COMING UP: Nov 26th - Speaker - Chris Palmer - A Personal Response

Welcome to the Wallingford Photographic Club

Please note that unfortunately the Withymede events have had to be postponed due to Coronavirus restrictions.

Next Session: Nov 26th - Speaker - Chris Palmer - Talking Pictures - Note change of title and click the link to see more

Chris says: "​The coronavirus situation has prompted me to put together a presentation suitable for on line delivery to a photographic club or group. .
The title alludes to the fact that I’ll certainly be talking about my pictures, but in addition I like to think that my images ‘talk’, or communicate with the viewer. Emphasising my own philosophy of getting an image right when I shoot it, I discuss basic camera skills, camera craft, and the way I photograph when on location. I will be relating the actual taking experiences, and cover landscape, urban, monochrome, and beach photography."
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View the programme for details
All events will be broadcast via Zoom until further notice.
Evenings will start at 7.30pm, and run until between 9.30 and 10:00 pm, with Zoom access from 7.15pm.
There will be a 5 minute break around 8.30pm.

"Seeing, Learning and Enjoying"
(our theme for the 2020-21 season)

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​Whatever equipment you use, what really matters is the images you produce. Do they excite you? Do they catch the interest of others? As photographers there is one piece, or perhaps more accurately two pieces, of equipment we all own, which rank above everything else: our eyes. We have to “see” the image before we press the shutter. If you can train yourself to pre-visualise your final image at the time of capture, you are on the way to making better photographs.

As a member of the club, and as part of the Seeing process, you are encouraged to take every opportunity to learn from others about what makes a good photograph. Learn by sharing your images with other members of the club and asking for feedback. Learn by participating in the practical evenings. Learn by entering images into the Critique Evening. Learn by entering club competitions. Learn by joining our Image Appreciation Circle on Flickr, or the club's private Facebook group. Learn from our guest speakers and by visiting exhibitions and exchanging ideas about photography with other club members.

Above all, we want members to Enjoy their photography.

Practical evenings: Something for everyone

On Thursday 24 October the club held its second practical evening of the 2019/20 season. This involved running five sessions simultaneously, with the opportunity for members to sign up for the one that interested them most.
The activities consisted of: a portraiture session with a model; an introduction to OnOne; advanced OnOne processing; night photography in Wallingford; and camera basics.

The portraiture session, for example, included recommended camera and lens settings, positioning of lighting and other technical aspects, and the chance to experience working with a professional model. Participants were encouraged to work with the model to come up with some original poses, with a focus on learning by experimenting.

Meanwhile, those just getting to grips with their cameras benefited from learning about composition, exposure, depth of field and histograms in the camera basics session, which encouraged everyone to "get off auto" and make the most of what their cameras could offer.

The evening was a clear representation of our theme for the season: "seeing, learning and enjoying". There was a buzz of enthusiasm throughout the pavilion and everyone came away feeling they had learnt something new. It was also a great opportunity for members to chat to each other, including those they may not have spoken to before, and share their knowledge and experience."
Emily Dunn

Some Images from this Season

 More images here and here
​View images from last season here

Member's Feature:
OLYMPUS LANDSCAPES WITH DAVID HUGHES

Olympus recently organised a Landscape Photography workshop on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Since it combined two of my favourite things, Dorset and my passion for photography, it was a must. Hosted by local photographer, Tom Ormerod, the day included photographing the amazing Jurassic coastline, wave and rock photography at sunset and a Milky Way shoot after dark.
While the light for the coastal shoot was a little flat, it was great to learn new techniques and try several lenses loaned by Olympus.
Read the full article here
davewhughes.com

New Members . . .

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Are you a seasoned photographer or a smart phone happy snapper? Either way, if you have an interest in photography, there are many good reasons to think about joining the 
Wallingford Photographic Club.
Here you’ll find a bunch of friendly like-minded people who will help you to improve your skills and introduce you to the many other facets of photo production. 
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You’ll benefit from -
  • Presentations and advice from guest speakers
  • Practical sessions led by club members
  • Club competitions where you’ll start to appreciate the finer points of composition, exposure etc​​
​Attend as a visitor* (£5 per visit) and see for yourself what’s on offer.
​We're sure you won’t be disappointed.
more info
*Visitors cannot submit images for competitions.