The Camera Club - Latest News #PhotograpHERS groupThe Camera Club - Latest News #PhotograpHERS grouphttps://www.thecameraclub.co.uk/blog/tag/photographers-groupWed, 29 Apr 2026 18:32:03 +0200http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Newsletter March 2024]]>https://www.thecameraclub.co.uk/blog/post/newsletter-march-2024_copyMarch 2024 updates for The Camera Club]]>

Everything happening at the club this month

Updates for March 2024

As the weather starts to brighten up a little we've got a packed list of activities for you this month.


Please read on...

Gallery 1885: ISOLATION PROTRAITS

Isolation Portraits by Chris Pig: 26 FEB - 15 MAR


"Isolation Portraits" is a project developed while in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic that hit the planet in 2020. Isolation: time to think and rethink, time to reflect and to put things into perspective.


With the absence of most of the inputs we were used to, everything has a more personal and intimate feel.  Time to face our fears and visualise them in a different way. Time to express our more intimate thoughts. Our personal world, space and habits were turned upside down, social scales were upturned, and values changed. Lost feelings were found and solitude gave an insight into ourselves, our inner fears and strengths. We were suddenly forced to live differently and a lot of social fluff was taken away overnight leaving us with a clear view of our own reality.


“Each portrait tackles a different social or personal issue as well as expressing my personal opinion visually rather than in words”.


Chris Pig is an Italian photographer, based in London since the early 1990s. 


Open View 29 FEB @7PM

Read more here


​March 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 04 MAR @ 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 09 MAR @ 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 12 MAR @ 7PM

Themed Shots: Caberet's Sally Bowles

Tony will be running another THEMED SHOTS Session in studio 2 on the 13th March.

Email him here to join in. It's a "pay what you can" session with model Cece (shown here).


WED 13 MAR @ 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 13 MAR @ 7pm

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 MAR @ 11AM

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, these are hands-on lessons, showing every step in the process.

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. 

ImageArt Group

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

It's one of our most popular events and open to everyone.


THUS 28 MAR @ 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

]]>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:13:07 +0000<![CDATA[Newsletter February 2024]]>https://www.thecameraclub.co.uk/blog/post/Newsletter_Feb_2024February 2024 news at The Camera Club. See everything happening this month.]]>

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

]]>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:40:55 +0000<![CDATA[November 2023 Newsletter]]>https://www.thecameraclub.co.uk/blog/post/november-2023-newsletterThis month, more events that you could shake a selfie stick at. We have a total of 8 events this month. Please read on... The next Image Art Exposed Gro ]]>

Updates for this month at The Camera Club

This month, more events that you could shake a selfie stick at. We have a total of 8 events this month.
Please read on...

Gallery 1885 Exhibition

Dreamland By the Sea 
Frederique Bellec with words by Sarah Allen 
30 Oct to 01 Dec

In 2014, inspired by Martin Parr and his seaside photography, Frederique Bellec began photographing the seaside towns around London.

Open View: 02 NOV 7pm

New Group: EXP


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

Please attend and get your views heard. We will need a vibrant future programme; and for that to happen we all need to contribute.


MON 06 NOV @ 7pm

Introduction to Lighting

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

Build your confidence, learn the basics and get accredited at one of the UK's best photography facilities.

TUE 07 NOV - 7pm

Coffee & Cameras

Saturday morning 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 12 NOV - 11 am

PhotograpHERS Group

Meetup that looks to celebrate, educate and highlight the works of female photographers throughout history. 

A non-discriminatory group, open to all and completely free.

TUE 14 NOV - 7pm

Urban Pod

Street Portraits in Shoreditch - Meetup up with TCC members and stroll the streets taking photos as a group. 

Meet at OLD STREET STATION at 5pm. 

The route will be published closer to the date.

SAT 18 NOV - 5pm

Nick Gregan: Portrait Group

The master himself is back this month with a portrait group that is sure to sell out FAST. Book NOW or you will miss the chance. 

This group sells out very quickly.

THUR 16 NOV - 7PM



New Group: Introduction to Analogue

Our resident expert Gavin will be showing anyone who wants to know how to span the ENTIRE process of shooting, developing and printing 35mm film in this end-to-end, in depth course.

TUE 21 NOV - 7PM

ImageArt Monthly

The next Image Art Exposed Group get-together will be on Wednesday 29 November 7-9pm. The theme is: “Christmas is Coming…”.

Is Christmas a happy time or a sad time? Is it religious time, a fun time, or maybe a money-making time? People spending Christmas alone or together with their family? A happy family or a miserable family?

Upload your files via the blog link below

What We're Looking At

If you are planning to go as a group then please announce on the What's App group (link below) so others can join.

Hiroshi Sugimoto
11 Oct 2023 –⁠ 7 Jan 2024
Hayward Gallery
£18

Daido Moriyama: A Retrospective
Fri 06 Oct 2023 - Sun 11 Feb 2024
The Photographers Gallery, London
£8/5 on the door


]]>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:56:24 +0000<![CDATA[September 2023 Newsletter]]>https://www.thecameraclub.co.uk/blog/post/september-2023-newsletterSeptember Newsletter from The Camera Club and Gallery 1885]]>

Updates for The Camera Club 

This month, a new exhibition and our regular groups that closed for summer are back on track. 


Please read on...

Gallery 1885 - John Mawditt


Constrained by just one person’s experiences, the exhibition “Fragments” is an “In-hibition” - unique and random fractions of a second, stolen from the time-space continuum and briefly frozen - each as a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity.


Read More

Image Art Exposed Group - Theme: Landscape: 16X9

The next IA Group meeting will be on Wednesday 27 September. The theme for September is a little different: Landscape 16x9.


The vast majority of pictures tend to stick to two formats: 10x8 or 6X4. Why? Maybe because 10X8 inches has always been one of the most popular paper sizes for prints and 6X4 is the format for 35mm film. Let’s try something different. 16X9 - the format for movies.


Does it have to be a landscape? Absolutely not. Cityscape, nightscape, fashion portrait, street, travel, whatever genre you like. It can be a brand-new picture you have shot this month or something from your archive. Any picture at all. It just has to be 16X9.


Now this could be a tricky project. Tricky, but lots of opportunities! Composition (Rule of thirds? Golden ratio? Negative space?), closeup, full-height, portrait?


Whether you are sharing pictures or not, come along to the group on Wednesday 27 September. It’s a great opportunity to meet up with lots of members. See old friends, make new friends. Chat about photography, share information and tips and just generally have a good evening. Oh, and there will always be good photographs to look at.


If you need any more info or have any questions, get in touch with Bill Hart-French, the Group Leader. bill@billhartfrench.photography.


Image Art Group | Wednesday 26 July | 7pm to 9pm

Studio Pod

Moved to 2pm so you can spend a whole half day at the club indulging in photography for just a few quid after Coffee & Cameras.


Saturday 09 Sept - 2pm

BOOK HERE

Introduction to Studio Lighting

Hands-on training with our studio setups. If you are a complete beginner or struggle in the studio then these sessions help you become more independent.

        

Wednesday 13 SEPT - 7pm

BOOK HERE

Portrait Group with Nick Gregan

Back after a summer break, Nick's ever-popular portrait group will be selling out as you read these words.


Limited to 6 places these tickets go FAST.


The next session will be on

Saturday 14 Sept - 7-9pm

BOOK HERE

Free to Everyone Meetup Groups

Coffee & Cameras

Saturday morning meetup to openly chat about all things photography. Open to members and non-members alike, just turn up.


Saturday 09 SEPT - 11 am

The photograpHERS Group

Open to all including non-members, the group chooses 2 renowned female photographers throughout history to discuss. Second Tuesday monthly.


Tuesday 12 SEPT - 6:30pm

The Impossible Group

Bleeding edge techniques in the world of image making and photography. Also free resources and downloads for Photoshop & Lightroom.


Tuesday 26 SEPT - 7pm

What we're looking at...

If you are planning to go as a group then please announce on the What's App group (link below) so others can join.


BLACK VENUS - RECLAIMING BLACK WOMEN IN VISUAL CULTURE
20 Jul - 24 Sep
Somerset House - Strand, London WC2R 1LA
Pay What You Can

Philip Cunningham’s ‘Lost East End’
1 Jun - 27 Oct
Oxford house Cafe - Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, London E2 6HG
Free

Christopher Wren: What Legacy Now?
15 July - 12 Nov
Old Royal Naval College, Ripley Tunnel, London SE10 9NN
Free

]]>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:33:37 +0000<![CDATA[August 2023 Newsletter]]>https://www.thecameraclub.co.uk/blog/post/august-2023-newsletterThis month , Gallery 1885 refurb, The Annual Summer Exhibition needs YOUR vote, a flurry of groups that are growing monthly and more. Please read on... ]]>

TheCamera Club updates, events, groups & more

This month, Gallery 1885 refurb, The Annual Summer Exhibition needs YOUR vote, a flurry of groups that are growing monthly and more.


Please read on...

Exhibition in Gallery 1885

The Annual Member Summer Exhibition 2023


See what our members have been producing over the last year with an exhibition from over 40 members. our largest ever exhibition.

Cast Your Votes HERE

Voting closes: Midnight WED 09 AUG

07 AUG - 01 SEPT

Open View: 10 AUG @ 6.30

Gallery 1885 Revamp

Currently Closed

Gallery 1885 will be opening very soon and it will be looking a lot fresher, have way more display spaces and can accommodate our new groups better.

Re-opening 04 AUG

Introduction to Studio Lighting

Hands-on training with our studio setups. 

If you are a complete beginner or struggle in the studio then these sessions help you become more independent. 

Booking required.

Free to Everyone Meetup Groups

Coffee & Cameras

Saturday meetup to openly chat about all things photography. 

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

The photograpHERS Group

Open to all including non-members, the group chooses 2 renowned female photographers throughout history to discuss. Second Tuesday monthly.

The Impossible Group

Live demos of new image making/enhancing technology from Adobe to Z-brush, we look at what's bleeding edge in the world of image making and photography.

Urban Pod:

Street photography route: Telegraph Hill, round Nunhead Cemetery and end in the heart of Peckham. 

Final stop at Frank's Bar, one of the many rooftop bars of Peckham. Distance 2.5miles

New Digital Downloads

Our exclusive new set of cheat sheets now covers 20 different key photography skills in an incredible set of easy-to-read, project cheat sheets. Print them out and take them with you on the move or simply have them on your phone or tablet for reminders.

They cost £45 for the full set, but if you are a member of the club you can obtain them COMPLETELY FREE by emailing us from your membership email address or membership number and we'll give you full access to all 20.

In the meantime enjoy the first 3 completely free with these links:



What we're looking at...

A World In Common: Contemporary African Photography

Tate Modern
until Jan 14 2024
Tickets £17


Evelyn Hofer

Photographers Gallery, Soho
until Sept 2023
Tickets £6.50


Conditions of Living: Home & Homelessness in London’s East End

Four Corners, Bethnal Green, E2 0QN
until Sept 2 20223
Free


Civilization: The way we live now

Saatchi Gallery, Kings Road
until Sept 17 2023
Free
]]>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:05:32 +0000<![CDATA[Favoured Profiles: Marketa Luskačova]]>https://www.thecameraclub.co.uk/blog/post/photographers-group-favoured-profilesTuesday 11th July was a meeting of the PhotograpHERS group where we had a presentation on several photographers, but featured by our very own Katia Ar ]]>

Featured at The PhotograpHERS group

Tuesday 11th July was a meeting of the PhotograpHERS group where we had a presentation on several photographers, but featured by our very own Katia Artier was the work of Marketa Luskačová.


Markéta Luskačová (born 1944) is a Czech photographer known for her series of photographs taken in Slovakia, Britain and elsewhere. Considered one of the best Czech social photographers to date, since the 1990s she has photographed children in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and also Poland.


She is married to the photographer Chris Kilip and now lives in London.


Wikipedia Page

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