We had the pleasure of hosting London-based wildlife photographer Paul Alistair Collins, who travelled to Stroud to share his stunning work and passion for European and Arctic wildlife. His first talk, Svalbard: Life on the Cold Edge, opened the evening with striking imagery and stories...
This week, our club held a member showcase evening, inviting members to share three digital images each, all in the theme of “scapes.” In photography, a “scape” generally refers to any wide or expansive view of a scene. Common types include landscapes, cityscapes, and seascapes, capturing both...
The October photography competition, themed "Nature," brought together captivating wildlife, flora, and fauna imagery, all skillfully captured by our talented photographers. The category, which excludes domesticated animals and cultivated plants, showcased a broad spectrum of natural wonders. A...
In what might seem an unlikely combination, actor and photographer Bill Ward (best known for his role as Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street) delivered a compelling session last evening at Stroud Camera Club, on how the theory of acting can deeply inform creative photography. Bill made clear...
Last night, we had the privilege of hosting Steve Russell, a local photography talent from Steve Russell Studios, who was joined by two members of his team, Tom and Abbie. The evening was nothing short of extraordinary, as Steve shared his vast expertise and...
This month’s first Member Night was a showcase of creativity and technical skill, with the theme Water, Water, Water providing members with an opportunity to explore one of nature’s most dynamic elements. Water, in all its forms—liquid, solid, and gas—was featured in a wide range of...
The first Open Competition of the season has set a high bar for the year ahead, with a wonderful variety of images entered by both new and long-standing members. Our judge for the evening was Lee Spencer-Fleet from Bristol, who brought insightful critique and encouragement to each entry.
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Hello Club Members.
This is my first 'Musings' as Chair, which is an honour and a pleasure. It is also slightly daunting because its predecessor (Rogers Report) was always well written, erudite, and entertaining. But as with trying a new type of photography, sometimes you just have to jump...
We kicked off our new season with a fantastic turnout for our first Member Night, featuring over 20 members entering their images. The theme for the evening was "Nature but not nature"— so nature photography but with a twist! Instead of traditional nature photography, we welcomed images of...
At our latest camera club event, members were treated to a spectacular Audio Visual presentation of the renowned Cheltenham International Salon . This prestigious global competition attracted over 4,600 entries from more than 35 countries , showcasing some of...
Stroud Camera Club Hosts WCPF Travelling Print Exhibition
The season's opening session at Stroud Camera Club featured the Western Counties Photographic Federation (WCPF) Travelling Print Exhibition. This annual showcase is a highlight of the WCPF Members’ Exhibition, where...
Members and visitors will view and handle some of the top prints from our federation annual member exhibition. Western Counties Photographic Federation have provided a stunning array of over 70 prints for viewing at Stroud Camera Club on Thursday 5th September at our normal meeting place,...
Exciting Lineup of Speakers Announced for Upcoming Season
We are thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of speakers for our upcoming Stroud Camera Club season, showcasing a diverse array of talent and expertise in photography. Whatever your level of...
New Season - Visitors Welcome
Stroud Camera Club new season starts on Thursday 5th September 2024 with a showing of a range of prints from the Western Counties Photographic Federation Member Exhibition. This is a very informal evening where we get to discuss other...
Summer Club 2023-24 season
What a tremendous summer club we have experienced yet again; a wide range of locations, photo opportunities and most importantly camaraderie.
The British weather tried to play its part, but we did only re-schedule once and even in a...