Why join a camera club?
Almost everyone enjoys taking photographs these days. However if you want to develop your skills and take more satisfying photographs, joining a camera club is an excellent step.
There is a lot of practical help at hand. Most members are only too happy to share their expertise. If there is something you'd like to be able to do, there's probably someone in the club who can help. Informal 'How-to-do-it' sessions are arranged throughout the season. Also, if you are thinking of purchasing equipment, you can usually find some good advice.
An important part of the regular programme is the competitions. Members enter photographs which are assessed by an experienced visiting judge, who will comment on the image and give it a mark. As well as getting direct feedback on your pictures, competitions are a good incentive to keep taking photographs and to work to improve your style and technique.
A much less intimidating and more friendly way of getting feedback on your photographs is 'Photoclinic'. Members meet at a local pub and review their images in a constructive and helpful way. This is a great way to start out on the process of improving your photography.
For the more experienced photographer, we have some excellent photographers among the membership. Many hold Royal Photographic Society Distinctions, and will provide you with both help and stiff competition!
For all the details on the club's programme for this season, see here.