Annual Programme 2010

Presentations and Speakers

We are always entertained and enlightened throughout the year by our invited guest speakers and critique evenings. Our programme for 2010 includes the following:

January 18th - Western Counties Portfolio Critique
A review and discussion of superb images taken by members of camera clubs from all over the Western Counties.

February 1st - Ross Hoddinott
South West based professional photographer and author Ross Hoddinott is renowned for his wildlife and landscape work. Friends welcome (small charge).

July 5th - Ken Holland
Well known photographer and lecturer Ken Holland will talk about 'Vinegar & Chips'! Intrigued? Join us to find out more.

August 2nd - Ian Sanders
An evening unravelling the dark mysteries of Photoshop, with an interactive tutorial from local photographer Ian Sanders.

October 4th - Brian Goddard
Our very own Brian Goddard will show us how to make cards, bookmarks and other personalised items, using common image manipulation software.

Competitions

Our members battle it out for honours in our internal club competions, and we also take on other clubs in the South West by entering our work in the Western Counties Photographic Federation (WCPF) regional photographic competitions.

January 4th - Competition Theme: 'Ground Level'

April 12th - Competition Theme: 'Sense of Spring'

June 7th - Competition Theme - 'Aitch to Oh or H2O'

September 6th - Competition Theme - 'Just for Laughs / Just for Pleasure'

Certificates are presented for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Highly Commended and Commended places. Points are awarded to placed entries that count towards the Clubs Annual Trophy.

Outings and Events

We plan a number of 'photo-shoots' each year to give our members a chance to hone their skills.

May 17th - Practical Photography Evening around Bude

June 14th - Nature Photography at Broadwoodwidger

July 19th - Social Evening & Photoshoot at Widemouth Bay and Crackington Haven

September 19th - Local Outing  - Photoshoot at Tamar Lakes

December 10th - Christmas Dinner and Presentations

Photo Skills Development

An important aspect of our club is the encouragement and development of new photography skills and techniques for all our club members.

We learn from each other, through the provision of basic skills tutorials, formal technique evenings, technical showcases from expert photographers and through constructive comment and assessment in our competition judging.

March 1st - Review of images from Western Counties Photographic Federation members

November 1st - Launceston Camera Club Critique Evening at Holsworthy

December 6th - Edward Humphries Histriological Competition

We hope that by attending these sessions and by seeing our colleagues images, we can be inspired to go out and try to achieve similar photos for ourselves.

Please note that following a resolution at the 2009 AGM, in order to facilitate the provision of full year accounts the Club's next AGM will take place on February 7th 2011.