Meetings 2025-2026

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.

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

We welcome members from Cramlington (North Tyne Area), Gateshead (South Tyne Area) and Morpeth (Northern Area) to compete with us in this first leg of a 2-leg 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…..

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.

Exchange visit with Whitley Bay Photographic Society

We host Whitley Bay Photographic Society. Maggi has encouraged "willing volunteers" to present so we can expect a very varied evenings entertainment. Change of venue required due to the numbers of expected guests. Gosforth Golf Club, Broadway East NE3 5ER

https://www.gosforthgolfclub.co.uk/

https://www.wbphoto.org/

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

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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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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 includes...

Due to unforseen circumstances out Guest Speaker had to cancel. My Hero and Saviour to the Club Harry McAtominey has once again stepped up to entertain us. This is his summary of the evenings entertainment:-

From the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica where Rain Forests dominate, through the highlands and cloud forest of the centre, and on to the Pacific Coast where Howler Monkeys and Sloths live. Deep insights into local culture, detailed ornithological knowledge, and history of Costa Rica will all be absent from this talk. Expect the usual gibberish (but some good pictures and videos...

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...

Members night

 An opportunity to get to know more about your peer group members as they showcase their images on a variety of topics.