PROJECT GROUPS
The Project Groups initiative is to get members out and about and take photographs.
There is a strong social aspect to the groups. 
Also there is help and advice available to any member who has any questions or problems.

For all the latest news AND DATES OF MEETINGS see Newsletter page.

The following groups are available at the moment, but if you would like any other groups to be considered please see a member of the committee and we will see what we can do:-
AUDIO VISUAL GROUP
We are a relatively new group in comparison to some of the club’s other project groups. We formed when it was recognised that a few club members were either involved or interested in producing audio-visual presentations. ‘Seasoned campaigners’ had been creating ‘tape-slide’ AV shows for many years and were able to bring that experience to the group. Others, like me, had developed an interest as a consequence of the introduction of digital photography and digital sound.
 For my own part I became interested in AV as a result of seeing some of the work done by Barry Beckham. I then ‘had a go’ at producing an AV show. I was pleasantly surprised to find how easy it was to produce an AV show using relatively cheap (but very good) digital software.
 With no disrespect to any member of the group I think it is fair to say that we are all still learning to master both the science and the art of AV. A ‘resident expert’ would be very useful but between us we do muster-up a fair breadth and depth of knowledge for those seeking to learn more about AV work. It is what is brought to the table at each meeting by every group member that ensures we all go away with a bit more knowledge than we might otherwise have gained.
 I have been pleasantly surprised to find that many images used in an AV show may not individually be ‘prize winners’ in their own right but when combined thoughtfully and effectively with other images they can produce very pleasing presentations, especially when combined with some well-chosen piece of music.
 We are not a large group in comparison to other project groups but as they say, ‘Precious things come in small packages!’
CREATIVE GROUP
The creative group is a gathering of welcoming friends who aren’t afraid to challenge the photography of today or its associated rules in pursuit of something truly excellent. Over the past year we have seen many inspiring images from the group members who share experiences in return for critique and praise of their work.
 The group members are encouraged to share new experiences in order that everyone can learn. As new techniques and technology emerge, chances are that someone within the group will be able to demonstrate it through their work. If you enjoy a challenge and a couple of hours of excellent company and great fun, you will be made to feel more than at home in the group.
DEVELOPERS GROUP

The developers group is changing. We are welcoming members of the beginners digital group to learn more about the photography side of things and also welcome Harry to teach us more about the digital side of things.

We will have more structured meetings than before to combine the two disciplines which will hopefully make for better, more informed meetings.

The meetings will cover the following subjects:-

  • Equipment. There is always somebody wanting to purchase something be it a tripod or Photoshop. We can have discussions at the meetings on the attributes or otherwise of say CS3 against Elements – cost, ease of use etc.
    If you want to know more about any particular equipment please email us or speak to us at a club meeting so we can prepare for this.

  • Techniques. How to use certain items and do certain things i.e. sending images for printing and resizing, storage of images etc. Useful websites.

  • Practical. If each member brings in 1 image which they would like to discuss in detail or would like to see worked on with Photoshop.

  • Post Competition Discussion. To discuss the last competition, i.e. judges comments, our personal view and any positive suggestions from members.

  • Future events or competitions. To let members know when certain events e.g. Ryedale Art Exhibition or Ryedale Show Photography Competition are due.

  • Good locations. For the landscape photographers among us a general suggestion of places to go to get good images.

THIS IS YOUR GROUP, PLEASE TELL US WHAT YOU WANT, WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU.

MONOCHROME GROUP
The Monochrome Group has two main aims.
One is to promote black and white photography within the Camera Club by encouraging those who have not tried to have a go, and by encouraging those who have done it in the past to return to it.
The other aim is to serve the needs of the Club members who do not practice monochrome photography.
This is done in a number of ways. Every monochrome group meeting provides an opportunity for members of the group to show their latest photographs to other members of the group, in order to share their work, gain valuable feedback and encouragement, and receive advice if required. This is done in a very informal atmosphere and every members work is valued equally, whether they are a beginner or a more advanced photographer.
Members also have the opportunity to make a longer, more formal presentation of their work if they wish to do so. A different member of the group does this at most meetings. Members have said that if you commit yourself to doing this in 9 to 12 months time, it helps to give a focus for your photography as it gives you something to work towards.
The Monochrome Group also organises an exhibition of members work, usually every two years, at the National Park centre at Sutton Bank.
Members of the Monochrome Group embrace a whole range of black and white photography processes from pinhole photography, traditional film and darkroom work, through to the latest digital methods. But they all share one thing in common; enthusiasm.
New members are always most welcome.
Many of the Project Group meetings are at Wrelton Village Hall, see map-

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