Whats On 2026
This page gives an overview of the projects, speakers, and field trips which members can attend and enjoy whilst trying different kinds of photography to regularly exercise their skills. The monthly project themes are set at the start of the year, whilst the speakers and field trip opportunities evolve as the year progresses (Galleries).
FEBRUARY
PROJECT: Speedlight Flash Photography
On-camera flash units can flood an image with too much light, but when controlled and used in a considered way can help to balance foreground and background ambient light and to significantly enhance images. After our guest speaker in January giving us some guidance to use on-camera flash, this project is a chance to practice the skills learnt.
Wednesday 11 February - Club Night - Light Painting
Saturday 21 February - Training - Photography For Beginners
We will be running a one-day training workshop at Thatcham Football Club.
For those of you that would like to improve the photos you take, or just fancy a refresher of the basics, you are welcome join us. Click here for more details.
Wednesday 25 February - Club Night - Gary Hill
Presentation: The why and how of professional image critiques and competition scoring
During this presentation you will be shown an insight with examples of how in international and national competitions, images are critiqued and scored. The thought processes, criteria and the allowance of objective and subjective elements to give accurate, consistent scoring. Live judging is often quoted as one of the best forms of education a viewer can get, all delivered by a World Photographic Cup top ten finalist (2025/6)
Saturday 28 February - Training - Adobe Photoshop For Beginners
We will be running our one-day training workshop at Thatcham Football Club.
If you are new to Photoshop, or have been trying to use it but have been struggling, this course will introduce you to the tools and techniques of Photoshop to make simple and more complex edits your photos.
Click here for more details.
On-camera flash units can flood an image with too much light, but when controlled and used in a considered way can help to balance foreground and background ambient light and to significantly enhance images. After our guest speaker in January giving us some guidance to use on-camera flash, this project is a chance to practice the skills learnt.
Wednesday 11 February - Club Night - Light Painting
Saturday 21 February - Training - Photography For Beginners
We will be running a one-day training workshop at Thatcham Football Club.
For those of you that would like to improve the photos you take, or just fancy a refresher of the basics, you are welcome join us. Click here for more details.
Wednesday 25 February - Club Night - Gary Hill
Presentation: The why and how of professional image critiques and competition scoring
During this presentation you will be shown an insight with examples of how in international and national competitions, images are critiqued and scored. The thought processes, criteria and the allowance of objective and subjective elements to give accurate, consistent scoring. Live judging is often quoted as one of the best forms of education a viewer can get, all delivered by a World Photographic Cup top ten finalist (2025/6)
Saturday 28 February - Training - Adobe Photoshop For Beginners
We will be running our one-day training workshop at Thatcham Football Club.
If you are new to Photoshop, or have been trying to use it but have been struggling, this course will introduce you to the tools and techniques of Photoshop to make simple and more complex edits your photos.
Click here for more details.
MARCH
PROJECT: Reflections
Beautiful reflections can exist anywhere, but you need to be aware of your surroundings to find the reflective surfaces to use in your photographs. It often means moving around in order to find the right angles and height for the camera. When you are next out and about, look for reflections and see how creative you can get.
Wednesday 11th March - Club Night - Gladys Perrier
Presentation: Think Like a Judge
Gladys demonstrates the tools in the photographer’s toolbox to help you create meaningful and compelling images. She encourages you to find the words to describe how an image makes you feel. By recognising what resonates with you empowers you to create impactful images.
Wednesday 25th March - Club Night
Beautiful reflections can exist anywhere, but you need to be aware of your surroundings to find the reflective surfaces to use in your photographs. It often means moving around in order to find the right angles and height for the camera. When you are next out and about, look for reflections and see how creative you can get.
Wednesday 11th March - Club Night - Gladys Perrier
Presentation: Think Like a Judge
Gladys demonstrates the tools in the photographer’s toolbox to help you create meaningful and compelling images. She encourages you to find the words to describe how an image makes you feel. By recognising what resonates with you empowers you to create impactful images.
Wednesday 25th March - Club Night
APRIL
PROJECT: Cold
Wednesday 8th April - Club Night -
Wednesday 29th April - Club Night Speaker - Cathy de Lara
Presentation: Underwater Photography
Wednesday 8th April - Club Night -
Wednesday 29th April - Club Night Speaker - Cathy de Lara
Presentation: Underwater Photography
PROJECTS 2026
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JANUARY
PROJECT: 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.
Wednesday 14th January - Club Night via Zoom
We'll be holding a zoom meeting for members only.
Wednesday 28th January - Club Night - Kevin Sheldrake
Presentation: On Camera Flash Photography
Many photographers shy away from using on-camera flash these days... most modern digital cameras can handle very low light conditions. A flash gun, uncontrolled, can easily overwhelm an image with too much light.
However, with care and control, an on-camera flash can be used to add depth and range to a photo. Kevin will demonstrate and explain how and when to use on-camera flash.
If there is time at the end of the presentation members can have a go with
their own camera and flash unit.
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.
Wednesday 14th January - Club Night via Zoom
We'll be holding a zoom meeting for members only.
Wednesday 28th January - Club Night - Kevin Sheldrake
Presentation: On Camera Flash Photography
Many photographers shy away from using on-camera flash these days... most modern digital cameras can handle very low light conditions. A flash gun, uncontrolled, can easily overwhelm an image with too much light.
However, with care and control, an on-camera flash can be used to add depth and range to a photo. Kevin will demonstrate and explain how and when to use on-camera flash.
If there is time at the end of the presentation members can have a go with
their own camera and flash unit.