Speakers & Events

A light hearted and entertaining presentation about the development of Davids' own distinctive personal style.

Includes insight into why he doesn’t do landscapes, nature or workshops!

A lot of fisheye selfies, bold processing, and wacky ideas.

You see some of David's work here.

"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.

Eddie has been widely published and won awards with the Surrey Photographic Association, appeared in the Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition book and and the International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2018.

He will be showing some of his landscape photos and sharing how he enhances them in post processing.

Find out more here

Josh is a 21 year old award winning wildlife photographer from the UK, achieving recognition in a number of competitions included twice commended in the internationally prestigious Wildlife Photographer of The Year competition and 2014 Young British Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

He says "I love to share my passion and have been regularly invited to give talks at the London Natural History Museum and even an appearance on national television when the BBC filmed me for its “Wild” show.

I’m really keen to encourage and develop a network of young nature photographers and would love to connect with people so please feel free to get in touch. I’m more than happy to share my experience and offer advice (I’m still learning as well) or simply hook up with anyone who shares my interest and passion."

Find out more on his website

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

Damien is a photographer, journalist and photographic equipment expert, speaker, judge and educator. He has worked in the photographic publishing industry since 1997, including 15 years at the world’s only weekly photo magazine, Amateur Photographer, where he was editor.

He writes for regularly for DP Review, and British Journal of Photography magazine.

Damien has judged major competitions including:
Chair of Judges for the Open, National and Youth categories of 2017 Sony World Photo Awards,
Hasselblad Masters 2018,
Take a View (Landscape Photographer of the Year),
International Garden Photographer of the Year,
Amateur Photographer of the Year,
British Heart Foundation Red Heart competition,
The Thames Festival.

Find our more on his website

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!

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

Sidecar and Quad Bike racing
There should be some good racing.
Practice your panning technique.
Plenty of access trackside.
You will need your wellies or similar.... it does get muddy !

Find out more on their website http://www.sidcupmotorcycleclub.co.uk/FAQ.html

Let us know if you want a lift. Directions can be provided.

Contact the Library to book your space.

Places are strictly limited so early booking is advised.

Insights into some little known parts of London and some humorous moments too.

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...

Learn how to enhance your photos using photoshop...

You can see Cherry's work here

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.

Learn more about what it takes to make a good picture..

You can see Paul's work here

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Talk by Leigh Preston FRPS, EFIAP, MPAGB
Note change of venue:
OLD COULSDON BOWLING CLUB

Visitors welcome £5 on the door

Talk by freelance editorial photographer and sports specialist Ady Kerry QEP

Visitors welcome £5 on the door.

9 Members and some of their family came to Dungeness. Had a great time wandering on the beach at this iconic location

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.

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