The programme may vary to the downloaded/printed version due to last minute changes
*Hand in Night for Internal Competitions
September 2024
12th Social
19th Chris Stone: the British Coast
Chris Stone lives in the Amber Valley area of Derbyshire, but opens our visiting speaker season with a talk about the British Coastline.
26th David Hewson: Wildlife
This presentation is illustrated by 40 quality wildlife prints, and includes a ‘how I do it’ section on techniques!
October
3rd Colin Trow-Poole: Environmental portraits and street photography
This presentation will feature a range of portraits set in distinctive street environments, many recorded in black and white.
Change to printed programme
*10th Open Night - Practical Skills - Hand in night for Exhibition
Change to printed programme
17th 1st Internal Comp
Subject: Open
Judge: John Hartshorne
24th Ashley Franklin: The Wider World of Photography, part 2
Expanding beyond the themes covered in his part 1 talk last season, Ashley looks at the role of photography in advertising, landscape, sport, nature and aerial photography.
31st Member’s Lecturette
Vic and Sheenagh Crumley
November
7th John Lewis: Composition
Tonight’s speaker looks at the approaches to composition taken by a number of famous photographers. He then ponders the rules of composition that seem to emerge, and considers which ones actually work….
Weds 13th Staffs Inter-club Pdi’s
Lea Hall Miners Welfare and Social Club, Sandy Lane, Rugeley 7.30pm
*14th TBA
Sat 16th and Sun 17th Member’s Exhibition
Presentation Dinner Sat 16th 6pm
21st 2nd Internal Comp
Subject: Open
Judge: Tim Pile
Weds 27th Ashby Print and Pdi Comp
Hosted by Ashby, Smisby Village Hall, 7.30pm
28th Robert Falconer: Iceland
A welcome return visit for Derbyshire local Rob, whose talk this week records a 10 day, 2000 mile trip through Iceland, with stunning scenery from lava fields to glaciers, icebergs, waterfalls and the northern lights.
December
5th Audio Visuals.
Members are invited to show their own sequences. Final details to be announced.
12th Monica Doshi: On Tour
Monica is an accomplished Midlands club photographer who enjoys touring in a camper van at home and abroad to find photographic inspiration. The results of these tours will be displayed on both prints and pdis. A small display of Shimoda camera bags will be included.
19th Christmas Social
January 2025
*9th MCPF Travelling Portfolio
Prints and Pdi’s selected from Photofolio 2024 including work from Burton PS Members
16th 3rd Internal Comp
Subject: Mono
Judge: David Gibbins
23rd Ian Pinn: Print lecture
Ian’s presentation uses mainly the large scale A2 format prints, and includes a series of hints and tips using ‘before and after’ examples.
30th Martine Hamilton-Knight: Photographing the ‘Buildings of England’ series.
In her previous visit architectural photographer Martine explained that she had secured the role of photographing the forthcoming new Staffordshire volume of the ‘Buildings of England’ series. Tonight’s talk will include insights into interesting locations in the county, and describe methods and techniques used while shooting photographs for the book.
February
Weds 5th Burtworthy 1st Leg
Print and Pdi Battle against Tamworth PC Beginners and Intermediate workers. Hosted by Tamworth at Wilnecote Working Men’s Club 7.30pm
6th Ashley Franklin: Derwent Valley- Making a Book
Tonight’s talk is based on the production of another book, though very different from last week’s topic. Here Ashley Franklin describes the experience of photographing and publishing his spectacular recent book on the Derwent Valley World Heritage site.
*13th Paul Bingham: Golf can be Fun
What does one do when one’s wife is heavily into both the playing and organization of golf? Paul Bingham treats it as an ideal opportunity to go birding, and promises that the many bird photos in the presentation will speak for themselves.
20th 4th Internal Comp
Subject: Open
Judge: Peter Siviter
27th Open Night
TBC
March
6th Burtworthy 2nd Leg
Print and Pdi Battle against Tamworth PC Beginners and Intermediate workers. Hosted by Burton PS
13th Lois Webb: China
As a native of Shanghai, living within China amongst Chinese people, Lois had opportunities and experiences not usually given to a tourist. Her presentation charts the progress of her photography, from enthusiastic family snapper to professional photographer and tutor, through images of her hometown, and across the length and breadth of the vast country of China.
*20th Leslie Grand-Scutton: The Isle of Harris: A Photographer’s Paradise
Leslie describes her presentation as ‘A print selection of photos taken during a stay on the wonderful Isle of Harris’. All those lovely beaches…
27th 5th Internal Comp
Subject: Open
Judge: Monica Doshi
April
*3rd Richard Houghton: Essential camera skills
Richard’s talk is initially an open discussion with members to agree the essential camera skills required to take good photos, and is intended to involve both more experienced and relatively inexperienced members. It will remind us all of the skills needed for the best results: camera settings, composition, lighting etc. The talk will include a practical section where you will be invited to photograph some items that Richard will provide, so bring along your camera and tripod.
Weds 9th Staffs Inter-club Prints
Lea Hall Miners Welfare and Social Club, Sandy Lane, Rugeley 7.30pm
28th Robert Falconer: Iceland
A welcome return visit for Derbyshire local Rob, whose talk this week records a 10 day, 2000 mile trip through Iceland, with stunning scenery from lava fields to glaciers, icebergs, waterfalls and the northern lights.
10th Panel Competition
*17th Darren Matthews: A Close Encounter with Nature
Darren is a member and past Chairman of Lichfield Camera Club who has won a number of awards and qualifications. Although he photographs a wide range of work, he has adopted Nature as his specialist subject. This presentation takes an in-depth look at his niche subject, sets out his overall approach, explains the equipment used and offers lots of tips.
24th 6th Internal Comp
Subject: Prints Transport/Communication. Pdi’s Flora and Fauna
Judge: Ashley Franklin
May
1st Verity Milligan: Urban Landscape, Birmingham
Verity grew up in the former steel town of Corby, and has always been intrigued by industrial landscape. Her work reflects the ever-evolving cityscapes of the UK. Tonight’s talk, unavoidably cancelled last season, centres on the changing scene in the city of Birmingham.
8th Fundraiser- Auction
Mon 12th Rugeley & Amitage CC v Lichfield CC v BPS
Print and Pdi battle, hosted by Rugeley at Lea Hall Miners Welfare and Social Club, Sandy Lane, Rugeley 7.30pm
15th Presentation Dinner
22nd AGM
