Open (Open Night)

Urban

The Elements

John Illingworth

Digital Projected Image

Parallel Lines and Corners

Roger Poiser

Colour Print

Camera Phone Photography (Open Night)

Jonathan Neale

Monochrome Print

Stephen Dean LRPS, APAGB

Leatt Cup

YPU Judge Panel

YPU Exhibition

The Coast

Images from Club Outings

Robert Helliwell

Saville Trophy


As we return for a new season, members and non-members are invited for a preview of the season ahead and look back at
what people have got up to over the summer.

Members may submit 3 images on any theme they wish using the normal submission process for Project Nights. Non-members
should bring their images on a USB stick on the night.

Image Credit: [unsplash@ethanrobertson](https://unsplash.com/@ethanrobertson)


A project night open for all members and non-members, who may submit 3 images using the normal submission process for Project Nights.

My Summer (Open Night)


I'll aim to share my approach, and thoughts regarding landscape photography composition and the importance of
experimentation. As the talk details all my own experiences, I'll also be talking about the many and varied mistakes I
made along the way, and how I (hopefully) learned and became a better photographer because of them.

Having run a photography business now since 2007, and spending twenty years or so working as an engineer, I finally made
the daunting decision to go full time with photography back in February 2015. I have run a busy schedule of landscape
photography workshops since 2012, mainly from my home county of Yorkshire, but also occasionally to locations further
afield. My work is on sale via the stock library, Alamy and I also supply prints on various media to both private and
commercial clients. A selection of my framed prints are also on display at a handful of cafes and galleries, in and
around the Yorkshire Dales national Park.

For more details of David's work, please visit his [website](https://www.davidspeightphotography.co.uk/).


I'll aim to share my approach, and thoughts regarding landscape photography composition and the importance of experimentation. As the talk details all my own experiences, I'll also be talking about the many and varied mistakes I made along the way, and how I (hopefully) learned and became a better photographer because of them.

Simplifying the View

David Speight


A talk by our astrophotography interest group/


A collection of talks from members on astrophotography

Astrophotography


When we first pick up a camera our main aim is usually to master the settings and how to effectively compose a
photograph. Once these techniques have been mastered, many will settle into a comfort zone, following the same processes
over and over again, soon becoming frustrated and getting stuck in a creative rut. There is so much more to discover
about photography and this talk is a window into how we can tap into it.

In this talk I explore an extensive world of hidden powers and powerful techniques we often take for granted. I also
delve into the psychology of photography and try to bridge the gap between photography as an enjoyable hobby and
photography as an art of expression.


The Power of Photograpghy

Tom Marsh


A project night to showcase members work on the theme of _Urban_.

Members may submit up to 5 images using the normal submission process for Project Nights.

Image Credit: [unsplash@jbeitins](https://unsplash.com/@jbeitins)



Whilst the majority of Chris's work is in colour, his photographic journey started with black and white. Chris will
never forget the magic of seeing those prints appear in the developing tray. In these digital days Chris is increasingly
drawn towards the simple beauty of monochrome which strips away the confusion of colour and asks us to appreciate the
light, tone, texture and detail in our images.

Chris is a professional Travel & Landscape photographer, workshop leader and lecturer based in Nottinghamshire (UK). He
is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and is proud to have been a brand ambassador for Fujifilm for over
eight years. Chris has received awards in national photographic competitions and has twice been commissioned to
photograph in Thailand on behalf of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. His images are represented by several
international stock agencies and clients have used them worldwide across many different sectors.

For more details of Chris's work, please visit his [website](https://www.chrisuptonphotography.com/).


Simply Black & White

Chris Upton


We will have the pleasure of talks from members of Otley Camera Club - talk details to follow.

For more details about Otley Camera Club, please visit their [website](https://www.otleycameraclub.net/)


Members of Otley Camera Club visit York and showcase their work

Otley Camera Club


Les has been in and around the camera club scene for twenty years and his work over those years has varied but a
constant has always been architecture which is now his main focus. Although he lives in the stunning Yorkshire Dales the
majority of work is carried out abroad as he seeks out the different and unusual in contemporary architecture. Les's
work has featured in various publications and won several awards over the years the latest was winning the architectural
photographer of the year at the 2022 British Photography Awards.

Zaha Hadid once said architecture should make you think, which is what my presentation hopefully will do, it focuses on
the contemporary style of architecture in various European cities. The friends element are those older buildings that
warrant an inclusion because they have stood the test of time and are so photogenic. There's a variety of images in my
soft colour style, some a little more vibrant and others in monochrome, the how and why are explained throughout the
evening which are called “bite size info” all explained in a non technical way.

For more details of Les's work, please visit his [website](https://www.lesforrester.com/).


Contemporary Architecture & Friends

Les Forrester


Away team visit to Otley Camera Club - details of the talks coming soon.

For more details about Otley Camera Club, please visit their [website](https://www.otleycameraclub.net/)


Members of York Photographic Society visit Otley and showcase their work


A project night to showcase members work on the theme of _The Elements_.

Members may submit up to 5 images using the normal submission process for Project Nights.

Image Credit: [unsplash@daveballew](https://unsplash.com/@daveballew)



I stated photography over 40 years ago exchanging a fiancé for a camera for exchange. Since then, I've been a member of
Huddersfield Camera Club, Normanton, Harrogate and Leeds finally last year returning to Huddersfield Photo Imaging Club.
In the mid 1990s I enrolled at Huddersfield College undertaking several darkroom modules gaining my City and Guilds in
Photography and my LRPS. In 2010 was award a first-class honours degree in photography and my ARPS. I have
unsuccessfully attempted the RPS fellowship, but it wasn't meant to be. My passion for photography is just as strong and
I try to immerse myself on a day bases.

I am honorary treasurer and President elect of Yorkshire Photographic Union

The lecture will cover a brief overview of camera equipment required, camera settings and the relationship between ISO,
F stop and Bulb mode. The importance of focus peaking as an aid for accurate focusing. And clothing

For light painting I will bring along a few torches and a wide variety acrylic tool, used in the manipulation of light.
These will range from various shaped acrylic blades to different lengths of flexible tubes and crystal pen writers.
Naming a few items.

The lecture is intended as a practical evening encouraging members to have go, so please bring along your camera and
tripod.


Light Painting

Christine Hodgson


Our regular Digital Project Image Competition which is open to any category of image.

This years judge is [John Illingworth](https://www.johnillingworth.com/).

Image Credit: [unsplash@floschmaezz](https://unsplash.com/@floschmaezz)


Digital Projected Image Competition


John Bolloten is a documentary photographer based in Bradford, UK. His work primarily focuses on documenting people and
subcultures that exist on the margins of society. Although, he has worked and continues to work on a number of different
projects, it is his five years of work with heroin and crack users that he is best known for. His book “Nothing To See
Here” (2017) opened a window into Bradford's gritty underbelly of drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness and vice. A
second book, “Love Story” (2019) was a very intimate reportage into the lives of Gary and Maree, a drug-using couple. A
book, “This is Not a Life, It’s Just an Existence”, which covers all his work with drug users and will feature eighteen
life stories is due to be published in the autumn of 2023.

Other books by John include “Bradford Street” (2014), “Belgrade” (2015), “Shabash” (2016), “Field of Broken Dreams”
(2018), “Gladiators” (2020) and “Margins” (2021), North Guerillas (2022) and "Words are Weapons (2023).

John is currently working on a number of long-term projects including bare knuckle pit fighting, the northern grime and
drill music scenes, and football hooligans in Georgia.

I will talk about a few of my projects including my work with drug users and bare knuckle pit fighting.

For more details of John's work, please visit his [website](https://www.johnbolloten.co.uk/)


Margins

John Bolloten


A project night to showcase members work on the theme of _Parallel Lines and Corners_.

Members may submit up to 5 images using the normal submission process for Project Nights.



Details coming soon.

For more details of John's work, please visit his [website](https://www.johnillingworth.com/)



Our regular Colour Print Competition which is open to any printed image.

This years judge is Roger Poiser.

Image Credit: [unsplash@floschmaezz](https://unsplash.com/@floschmaezz)


Colour Print Competition & Christmas Social


As we return after the christmas break, members and non-members are invited for a preview of the second half of the
season and look back at what people have got up to over the last half year.

Members may submit 3 images on the theme of _Camera Phone Photography_ using the normal submission process for Project
Nights. Non-members should bring their images on a USB stick on the night.

Image Credit: [unsplash@angelacompagnone](https://unsplash.com/@angelacompagnone)



Justin Garner is a freelance photographer from the north west covering a variety of subjects. Natural history being one
of his favourites he also has a passion for studio work crafting light on subjects.

This is a lecture on the history of HDR photography and Justin's approach to creating High Dynamic Range images. He
speaks about the things he looks for and the techniques used. Taking in landscape and vehicles.

For more details about Justin's work, please visit his [website](https://justingarner.co.uk/)


HDR Photography

Justin Garner


More details to follow.

Image Credit: [unsplash@cassianfilmsinc](https://unsplash.com/@cassianfilmsinc)


Image Critique


Lesley specialises in abstract digital art, creating stunning images, often using images taken on her phone. She was
awarded the LRPS in 2019 and the APRS in 2020 for her experimental 'Parallel Lives' series, featuring street scenes and
architecture created on her iPhone using the Photosplit App.

Lesley started as a landscape photographer and slips effortlessly between abstract and more traditional photography. She
will share her artistic evolution with us.

According to Lesley, “I have a passion for photography and spend most of my spare time taking pictures, downloading and
working on them….. I love making images of landscapes, abstracts or whatever catches my eye.”

Lesley has had exhibitions in York, her work has been shown in Nottingham, the Lake District and the RPS Landscape Group
outdoor exhibition. Other exhibitions coming up this year include The City Screen in York and the Edinburgh Photographic
Society.

You can see more of Lesley's work on her [website](https://lesleypeatfieldphotography.zenfolio.com/) and
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nikonlesley/)


My Journey to a Parallel Life

Lesley Peatfield


Our regular Mono Print Competition which is open to any monochrome printed image.

This years judge is Jonathan Neale.

Image Credit: [unsplash@floschmaezz](https://unsplash.com/@floschmaezz)


Mono Print Competition


Photography has changed my life and I live to create. I believe my enthusiasm and passion for Photography shown within
my work and videography needs to be shared and to hopefully inspire others. I work so hard to build a positive community
with my facebook group Let's Create and my meetups / workshops to bring people together and continue to inspire others.
For my own personal reasons, photography is a spiritual and wonderful way to keep myself connected to nature and express
myself via this amazing medium. From the age of six photography has always been with me but took me along time to
realise its all I want to do. 5 years ago I started the content creator road on Youtube making predominately Landscape
Photography videos and the success of this has given me the momentum to start printing my own work and run my own
website and podcasts. My photography can be quite eclectic and I love to experiment, play and express myself from camera
to the final image. I hope you will join me on the talk and enjoy my passion for photography.

The talk - This talk is based on my learning and growth in photography from lock down and the following 2 years. Over a
80 images in the book, An-stapa, and a deeper look and talk about that time and what the images mean to me and the ways
in which I created them. Also a look into my YouTube channel and podcast that I create, owning full time and balancing
this with family to follow my love and obsession with photography.

You can see more of Mali's work on his [website](https://maliphotography.co.uk/) and
[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/maliphotography).


An-stapa - standing still

Mali Davies


We will have the pleasure of 4 talks from our members:

- Sarah O'Kelly - 'Crime Scene Investigation - Through the lens'
- Antony Ward - 'Wildlife of the British Isles'
- Peter Brett - 'The abandoned district of Varosha in Famagusta'
- Paul Brelsford - 'A walk around the Bolton Abbey Estate'


4 Short Talks


A specialist wildlife photographic guide, an avid ethologist, with a keen passion for conservation and the natural
world, I endeavour to impart this in my photography as well as in those who join me on safari.

Working as a wildlife photography guide is a huge privilege, it means you can share your passion and enthusiasm -
inviting people into a world you care so fervently about. It allows you to showcase, first hand how remarkable the
natural world around us is and its fragile intricacies.

The ethos behind my guiding and the journeys I curate is pretty straightforward and dedicated. I want you to have the
best possible experience, giving you the maximum opportunity to witness and experience astounding nature, connecting
with it in your own way. This is just one of the reasons why I'd love you to join me on a wildlife adventure.

Having fallen in love with wildlife at an early age and taking the plunge from the corporate world; I trained, qualified
and worked as a professional Field Guide in various game reserves around Southern Africa, including the world renowned
Sabi Sands - I've also led multiple private safaris journeys to Southern and Eastern Africa.

Using my experience and understanding of wildlife behaviour, I want to show more than just a picture. Rather, letting
each image tell its own story, bringing alive details, fleeting moments and emotion which emphasise a subject or a story
unfolding before me.

This is what I want to inspire in those who join me on safari; encouraging them to connect with their subjects and the
natural world personally. Meaning you portray a tale of each image, sharing your story with your audience, in your own
way.

The three pieces of advice I could give anyone wishing to explore wildlife photography…

Get to know your subjects and spend as much time with them as possible.

Keep things simple but also but also experiment with your creativity.

Be persistent, keep pushing yourself. Becoming better doesn't happen overnight and without practice.

Photography is a journey, it takes you to astounding places and help you notice and appreciate things that other people
might miss. I see the most amazing things and meet the most wonderful people, I'm lucky to do this and I look forward to
sharing it with you.

For more details of Alex's work, please visit his [website](https://www.alexroldan.co.uk/)


A journey in to wildlife photography

Alex Roldan


We continue with the leatt cup in digital triptych format as the number of entries last year was significantly up.

This years judge is Stephen Dean LRPS, APAGB.

Image Credit: [unsplash@floschmaezz](https://unsplash.com/@floschmaezz)


Leatt Cup Competition


I have been a photographer (well I had a camera) for over 30 years but have only started to take it more seriously in
the last 12 years or so. I used to wander off into the countryside and take thoroughly average landscapes until a
pivotal piece of critique headed my way. Since then, I have enveloped myself firstly in Nature photography and, more
recently, in photographing people both in studio environments and also at large. I am currently an active member of both
Ribblesdale CC and Chorley PS. I am a firm believer in 'getting it right in camera' but also on processing images to get
the very best from them.

Power and Poise is a digital presentation concentrating on capturing and implying movement using sports and dance
images. Both disciplines have their own unique aspects but there is a strong overlap too as they both rely on the
physical side and style/form that make them so photogenic. I will talk about the technical aspects of shooting these
genres whilst sharing images and some of the ideas that led up to me taking them.

For more details of Steve's work, please visit his [website](https://stproc.net/)


Power and Poise

Steve Proctor


A project night to showcase members work on the theme of _The Coast_.

Members may submit up to 5 images using the normal submission process for Project Nights.

Image Credit: [unsplash@joshuas](https://unsplash.com/@joshuas)



A club night to showcase members work from various club outings over the season.

Members may submit up to 10 images using the normal submission process for Project Nights.



Join us for a practical night. Last year we looked at studio lighting. Still to decide on what we will cover this year,
so suggestions very welcome.

Image Credit: [unsplash@harrycunningham](https://unsplash.com/@harrycunningham)


Practical Night


More fascinating imagery beyond the pictorial camera club world, exploring the history, style and impact of aerial,
advertising, landscape, sport, and science and nature photography, plus an insight into the controversial world of photo
art. Includes the work of Ansel Adams, Eamon McCabe, Marc Aspland, Yann Arthus Bertrand, John Blakemore, Elliott Erwitt,
Stephen Dalton, Michael Kenna, Michael Levin, Frans Lanting, Lennart Nilsson and Andreas Gursky. An evening of iconic,
inspiring and thought-provoking photography.

'An enjoyable evening full of insight and not a little controversy when looking at the world of photo art. A talk that
will stay with us for a very long time - Deepings Camera Club

'A superb evening... such a well-researched talk with wonderful, inspirational images - Lichfield Camera Club

'One of the most enjoyable, entertaining, humorous, informative and inspiring talks I can remember - Shirley
Photographic Society

For more details of Ashley's work, please visit his [website](https://www.ashleyfranklin.co.uk/)


The Wider World of Photography Part 2

Ashley Franklin


This year's Saville Trophy Competition is on the topic of Yorkshire Landmarks.

This years judge is Robert Helliwell.

Image Credit: [unsplash@floschmaezz](https://unsplash.com/@floschmaezz)


Yorkshire Landmarks

Saville Trophy Competition


Over the last twelve months I have become so disenchanted by the world of photography that I virtually stopped
photographing for myself, the constant drone of gear, pixels, perfection left me in a state of mindless boredom.

Needing to rediscover my own sense of what photography is all about I turned my back on the search for constant approval
and perfection demanded of me by the modern world and embraced the slowness of film, pinhole and polaroid. The joy of
photography and image creation has been rekindled in me and lead to fun discoveries about who I am as a person as well
as a photographer.

For more details of Paul's work, please visit his [website](https://www.discoverstill.com/)


Starting Over

Paul Sanders


A talk by the President, Chris Hart, titled "From Street to Seascapes via Paddy's Hole".


From Street to Seascapes via Paddy's Hole

Presidents Night


Annual General Meeting of the society where we:

- hear an annual summary from the different roles on the committee
- discuss, review and vote on any constitution changes
- elect committee and officer positions

Once matters are swiftly concluded, members are welcome to stay around and socialise in the room or the bar.


Annual General Meeting


York Photographic Society will hold its 2024 annual exhibition at Poppleton Tithe Barn on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th
July 2024. Over 120 prints from members will be on display in the historic 16th-century Tithe Barn, including a
selection of awarded images at the YPU annual exhibition.

For further details, see the [exhibition page](https://yorkphotosoc.org/exhibition)


When	What	Topic
Wed, 06 Sep 2023	Project Night	My Summer (Open Night)
Wed, 13 Sep 2023	Guest Speaker	David Speight: Simplifying the View
Wed, 20 Sep 2023	Club Speaker	Astrophotography
Wed, 27 Sep 2023	Guest Speaker	Tom Marsh: The Power of Photograpghy
Wed, 04 Oct 2023	Project Night	Urban
Wed, 11 Oct 2023	Guest Speaker	Chris Upton: Simply Black & White
Wed, 18 Oct 2023	Club Exchange	Otley Camera Club
Wed, 25 Oct 2023	Guest Speaker	Les Forrester: Contemporary Architecture & Friends
Thu, 26 Oct 2023	Club Exchange	Otley Camera Club
Wed, 01 Nov 2023	Project Night	The Elements
Wed, 08 Nov 2023	Guest Speaker	Christine Hodgson: Light Painting
Wed, 15 Nov 2023	Competition Night	Digital Projected Image Competition
Wed, 22 Nov 2023	Guest Speaker	John Bolloten: Margins
Wed, 29 Nov 2023	Project Night	Parallel Lines and Corners
Wed, 06 Dec 2023	Guest Speaker	John Illingworth: TBC
Wed, 13 Dec 2023	Competition Night	Colour Print Competition & Christmas Social
Wed, 03 Jan 2024	Project Night	Camera Phone Photography (Open Night)
Wed, 10 Jan 2024	Guest Speaker	Justin Garner: HDR Photography
Wed, 17 Jan 2024	Club Night	Image Critique
Wed, 24 Jan 2024	Guest Speaker	Lesley Peatfield: My Journey to a Parallel Life
Wed, 31 Jan 2024	Competition Night	Mono Print Competition
Wed, 07 Feb 2024	Guest Speaker	Mali Davies: An-stapa - standing still
Wed, 14 Feb 2024	Club Speaker	4 Short Talks
Wed, 21 Feb 2024	Club Speaker	Alex Roldan: A journey in to wildlife photography
Wed, 28 Feb 2024	Competition Night	Leatt Cup Competition
Wed, 06 Mar 2024	Guest Speaker	Steve Proctor: Power and Poise
Wed, 13 Mar 2024	Project Night	The Coast
Wed, 20 Mar 2024	Project Night	Images from Club Outings
Wed, 27 Mar 2024	Club Night	Practical Night
Wed, 03 Apr 2024	Guest Speaker	Ashley Franklin: The Wider World of Photography Part 2
Wed, 10 Apr 2024	Competition Night	Saville Trophy Competition: Yorkshire Landmarks
Wed, 17 Apr 2024	Guest Speaker	Paul Sanders: Starting Over
Wed, 24 Apr 2024	Club Night	Presidents Night: From Street to Seascapes via Paddy's Hole
Wed, 01 May 2024	Club Night	Annual General Meeting
Sat, 13 Jul 2024	Exhibition	Annual Exhibition: Day 1
Sun, 14 Jul 2024	Exhibition	Annual Exhibition: Day 2

Programme for 2023/2024 Season

Submission Deadlines

Competitions

Projects

We value your privacy

When	Topic
Tue, 05 Sep 2023	Open (Open Night)
Wed, 20 Sep 2023	Urban
Wed, 25 Oct 2023	The Elements
Wed, 22 Nov 2023	Parallel Lines and Corners
Tue, 02 Jan 2024	Camera Phone Photography (Open Night)
Wed, 28 Feb 2024	The Coast
Wed, 06 Mar 2024	Images from Club Outings