Speakers

"In Search of…" By Bill Ward.

As a photographer, Bill is self-taught, and has been taking photographs since he was 6. He has been a Brand Ambassador for Pentax Cameras and Ricoh Imaging since 2014.

Bill has won many awards and commendations, both nationally and internationally, including the Adobe Prize at UK Landscape Photographer of the Year, and Best Seascape at Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year .

Constantly in search of peace and quiet, his photography is a response, and in many ways an antidote, to the time he spends as an actor working in the public eye.

His primary photographic interest is landscapes, whether natural, urban or industrial. He is specifically drawn to water, and has a strong interest in history. Things that were once great, faded glory, a wistfulness for a time when, loom very big on his radar.

Interiors & Exteriors, Cityscapes. Creation Techniques.

The Lofoten Islands.

Ian Howard will be discussing the best London Sites and Locations for Images.

Award winning landscape photographer and author Justin Minns will be talking to us abut his year on the coast.

A talk by Tesni Ward.

Images made using various creative techniques.

The Ins and Outs of Commercial Photography.

Fungi macro photography.

Step by step through my workflow for creating striking black and white fine art.

Photoshop techniques to restore and colourise old photos.

Before and After.

Street photography.

Images of Norfolk and Suffolk by Harry Wheeler

Image critique from both sides Judge and Competitor. What do the Judges look for???

Creative Wildlife from Africa.

Award-winning images of Little People & Things.

Droitwich Camera Club is thrilled to welcome our first guest speaker of the season: Mathew Browne, a talented professional photographer from Carmarthen, south Wales via Zoom.


Mathew’s portfolio includes architecture, landscapes, cityscapes and astrophotography. He is also an ambassador for Skylum Luminar Neo Software. Additionally, he co-founded PhotoHound, an app designed specifically for travel photographers.

He will share some of his stunning images and provide insights into his creative process. Get ready to learn how he uses Luminar Neo Software to bring his vision to life.

Club members will discuss various subjects details TBC.

Simon Caplan will give a talk about Still Life Photography.

His presentation, "Out of the Dark," will showcase a collection of light-painted images that echo the depth and drama of renaissance art.

Members will be treated to a historical journey through the evolution of still life in both painting and photography, learning how classical techniques can enhance modern photographic practices.

Additionally, Simon will offer valuable insights into composition, lighting, and common challenges in the field.

The event will also feature a mini exhibition of Simon's prints, allowing members to engage closely with the art form. A few select books will also be available alongside the prints, offering further reading about Still life photography.