Accreditation
Before using our studios or darkrooms, members must first attend the appropriate accreditation session.
Accreditation provides a short introduction to the facility: the equipment, rules and tips. Accreditation is not a detailed training session.
Accreditation is meant to give members the ins & outs of our particular equipment and facilities, not a step-by-step course on how to light a model, develop film or use Photoshop.
Please note that if you allow your membership to lapse for more than 3 months after the expiry date, you will need to undergo re-accreditation in order to use the facilities.
Studio Accreditation
Studio Accreditation
The Camera Club provides an accreditation programme designed to build confidence and expertise in our members. Participation in our sessions gives you with the skills required to use our facilities successfully and safely.
Fast Accreditation (Free)
Photographers with experience of studios and lighting can be given a 30-40 minute run through of our lighting settings and general studio usage.
These are run by our studio manager, Steve Ullathorne on Thursday mornings.
Contact front desk to organise a session or email Studio Accreditation
studios@thecameraclub.co.uk
Darkroom Accreditation
Darkroom Accreditation
You can get Darkroom Accreditation either by taking our free 'Fast Accreditation' Session if you are already familiar with Darkrooms and Darkroom Processes, or if you are new to darkrooms, by taking our paid 'Introduction to Analogue' Sessions, which will introduce you to the full end to end process of using our equipment safely and ensuring your getting the best quality prints.
Fast Accreditation (Free)
A full run-through of our equipment and where everything is kept, stored and handled including how to book, order chemicals and materials. This course is designed for new members who are already familiar with Darkrooms and Darkroom Processes.
These are run by our darkroom manager Felix Hall Close.
Sunday 14th September 2025 10am - 11am
Sunday 27th September 2025 3pm - 4pm
Introduction to Analogue (Paid)
For those completely new to darkroom, we offer an introductory course that provides a solid ground up to black and white photography.
These practical courses will take place in our darkrooms, covering black and white film processing, contact sheets and printing from a black and white negative.
Two course can be taken individually or grouped together over two weeks.
Advanced Darkroom Techniques
A perfect follow up course for for photographers who want to reach consistency and increase the quality of their prints.
These courses are restricted to club members only, already accredited to use our darkrooms.
Participants should have been accredited before signing up.
Downloads
We have a plethora of downloadable, easy to consume, portable and printable content. Whilst some of this content is available to download for anyone we do have a lot more behind the scenes that you only get when you become a member.
The following is a list of free to own accreditation materials:
TCC Studio Accreditation Take Away
TCC Darkroom Accreditation Take Away (coming soon)
Want to get in touch?
If you have any questions about accreditation, training or booking the above sessions please get in touch using the details below.