About Us
Our photography club has an extensive programme including presentations from top class photographers covering all genres as well as club competitions throughout the season which runs from September to June.
All competitions are appraised by a suitably qualified judge who will give helpful critique of each image.
We have regular club day outings, usually once a month, as well as a small number of extended 4-5 day trips to locations further afield such as the Lake District.
Come along to our club evenings and be ensured of a friendly welcome. We meet on a Tuesday evening at 20:00-22:00 in the Chantry Centre just off Billericay high street.
Notice Board 2026/27
4th September
Members annual exhibition, viewing and presentation of awards.
5th September
Public viewing of exhibition.
8th September
Presentation by Tom Peck titled "What is a Portrait".
This presentation will look at the history of photographic portraiture from the Victorian beginnings through to our
selfie culture of the 21st Century. It unravels the question of what is a portrait, and who creates it? The photographer? The sitter? The viewer?
15th September
Presentation by Roger Hance titled "Making a Silk Purse out of a Sow's Ear".
In this talk Roger shows it is possible to produce strong, competition winning images, even from a raw file that initially does not show much promise. With careful processing, it can be possible to produce "A silk purse from a sow's ear"
22nd September
Print Competition No.1 Judged by Graham Perry.
29th September
Open Evening - details to be advised.
6th October
PDI Competition No.1 Judged by Harold Mousley
13th October
Zoom presentation by Ian Howard titled "Philosophy of Your Photography"
This talk is aimed at getting photographers to think more about the what, the why and the how they go about their
photography. Trying to get people to be more considered more mindful in their approach with the underlying
principle being: Develop your style, Take the images you like, Be the photographer you want to be.
20th October
Zoom presentation by Jane Goodall titled " The Beautiful Light, Deception and Mystery"
My Beautiful light lecture reveals Jane’s approach to landscape photography or environmental family photoshoots.
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To view winning images from the June 2026 DPI competition click on the featured image. This image is by Jon Bird and is titled 'Fallen Angels' awarded 20 points and Best Image.
Every month, Photofold features work from our members, this month the photographs are a selection from Bob Hook
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