable young people in UK for dance education take turns to interact with each photographer to produce bold images. Two dancers normally participate each month. The group offers Camera Club members an almost unique opportunity to experience this different, challenging and most rewarding area of photography. Limited to 7 places. Cost £25. In July and August the group takes a break before resuming in September.

Female Figure Group

Leader: Phil Westwood

The group explores different styles of classical figure photography and the effects of varied lighting arrangements. Limited to 8 places. Cost £15.

Male Figure Group

Leader: Ted Cotter

This group explores classical figure photography using the male human form as its subject. Limited to 8 places. Cost £15.

Portrait Group

Leader: Richard Liston

The group meets regularly to explore aspects of portraiture with different subjects in a varied context. Typically this involves a single model in the Main Studio with time for three or so lighting setups and a couple of costume changes. Limited to 8 places. Cost £15 and includes the use of a regular make-up artist.  Richard also regularly posts about the Portrait Group on his blog here.

The Fashion Group

Leader: Ben Lovejoy

The group meets monthly, in the studio or on location, to create professional standard editorial and advertising images to a pre-planned brief. A one hour briefing and set up from 6pm normally precedes a two hour shoot from 7pm onwards. Outdoor or location shoots will occasionally be featured in the programme. Limited to 8 places. Cost £25. The Fashion Group now has its own web site here.

Meet the Model Lunchtime Group

Leader: Terry Turner

An opportunity for portraiture and figure shots with a new model in a relaxed group, particularly for those who prefer a daytime event. These events occur on a weekday at lunchtime 12-2pm. Cost £15.

Model Residency

This monthly event offers an economical way to shoot on a one-to-one basis with a model in the studio. The group leader arranges a model for the entire day, and Members can book a 2-hour block of time to work with the model. Bookings taken from 1st of the month only.