Bookham Camera Club Programme 2024-25
The 2024-2025 Season starts on 5th September 2024.
All meetings are now live only and will not be available via Zoom unless otherwise mentioned in the programme. Live meetings commence at 8pm at the United Reformed Church, Eastwick Road, Bookham, KT23 4BE. Doors will be open from 7:40pm. Any Zoom Only meetings will use the normal club Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89203238534
The link will be open from 7:40pm on those evenings.
Bookham Camera Club Programme 2024-25
5th September 2024
Opening night and What I Did In My Summer Holidays
INTERNAL SPEAKERS
The start of our new season. An introduction to what is to come, followed by an opportunity for members to show some of the images (up to six photos) they have taken over the summer.
12th September 2024
Travels with my Camera by Steven Gosling
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
https://www.stevengosling.com/
Steven is an award winning photographer, whose images have been published on book covers, posters, advertising campaigns, editorials and exhibited in galleries in many different counties.
He will be talking tonight abouts his travels in a number of different countries, and will go into how he researches locations for shooting.
19th September 2024
Open PDI Competition
COMPETITION
26th September 2024
Rediscovering Our Forgotten Heritage by Matt Emmett
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
https://www.forgottenheritage.co.uk/
After a chance encounter with an abandoned jet engine testing establishment, Matt Emmett was drawn into the world of abandoned location photography, he instantly became obsessed with the fascinating back stories and tangible sense of place and history at the locations he visited. Capturing and bringing these stories into people’s homes via his social channels has evolved into a decade long project titled, 'Forgotten Heritage'. From the crumbling shells of leafy ruins to the raw spectacle of impressive industrial remnants. Immense and powerful beauty is revealed in the images he brings back from places long forgotten by humans. The images, although produced primarily as art also form an important collection with regards to visual preservation of our built environment and heritage. Many of the places Matt has captured have since been redeveloped or demolished.
3rd October 2024
Retrospective (Brief Encounters) by Monica Weller
INTERNAL SPEAKER
Monica Weller is a long standing member of Bookham Camera Club, and its President Emerita.
Tonight, she will be taking a look back through her work.
10th October 2024
Open Print Competition
COMPETITION
Judge: Steve Kingswell
17th October 2024
Fireworks Photography by Mathew Browne
EXTERNAL SPEAKER ZOOM ONLY
https://www.mathewbrowne.co.uk/
Mathew is a photographer from Carmarthen in South Wales, who specialises in cityscape, landscape and night photography. He is the co-founder of PhotoHound, the app for travel photographers and also develops photography products for Skylum Software, the creators of Luminar.
Tonight, he will be talking on Fireworks Photography, covering the following topics –
- How to find the best shooting locations
- Equipment
- Technique and Settings
- Shooting different types of fireworks
- Post-processing using Adobe Lightroom
- Image refinements using Luminar.
24th October 2024
New Members/Distinctions Evening
INTERNAL SPEAKERS
An opportunity for new members to show some of their images, and talk about what interests them photographically.
The second half of the evening will allow those who have achieved RPS distinctions over the last year to show their panels.
31st October 2024
Halloween Social
SOCIAL
Details to follow
7th November 2024
Open PDI Competition
COMPETITION
14th November 2024
First Impressions by Michael Kay
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
https://michaelkayphotography.com/
Self-deprecatingly describing himself as local resident and photographer, Mike is one of the UK’s most experienced food photographers. His images of food are beautiful, and I urge you to take a look at his website. Tonight, however, he will be sharing images from the beginning of his career in Manchester in the early 1970s.
21st November 2024
In My Back Yard by Ann Healey
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
Multi award-winning photographer Ann Healey will be presenting her talk to us on Thursday 21 November 2024. Ann has spent the last 15 years gaining her distinctions and accreditations, to achieve photographic excellence. She had two images shortlisted in the 2021 Close-up Photographer of the Year and in 2022, was shortlisted in the British Wildlife Photography Awards.
Ann is a long-standing member of Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society, having held the posts of Honorary Secretary, Programme Secretary, Internal Competitions Organiser, External Competitions Organiser, Forum Administrator and Leader of the Awards & Distinctions Special Interest Group over the years and, more recently, also joined Molesey Photographic Club, where she is part of the External Competitions Selection Group. She is an assessor on the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) Natural History Associate & Fellowship Panel, as well as mentoring individuals for the PAGB Awards for Photographic Merit (APMs).
A former President of the Surrey Photographic Association (SPA), Ann is the Chair of the SPA Exhibitions & Events Sub-Committee, organising the Biennial Exhibition and all Inter-Club Competitions and events.
Ann is renowned for her nature photography and club members will be treated to a plethora of images, showing the extensive range of wildlife that can be found on their doorstep.
28th November 2024
Life in the fast lane by Jeff Carter
EXTERNAL SPEAKER ZOOM ONLY
Jeff Carter has been a professional photographer since leaving the Royal Air Force in 1996 when he set up MacLean Photographic, the MacLean taken from his full name Jeffrey Stuart MacLean Carter. The new agency specialised in sports photography, becoming the Official Photographer for the British Canoe Slalom team ahead of the 1996 Olympic Games. In 1997 he gained a Licentiate to the British Institute of Professional Photographers, one of the first to gain the award with a portfolio of motor sport images.
Since 2009 he has worked for the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the world governing body of motor sport, as the Media Delegate for the FIA GT3 European (2009-2011), FIA GT1 World Championships (2010/2011), the FIA World Endurance Championship (2012-2021) and since 2019 the FIA European Historic Rally Championship.
Tonight, he will give a behind the scenes look at his work in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the world famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, giving an in depth look at how he captured some of his best images, and giving tips on how to capture the perfect shot.
5th December 2024
Set Subject Competition
COMPETITION
There are two set subjects to choose from.
- "Cinematic" defined as an image in the style of a cinema genre or specific film especially considering the colour palette.
- "Old and New" defined as images juxtapositioning old and new subjects. Could be buildings people, objects plants, animals or anything which communicates the passing of time.
You can enter 2 PDI's which can both be on the same subject or one of each.
12th December 2024
Tales from the Bush by Andy Skillen
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
Andy Skillen has been a wildlife photographer, photojournalist and film footage provider for more than 25 years Working for all the industry's major media, such as Nat Geo and the BBC amongst others, Andy's work is used globally and sees him supply stills, articles and video stings as well as consult for a number of major documentary series. Indeed he only arrived home from 8 weeks working in the Canadian Arctic yesterday morning!
Whilst continuing to focus much of his time on feeding these organisations and companies with images, articles and footage, he also supplies a number of publishing houses for specially-commissioned book titles and has also active sets of fine art limited editions which have been sold through galleries in the UK and overseas for more than 12 years. He also continues to undertake private commissions for collectors both corporate and individual.
Having consulted for a number of UK-based tour companies on the construction and execution of photographic safaris, Andy has - in the last few years – also led some of his own trips as well to a few of his most favourite of places to give a real "industry-eye" view on what it takes to work in the field.
Tonight, Andy will focus (no pun intended!) on the how and why of what it’s like to work on specialist commissions, and where appropriate, build a relationship with an individual animal. From the slopes of the Himalayas to the Patagonian steppe, with a few stops in between, this talk will wend its way through a number of high-octane assignments, face-to-face encounters and close calls. From the wild dogs and hyenas of Dynasties to camera trapping for snow leopards; bumping into – and running from – forest elephants to standing down polar bears on the sea ice….it’s been a varied career for sure!
19th December 2024
No meeting
26th December 2024
No meeting
2nd January 2025
No meeting
9th January 2025
Conversations by David Cantor
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
https://davidcantor.weebly.com/
Much of David’s photography, predominantly street portraiture, takes place in and around the historic Spitalfields area of London’s East End. The often random approach to his work has resulted in some award-winning images. His entry for the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize 2016 was used on the catalogue cover for the National Portrait Gallery 2016 exhibition and for an extensive poster campaign. Further images resulted in ‘winner’ status in BJP’s Portrait of Britain in 2018 and Portrait of Humanity in 2019.
This is not a how-to presentation about photographing strangers, more about the stories behind the images and sometimes life-enhancing encounters. That said, he is more than happy to share his approach to street portraiture and answer any questions. He also shares his belief that there is much to be gained by developing a deep knowledge of the geography, history and people of a chosen location.
16th January 2025
New Years Social
An opportunity to get together with fellow members over a bite to eat and something to drink, and maybe with a bit of fun thrown in .....
23rd January 2025
Open Print Competition
COMPETITION
To be judged by David Eastley
30th January 2025
Water by Daniel Bridge
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
https://www.danielbridge.co.uk
Daniel is a full-time photography tutor from Essex. Daniel presents an illustrated talk on water in its many varied forms, from the liquid stuff at the seaside and in the rivers, to clouds, rain and rainbows, fog, ice, and more. There are also shots of wildlife associated with water, so something for everyone!
6th February 2025
Post processing and AI
INTERNAL SPEAKERS
An evening dedicated to post processing, and in particular the advances in AI over the last couple of years.
We are looking for people to present at this. Please, let us know if you are interested.
13th February 2025
Open PDI Competition
Judge Justin Cliff
20th February 2025
Food Photography by Anusha Stewart
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
Join professional photographer Anusha for an insightful talk exploring the techniques behind capturing striking food images. Through a live demonstration, she’ll share practical tips—such as using powdered elements like icing sugar or cocoa to enhance texture and depth—that can be applied to a variety of food subjects. Whether you're looking to expand your creative approach or delve into food photography, this session will provide valuable takeaways for you.
27th February 2025
Nostalgia
INTERNAL SPEAKERS
A chance for members to show some of their older photographs. They don’t have to be competition worthy pictures, but we’re looking for images that evoke a sense of nostalgia for scenes and people that aren’t around anymore.
6th March 2025
Photography Comes of Age by Roger Mendham
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
From the very first, grainy image created in 1826, photography has evolved into a major art form, with image collections and exhibitions in leading Art Museums around the world. Developments in photography have posed challenges to more traditional art genres and it interesting to see how some of the great artists have adapted to using cameras as part of their work.
This talk looks at photography over the past nearly 200 years, looking at key advances in technology, including the advent of the first Kodak camera, the evolution from mono to full colour images and the latest digital, phone and drone photography.
The work of pioneering women photographers is particularly interesting, and the talk concludes with examples of some great photographs that have been sold for millions of dollars at auction.
13th March 2025
Open PDI Competition
Judge Martin Faiers
20th March 2025
Remembering Wildlife by Margot Raggett
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
https://margotraggettphotography.com/
Wildlife photographer Margot Raggett MBE has just released the 9th book in the Remembering Wildlife Series - ‘Remembering Tigers’. Her collaborative book series, which features images by many of the world’s top wildlife photographers, has raised more than £1.1m GBP for conservation around the world. She will tell us about the story behind the series as well as share both images from the books and her own wildlife photography too. Margot received an MBE for her work in 2023.
Margot will be selling books on the night to raise funds for conservation work. It would be great if people could consider supporting this.
27th March 2025
London Fine Art Street Outing report
INTERNAL SPEAKERS
Steve Kingswell will be presenting an evening allowing those who have gone on the London Fine Art Street Outing to show their work.
3rd April 2025
Productizing your images
INTERNAL SPEAKERS
Members will be talking about ways they have turned their images into products, be it print and framing, books, cards, or by selling the images themselves.
10th April 2025
Open Print Competition
Judge Geoffrey Young
17th April 2025
No meeting
24th April 2025
Still Life Photography Workshop
INTERNAL SPEAKERS
There will be talks on Still Life Photography as well as practical opportunities.
We are looking for people to assist at this. Please, let us know if you are interested.
1st May 2025
TBD
EXTERNAL SPEAKER ZOOM ONLY
8th May 2025
Photo of the Day and SPA Entry Presentation
INTERNAL SPEAKERS
Members will be asked to take a photo on a specific day (yet to be determined). We will then show these photos on this evening.
We will also show the images that have been entered for the club’s SPA entries this season.
15th May 2025
Panel Competition
Judge David Smith
22nd May 2025
AGM
INTERNAL SPEAKERS
We intend to hold this year’s AGM in the hall. Prizes for the season will be presented during the evening.
29th May 2025
Photography Walk
SOCIAL
As the days get longer, we will take advantage of this and go out somewhere (probably locally) with our cameras. More details will be announced nearer the time.
5th June 2025
End of Season Meal
SOCIAL
