Speakers & Events
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9 February
Mike Martin AFIAP AWPF
It's not what you see, it's what you make
Visitors are welcome - please book in advance
This is a mixed subject talk showcasing some of my non-portrait photography.
There's a step by step walk through making of some of my creative images using a live Photoshop demo and or sharing some of my creative projects during lockdown
You can see some of Martin's work here.
This talk is delivered via Zoom
20 October
Darren Pullman AFIAP CPAGB BPE2*
Photography 'ABC'
Visitors are welcome - please book in advance
What do those letters mean?
How can we measure how good our pictures are?
Why I wouldn’t enter my best picture in a club competition.
Photography "ABC” will show his photos he used to gain his distinctions.
Among other genre Darren does objects set up with precision and artistic flair in an intriguing style which makes you look closer.
This talk is delivered via Zoom.
Visitors are welcome.
How can we measure how good our pictures are?
Why I wouldn’t enter my best picture in a club competition.
Photography "ABC” will show his photos he used to gain his distinctions.
Among other genre Darren does objects set up with precision and artistic flair in an intriguing style which makes you look closer.
This talk is delivered via Zoom.
Visitors are welcome.
8 September
Free Admission via Zoom
New Members Welcome
Join us at the start of a new season ...
Improve your photography
Guest speakers
Your own photo gallery
Free to enter competitions
Come along and see what else we do...
21 July
Jenny Hibbert
Wildlife in Finland
Visitors are welcome - please contact us to register
"Wildlife in Finland” - Fabulous photos of hungry bears emerging form hibernation and other wildlife over 4 visits to Finland.
The talk will cover the essentials of being a wildlife photographer, using photos to explain apertures and exposure in sometimes harsh conditions.
She is Nature Gold Medal winner from the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain Masters of Print, and considered to be one of the best wildlife photographers on the club circuit in Wales.
The talk will cover the essentials of being a wildlife photographer, using photos to explain apertures and exposure in sometimes harsh conditions.
She is Nature Gold Medal winner from the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain Masters of Print, and considered to be one of the best wildlife photographers on the club circuit in Wales.
Saturday 25 January 2020
Learn How to Take Better Photos
Free Talk by OCCC
Caterham Valley Library
Stafford Road
Caterham
Surrey. CR3 6JG
Saturday 25th January
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Places are strictly limited so early booking is advised.
Email lynda@oldcoulsdoncameraclub.org.uk
Or call 0208 660 6026
19 November
Ann Healey ARPS AFAIP
Beautiful Bugs: Discovering a Hidden World
Visitors welcome £5 on the door
A multi-award-winning photographer, Ann holds the ARPS and FIAP distinctions.
She will be showcasing her outstanding nature photos and her passion for photographing the macro world of insects.
Ready yourself for a bonanza of wonderful bugs, bugs and more bugs!
She will be showcasing her outstanding nature photos and her passion for photographing the macro world of insects.
Ready yourself for a bonanza of wonderful bugs, bugs and more bugs!
22 October
Ann and David Rayers
Off The Beaten Track
Visitors welcome £5 on the door
If you are looking for holiday photographic inspiration then don't miss this talk from Ann and Dave Rayers.
See some of their work here
See some of their work here
17 September
Steve Lenaerts LRPS
If it's Tuesday it must be London
Visitors welcome £5 on the door
Insights into some little known parts of London and some humorous moments too.
10 September 2019
Free Admission
New Members Welcome
Join us at the start of a new season ...
Improve your photography
Guest speakers
Your own photo gallery
Free to enter competitions
Come along and see what else we do...
27 April 2019
SLF Finals Day & Open Competition
Please note the change of venue
South London Federation (SLF) Finals Day is on Saturday 27th April 2019 at
The Mitre Theatre
Trinity School
Shirley Park
Croydon
CR9 7AT
Doors will open at 1pm for the Exhibition; competitions start at 2pm.
Tickets cost £5 on the door.
Andy Small
Fine Art Flower Photography
Visitors welcome £5 on the door
Andy Small is a professional Fine Art photographer and RHS course tutor who specialises in photographs of flowers, nature and landscape, particularly of the British Isles.
He is one of the UK’s most original, artistic and influential flower photographers and exhibits regularly in the UK.
He produces contemporary colourful, artistic, modern, macro close up images of flowers, plants, nature and landscapes around the UK.
You can see his work here
He is one of the UK’s most original, artistic and influential flower photographers and exhibits regularly in the UK.
He produces contemporary colourful, artistic, modern, macro close up images of flowers, plants, nature and landscapes around the UK.
You can see his work here
26 Feb 2019 - Jack Bates
"Prints" Creative photos
with style and artistry
Visitors welcome £5 on the door
An opportunity to see and inspect up close quality prints in an original style of photography.
Jack Bates is a member of the Mirage Group and Selsdon Camera Club.
He is a master of creative photos with style and artistry. His qualifications FRPS and MPAGB speak for themselves as they are the highest that can be achieved.
Jack Bates is a member of the Mirage Group and Selsdon Camera Club.
He is a master of creative photos with style and artistry. His qualifications FRPS and MPAGB speak for themselves as they are the highest that can be achieved.
5 Feb 2019 - "PIMS"
Ian Brash BPE2 CPAGB and
Pat Couder CPAGB
Visitors welcome £5 on the door
Ian and Pat set themselves photo challenges to be done solely indoors over a period of about 18 months.
They will be showing these photos to provide a fun packed evening with audience participation
They will be showing these photos to provide a fun packed evening with audience participation
8 Jan 2019 - James Burn
London from the Rooftops
Visitors welcome £5 on the door
James has been photographing London from above since 2003..
He says London from the Rooftops is my mission and my ode to the city that I love and the city that made me who I am.
He shoots from social housing high rises and Central London’s office blocks.
Visit his website
He says London from the Rooftops is my mission and my ode to the city that I love and the city that made me who I am.
He shoots from social housing high rises and Central London’s office blocks.
Visit his website
27 Nov - Huw Alban
The Emotional Landscape
Visitors Welcome - £5 on the door
Huw describes himself as an Artist using Photography. He is based in Dorset specialising in the creation of images that capture true nature. His photographs have appeared in various exhibitions and competitions, and have been published worldwide in magazines and books.
Visit his website
Visit his website
Sat 17 Nov - OUTING
London Bridge Street Markets and Southwark Cathedral
Meet at London Bridge West - 9.15am
The outing is designed to provide Market, Cathedral and specific subjects that do not normally fall into the category of Street Photography.
The outing is designed to provide Market, Cathedral and specific subjects that do not normally fall into the category of Street Photography.
6 Nov 2018
Leigh Preston

Talk by Leigh Preston FRPS, EFIAP, MPAGB
Note change of venue:
OLD COULSDON BOWLING CLUB
Visitors welcome £5 on the door
Note change of venue:
OLD COULSDON BOWLING CLUB
Visitors welcome £5 on the door
25 Sep 2018
Sports Photography - Ady Kerry QEP

Talk by freelance editorial photographer and sports specialist Ady Kerry QEP
Visitors welcome £5 on the door.
Visitors welcome £5 on the door.
Outing to Dungeness - 28th Apr 2018

9 Members and some of their family came to Dungeness. Had a great time wandering on the beach at this iconic location
5th December 2017
Wildlife Through a Lens - Tom Way

Tom is a professional award winning fine art wildlife photographer. He exhibits regularly, has been widely published and recently won the European Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2016 competition.
Tom will show his latest work and describe the adventures he undertakes to capture his fine art images.
Visitors welcome £5 on the door.
Tom will show his latest work and describe the adventures he undertakes to capture his fine art images.
Visitors welcome £5 on the door.
26th Sept 2017
A Landscape for all Seasons - Tony Worobiec

Talk entitled A Landscape for all Seasons.
We are lucky to get this photographer to our club. Come and see some great shots and pick up tips of how to take them.
Visitors welcome £5 on the door
We are lucky to get this photographer to our club. Come and see some great shots and pick up tips of how to take them.
Visitors welcome £5 on the door