Welcome to Bedford Camera Club
Established 1906
Welcome to our next season's Bedford Camera Club’s 2020/21 season and what promises to be an amazing programme, running from early October through to May 2021 – and beyond that through a summer season of events and outings. Over the coming months we’ll have some fascinating talks by experienced photographers, some informal members’ evenings, including the chance to get ‘hands on’ with some photography, as well of course as our usual print and projected internal competitions, (some open, some themed). And let’s not forget the external competitions we enter where we compete against other clubs within East Anglia and beyond.
Whether you’re an experienced or a novice photographer, or somewhere in between, Bedford Camera Club’s the club for you! We’re a friendly, welcoming bunch of people so if you’re not already a member, come along and give us a try.
I’m sure that existing and new members will all have a fantastic 2020/21 season.
Covid-19
Due to the Covid-19 crisis, it is likely that some of the new 20/21 programme will need to be run on a “virtual” basis using Zoom. Those of you who have attended the summer events will know that the Zoom technique, which we trialled during this period, proved very successful. For the time being, we are assuming that the virtual programme will run until at least the New Year. However, rest assured that as soon as we can meet in person we will let the membership know.
Bruce Deacon, Club President (2019-)
Our Next Tak...
Macro Photography - Roger Hance
17th March - 7.30pm
Roger shows the various skills and techniques used in the field of Macro Photography. He covers a wide range of nature subjects including butterflies, moths, dragonflies and damselflies, wild flowers, fungi, frost patterns, cobwebs and much more. Details. Visitors welcome (£3, free to members)
Summer 2020
During each summer recess members of the club voluntarily organise group events, many of which are also open to non-members. These are not part of the club's official programme. The events are non-profit raising thus shared costs may be incurred. Please watch the news page and calendar for details as they become announced.
See our Summer Gallery page for images from some of the events.
Coming Soon...
Night and Low Light - Tony Worobiec
3rd March 7.30pm
Tony is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, a prolific author and fine art photographer. The main technical problems likely to be encountered when photographing in low light and at night Details. Members free, guests £3
Summer Galleries
During the summer we normally hold outside photo events.
This year we are in LockDown due to the pandemic, so are holding regular, suitable Zoom and photographic events.
Our image galleries are here
Competitions
Win awards. Critiques from external, qualified judges. Internal competitions include 5 opens, Points of View (6 images), Audio visual, Architects Trophy, Philip Lepper and Stan Searle (people). Other competitions include inter-club battles and wider area external competitions
Exhibition 2020
21st April - May 2nd Tuesday to Saturday
This year our 2020 exhibition of club members' best work is held at the Bunyan Basement Gallery, Mill Street, Bedford MK40 3EU. Open to the public April 21st and May 2nd Tuesdays to Saturdays (NB closed Sundays and Mondays), 11am to 4pm. Visitors are welcome and entry is free. There is a cafe on site for refreshments. Bedford has 2 hour free parking at most surface and multi-story car parks on Saturdays.
Club meetings - October to May
Normally we meet at Scott Primary School, Bedford (map) on most Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm, October to May. Programme
We have a large hall, easy parking and state-of-the art projection/audio facilities. Due to Covid 19 live meetings are currently replaced with online Zoom meetings and talks. More Information. Please take care.
Talks
Interesting talks given throughout the year by visiting photographers. These cover a variety of topics including techniques, projects, practicals, design and software.
See our fabulous programme for this year
Recent News
- *REMINDER* Architects’ Association Trophy 12th January 2021 January 3, 2021
- Fun Holiday Photos December 24, 2020
- Win Photographic Awards December 19, 2020
- Light In The Lens, MK this week December 14, 2020
- Win a Mercedes GLC car December 2, 2020
- POV Jogger November 21, 2020
- Kempston Studio Days November 16, 2020
- St Ives PC Online Exhibition November 13, 2020
- Cambridge Photography Week November 12, 2020
- [11,3] Competition November 17th – Submissions by November 10th November 5, 2020
Sage Corner
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2019 -2020 Programme Published
Please take a look at the Bedford Camera Club Programme for October 2019 to May 2020. Once again our programme secretary, Bruce, has put together a calendar of events, competitions and talks from visiting professionals and highly talented photographers. I think you will agree this is one of the best club photography programmes and the club fee represents an amazing value for money. Take a look and if you are not yet a member we would love to see you become one. Take your photography to a new level.
Major Sponsors
The club wishes to thank all of our sponsors
Sponsorship club contact, please email Cliff Harvey
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