About Us
What do we do?
Our meetings are varied and informal and may include...
A presentation with photo slideshow.
We have inspiring presentations from guest speakers with amazing photography, tips and techniques. Occasionally one of our own members will give a presentation about a project or topic they have been working on.
A practical session.
From light-painting and studio photography to table-top photography... these sessions give everyone a chance to practice and stretch their photographic skills.
A tutorial or workshop.
On a specific aspect of photography, equipment or technique... chosen by popular request, based on what members want.
A Field Trip.
A chance to go somewhere different to shoot some photos with other members.
Project photos.
We encourage members to try different kinds of photography and to regularly exercise their skills. One way we do that is to set monthly project themes and invite members to submit photos on each theme. This helps to build confidence, broaden composition techniques and develop creativity.
Our meetings are varied and informal and may include...
A presentation with photo slideshow.
We have inspiring presentations from guest speakers with amazing photography, tips and techniques. Occasionally one of our own members will give a presentation about a project or topic they have been working on.
A practical session.
From light-painting and studio photography to table-top photography... these sessions give everyone a chance to practice and stretch their photographic skills.
A tutorial or workshop.
On a specific aspect of photography, equipment or technique... chosen by popular request, based on what members want.
A Field Trip.
A chance to go somewhere different to shoot some photos with other members.
Project photos.
We encourage members to try different kinds of photography and to regularly exercise their skills. One way we do that is to set monthly project themes and invite members to submit photos on each theme. This helps to build confidence, broaden composition techniques and develop creativity.
Community Outreach
We are proud to have received the Thatcham Mayor's Award in recognition for our work in the local community and support of Thatcham events. Some of our activities include...
We are proud to have received the Thatcham Mayor's Award in recognition for our work in the local community and support of Thatcham events. Some of our activities include...
- Helping to raise funds for a local charity.
- Running photography workshops at schools and youth groups.
- Running discussion sessions as therapy for people with Aphasia or Dementia.
- Photographing activities and events on behalf of other interest groups.
- A display of our photos at the West Berkshire Community Hospital. Regularly refreshed with new images to help keep spirits up for patients, staff and visitors.
- A display at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre, and a photo mosaic contribution to the Thatcham Jubilee Tableau at the Frank Hutchins Hall.
When do we meet?
We meet at 7.30pm on the second and last Wednesday of the month at Thatcham Town Football Club. Please check the Whats On page for our latest meeting schedule.
We meet at 7.30pm on the second and last Wednesday of the month at Thatcham Town Football Club. Please check the Whats On page for our latest meeting schedule.
Should I bring my camera to every meeting?
It’s entirely up to you. We don’t always use our cameras at meetings. A lot of the photography is done by members between meetings. However, if you need some advice using your camera, bring it with you, someone will be able to help.
Sometimes we organise photo shoots, sometimes a guest speaker will want to run a practical session. On these occasions you will be given advance notice to bring your camera along.
It’s entirely up to you. We don’t always use our cameras at meetings. A lot of the photography is done by members between meetings. However, if you need some advice using your camera, bring it with you, someone will be able to help.
Sometimes we organise photo shoots, sometimes a guest speaker will want to run a practical session. On these occasions you will be given advance notice to bring your camera along.
Do I need an expensive camera?
Absolutely not! Our members have a broad range of cameras. Mobile phone cameras are welcome too.
Whatever camera you have, we’re sure that by attending our meetings and joining in our activities the quality of the photographs you take will improve, your confidence will grow, and you’ll have fun doing it.
Absolutely not! Our members have a broad range of cameras. Mobile phone cameras are welcome too.
Whatever camera you have, we’re sure that by attending our meetings and joining in our activities the quality of the photographs you take will improve, your confidence will grow, and you’ll have fun doing it.