Here’s a link to a PDF of our current programme.
Our programme for 2025/26 is divided into eight modules, each focused on a particular area of photography and aimed at appealing to everyone from camera phone users to those with bags of kit. The first session of every module is a talk by a key speaker, and then in the subsequent weeks we explore the theme in further depth by way of practical sessions, critique evenings and discussions, in a fun, relaxed and enjoyable environment. In the External Critique Evenings members of all abilities are invited to submit images for critique and advice to further refine their skills. There is always an Open category for those who prefer to submit images not related to the theme of the current module.
I’ve assessed over 1000 images submitted to camera club competitions in the last two years, and found a number of recurring themes. This evening addresses these themes and aims to help the average camera club member get more out of their photography by developing the quality of their Post-Production. This is not a dry evening […]
Digital images, themed and Open category.
e.g. buildings, bridges, churches, construction, urban shots, rural, piers, jetties...
Nick is a commercial photographer, based in Bristol. As such he covers a wide range of subjects including weddings, family-shoots, headshots, architecture, brand photography and landscapes. Nick started his working life outside of photography, but utilised skills developed in these areas, allied to his passion for photography to help make a career change. Nick presented […]
Bring prints, of any size, mounted or not, for review by your peers ahead of the Judge’s review on the 1 Feb which is a print-only event, when the quality of the print is also judged.
Night shots around town before gorging ourselves.
Digital images: Open category.
Margaret is known as “The Welsh Dragon” because of the signature on her prints. Her love of photography began in capturing the Slate Landscapes of her native North Wales. Committed to printing, she believes a photograph is taken with a camera, but an image is made in the Darkroom, or Lightroom in the digital era. […]
A chance to critique the images accepted in the PAGB Masters of Print "Salon des refusés".
Images from the Photoshoot, module related or otherwise.
Closing Date: 12/01/26
Member's prints passed around the club for peers' comments.
Today is the closing date for your 'Monochrome' External Critique entries (Digital).
Blurring the lines between photography and the artist's canvas. Closing date for 'Monochrome' entries.
More details to follow.
Digital images, module-related and open. Details will be given nearer the time.
Date and time tbc. We'll go and photograph an event... yet to be identified.
Closing Date: 09/02/26
Each club 2 weeks earlier will have selected 20 digital images that are exchanged and reviewed and then on the evening each club will give their comments on the 20 images.
Today is the closing date for your 'Creative Expression' External Critique entries (Digital).
“Photography is a love, passion, joy... obsession - long may it continue.” Mike describes himself as “a hobbyist photographer and keen club member; competitive and sometimes creative, but always hungry to learn or to help others. He admits he lacks the patience for Landscape photography, but he keeps trying. He loves “urban photos, architecture, plants, […]
Your opportunity to see and critique the images retained by the WCPF from entries into last year's Inter-Club Championships. There should be a broad spectrum of images to look at.
Date and time tbc. Snowdrops and then a cream tea.
In this presentation (on Zoom) Helen EFIAP/d1 FIPF and Paul EFIAP/p ESFIAP FIPF will take our members on a whistle stop tour of some of the places they have visited on their travels from Ireland to Bangladesh.
Closing Date: 09/03/26
Today is the closing date for your 'Portraits' External Critique entries (Prints).
Photographer, journalist and photographic equipment expert, speaker, judge and educator. He is also an advisor for camera manufacturers, providing consultancy services for market development, effective sales, brand positioning and particularly for reaching consumers. Demonstrating products that he loves to use is a key skill, as is presenting on photographic technique and technical matters. He uses […]
A look at the images accepted into the Bristol Salon.
Date, time and location tbc. Street photography.
Images from the photoshoot, module-related or open, submit via the usual Critique email address on the website and make sure your email subject says Pix on Stix.
Closing Date: 13/04/26