Author Archives: Mark Waddington

Camera Club Q&A Summary of Discussion held 10 October 2025 The event was held without visual aids! Sharon did a great job hosting the event. Here are some of the points raised with links added. 1. In-Camera Techniques Blending Images … Continue reading →

On Friday 19th September, members of Ilkley Camera Club were joined by local wildlife photographer Paul Miguel, who delivered his talk, “How YouTube Changed My Photography.” The presentation focused on Paul’s photographic journey since launching his YouTube channel in 2017. … Continue reading →

Thanks to Alison Tetley for preparing the following report. On Friday, 12th September, Ilkley Camera Club held its first Members’ Evening of the season. These evenings have been popular, offering members the chance to share personal projects and experiences. They … Continue reading →

Ilkley Camera Club Friday 5 September 2025.  Alex Hare “The A to Z of Landscape Photography” On Friday 5th September, Ilkley Camera Club kicked off the new season with a Zoom talk called “The A to Z of Landscape Photography” … Continue reading →

Friday March 28, 2025, professional photographer Haydn Bartlett shared the secrets to capturing high-quality food and product images in a practical demonstration.  Using examples of his own work, he gave members invaluable advice for  producing stunning images that transformed humble … Continue reading →

ANNUAL PRINT COMPETITIONOpen Mono – V Dawson TrophyJudge: Max Malisan CPAGB. 1 A Light In The Dark, Tim Sawyer2 Windblown, Alison Tetley3 Nature’s Cathedral, Tim Sawyer HC Urban Abstract, Adrian HendleyHC Shopping in the Rain, Andy Pinch C The Meeting … Continue reading →

ANNUAL PRINT COMPETITIONBradford City of Culture – J Hardy TrophyJudge: Max Malisan CPAGB 1 Ramadan Arches, Julia Kay2 Noticing the Window in Kirkgate, Bradford, Charlotte Sayer3 Bradford – City of Culture, Sharon Sawyer HC Council Building, David James C Bradford … Continue reading →

ANNUAL DIGITAL COMPETITIONS (ZOOM)• Minimalist – IM Glover TrophyJudge: Maria Leekblade LRPS AFIAP DPAGB. 1 – Flowing Wisteria Sharon Sawyer2 – Walking the waters edge, Jayne Sanderson3 – The Wave, Richard Ramsay HC – Wheelin’, Jayne SandersonHC – Rails, Peter FarmerHC … Continue reading →

 ANNUAL DIGITAL COMPETITIONS (ZOOM)• Triptych – GR Vere TrophyJudge: Maria Leekblade LRPS AFIAP DPAGB. 1 – Reflected, Tim Sawyer2 – Hebredian hues, Phil Reeds3 – The Auditorium, David James HC – Moon Triptych, Andy ThomasHC – Oh What A Night, Andy … Continue reading →

7 LECTURE: ‘Just Prints’ – with ERICA ORAM CPAGB AFIAP BPE3*. Erica Oram started her lecture reminding members of what photography is really all about, prints. “Photography aways looks better in print” she said. She described herself as an opportunistic photographer who … Continue reading →