All image enthusiasts welcome
David Jenner, our planned October keynote speaker, is not now available for the October date in the printed programme.
His talk about landscape photography has been swapped with Paul Tucker.
So, we have Paul Tucker on 21st October and David Jenner on 18 November.
See you there for these interesting talks!
On the 16th of September we had talks from four of our members about different aspects of photography,
First we had David Hastings, who was talking about a trip that he took to the Farne Islands off the coast of Northumberland. He shared with us some of the many photos he took of the wide variety of birds who can be found there and encouraged those of us who are interested in this type of photography to take this very special trip.
Next, so as to encourage more members to enter prints into the print competitions, Susan Fletcher took us through the process of having your exquisite print fully mounted and ready for display. Although you need one or two bits of equipment, they are not expensive, and the skill level required to complete the mounting is well within members reach. A most encouraging talk
After coffee break Martin Tomes took us deep into the intricacies of focus stacking. This technique is useful when you cannot get all the contents of your picture into one, in-focus, image. This is applicable for landscapes that have items which are very close to the camera, as well as the far distance right down to the microscale where the object you are taking is of the size of a few millimetres or less.
Finally, Dale took us on a trip through the processes he used to produce his very distinctive multi layered shots. He made it seem quite easy but we’ll wait to see the result Produced by Other Members efforts, Produced by Other Members efforts, Produced by Other Members efforts, of other members’ efforts.
Members: Please see the members’ area for some of the presentations.
Our programme of planned ExploRs was outlined by Susan at last week’s meeting.
See the programme here…
Our programme of speakers this season comprises 12 excellent speakers covering a wide range of photographic topics. Full details of times etc. are in our club calendar and, to read more about the individual speakers and their talks click here.
They have been selected as experts in their genre and most of them will be speaking live at our base in St. Mary’s Centre, Felpham. Come and meet them and ask your questions face to face. Visitors welcome; a small charge will be made for your visit.
We also take advantage of the facilities of Zoom so that we can hear from experts who may not be local to Felpham. Attendance at the Zoom events are for BRCC members only, come and join us!
Elizabeth Zeschin – My Life in Pictures (23rd September) Editorial and fine art
David Jenner – Landscapes – Making the Effort (21st October) Landscape
Joe Houghton – Photography in an AI World (4th November, ZOOM) Artificial Intelligence
Paul Tucker – You Don’t Always Have to Take a Photo (18th November) Travel
Nick Hodgson – Fee Mines, Coal Faces (2nd December) Documentary
Martin Emmett – Adventures in the World of Ultra Macro (20th January) Natural world macro
Graham Devenish – Keep Looking Up (10th February) Astrophotography
Janey Devine – Old Endings and New Beginnings (17th March) Travel and documentary
Linda Bembridge – Abstract with a bit of Landscape (14th April, ZOOM) Abstract
Nicky Pascoe – Dancers and Hares (5th May) Dance & Nature
Paul Mitchell – LR and PS techniques for Landscape Photography (19th May) Landscape and post- processing
Caroline Preece – Street Photography (16th June) Street photography
Keynote Speaker: Viveca Koh (There and Back Again: Travels with my Camera)
This meeting is on Zoom. Members: see Snapshots for the link.
Join us at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.
This season’s Nature Explore will be held on Monday April 28th, at the RSPB Reserve at Pulborough Brooks. We will meet at the entrance registration point at the top end of the car park at 10:00am.
Highlights from last year were singing Nightingales and
Adders (and since then, White-tailed Eagles have been
seen on the reserve). Bring your longest telephoto/zoom
lens for birds (and possibly a macro lens for insects/
plants) plus binoculars.
No need to register – car share if you can.
Saturday 3th May at 8am
Join us for a delightful day at Denmans Garden! This in-
person event will allow you to explore the beauty of nature
in a tranquil setting. Take a leisurely stroll through the lush
gardens, breathe in the fresh air, and admire the vibrant
flora.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just enjoy being outdoors, this visit is sure to rejuvenate your spirit.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and fellow garden photography enthusiasts!
We have a special price of £5.00 per person. Please book
on Eventbright (link below) by 29/04/2025
The Midpines Cafe will be open from 9.00am for Breakfast,
tea and coffee.
Click here to register your interest.
Just in case…
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brcc-denmans-garden-
expor-tickets-1310244198669?aff=oddtdtcreator
“Capturing a Sussex Estate through the Seasons” is our first talk of the 2024/ 2025 season.
Capturing a Sussex Estate
through the Seasons
Capturing a Sussex Estate
through the Seasons
Capturing a Sussex Estate
through the Seasons
Welcome to Bognor Regis Camera Club. Our club exists to encourage members to develop their skills and interests in all aspects of photography through learning, sharing, showing, exhibiting and competing in a friendly environment. No level of skill is needed, just an interest in photography.
We have a regular programme of meetings on Tuesday evenings from September to June in St Mary’s Hall, Felpham . Our sessions are varied and include excellent external speakers, talks by members, internal and external club competitions and practical evenings.
Club extras:
In addition to our regular Tuesday meetings we have workshops and ‘explore’ sessions out and about, informal coffee meet-ups and summer walks. We have Flickr groups for sharing images, for monthly contests and to encourage members to share a photo a week. Our members’ private WhatsApp group is for more casual photo sharing and up to the minute tips and information.
There is no need to have an expensive camera: our members use a variety of devices to take their photos: from smartphones, digital DSLR and mirrorless cameras, to large format film, and we share in digital and print media. We have interests in different styles and genres of photography and we are always happy to share our passions. It is much more about the content of the result than the equipment.
Though the season we have a series of internal competitions using an external adjudicator to appraise our images and choose their favourite picture (we don’t use a scoring system) and these are both in mounted print and projected digital format, and in both open subject and in themed categories. All members are encouraged to participate.What now?
To find our more about our club and meet us either contact Jacqui using our easy Contact form or turn up to a meeting on a Tuesday 7.15 for 7.30 and introduce yourself. For our upcoming programme click here.
You can find out about our meetings on our Facebook page.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/175472179169233/
Flickr is another platform we enjoy, for a monthly competition, just sharing and, we also have a group tackling the challenge of taking a picture a week for a year!!
You may also chat with us at Felpham Conservation Society fete and come to our free Annual Showcase exhibition in The Music School, Sudley Road, Bognor held the first week in August each year.
On the 16 May we held our ‘End of Season Prizegiving and Party’. The above image shows some of the award winners for top position in the many competitions run by the club.
But, despite this being the end-of-sesaon event there are many outings, social meetings and workshops over the summer. Watch the calendar on this site and Snapshots, our weekly magazine emailed to members on Mondays.2024 – 2025 programme
The programme for this year is now fully organised and is now available using the Calendar links on this website.
Especially see our Explore/ Workshops page, the list of talented and entertaining speakers in our programme for the coming period and watch out for notices of additional events as they arise.
If you like the idea of a friendly club with photography as its common interest or wish to join a club to progress your interest in photography then Bognor Regis Camera Club can certainly meet your needs.
Use the Contact Us form or just come to one of our meetings or workshops.
The first of our Summer Walks will be in Chichester on Tuesday June 18th at 18:00.
Please see the Calendar for details.
Bring your camera and your sunnies.
