Programme

Nick was the Founder of All Things Wildlife.

https://allthingswildlife.co.uk/about-us

He is a naturalist on a mission to enthuse as many people as he can about wildlife and the great outdoors.

With a lifelong passion for nature and the countryside Nick has forged a long career in conservation working for several wildlife organisations including the RSPB and Wildlife Trusts. He also works and volunteers for others including the National Trust, Canals and Rivers Trust and The Mammal Society. In addition, Nick is an...

Craig Strawbridge

Scales, wings and metal things: Aviation & Wildlife

Instagram:

@strawbridge_aviation

@cstrawbridge90

A local photographer will give a face-to-face presentation on his two greatest passions Aviation and Wildlife.

• Submit entries for the first competition PDI round 1.

Jeremy Pelzer ARPS BA (Hons)

Film Stills Photographer

www.jeremypelzer.com

Recommendation from a member Peter Fawcett introducing a relative. Zoom presentation.

Jeremy is a professional and creative Unit Stills Photographer, he has been freelancing for over fifteen years, capturing unit stills for features, drama, promos and shorts. With over thirty years experience in the film industry, he's both skilled and disciplined in on-set photography, image editing and production workflows. Other commercial work...

https://consettinfocus.weebly.com/

Previous Guest Speaker he will give a face-to-face presentation on Consett Camera Clubs project on images taken in Lockdown. “Consett in Focus”.

George has been a member of Consett PS since the 80’s his main interests are Wildlife and People photography but will gladly point the camera at any subject. He is also both a regular Lecturer and Judge on the NCPF circuit.
Since retirement he has been a professional Photographer covering Sports at every level and Corporate and Press work.

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Exchange visitWhitley Bay Photographic Society

We host Whitley Bay Photographic Society. Members to volunteer to present a varied evenings entertainment. Change of venue required due to the numbers of expected guests. The Duke of Wellington, Kenton Lane, Kenton NE3 3BQ.

https://www.wbphoto.org/

• Submit entries for the Knockout competition and for Newcomers competition.

Emma Vynokurova

Project on people with Tattoos and the meaning of them

A recommendation from Andreii Rohatnov

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=emma%20vynokurova

Instagram: @emmafoto.ua

A Ukrainian Refugee now living in Gateshead Emma was a creative director, event industry. She will give a face to face presentation on her creative project on people. Those that choose to have tattoos and why/what they mean to them.

• Submit entries for PDI Round 2.

Northern Counties Photographic Federation (NCPF) North Tyne 4 -way PDI competition Judged by Linda Golightly

We welcome members from Cramlington, Gateshead and Morpeth to compete with us in this 4-way competition. A change of our usual venue will be required due to an increase in audience numbers. The Duke of Wellington, Kenton Lane, Kenton NE3 3BQ.

Come on Gosforth…..

Mark Hunter will lead a walking tour/photoshoot in Newcastle giving us hints and tips along the way. Essential kit will include tripods and a mid-range zoom lens. Mark will supply the chocolates to keep the energy levels up.

Note the time and place of meeting will be confirmed with Mark nearer the time of the event.

Christmas party

Expect a fun evening, perhaps a quiz, a game or two and a buffet. Get your sparkle on.

Christmas and New year break 16.12.25, 23.12.25 and 30.12.25

Michael Berekley

An introduction to sports photography

https://www.michaelberkeleyphoto.uk/

Zoom presentation about how to get started in sport photography and provides examples of what works and what doesn’t.  The first half sets out the key principles and is illustrated with photographs of football, cricket and basketball.  During the second half, he will cover about four or five sports chosen by the Camera Club that are available locally and therefore easily accessible to club members. 

Competition results Mono print round 1.

Did members learn from Summer School when we covered the topic of Black and White / Monochrome image taking and processing? Once again please attend the pub to have sight of the actual prints to get the full benefit of the judges comments.

Judged by Rob Butler

Competition results PDI Round 3.

Who is leading the table on points? Will tonight’s results make a difference?  Judged by John Fare

• Submit entries for Colour Print round 2

Nick Lambert, Peter Maguire, David Cottrell, John Farrington,

Travel Photography

A joint effort from some of our favourite members: Nick Lambert will give short presentation on planning a trip to a new area.

Four Members lucky enough to visit Iceland on Photographic trips of Iceland will give a varied view of their images captured. Expect magnificent Landscapes, perhaps an Aurora or two and maybe a geyser. 

Competition results Colour Print

Judged by Lynda Golightly LRPS

Looking at prints offers a different experience than viewing images on screen. Tangible objects that can be handled with an opportunity to appreciate the details and the colours.

• Submit entries for Mono Print
• Submit entries for NCPF Annuals https://ncpf.org.uk/annual/

Northern Counties Photographic Federation (NCPF) Annual competition.

Exchange visit with Whitley Bay Photographic Society

We visit them for an evenings entertainment. Car sharing to be arranged. Venue: Earsdon & Wellfield Community Centre, Church Way, Earsdon NE25 9JY.

https://www.wbphoto.org/

Competition results Mono Print 2

Judged by Tony Broom CPAGB

Black and white photography is a beautiful and artistic way to present an image with no colour to distract the eye. But to see the prints you need to come to the pub, come along to get the best experience of this judging.

Competition results People and Outings

Two Competition results of People and Outings PDIs. Judged by Richard Spears. 

The criteria for Portrait competition have been changed to people with the intention to increase the numbers of entries. So, a double header for tonight’s judging with Richard also commenting on a varied selection of images taken on our outings.

• Submit entries for set subject competition “Contrasts”

AGM

Any issues to discuss, new committee members. The Club belongs to the members, have your say. Also, thanks to those who have given their time for another successful season. Expect a buffet.