The Camera Club - Latest News #PodsThe Camera Club - Latest News #Podshttps://www.thecameraclub.co.uk/blog/tag/podsWed, 06 May 2026 17:58:12 +0200http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Urban Portrait Pod - April 2026]]>https://www.thecameraclub.co.uk/blog/post/urban-portrait-pod-april-18This month’s Urban Portrait Pod takes us into the vibrant streets of Chinatown, with a possible extension into Covent Garden if time allows. The aim of ]]>

Turning Chinatown’s chaos into cinematic urban portraiture

© Monica A. Walker

This month’s Urban Portrait Pod takes us into the vibrant streets of Chinatown, with a possible extension into Covent Garden if time allows.

The aim of this session is to move beyond tourist photography and explore how the energy of the city can become a compelling backdrop for lifestyle portraiture. We will focus on working with available light in busy urban environments, using the textures, colours, and movement of the city to shape our images.

Participants are welcome to bring flash or additional lighting if they wish to experiment, but this is not required.

If we are able to source TFP models, then one will join us for the session. If not, we will work collaboratively and photograph one another, so please come prepared to step in front of the camera as well as behind it.

When: Saturday, 18 April 2026
Meeting point: Outside Costa Coffee, Leicester Square Odeon
Time: 10:30 am till 12:30 or 13:00. 



Scan the QR code to join our Urban/Studio pod WhatsApp group .

]]>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:45:31 +0000<![CDATA[Urban Pod - January Photowalk]]>https://www.thecameraclub.co.uk/blog/post/urban-pod-january-photowalkThis month's Urban Pod photowalk will take us to Notting Hill in West London. From Notting Hill Gate Station, we will walk up Portobello Road Market, ]]>

A photowalk around Notting Hill and Portobello Road Market

This month's Urban Pod photowalk will take us to Notting Hill in West London. From Notting Hill Gate Station, we will walk up Portobello Road Market, and explore the neighbouring streets, crossing North of the Westway via Golborne Road and ending at Ladbroke Grove Station or back at Notting Hill Gate station

Date: Saturday 17th January 
Meeting Point: Notting Hill Gate Station 
Time: 11:00 am 
Route: Full walk is about 3 miles

Scan the QR code to join our Urban/Studio pod WhatsApp group 

]]>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:26:36 +0000<![CDATA[Urban Pod - March Photowalk]]>https://www.thecameraclub.co.uk/blog/post/urban-pod-March-photowalk-1-2025Urban Pod - March photowalk event]]>

A photowalk around London Bridge via Bermondsey
​Saturday 15th March

This month's Urban Pod photowalk is short walk around London Bridge Station and Bermondsey. We will explore everything the area has to offer: street market, busy train station, modern architecture and street food! We'll start with a quick look at Borough market (if it's not too busy), walk around London bridge and London Bridge station, walk to Maltby street food market and make a stop at the White Cube gallery for a bit of art. Hope to see you on Saturday.





Date: Saturday 15th March

Meeting point: Outside Southwark Tavern Pub (corner of Southwark Street and Stoney street)Limehouse DLR station (on Branch Road)

Time: 11:00 am

Route: Full walk is between 2.5 and 3 miles. Bring comfortable shoes and warm clothes!




Please let me know if you plan to join the walk on Saturday by leaving a message on the Urban Pod WhatsApp group. 

 You can join the Urban and Studio Pods Whatsapp group by using the QR code below.


WhatsApp QR code

Scan the QR code to join our Urban/Studio pod WhatsApp group 

]]>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000<![CDATA[Urban Pod - November Photowalk]]>https://www.thecameraclub.co.uk/blog/post/urban-pod-november-photowalkUrban Pod - August photowalk event]]>

A photowalk along the Limehouse Cut Canal
​Saturday 16th November

This month's Urban Pod photowalk will take us to East London for a canal walk. We will start at Limehouse Basin and walk all the way to the Olympic park along the Limehouse Cut canal and the River Lea. Limehouse Cut canal is a historic canal and the oldest in London, linking the river Thames to the River Lea. Come and explore a bit of East of London, the old and the new.



Date: Saturday 16th November

Meeting point: Outside Limehouse DLR station (on Branch Road)

Time: 11:00 am

Route: Full walk is 3.7 miles (close to 6 km). Bring comfortable shoes. We will walk past Bromley-by-Bow tube station and Pudding Mill Lane DLR along the way, for anyone who need to leave early.




Please make sure you book your spot on the walk by clicking on the button below. If you can join the Urban and Studio Pods Whatsapp group by using the QR code below. See you next week


Book Here
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Scan the QR code to join our Urban/Studio pod WhatsApp group 

]]>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 21:43:00 +0000<![CDATA[Urban Pod - August Photowalk]]>https://www.thecameraclub.co.uk/blog/post/urban-pod-august-photowalkUrban Pod - August photowalk event]]>

An evening photowalk from the Southbank to Soho
​Saturday 17th August

This month's urban pod photowalk will be an evening stroll that will take us from the Tate Modern to the Southbank, across the river all the way to Piccadilly Circus. We will aim to catch the evening fading light over the river and as we make our way to Soho the bustling early night life of the West End.




Date: Saturday 17th August

Meeting point: Outside Millennium Bridge on the Tate Modern Side

Time: 7:30 pm

Route: 

We will hang around the Tate Modern for a little bit before making our way to the Hungerford Bridge. 



Book Here
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Scan the QR code to join our Urban/Studio pod WhatsApp group 

]]>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:43:24 +0000<![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[October 2023 Newsletter]]>https://www.thecameraclub.co.uk/blog/post/october-newsletterThis month , a new exhibition and our busiest month for meet-ups, groups and learning sessions EVER! Please read on... ]]>

Updates this month at The Camera Club

This month, a new exhibition and our busiest month for meet-ups, groups and learning sessions EVER!

Please read on...

Gallery 1885: Monica A Walker

2020 Pandemic: Visions of London After People

26 SEP - 27 OCT

"March 2020 is a date that will go down in our recent world history for many reasons. In London, this was the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdowns. The pulse of the city came to a halt."

Open View: 5th Oct 6.30 pm

Please note - the open view date was originally advertised as 6th October but has now been changed due to train strikes.


Meetup Groups

NEW GROUP: EXP

Monthly meet-up for those shooting with analogue film cameras and, ideally, producing prints in a darkroom. It will continue on the first Monday evening of each month, at 7 pm. Open to everyone.

Ian Greaves: I'm getting it up and running, but the programme will be determined by the attendees. Please help me get this new group off the ground, and share experiences and expertise. We will introduce ourselves, and tell the others how we go about things. See you all on the 2nd; (don't be late).

Monday 2 October @ 7pm.

PhotograpHERS group

This ever-more popular group celebrates the work of female photographers throughout history. Each month we explore the work of two artists of interest. 


Open to absolutely everyone.

                                

Tuesday 10th OCT - 7pm

Intro to Lighting

Our monthly opportunity to get to grips with our studio setup and GET ACCREDITED.

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

Wed 11 OCT - 7pm

Coffee & Cameras

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

Saturday 14 OCT - 11 am

The Impossible Group

Bleeding edge techniques in the world of image making and photography. 

Also free resources and downloads for Photoshop & Lightroom. 

Bring your own images and ask questions on techniques.

Wednesday 18 OCT - 7pm

ImageArt Monthly

The next Image Art Exposed Group get-together will be on Wednesday 25 October. The theme for October is: “October November..”


If you want to share some pictures for the evening, then click this link and upload them. Number your pictures in the order you want to show them.


Read More...

Members Groups

Urban Pod 

Our monthly walkabout the streets of London. The tour will take us around the Swanscombe Peninsula and along the Thames through a mix of natural and industrial landscapes. Waterproof walking shoes are recommended.


Date & Time: Sat 21th OCT 11am - 3pm

Meeting: Swanscombe train Station

End point: Greenhithe Station

Distance: around 3.5 miles

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.

Yevonde: Life and Colour
22 June - 15 October 2023
National Portrait Gallery
£5 for all visitors aged 30 and under

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

SANDRA KANTANEN: Meadow
21 SEP - 21 OCT 2023
Purdy Hicks Gallery, 25 Thurloe Street, London SW7 2LQ
Free
Who shot what

Header: Monica A Walker
Image Art: Bill Hart-French
What we're looking at: Yevonde Middleton
]]>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 18:44:21 +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

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