The Club was founded in 1983 by a group of photography enthusiasts who were keen to share knowledge and to learn from one another. We remain a friendly club that welcomes photographers of all ages and experience, from beginners to experienced amateurs and even a few professionals.
Our aim is to enjoy photography and, through mutual support, to continue developing our skills as photographers. You will always find someone to answer your questions or help you out. Our dynamic schedule of meetings and other activities encourage and stimulate creative image taking and processing, and provide opportunities for exchanging ideas and sharing expertise.
Our fortnightly meetings offer an interesting and varied Programme, including high quality invited speakers representing a wide range of photographic styles. Included in the programme is our Annual Lecture, of which we are justifiably proud, where we welcome a distinguished photographer to the Club. This is open to members of the public. Our meetings also include practical and critique sessions, which provide members with opportunities for learning new skills, as well as feedback and encouragement. We hold one print and one digital image competition towards the end of the season and also have a fun ‘It’s a Christmas Knockout’ competition.
As well as our regular meetings, we offer several other popular photographic opportunities, including Cuppa & Capture, Photo Walks and Club Outings. There is also a well-attended monthly Monochrome Interest Group (MIG) for the growing numbers of members with an interest in black and white photography. For more information visit our Activities page.
Follow updates on the Bishopthorpe Camera Club and Photo Walks Facebook pages and check out some of the images in our Galleries and on our Flickr page.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact the Secretary (email: secretary@bishopthorpecc.co.uk) or just turn up at one of our meetings.
