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Upcoming members evening details

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Hi,

Some additional information on the upcoming members evenings.

Members Evening - 4th November 2025 - Macro Workshop

Will need your camera and lenses to try out your skills at macro photography.

Members Evening - 11th November 2025 – Non Judgmental & Constructive Review

 Up to 5 images you are currently working on for competitions or part of a project that you would like some constructive feedback and comments

Members Evening - 25th November 2025 - Macro Workshop results

Feedback and present your images from the workshop and discuss any issues you experienced.

Members Evening - 2nd December 2025 - Portrait & Lighting Workshop

An opportunity to capture portraits, something you probably do not shoot and use lighting equipment. This will probably need members to volunteer as models.

Members Zoom Evening – 9th December 2025 - Video.

Produce and present your own video as a follow up to last season’s AV Evening. Open subject & formats and use of software. Explain how you produced it and present the results.

Members Zoom Evening 20th January 2026 – Portrait & Lighting Workshop results

Present your results from the Portrait & Lighting Workshop on 2nd December 2025

Members Evening – 3rd February 2026 – Deep Dive 1

15 to 20 minutes on a subject of your choice. Talk about why the subject, the images and any editing etc. you have done.

Zoom Talk – 3 rd March 2026

Subject = Capturing the imagination

Talk entitled “Capturing the imagination” challenges the audience to see things differently. It covers
a range of topics presented in a unique way, designed to draw the eye and to express the elements
and stories within. Images of landmarks and travel scenes are subverted to reveal the relationship
between humans and the environment around us. Sports reportage is presented in a new way to
uncover hidden drama and unique moments. Architectural depictions are reframed to expose
unseen characteristics. This presentation spans various aspects of the presenters photography and
personal projects, all underpinned by the idea that a shift in technique and composition can
transform the standard photographs we are all used to seeing in talks, competitions and
exhibitions.“Capturing The Imagination” is about standing with one foot inside the box, and one foot
outside. It represents a passion and the channeling of emotion in photography, and provides
inspiration.

Members Evening - 10th March 2026 – Shadows


Shadows are a product of strong light being blocked. You can find shadows everywhere. Walk a
street in early morning or late afternoon and you’ll see long, shadow shapes falling off buildings,
rails, bikes, and people. You can also shoot overhead for an interesting angle. Indoors you can
even use a single lamp to turn an ordinary scene into shapes and silhouettes. The game is to notice
the light first, then place yourself (or your subject) in the shadows.

Members Zoom Evening - 17th March 2026 - Theme - Return of the Unexpected & Unknown


(The Big Reveal). After the success of last seasons of unknown author editing challenge it’s back
for another fun time. Exact timetable and details for editing and submitting images tbc.

Members Evening 31 st March 2026 - Deep Dive 2

15 to 20 minutes on a subject of your choice.
Talk about why the subject, the images and any editing etc. you have done.
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Chris Sawyer
Thanks for the details of the club meetings.  It looks like a busy time ahead for all of us.  Now, where did I put my macro lens?