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. There is a popular Monochrome Interest Group (MIG) meeting two or three times a year to cater for for those with an interest in black and white photography. Our meetings also include critique sessions, which provide members with opportunities for picking up new skills, as well as getting feedback and encouragement. We hold one digital image ‘competition’ towards the end of the season, where the emphasis is on learning rather than ‘winning’, and we 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. 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.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact the Secretary (email: secretary@bishopthorpecc.co.uk).