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Gallery 1885: Fred Whisker - Centenary

20.09.22 01:23 PM - By The Camera Club - Comment(s)
Gallery 1885: Fred Whisker - Centenary

Gallery 1885 is pleased to announce its latest exhibition of contemporary dance photography by Fred Whisker. Fred originally served in the army on the front line in WW2 for 5 and-a-half years. Upon returning he bought his first camera for £70 and went to The Prince of Wales Theatre to shoot the 'rev...

Introductory Course on B&W Film Photography Autumn 2022

04.09.22 12:34 PM - By Paul Smith - Comment(s)
Introductory Course on B&W Film Photography Autumn 2022

The course is organised as a collection of sessions and provides a solid ground of base darkroom techniques. It is oriented to club members who want to start processing and printing their own rolls or members keen to learn the process.

All sessions will take place in our darkrooms or our gallery and ...

Gallery 1885: John Legate - Who Are You?

03.09.22 10:41 PM - By Paul Smith - Comment(s)
Gallery 1885: John Legate - Who Are You?

Gallery 1885 at the Camera Club is pleased to announce a new exhibition by John Legate. John will be exhibiting a collection of photographs that he created in the 70s in a style that has been labelled "anti-glamour."  He played a vital role in the survival of the Club in the 80s; he w...

Inspiration: Bill Brandt

03.09.22 10:41 PM - By The Camera Club - Comment(s)
Inspiration: Bill Brandt

From Wikipedia: Bill Brandt (born Hermann Wilhelm Brandt; 2 May 1904 – 20 December 1983) was a British photographer and photojournalist. Born in Germany, Brandt moved to England, where he became known for his images of British society for such magazines as Lilliput ...

No Studio pod in September

03.09.22 10:35 PM - By Paul Smith - Comment(s)

In October there will be a new Street Photography Pod led by Frederique Bellec for those interested in this style and another one called "Can you Think Outside the Box?" Pod led by Phil Taylor. More information on these pods will be forthcoming soon. Watch this space.

Pods: September Photography Walk

03.09.22 10:22 PM - By Paul Smith - Comment(s)

10th of September from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. This will be our first Urban Portraits Pod led by Monica A. Walker, which will take place outdoors (weather permitting), but we will meet at the Club first. Those who want to sign up, please contact the club, and ask to have you added to the participant's ...