About Us
Our photography club has an extensive programme including presentations from top class photographers, covering all genres as well as club competitions throughout the season which runs from September to June.
All competitions are appraised by a suitably qualified judge, who will give helpful critique of each image.
We have regular club day outings, usually once a month, as well as a small number of extended 4-5 day trips to locations further afield such as the Lake District.
Come along to our club evenings and be ensured of a friendly welcome. We meet on a Tuesday evening at 20:00-22:00 in the Chantry Centre just off Billericay High Street.
Notice Board 2026/27
15th September
Presentation by Roger Hance titled "Making a Silk Purse out of a Sow's Ear".
In this talk Roger shows it is possible to produce strong, competition winning images, even from a raw file that initially does not show much promise. With careful processing, it can be possible to produce "A silk purse from a sow's ear"
22nd September
Print Competition No.1 Judged by Graham Perry.
29th September
Open Evening - details to be advised.
6th October
PDI Competition No.1 Judged by Harold Mousley
13th October
Zoom presentation by Ian Howard titled "Philosophy of Your Photography"
This talk is aimed at getting photographers to think more about the what, the why and the how they go about their
photography. Trying to get people to be more considered more mindful in their approach with the underlying
principle being: Develop your style, Take the images you like, Be the photographer you want to be.
20th October
Zoom presentation by Jane Goodall titled " The Beautiful Light, Deception and Mystery"
My Beautiful light lecture reveals Jane’s approach to landscape photography or environmental family photoshoots.
27th October
Print Competition No. 2 A4 ONLY. Judged by Nick Bowman
3rd November
Presentation by Marion Sidebottom MA, ARPS, RHS Gold & Silver Gilt titled - Botanical Studio Photography
Learn how to create stunning close-up images of plants, seed heads and other botanical subjects in a simple indoor
studio that you can recreate at home using minimal equipment. The talk will start with inspiration from past and
present botanical photographers and then talk about different studio set ups and how to set up your camera for
close-up and macro photography.
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To view winning images from the June 2026 DPI competition click on the featured image. This image is by Jon Bird and is titled 'Fallen Angels' awarded 20 points and Best Image.
Every month, Photofold features work from our members, this month the photographs are a selection from Bob Hook
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