Workshops

We will be running a series of workshops during the 2026-27 season on Tuesday evenings as part of our normal programme of weekly events. Venue – United Reformed Church Hall, Vicars Cross 7.30pm.

September 8th 2026 – Share some images . A chance to bring along a few DPI’s or prints, to show to other members and discuss. There is no theme – bring any digital images you want to share on memory stick, SD card etc. We will organise into small groups on an informal basis, and have laptops available to view digital images.

September 15th 2026 – Improving your Images with Richard Hainsworth.

November 24th 2026 – Discussion evening – images from the Open 1 & 2 competitions.

January 26th 2027Critique session

March 9th 2027 – Practical Portrait Evening – bring your camera. Lighting , triggers and model provided. A hands-on workshop for members to learn some basic skills in portrait lighting.

PREVIOUS EVENTS

July 2026 – MOUNTING PRINTS

Demonstrations were given on how to surface mount and also prepare re-useable slip-in mounts.

PORTRAIT LIGHTING:

March 17th 2026 – Setting up Portrait Lighting with member Malcolm Peacock

November 11th 2025

10 December 2024

We are very grateful to member Malcolm Peacock for bringing along his equipment and organising our model. Some of the members were also persuaded to take a turn in the hot seat !

Here are some of the images taken on the night:

Tabletop Photography:

12 March 2024

A hands-on workshop was held for members to learn some basic skills in tabletop photography.

CLOSE UP/Macro:

14 November 2023

A hands-on workshop was held for members to learn some basic skills in macro photography. Macro lenses, extension tubes and different types of lighting were available. Topics included stacking, slide copying, flowers and insects.