What's On 2021
January
13 January
AGM and Review of the Year
AGM and Review of the Year
Presented by: The Committee
A brief AGM including Chairman’s and Treasurer’s reports and election of the Committee for 2021. This will be followed by a presentation and discussion of our plans for 2021.
The winners will be announced for the December 2020 themed project: MECHANICAL
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
A brief AGM including Chairman’s and Treasurer’s reports and election of the Committee for 2021. This will be followed by a presentation and discussion of our plans for 2021.
The winners will be announced for the December 2020 themed project: MECHANICAL
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
27 January
Mongolia
Mongolia
Presented by: Julian Elliott
www.julianelliottphotography.com
Julian is an award winning professional freelance landscape and travel photographer as well as an occasional writer based in the Loire Valley, France but he also travels across Europe mainly encompassing France, Italy and the UK.
Mongolia – From the landscape to eagle hunters – takes us on a photographic journey across Mongolia from the famous Steppe landscape to the eagle hunters of the Altai region in western Mongolia.
The winners will be announced for the themed project: WHAT IS IT?
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
www.julianelliottphotography.com
Julian is an award winning professional freelance landscape and travel photographer as well as an occasional writer based in the Loire Valley, France but he also travels across Europe mainly encompassing France, Italy and the UK.
Mongolia – From the landscape to eagle hunters – takes us on a photographic journey across Mongolia from the famous Steppe landscape to the eagle hunters of the Altai region in western Mongolia.
The winners will be announced for the themed project: WHAT IS IT?
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
February
10 February
Visions of Nature
Visions of Nature
Presented by: Sue Morris
www.suemorriswildlifeimages.co.uk
A return visit from Sue who gave us a great talk last year. This is a general talk with wildlife images (both wild and captive) from the UK and abroad. She will share background stories and techniques for getting great images whether you are in the wilds of Alaska or visiting a zoo.
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
www.suemorriswildlifeimages.co.uk
A return visit from Sue who gave us a great talk last year. This is a general talk with wildlife images (both wild and captive) from the UK and abroad. She will share background stories and techniques for getting great images whether you are in the wilds of Alaska or visiting a zoo.
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
24 February
Practical Evening
Practical Evening
Presented by: Ray Buckland & Birgit Mayled
A live, online, table top photoshoot over Zoom. What could go wrong?
Ray and Birgit from their respective homes will attempt to shoot still life subjects on top of a table using basic photography equipment.
The winners will be announced for the themed project: SMOKE
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
A live, online, table top photoshoot over Zoom. What could go wrong?
Ray and Birgit from their respective homes will attempt to shoot still life subjects on top of a table using basic photography equipment.
The winners will be announced for the themed project: SMOKE
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
March
10 March
An Icelandic Adventure
An Icelandic Adventure
Presented by: Ray Buckland, Phill Buckland, Steve Tron and Dima Glaskov
In March 2020, just before the first lockdown, an intrepid team of photographers travelled to Iceland to try and capture some images of that amazing country. On the anniversary of the adventure, the travellers will tell their story with photos and videos.... of snow blizzards, semi starvation, scary driving, and snow bathing.... all in the pursuit of photography.
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
In March 2020, just before the first lockdown, an intrepid team of photographers travelled to Iceland to try and capture some images of that amazing country. On the anniversary of the adventure, the travellers will tell their story with photos and videos.... of snow blizzards, semi starvation, scary driving, and snow bathing.... all in the pursuit of photography.
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
31 March
Creative Nature and Wildlife
Creative Nature and Wildlife
Presented by: Victoria Hillman
www.vikspics.com
Victoria will show us her nature and wildlife photography work including macro photography, birds, mammals and some landscapes. She will talk about how she took the shot including lighting and composition and how to be more creative when covering nature.
The winners will be announced for the themed project: WINTER
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
www.vikspics.com
Victoria will show us her nature and wildlife photography work including macro photography, birds, mammals and some landscapes. She will talk about how she took the shot including lighting and composition and how to be more creative when covering nature.
The winners will be announced for the themed project: WINTER
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
May
12 May
Improving your photos
Improving your photos
Presented by: Ray Buckland
Ray has analysed the photos submitted by members over the past few months and has identified a list of common problems that many of us struggle with.
This session will look at each of these problems and demonstrate how to avoid them if possible 'in-camera'.... before the shot is taken. Or if necessary how to fix problems after the shot has been taken.
Ray has analysed the photos submitted by members over the past few months and has identified a list of common problems that many of us struggle with.
This session will look at each of these problems and demonstrate how to avoid them if possible 'in-camera'.... before the shot is taken. Or if necessary how to fix problems after the shot has been taken.
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
26 May
Fine Art and Workflow
Fine Art and Workflow
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Presented by: David Garthwaite
dgshot.uk I’m a fine art photographer from Leeds in the UK specialising in B&W landscape architecture, portrait and product photography. Growing up in the North of England has shaped my artistic style, drawing me towards a bleaker and darker outlook of everyday locations. I started photography in 2017 and was drawn to a minimalist high contrast B&W style. I enjoy crafting scenes with luminosity in a very smooth and realistic way. Including my more recent venture into portrait photography. |
The winners will be announced for the themed project: SPRING
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
Venue: Zoom video call @ 7.30p.m.
June
9 June
Kennet & Avon canal - Photoshoot - Kintbury & Aldermaston
Kennet & Avon canal - Photoshoot - Kintbury & Aldermaston
Presented by: The Committee
The club is to create a montage of photos from different locations along the length of the K&A canal to be printed and framed for display.
Instead of a Zoom meeting, we are venturing out on a field trip for a photoshoot. This week we are splitting into two groups, one will shoot the canal at Kintbury, the other will shoot the canal at Aldermaston. More details will be sent to members via email.
The club is to create a montage of photos from different locations along the length of the K&A canal to be printed and framed for display.
Instead of a Zoom meeting, we are venturing out on a field trip for a photoshoot. This week we are splitting into two groups, one will shoot the canal at Kintbury, the other will shoot the canal at Aldermaston. More details will be sent to members via email.
Venue: Field Trips to Kintbury and Aldermaston @ 7.30p.m.
19 June
Kennet & Avon Canal - Photoshoot - Reading
Kennet & Avon Canal - Photoshoot - Reading
Presented by: The Committee
The club is to create a montage of photos from different locations along the length of the K&A canal to be printed and framed for display.
On Saturday 19 June, we will have a field trip to shoot where the K&A canal joins the Thames river at Reading. More details will be sent to members via email.
The club is to create a montage of photos from different locations along the length of the K&A canal to be printed and framed for display.
On Saturday 19 June, we will have a field trip to shoot where the K&A canal joins the Thames river at Reading. More details will be sent to members via email.
Venue: Field Trip to Reading @ 09:15 train departure from Thatcham Station
27 June
Thatcham Family Fun Day
Thatcham Family Fun Day
Presented by: The Committee
The club will have space at the Thatcham Town Family Fun Day to engage with attendees and enjoy a day outdoors with other people.
We'll erect our gazebo and have a projected slide show, photo books on display and handout flyers.
We'll be encouraging our members to help out for an hour or two throughout the day to talk with passers by.
More details will be sent to members via email.
The club will have space at the Thatcham Town Family Fun Day to engage with attendees and enjoy a day outdoors with other people.
We'll erect our gazebo and have a projected slide show, photo books on display and handout flyers.
We'll be encouraging our members to help out for an hour or two throughout the day to talk with passers by.
More details will be sent to members via email.
Venue: Henwick Field, Thatcham @ all day
30 June
Kennet & Avon Canal - Photoshoot - Hungerford & Newbury
Kennet & Avon Canal - Photoshoot - Hungerford & Newbury
Presented by: The Committee
The club is to create a montage of photos from different locations along the length of the K&A canal to be printed and framed for display.
Instead of a Zoom meeting, we are venturing out on a field trip for a photoshoot. This week we are splitting into two groups, one will shoot the canal at Hungerford, the other will shoot the canal at Newbury. More details will be sent to members via email.
The club is to create a montage of photos from different locations along the length of the K&A canal to be printed and framed for display.
Instead of a Zoom meeting, we are venturing out on a field trip for a photoshoot. This week we are splitting into two groups, one will shoot the canal at Hungerford, the other will shoot the canal at Newbury. More details will be sent to members via email.
Venue: Field Trips to Hungerford and Newbury @ 7.30p.m.
July
14 July
review of 2021
review of 2021
Presented by: The Committee
Hopefully our last Zoom meeting for some time to come....
We are going to have a review of 2021 so far and outline our plans going forward.
In addition to announcing the winners of our STREET project, we'll round off the evening with a slideshow of the Family Fun Day held in June and the photos submitted so far for our Kennet & Avon canal photography project.
Hopefully our last Zoom meeting for some time to come....
We are going to have a review of 2021 so far and outline our plans going forward.
In addition to announcing the winners of our STREET project, we'll round off the evening with a slideshow of the Family Fun Day held in June and the photos submitted so far for our Kennet & Avon canal photography project.
The winners will be announced for the themed project: STREET
Zoom meeting.
Zoom meeting.
18 July
Kennet & Avon Canal - Photoshoot - Devises
Kennet & Avon Canal - Photoshoot - Devises
Presented by: The Committee
The club is to create a montage of photos from different locations along the length of the K&A canal to be printed and framed for display.
On Sunday 18 July, we will have a field trip to shoot the canal at Devises. More details will be sent to members via email.
The club is to create a montage of photos from different locations along the length of the K&A canal to be printed and framed for display.
On Sunday 18 July, we will have a field trip to shoot the canal at Devises. More details will be sent to members via email.
Venue: Field Trip to Devises @ all day event
25 July
Kennet & Avon Canal - Photoshoot - Bath
Kennet & Avon Canal - Photoshoot - Bath
Presented by: The Committee
The club is to create a montage of photos from different locations along the length of the K&A canal to be printed and framed for display.
On Sunday 25 July, we will have a field trip to shoot the canal at Bath. More details will be sent to members via email.
The club is to create a montage of photos from different locations along the length of the K&A canal to be printed and framed for display.
On Sunday 25 July, we will have a field trip to shoot the canal at Bath. More details will be sent to members via email.
Venue: Field Trip to Bath @ all day event
28 July
Photo Feedback
Photo Feedback
Presented by: The Committee
Hopefully our first in-person meeting since the easing of lockdown.
Members will be invited to submit photos in advance for constructive feedback. Submitted photos will be viewed on the projector during the evening with all members invited to openly comment.
The objective is for the photographer to receive views from a wide range of perspectives to help them develop their style and techniques.
Hopefully our first in-person meeting since the easing of lockdown.
Members will be invited to submit photos in advance for constructive feedback. Submitted photos will be viewed on the projector during the evening with all members invited to openly comment.
The objective is for the photographer to receive views from a wide range of perspectives to help them develop their style and techniques.
The winners will be announced for the themed project: CONTRAST
Venue: Thatcham Football Club @ 7.30p.m.
Venue: Thatcham Football Club @ 7.30p.m.
August
11 August
Summer BBQ
Summer BBQ
Presented by: The Committee
A casual evening of food incinerated by the committee, and washed down with a glass or two of your favourite tipple.
A great way to relax and reflect on our year so far.... the latest in PPE fashion we'd like to wear, the swabs we've given and the needles we've had jabbed into our arms. A chance to compare AstraZeneca and Phizer side effects too. Oh... and we might also talk about the photos we've taken, the ones that got away, the projects that we'd like to do, and the kit we want to buy!
This event is for TPC members and their invited guests only.
A casual evening of food incinerated by the committee, and washed down with a glass or two of your favourite tipple.
A great way to relax and reflect on our year so far.... the latest in PPE fashion we'd like to wear, the swabs we've given and the needles we've had jabbed into our arms. A chance to compare AstraZeneca and Phizer side effects too. Oh... and we might also talk about the photos we've taken, the ones that got away, the projects that we'd like to do, and the kit we want to buy!
This event is for TPC members and their invited guests only.
Venue: Thatcham Football Club @ 7.30p.m.
25 August
Curiosities in the Cotswolds
Curiosities in the Cotswolds
Presented by: Alan Copeland LRPS APAGB curiosities.co.uk
We are pleased to welcome back Alan for his latest talk. A gentle, laid back tour of the Cotswolds villages looking at the odd, unusual and bizarre aspects of village life in addition to admiring the beauty of the warm Cotswold stone cottages.
We are pleased to welcome back Alan for his latest talk. A gentle, laid back tour of the Cotswolds villages looking at the odd, unusual and bizarre aspects of village life in addition to admiring the beauty of the warm Cotswold stone cottages.
The winners will be announced for our August themed project: FOUR ELEMENTS
Venue: Thatcham Football Club @ 7.30p.m.
Venue: Thatcham Football Club @ 7.30p.m.
September
8 September
professional photography in lockdown
professional photography in lockdown
Presented by: Chris Forsey
We welcome Chris back to update us on how his job as changed over the last year or so and stories from taking photos in a pandemic. He has also continued taking photographs for a forthcoming book on the Englefield Estate.
Most of his work is local and we enjoy seeing his photographs and learning simple techniques to improve shots.
We welcome Chris back to update us on how his job as changed over the last year or so and stories from taking photos in a pandemic. He has also continued taking photographs for a forthcoming book on the Englefield Estate.
Most of his work is local and we enjoy seeing his photographs and learning simple techniques to improve shots.
Venue: Thatcham Football Club @ 7.30p.m.
11 September
Field Trip - Kennet & Avon Canal - Woolhampton
Field Trip - Kennet & Avon Canal - Woolhampton
Continuing our project to photograph as much of the Kennet & Avon Canal as we can.....
This field trip is to walk from The Rowbarge in Woolhampton in the direction of Reading towards Burghfield where our last trip finished. Details will be sent by email to those members that sign up.
This field trip is to walk from The Rowbarge in Woolhampton in the direction of Reading towards Burghfield where our last trip finished. Details will be sent by email to those members that sign up.
26 September
Field Trip - Kennet & Avon Canal - Bath
Field Trip - Kennet & Avon Canal - Bath
Continuing our project to photograph as much of the Kennet & Avon Canal as we can.....
This field trip is to visit the Avoncliffe Aqueduct, Bradford-on-Avon and Bath. Details will be sent by email to those members that sign up.
This field trip is to visit the Avoncliffe Aqueduct, Bradford-on-Avon and Bath. Details will be sent by email to those members that sign up.
29 September
Portrait Photography
Portrait Photography
Presented by: The Committee
A practical evening providing a chance to experiment with taking portrait photos of people. There will be a number of different lighting set ups with a mixed group of models as subjects to photograph.
In addition to learning some technical skills, taking portrait photos in this way helps to develop the skills of how to interact with people to get the best out of them in front of the camera.
There will be experienced members on hand to help you get the most out of the session.
A practical evening providing a chance to experiment with taking portrait photos of people. There will be a number of different lighting set ups with a mixed group of models as subjects to photograph.
In addition to learning some technical skills, taking portrait photos in this way helps to develop the skills of how to interact with people to get the best out of them in front of the camera.
There will be experienced members on hand to help you get the most out of the session.
The winners will be announced for our September themed project: ARCHITECTURE
Venue: Thatcham Football Club @ 7.30p.m.
Venue: Thatcham Football Club @ 7.30p.m.
October
9 October
Thatcham Festival - Festival Leisure and Craft Fair
Thatcham Festival - Festival Leisure and Craft Fair
Presented by: The Committee and Members
On Saturday the 9 Oct we'll have a gazebo on the green with a few of our members who love to chat about all things photographic. Come and pass a few minutes talking through any photo problems you are struggling with, or have a look at our photo books on display to see what amazing photos our members take. We'll also have a slideshow running of our latest project to photograph as much of the Kennet & Avon Canal as we can.
On Saturday the 9 Oct we'll have a gazebo on the green with a few of our members who love to chat about all things photographic. Come and pass a few minutes talking through any photo problems you are struggling with, or have a look at our photo books on display to see what amazing photos our members take. We'll also have a slideshow running of our latest project to photograph as much of the Kennet & Avon Canal as we can.
Venue:
The Broadway, Thatcham
Saturday 9 October @ 10am - 3pm.
The Broadway, Thatcham
Saturday 9 October @ 10am - 3pm.
9 - 10 October
Thatcham Festival - Photo Exhibition
Thatcham Festival - Photo Exhibition
Presented by: The Committee and Members
We are proud to be able to exhibit our photography once more at the Old Bluecoat School. This exhibition will be a great showcase for our Club and for our photography. Particularly this year, where despite lockdown we were able to keep the Club running, increase our membership and produce some new and interesting photography.
You are most welcome to come along and meet some of our members, take a leisurely stroll around the exhibits and learn more about our Club.
We are proud to be able to exhibit our photography once more at the Old Bluecoat School. This exhibition will be a great showcase for our Club and for our photography. Particularly this year, where despite lockdown we were able to keep the Club running, increase our membership and produce some new and interesting photography.
You are most welcome to come along and meet some of our members, take a leisurely stroll around the exhibits and learn more about our Club.
Venue:
The Old Bluecoat School, Thatcham
Saturday 9 October - 9.30am - 5pm
Sunday 10 October - 9.30am - 4.30pm
The Old Bluecoat School, Thatcham
Saturday 9 October - 9.30am - 5pm
Sunday 10 October - 9.30am - 4.30pm
13 October
Thatcham Festival - Open Evening
Thatcham Festival - Open Evening
Presented by: The Committee and Members
Tonight we open the doors to anyone with an interest in photography to come along and take some photos with your own camera.
We'll have a number of table-top mini-studios with lights and objects for you to photograph. Our members will be there taking their own photos and will help you to learn how to control your camera and take better pictures.
We'll also have a raffle with proceeds going to Newbury Cancer Care... our nominated charity.
Oh!.... and if you get thirsty.. there's a bar too!
Tonight we open the doors to anyone with an interest in photography to come along and take some photos with your own camera.
We'll have a number of table-top mini-studios with lights and objects for you to photograph. Our members will be there taking their own photos and will help you to learn how to control your camera and take better pictures.
We'll also have a raffle with proceeds going to Newbury Cancer Care... our nominated charity.
Oh!.... and if you get thirsty.. there's a bar too!
Venue:
Thatcham Football Club
Wednesday 13 October @ 7.30p.m.
Thatcham Football Club
Wednesday 13 October @ 7.30p.m.
27 October
The Island Dream
The Island Dream
Presented by: Ruari Cumming ARPS - www.hebridean-island-images.com
Ruari is a professional photographer specialising in the Hebrides, which he has extensively photographed over the last twenty-five years. His photographs sell to tourist organisations, tour operators, ferry companies & cruise ship owners for use in their brochures.
This show of photographs by Ruari is an exploration of the islands on the edge, their isolation & fragility, their charm & allure. We meet some islanders who have chosen to live “the island dream”, as well as joining visitors whilst they explore a Hebridean island.
Ruari is a professional photographer specialising in the Hebrides, which he has extensively photographed over the last twenty-five years. His photographs sell to tourist organisations, tour operators, ferry companies & cruise ship owners for use in their brochures.
This show of photographs by Ruari is an exploration of the islands on the edge, their isolation & fragility, their charm & allure. We meet some islanders who have chosen to live “the island dream”, as well as joining visitors whilst they explore a Hebridean island.
The winners will be announced for our October themed project: HARVEST
Venue: Thatcham Football Club @ 7.30p.m.
Venue: Thatcham Football Club @ 7.30p.m.
November
10 November
Light Painting
Light Painting
Presented by: The Committee
A chance to practice creating abstract coloured patterns with moving LED lights, torches and sparklers. This is a great creative exercise as well as a good learning opportunity to shoot in very low light and to understand how changing the shutter speed and ISO settings can affect the image captured.
To give ourselves room to swing the lights about we'll aim to make this an outdoor activity so please remember to wrap up warm. However, if the weather is wet, we will move the activities indoors.
A chance to practice creating abstract coloured patterns with moving LED lights, torches and sparklers. This is a great creative exercise as well as a good learning opportunity to shoot in very low light and to understand how changing the shutter speed and ISO settings can affect the image captured.
To give ourselves room to swing the lights about we'll aim to make this an outdoor activity so please remember to wrap up warm. However, if the weather is wet, we will move the activities indoors.
Venue: Thatcham Football Club @ 7.30p.m.
24 November
Newbury at Night
Newbury at Night
As voted for by our members, our meeting on this evening will be a field trip into Newbury town centre.
Following our light-painting session earlier this month, this session will build on the skills of manually controlling our cameras to get great long exposure images in low light conditions.
Walking around in small groups, we plan to photograph the Christmas decorations in the main high street as well as a variety of shop-fronts and street scenes. The canal area from West Mills to Victoria Park will be photographed for light reflections off the water and moored boats. We'll also visit the A339 bridge over the canal to get some light-trail images from the passing traffic.
Tripods will be required for most images and warm layered clothing is recommended. Reflective clothing should be worn for safety reasons particularly around the canal area and when photographing near the traffic.
Following our light-painting session earlier this month, this session will build on the skills of manually controlling our cameras to get great long exposure images in low light conditions.
Walking around in small groups, we plan to photograph the Christmas decorations in the main high street as well as a variety of shop-fronts and street scenes. The canal area from West Mills to Victoria Park will be photographed for light reflections off the water and moored boats. We'll also visit the A339 bridge over the canal to get some light-trail images from the passing traffic.
Tripods will be required for most images and warm layered clothing is recommended. Reflective clothing should be worn for safety reasons particularly around the canal area and when photographing near the traffic.
Venue: Newbury town centre @ 7.30p.m.
The meeting point will be communicated by email to members.
The meeting point will be communicated by email to members.
December
8 December
Christmas Party
Christmas Party
Presented by: The Committee
A light-hearted end to the year with an evening of fun activities including skittles, quizzes, good food and friendship for all members and their guests.
An additional cost will apply to this evening. Details will be sent by email to members.
A light-hearted end to the year with an evening of fun activities including skittles, quizzes, good food and friendship for all members and their guests.
An additional cost will apply to this evening. Details will be sent by email to members.
The winners will be announced for our November themed project: DISAPPEARING TECHNOLOGY
Venue: Thatcham Football Club @ 7.30p.m.
Venue: Thatcham Football Club @ 7.30p.m.