Members evening "Toy cameras and Toy lenses" March 24th

Calling all members who would like to deliver a short 10-30 minute presentation with examples of their work on this subject area. This gives you plenty of time to think about it  and prepare content! Please talk to me about your ideas and book a time slot on the night.

Why not give retro photography a go? Here are some ideas for you to explore in advance....

  • Making a pinhole camera
  • Showing images taken using a  Pinhole camera
  • Creating Toy camera style images using Lightroom, Photoshop, Aperture, Picasa etc.
  • Using Toy camera apps on your Smartphone http://www.fleamarketinsiders.com/top-15-apps-and-tips-to-turn-you-iphone-and-android-smartphone-into-a-vintage-camera/ or Iphone http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/top-10-best-retro-camera-apps-for-iphone/
  • Trying one of these toy cameras http://www.lightstalking.com/serious-fun-7-toy-cameras-worth-your-consideration/
  • Lomography using the Lomo film cameras http://shop.lomography.com/en/cameras/diana-f-family
  • Using Lomo Diana lens http://shop.lomography.com/en/lenses/experimental-lenses/diana-38mm-super-wide-angle-lens-packageor Holga lens https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holga on your SLR
  • Using a lensbaby http://lensbaby.co.uk/gbr/
  • Using the new Fujifilm Instax https://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/instax  or Lomography http://shop.lomography.com/en/cameras/instant-cameras
  •  instant picture cameras

We will also be taking a look at some of the images that our club members have shot on the disposable cameras over the last few months.

Members Evening "Your Photographic style" this Thursday 25th February

I am still looking for more members to show a few of your photographs to illustrate a style or new project you have been exploring recently. It could be any photographic genre!

You have 10-20 minutes to present a few of your images. Please let me know before or on the night if you would like to take part?

Its your club so please take part and encourage other members with your skills, there is always someone else in the club who will learn and empathise with your creative work. If there is time we may also have time for....

Club committee positions for 2016-17; at the AGM all positions will be open for nominations and election of officers. Each officer will tell members about what their job involves so you can consider whether you are interested in being nominated for that position.  and....

A slideshow of the inspiring images accepted in the BPE Rushden Open exhibition for 2015!

Thanks, Stephen Miller, Programme Secretary, 

 

Long Exposure!

Astronomical Photography 11/02/16

This Thursday 11th February we will be treated to a special lecture from our members Dave and Zoe about how they combine their passions for Photography and Astronomy. Dave and Zoe made a short presentation at one of our members evenings last season and many of our members were so fascinated by their stellar images that I have asked them to make a whole evening presentation. So if you want to know how, where and when to shoot the stars and celestial bodies come along and find out this Thursday! 

"From the Naked Bike Ride to Tough guys" a lecture by Alan Colegrave 18/02/16

Next Thursday 18th February we will be welcoming Alan who is a Photographer and Professional TV film maker, as well as a popular speaker on the camera club circuit. He will be presenting "From the Naked Bike Ride to Tough guys" which is a series of AVs illustrating some of the country's wackier events. So maybe there will be more stars and celestial bodies? If you want a preview have a look on Alan's website http://www.ac-productions.co.uk/talks.html