What's On Overview 2025
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January
Project Theme: Winter Try to capture what mother nature throws at us over the holidays and into the New Year. View gallery Club Night Wed 29th - AGM February
Project Theme: Symmetry In photography this is achieved when the two halves of a photo have the same visual weight, making the image appear balanced and proportional. Symmetrical images are pleasing to the eye and can draw the viewer's attention to details. View gallery Club Night Wed 12th - Pecha Kucha Pecha Kucha is a presentation methodology in which a person presents 20 slides, with each slide only on-screen for 20 seconds… that’s six minutes and 40 seconds in total for 20 slides. The format keeps presentations concise and fast-paced and is a fun way to enjoy a number of subjects in one evening. The more people giving presentations, the more subjects covered, the more fun. Talks will be about any subject, within the bounds of political correctness and decency, of course. KATS production - dress rehearsal We have been invited to photograph the dress rehearsals for the latest production of the Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society. Severn of our members will photograph the evening to capture key moments of the performance. View Trips, Events & Activities North Hampshire Motorcycle Club Event A chance to photograph trial bikes climbing hills. It could be muddy, it could be cold and wet..... it will definitely be loud and a lot of fun. View Trips, Events & Activities Club Night Wed 26th - Photo restoration Discussion on some of the ways to digitise old family photos and transparencies.... and then demonstrate some of the photo editing software packages that help to restore aged or damaged images. For those that like a challenge... after the meeting an image will be sent to members for restoration at home and to practice the techniques discussed. In March we'll have a slide show and discussion of the results that members have achieved. March Project Theme: Tell a Story Tell a compelling and captivating story in a photo. Let your audience experience the story at a glance and invite them to get emotionally involved in the scene. Club Night Wed 12th - Photo restoration Challenge Review the results of the photo restoration challenge and discuss the pros and cons of the software and techniques used. Mix n match with The Boundary Camera Club TPC join the Boundary Camera Club for an evening of fun with the two clubs taking turns to show photos that the other club has to match. An independent judge will assess the photos to determine if a match has been achieved and will award points based on the attributes of the photos shown. Club Night Wed 26th - Speaker Alex Cruickshank Presentation: Bucklebury Estate restoration Bio: Alex Cruickshank is a freelance ecologist, working with the Bucklebury Estate to restore the rare habitats at Bucklebury Common. He has worked in nature conservation for over 25 years, starting as a nature reserve warden in Norfolk and, most recently, Senior Land Manager for the Wildlife Trust in Berkshire, overseeing the management of sites like Greenham Common and Snelsmore Common. Alex specialises in providing advice to land managers and farmers who want to make thier land better for wildlife, and works all over the south of England. He has been involved in the management of Bucklebury Common for over two years, and lives in Whitchurch, north Hampshire. Website: www.SundewEcology.co.uk Cromwell Singers Concert Saturday 29th March 3-5pm, St Mary's Church The Cromwell Singers choir will be performing at St Marys Church and have invited us to photograph the event. View Trips, Events & Activities April
Project Theme: Machines Machinery is a huge part of the way the world works. Photographing machines is an interesting challenge... choosing which elements to show, how they work, how they have evolved, how the light falls on them The possibilities are there to choose. Thatcham 10K Run Sunday 6th April 3-5pm, Thatcham Area A chance to practice fast paced outdoor event photography. Capturing the fun and action over two races on the day... a 1.5Km race for runners aged 5 - 14 years old, and the pain and drama as 300+ runners battle to complete a 10Km run around Thatcham. May
Project Theme: Leading Lines Leading lines are lines in a photograph that a photographer positions to guide the viewer's eye to a specific point of interest. They can be used to create a sense of depth, direction, and drama in an image. Club Night Wed 14th - Speaker Daniel Bridge Presentation: Daniel's Ten Top Tips This talk runs through a variety of tips that can improve anyone's photography, from basic technical aspects, to composition, and subjects. Website: https://www.danielbridge.co.uk/index.php Bio: Full-time photography professional since 2002. Originally exhibited and sold Limited Edition Prints, but as time went on Daniel found photography tuition to be a more rewarding and enjoyable aspect to concentrate on, starting workshops in 2003, and private tuition in 2007. He has tutored thousands of people. He uses Pentax cameras and high-quality Pentax lenses. June
Project Theme: Street Capture a photo of everyday life in a public place. This is best done without the subjects' knowledge, but can be arranged too. Aim to isolate and capture moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. Thatcham Family Fun Day Sun 29th - Henwick Worthy Sports Ground, Thatcham TPC will be presenting our photobooks from the past few years to show how our members have improved their photography by joining in our meetings and activities. |
July
Project Theme: Shadows In photography, everything starts with light and shadows. One cannot live without the other and as photographers we need to embrace them both. Find shadows that emphasise a subject, create patterns, or add drama. August
Project Theme: Architecture Architecture photography generally means photography that focuses on buildings. It can include shooting building exteriors and interiors, as well as bridges, other structures, and cityscapes. September
Project Theme: Summer We all know there is just a special feeling about summer and that it can be unique to each of us. Traditions, new adventures, warm weather, and delicious food are all wonderful parts of summer. During this time of year all of our senses are ignited helping us experience as well as remember the essence of summer. What fuels your summer? Can you capture it in a photo? Club Night Wed 10th - Speaker Jack Lodge Presentation: Landscape Photography October
Project Theme: Animals Whether wild or domesticated, on safari or in a Zoo.... animals exhibit all sorts of behaviours. Some are brutal, some are cute, some are just plain bizarre to our eyes. They are all amazing, wonderful, and worthy of a photo. Gazebo On The Broadway, Thatcham Festival Sat 18th Oct, The Broadway, Thatcham Town Centre Pop-in and see us on the Broadway for a chat about photography and our club activities. We'll have some photobooks from the past few years on display for you to see what our members like to photograph and we'll be glad to answer your questions. Photography Exhibition Sat 18th - 19th Oct, The Old Bluecoat School, Chapel St, Thatcham RG18 4JT In support of the Thatcham Festival, we'll have a large selection of photos on display at The Old Bluecoat School in Thatcham. Something for everyone, the photos taken by our members span many subjects and themes. Pop-in for a while and enjoy the peace and quiet as you immerse yourself in the images or chat with some of our members about photography. Club Night Wed 29th - Open Evening In support of the Thatcham Festival we are opening our doors to anyone with an interest in photography to come along and take some photos with their own camera. We'll have a number of table-top mini-studios with lights and objects for you to photograph as well as a professional model shoot set-up with large flash units and a background. 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 have a raffle with proceeds going to our nominated charities. Oh!.... and if you get thirsty.. there's a bar too! No need to book... just come along. November
Project Theme: Vintage Capture the essence of times gone by in a photo. For inspiration, try attending some retro or vintage events. Experiment with your photo editing software..... perhaps convert the image to black & white. Add a bit of grain or texture. Try a sepia colour cast. Have fun with it. December
Project Theme: People Portrait photography, or portraiture, is a type of photography aimed at capturing the personality of a person or group of people by using effective lighting, backdrops, and poses. A portrait photograph can be artistic or clinical..... organised and arranged... posed or candid... formal or informal. You choose. January '26
Project Theme: Patterns Pattern photography utilises elements that are repeated. The repetition of lines, shapes, tones, or colours can create interesting images. The pattern can be the main subject of a photo, or it can be used to enhance the overall composition and look of the photo. |