Tue 14 Oct 2025 - George Ledger ARPS: Documentary Consett in Focus
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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Tue 7 Oct 2025 - Results of the PDI Round 1 competition
Results of the PDI Round 1 competition
Judged by Alexandra Prescott MA FRPS
Our first judging of images for the 2025-2026 season. How exciting it is when the last three images are yet to be shown and one or even two of your submissions have not yet been judged…….
Tue 30 Sep 2025 - Jeremy Pelzer ARPS BA (Hons) Film Stills Photography
Jeremy Pelzer ARPS BA (Hons)
Film Stills Photographer
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...
Tue 23 Sep 2025 - Image review of our visit to Northumberland Zoo.
Image review of our visit to Northumberland Zoo.
We will review images taken by members who can explain why they took that image, composition, editing etc. With a group discussion on the merits of the images and how (if at all) they could be improved. An opportunity to view images from all members, not just those that enter competitions. A safe place and may encourage those who perhaps are daunted by the idea of having their images “judged”.
Tue 16 Sep 2025 - Harry McAtominey: Costa Rica Coast to Cloud Forest
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...
Sat 13 Sep 2025 - Club Outing: Northumberland Zoo
Club Outing: Northumberland Zoo
Our first mini project is Wildlife: The weekend of Saturday 13/09/25 or Sunday 14/09/25 (Weather dependent) there will be a group outing to Northumberland Zoo to capture images of Wildlife. Maggi has arranged a 10% discounted fee if we have over 15 people in our group. Meet at 10:00am Eshotteugh Farm, Felton, Morpeth, NE65 9QH.
Tue 9 Sep 2025 - Nick Martin: Secrets of a Wildlife Photographer
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...
Tue 2 Sep 2025 - Presidents Night: Maggi Shepherd
Welcome back to another wonderful season for Gosforth Camera Club. Maggi Shepherd takes the helm as President and will present to us her vision for the new season. With the introduction of Mini Projects, we will have a Guest Speaker on various topics throughout the season then the following weekend we will be out and about taking images on that topic. Two weeks later discussing as a group the images taken.
Maggi will also present images from a recent trip to Japan. Her summary:-
This will be one photographer’s view of this uniquely fascinating country. It...
Mon 7 Apr 2025 - Members night
Members night
An opportunity to get to know more about your peer group members as they showcase their images on a variety of topics.
Tue 25 Feb 2025 - 4 Way Prints competition
4 Way Prints competition
Judge: Gerald Chamberlain EFIAP DPAGB
Second leg of the 4-way competition: We welcome members from Cramlington, Gateshead and Ponteland to compete this time showing prints. 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…..