Member Talks and Review of the St Albans Challenge

Jersey Farm Community Centre St. Brelades Place, St Albans, United Kingdom

Our very own Geoff Clinton will describe his current journey from Licentiate to Associate of the Royal Photographic Society.  Through his talk hopefully Geoff will inspire others to start the journey. Steve Ballard will then provide a gentle introduction to Affinity Photo, including pricing and a few examples. It's also the time to review the [ Read More .. ]

Lecture in Hall – “Talk Sports” by Warren Alani

Jersey Farm Community Centre St. Brelades Place, St Albans, United Kingdom

A focus on creating impactful images from sports photography, capturing the action in a creative way. In this presentation Warren will share techniques and tips that will take you from standard imagery to striking pieces of work. The presentation features stills from the worlds of athletics, para athletics, tennis, swimming, BMX and much more, captured [ Read More .. ]

St Albans City Challenge Night

St Albans Museum, Market Place St Peter's Street

We'll start in front of the Museum in the Market Place - we’ll share the challenge on a bit of paper when we meet, and issue it in parallel via WhatsApp. After your shooting, from about 8pm, we'll gather at The Lower Red Lion, 36 Fishpool St, AL3 4RX, where we’ve reserved some space. Bring [ Read More .. ]

Club Evening in Hall

Jersey Farm Community Centre St. Brelades Place, St Albans, United Kingdom

First session of 2024/25 season Meet & Greet - Hello to new members Introduce the 2024/25 Programme Competitions (Roger) Lectures (Roger) Workshops Tony) Outings (Tony) Trips (Tony) St Albans Festival (Tony) Christmas Dinner (Roger) Tuesday 17 December Suggesting a return to the Prea Wood Arms Extended Break (30 minutes) Your Travel / Vacations -  share [ Read More .. ]

Pub Night – Pre-Season Chatter 1

The Saint & Sinner 16 St Peter's Street, St Albans

Let's go for a pre-season drink - a chance to refect on this sunny summer, show off about new kit and new skills, and review fabulous summer holidays. We can look forward to the new season, including the speakers and competitions already booked.  As ever, ideas for workshops and outings are very welcome.    

Summer Social – Grand Union Canal and the Fishery Wharf Cafe at Boxmoor

Fishery Wharf Cafe Fishery Road, Boxmoor

For our end of term social, we'll wander along the tow paths in Hemel and convene at the Fishery Wharf Cafe for drinks and snacks, and maybe wander again as the sun sets.  It's in Fishery Road, Boxmoor, HP1 1NA, just across the road from the Fishery Inn.  They'll open up for us (and hence [ Read More .. ]

The benefits and headaches of photography challenges, and our Half-Term Portrait Challenge

Jersey Farm Community Centre St. Brelades Place, St Albans, United Kingdom

Chris Bennett will share her belief in the benefit of photography challenges and the headaches they always seem to induce. We'll then share the outcomes of our own half-term photography challenge: "Make a new portrait of a family member or friend that they’re happy for you to share with the club, and maybe a second [ Read More .. ]