Thanks go to our Programme Secretary, Steve Newman assisted by Antonella for co-ordinating the ideas suggested by the Membership. Ideas for next years Programme to be sent to progmgr@bedfordcameraclub.co.uk
OCTOBER 2025
7 October: Season Introduction
Introduction to the committee members. A presentation outlining the programme for the coming season including speakers, member’s workshop evenings, internal and external competitions.
This introduction will be followed by "What we did on our holidays.” A member's review with some of their photographs on the theme "What we did on our holidays" and why the shot ‘worked’ for them or why it went horribly wrong!
14 October: CAT HUMPHREYS - The history of photography: inspiring women, Zoom PRESENTATION
In this talk, Cat will lead the audience on a journey through the lives of women who changed photography forever. From Elizabeth Fulhame, whose chemistry research set the foundation for the birth of the photographic process, to Cindy Sherman playing with the 20th-century visual and cultural codes of art, celebrity and gender. The stories of these women will tell us how their photographs reflected or challenged the society around them and how they changed art & photography through the decades. Proposed by Niel
21 October: INTERNAL COMPETITION
Points of View. Organiser: Ann Jarvis Judge – Paul Nickerson
6 x PDI’s only (one image for each of the six themes) taken 5th-7th September in Olney
6 x PDI’s only (one image for each of the six themes) taken 5th-7th September in Olney
Final entry date 14th October 25
Note : 7:15 start time
28 October: TBA
No idea what is happening here!
NOVEMBER 2025
4 November: INTERNAL COMPETITION
Subject: Mobile Phones Only, Theme - "Open"
Closing date: 28th October
Judge: TBF
Maximum entries: 5 PDIs only. The entries per member may be reduced if the quota is exceeded.
Note : 7:15 start time
11 NOVEMBER: KEVIN PIGNEY - PASSION FOR SEASCAPES, IN PERSON PRESENTATION
In this talk, we'll learn about Kevin's approach to creating wonderful seascape images. He will describe how to plan a shoot, and he'll talk about the photographic kit that's required to produce images of this quality.
We'll also learn how Kevin uses filters and camera techniques such as long exposure, exposure blending and focus blending.
Kevin's website: https://kjpphotography.myportfolio.com
Kevin's email address: kayjaypee@btinternet.com
18 November: INTERNAL CLUB MEMBERS' COMPETITION
Seasonal Points Round 1, Theme – “Open”
Judge – Ken Payne
Final entry date 11 November 25
Note : 7:15 start time
25 NOVEMBER: Tim Jones - Demystifying Printing (Just click print), Zoom PRESENTATION
Printing your own photographs can be confusing and seemingly a dark art sometimes. In Tim’s talk Demystifying Printing he aims to give you the only essentials and the foundations to printing you will need to produce beautiful prints. The talk will cover the differences between prints and which is the best, only things you need to know about colour management and which papers will make your work look the best.
[Proposed by Niel]
DECEMBER 2025
9 DECEMBER: Peter Wood - Light painting "live", In-person PRESENTATION
Peter (now retired) has spent most of his adult life taking photographs. His main passion is nature and wildlife but for around four years he has been sneaking out at night - light painting!
Peter has developed his own style and creates beautiful and colourful ' paintings' using a variety of light sources and a very active imagination.
These long, single-exposure photographs are inspired by Pete's love of nature and fantasy. Now you can join in as Peter created some new designs just for Bedford Camera Club.
Peter will be demonstrating and chatting about the art form
BRING ALONG YOUR CAMERA, you may have the chance to take your own shots, you will need:
Camera with bulb setting or ability to take long exposure photographs (note: some may be longer than 30 seconds!)
Tripod, Remote shutter release, wide-angle lens (24mm is ideal)
Peter suggests the following settings to start with, but you can adjust based on the need or your personal preference on the night: Bulb, ISO 100, f/9
[Proposed by Ian Whiting]
16 DECEMBER: INTERNAL CLUB MEMBERS' COMPETITION
Seasonal Points Round 2, Theme – "High Key or Low Key"
Judge – Naomi Saul
Final entry date 9 December 25
Please see High Key / Low Key help document for more information including HK and LK definitions, how to check if HK or LK, tips, etc. Most commonly presented in mono but can be in colour.
Note : 7:15 start time
NO MEETINGS 23 AND 30 DECEMBER 2025
JANUARY 2026
6 January: MEMBERS EVENING
Presentations by
Hemant Jariwala - Iceland
and
Pete Ford - Wooden Camera
13 January: James Kerwin - Lebanon; a paradise lost, ZOOM PRESENTATION
[Proposed by Ray]
20 JANUARY: INTERNAL CLUB MEMBERS' COMPETITION
Seasonal Points Round 3, Theme – “OPEN”
Judge – Richard Burn
Final entry date 13 January 2026
Note : 7:15 start time
27 JANUARY: Bob Ricketts CBE - Bedford 1930 to 1970, IN-PERSON PRESENTATION
Author of ‘Bedford 1939-1969’.
This is a photo-focussed talk covering changes in Bedford from the 1930s through to the 1970s
FEBRUARY 2026
3 FEBRUARY: Jonathan Vaines - M.E. Myself & Eye, IN-PERSON PRESENTATION
This talk follows on from The Little Print Show (TLPS). M.E, Myself and Eye is M.E - Multiple Exposure, MYSELF - I will tell you a little about myself and you will see the world through my seeing EYE.
In the talk I show many individual images from my projects and explain the meaning behind them. I cover the concept of photographing an artistic image, shooting and then the production of the final print.
As in TLPS, the evening takes you out of the niche of the Camera Club and into my world of Visual Art.
[Proposed by Jim Boud]
10 FEBRUARY: Steve Race - Wildlife of the Yorkshire Coast, ZOOM PRESENTATION
The Yorkshire Coast is an incredible place to see a wide variety of wildlife across different habitats. From deep forests and woodlands to the beautiful purple moorland of the North York Moors National Park, along the rugged coastline and through the sweeping hills of the Yorkshire Wolds, you will be amazed at what you can see.
This talk tells the story behind the reasons for forming our company ‘Yorkshire Coast Nature” and the wildlife that can be found and photographed along the Yorkshire Coast.
[Proposed by Jim Boud]
17 FEBRUARY: INTERNAL CLUB MEMBERS' COMPETITION
Seasonal Points Round 4, Theme – “WATER”
Judge – Ben Pike
Final entry date – 10 February 26
Note : 7:15 start time
24 FEBRUARY: DON BISHOP British - Landscape Photographer, ZOOM PRESENTATION
Don’s talk will include a number of images from many parts of the British Isles and including mountains, moorlands and coast from Scotland to Cornwall and Norfolk to Western Ireland, often in lovely warm morning or evening light.
Don has been a full time professional landscape photographer for some 19 yrs, starting by selling prints at shows/events and taking on a full time gallery on the Somerset Levels in 2013 and later moving this operation to Cheddar Gorge, Somerset in 2018 until a decision to close this in late 2023 as part of “slowing down a little in life”. He has offered and run landscape photography workshops for some 16yrs now. He became a Royal Photographic Society ARPS qualified photographer in 2006.
His photography career began with photographing steam trains, his other lifelong passion, becoming a well-known published photographer in this field. He still spends time chasing and photographing steam trains around the UK, often in pleasant landscape locations. He decided on a career path change in 2006 when he left a career with BT to become a photographer.
[Proposed by Steve Newman]
MARCH 2026
3 MARCH: David Steel - My Type of Photography, In-person PRESENTATION
This talk covers the full spectrum of my photographic interests (people, travel, darkroom etc) and includes many additional images, including competition and exhibition work. My style has evolved over a number of years.
[Proposed by Jim Boud]
10 MARCH: INTERNAL CLUB MEMBERS' COMPETITION
Stan Searle Cup, Theme - People or Person
Judge – Naomi Saul
Maximum entry per member – 3 x PDIs
Final entry date – 3 March 26
Note : 7:15 start time
17 March: Ben Pike - love of Street Photography, In person PRESENTATION
Ben is a popular judge for our club competitions
"The objective of this lecture is to share my love of Street Photography and hopefully inspire you to have a go."
The session is split into two halves:
Part 1 - What is Street Photography?
Introduction to Street Photography
Some of the greats and exploration of some examples of their work.
- Practical tips – some ideas on how to get started.
- Why Street tends not to do so well in club competitions.
Some of the greats and exploration of some examples of their work.
- Practical tips – some ideas on how to get started.
- Why Street tends not to do so well in club competitions.
Part 2 - My Work
A selection of my work, how I started and how my street journey evolved.
[Proposed by Jim Boud]
24 MARCH: INTER-CLUB 3 Way Competition
The annual competition between Bedford, Biggleswade and Ampthill clubs is hosted by Bedford this year
Judge – Jonathan Vaines
Members are requested to be at the venue for 7:00 pm
31 MARCH: TBD
APRIL 2026
7 APRIL: INTERNAL CLUB MEMBERS' COMPETITION
Seasonal Points Round 5, Theme - "Open"
Judge – Paul Nickerson
Final entry date – 31 March 26
Note : 7:15 start time
14 APRIL: Michael Berkeley Sports - photography, In-person presentation
The talk provides an insight into my life as a freelance sports photographer and is structured around:
Before - what I do to prepare before going out on assignment (my kit, doing my homework, clarifying requirements, etc)
During - what happens during the shoot itself (arrival routine, camera settings, shooting plan)
After - what I do after the assignment (post production workflow, what to do with the photos, charging)
The talk is profusely illustrated with images taken over the last few years, and metadata is provided for each photo to show how it was taken.
www.michaelberkeleyphoto.uk
[Proposed by Ray]
21 APRIL: TBA
28 APRIL: PRESIDENT'S EVENING - JIM BOUD LRPS ENTERTAINS
MAY 2026
5 MAY: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
12 MAY: ANNUAL DINNER & SOCIAL
Thanks go to our Programme Secretary, Steve Newman assisted by Antonella for co-ordinating the ideas suggested by the Membership. Ideas for next years Programme to be sent to progmgr@bedfordcameraclub.co.uk