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The Camera Club
  • The Camera Club is one of the longest-running photographic societies in the world, based in the Old Pickle Factory in Kennington, London.
    We will be celebrating the 140th anniversary of the club in 2025

    We are a club that is entirely inclusive of all levels of photography, from absolute beginners to well-honed professionals. We hold regular weekly and monthly events to nurture skills, support our members, and engage the public at our venue which hosts some of the best, industry-leading facilities in the UK.

    We have 2 professionally equipped studios, 3 of the UK's best darkrooms, a private digital suite and a gallery exhibition space - all in the heart of London.

    Photograph © Felix Hall Close / The Camera Club
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    Exhibitions

Gallery 1885 Exhibitions

Current Exhibition

Photograph © Alexey Kljatov
Annual Members Winter Exhibition
9 December 2024 - 10 January 2025
Open View: 12 December at 7:00 pm



Next Exhibition

MUSIC IN FRAMES By Marija Buljeta


13 January - 7 February 2025

Open View: 16 January @ 7:00 pm

Read more about it here. 

Future Exhibition

Written On Skin By David Barnett


10 FEbruary - 7 March 2025

Open View: 13 February @ 7:00 pm

Read more about it here. 

Groups, Training, Live Shoots & Courses

Groups
Coffee & Cameras

Next Sessions 

Sat 11th January 2024

Sat 25th January 2024 

11:00 am


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Groups
​EXP Group

Next Session

 Mon 6th January 2025

7:00 pm

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Groups
​Image Art

Next Session

Thu 30th January 2025

7:00 pm

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Groups
​Introduction to Analogue

Next Sessions

TBC

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Groups
​PhotograpHERS Group

Next Session

Tues 14th January 2025

7:00 pm

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Groups
​Studio Pod

Next Session

Sat 15th February 2025

10:00 am

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Groups
​Urban Pod

Next Session

Sat 18th January 2025

5:00 pm

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Live Shoot
Theme Group

Next Session

Thur 30th January 2025

7:00 pm

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Live Shoot
Introduction to Studio Lighting

Next Session

January 2025 : TBC

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Live Shoot
Portrait Group

Next Session

Wed 15th January

7:00 pm

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Facilities

The Camera Club offers the best priced photography facilities anywhere in the UK. Our loyal and long-standing membership means we can offer facilities at a fraction of the cost of our competitors along with access to a steady stream of industry professionals, expert advisors and educational leaders across all aspects of photography, developing, printing and exhibiting.

Studios
Darkrooms
Gallery
Digital Suite

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Studio 1 & 2
​Studio 1 - £20 an hour ​
​Studio 2 - £16 an hour

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Darkrooms 1-3
​Darkrooms - £7 an hour
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Digital Suite
​​Digital Suite - £7 an hour
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Membership

Student  £60

1 year subscription for anyone with a verified student status

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Regular  £120

1 year membership for all regular users


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Over 65's  £75

Reduced fee for all over 65's at £75 per year. 

Proof of age required

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Further Information 

Whats on at the club?

See our events calendar for all announced events. Click Here

Want to get accredited?

Accreditation provides a short introduction to the facility: the equipment, rules and tips. Click Here

Want to know the club rules?

All Members must adhere to the Club Rules. We ask that you read them to ensure you are comfortable before you join the club. Click Here

Want to see our FAQ?

We're often asked a lot of questions, if you have a question try looking here first. Click Here

Want to cancel a booking?

The best way to cancel a booking is to call the club on 020 7587 1809. Charges will occur, to see them - scroll to CANCELLATIONS on , THIS PAGE

Want to take a look around?

If you wish to visit the club, simply come down during our open hours and ask a steward. See below.

How to find us

The Camera Clubs is based in the heart of Kennington, London - to find us just ask any cabbie

The Camera Club

16 Bowden Street

London, SE11 4DS

Opening Times:

Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm

Friday  11am - 6pm

Saturday - Sunday 10am - 6pm

Phone : 020 7587 1809

Email : info@thecameraclub.co.uk 

http://thecameraclub.co.uk