Newsletter February 2024

01.02.24 05:40 PM By The Camera Club

A bumper month of activity at TCC

You made it past January... Well done!

February has now broken the record for the busiest month at TCC in years. 
We do have the AGM, 2 new studio sessions and our ever-growing courses.


HORTUS MAXIMUS - 05-23 FEB

EXP GROUP - 05 FEB

THEMED SHOTS - 06 FEB

GALLERY OPENING VIEW - 08 FEB

COFFEE & CAMERAS - 10 FEB

PHOTOGRAPhers - 13 FEB

INTRO TO LIGHTING - 14 FEB

INTRO TO ANALOGUE parts1 & 2 - 15 & 23 FEB

URBAN POD - 17 FEB

PORTRAIT GROUP - 22 FEB

TCC AGM - 24 FEB

IMAGE ART - 29 FEB


Please read on...

Gallery 1885: HORTUS MAXIMUS

Images by Cinnamon Faye: 05 - 23 FEB 2024 - Open View 08 FEB @7PM

In an era of ultra-processed food, the show entices us to expand our repertoire of edible plants and delight in the spectacular shapes grown by nature. 

Plants which deserve to be immortalised through a photographic process - before being eaten.
Faye is a photographer & photojournalist for the BBC, Ch4 & commissioned by the royal family, her portraiture is owned by the Royal Academy & the National Portrait Gallery. 

JAMES ELLIOTT CLOSING PARTY

01 FEB @ 7PM

To mark the success of JAMES ELLIOTT's incredible show - A Tale of Three Cities - we're holding a closing bash that will attract some industry stars and TCC members galore. So head down for some free drinks and food and bring whoever you like.

TCC AGM - SAT 24 @ 2pm

All members are welcome. This is the opportunity for members to hear about what is going on at the Club, contribute their ideas and get more involved.  We also discuss the previous years' performance both based on finances and engagement. 

Papers will be emailed to all members in advance.

The event will run from 2pm - 4pm in the Gallery 1885

- we hope you can all make it.

February 2024 Groups

EXP - Go Analogue


Monthly meet-up for those shooting on analogue film cameras and, ideally, producing prints in a darkroom. First Monday of each month, at 7pm.

There will be films, presentations and a lot of talk about fluids (developing). Open to everyone.

MON 05 FEB @ 7pm

Themed Shots: Romantic

A new group aimed at boosting your portfolio and is run by our often featured Tony Pantelis.
This is a Live Session that is a fully themed set with a model, lit in cinematic ways for you to explore. 
(note: link below directs to dance page)

TUE 06 FEB @ 7pm

Coffee & Cameras

Saturday morning Monthly Meetup to openly chat about all things photography. 

Open to members and non-members alike, just turn up. 

Weather permitting there will be a photo walkabout after.

SAT 10 FEB @ 11 am

The PhotograpHERS Group

A Monthly Meetup that celebrates women photographers throughout history. 


The group is open to absolutely anyone and everyone - come and talk about our favourite photographers and discuss and display their work.


TUE 13 FEB @ 7PM

Intro to Lighting

Your monthly opportunity to get to grips with our studio setup. 

Build your confidence, learn the basics and get accredited at one in these excellent Live Sessions.

WED 14 FEB @ 7pm

Intro to Analogue Photography

Our complete end-to-end 4 Part Course for 35mm film photography. From using a camera to printing in a  darkroom, this are hands-on lessons, showing every step in the process.

THUR 15 FEB @ 6.30PM
FRI 23 FEB @ 6.30PM

The Urban Pod

A Bi-Monthly Meetup walkabout group that explores a fixed route together throughout the streets of London. 

See the home page for maps, times and meeting points.

SAT 17 FEB @ 11AM

Portrait Group (with Felix Hall Close)

The Portrait Group is back with resident lighting expert, Felix Hall Close. A Live Shoot offering 3 looks with a professional model to help boost your portfolios. 

THUR 22 FEB @ 7pm

ImageArt Group

Our most popular Monthly Meetup has now moved to the LAST THURSDAY every month. 

February's theme: "Flash the message, something's out there!". Make a photo, or series of photos, where text is integral to the image.


THUS 29 FEB @ 7PM

Stewards Needed - Help out & earn points

The Camera Club relies on stewards to volunteer to keep the club open and running 7 days a week and to enable members to access the building.

We're currently looking for a few new stewards who can commit to 2 to 3 shifts per month - either the same shifts each month, or filling in for shifts as and when available.  

Stewards receive 25 points per 4 hour shift (equivalent to £25 of studio, darkroom, edit suite hire, or membership renewal).

The Camera Club Stewards have an active WhatsApp chat for communicating about steward matters and asking questions, and will have a key to the Camera Club.  Induction will be given, with support as you get to grips with stewarding.

If you are interested in signing up, please contact Stuart Hull on

Contact the STEWARDS MANAGER for more information.

Stay Informed

The Camera Club